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Student shot dead during botched home invasion May 17, 2013 A Hofstra University student was killed in her home Friday morning during a botched robbery. Andrea Rebello, 21, of New York, was shot dead by a masked gunman while her twin sister was in the house, cops told the New York Post. Rebello and the gunman were killed during a firefight that erupted when police arrived.... Read More
Did Andy Kaufman fake his death? May 17, 2013 Depending on whom you ask, Andy Kaufman either died on this day 29 years ago, or he sure fooled us. As evidence for the latter, they'll point to his career. Read More
'Hatchet hitchhiker' arrested after attorney found dead May 17, 2013 A hitchhiker who became an Internet star after intervening in an attack on a California utility worker in February has now been arrested in connection with the death of an attorney, according to The Associated Press. The AP reports Caleb "Kai" McGillvary, 24, was arrested in connection with the murder at a... Read More
George Michael involved in car crash May 17, 2013 Singer George Michael was involved in a vehicle crash Thursday, according to Reuters. Michael, 49, was a passenger in the vehicle and has been treated for "minor cuts and bruises" after the accident, his spokeswoman said. Read More
Bassist quits Nine Inch Nails May 17, 2013 Sorry Nine Inch Nails fans. Bassist Eric Avery has quit Trent Reznor's Nine Inch Nails revamp, according to MSN Music. The former Jane's Addiction member has parted ways with the band before a planned reunion tour, so he can concentrate on other projects in Los Angeles. Read More
Inmate Sues Taco Bell for Stealing Doritos Locos Taco Idea May 17, 2013 Mmmm, Doritos Locos tacos. They have been a huge hit for Taco Bell. Ever wonder who came up with the idea? A Colorado inmate says he did. The man is suing Taco Bell's parent company, Yum Brands, for allegedly stealing his idea to make taco shells from Doritos, according to The Dallas Observer. The blog reports the... Read More
Man Finds $4.85 Million Lottery Ticket in Cookie Jar May 17, 2013 Ricardo Cerezo, of Illinois, got an extremely sweet surprise after looking in his cookie jar recently, according to ABC News. The site reports Cerezo had accumulated 11 Lotto tickets that he saved in the cookie jar for a rainy day. But at his wife's suggestion, he eventually took them to be checked for possible... Read More
CDC: Fecal bacteria in pools is more common than you may think May 17, 2013 Warning: This story might make you rethink swimming in public pools this summer. More than half of the public pools tested in a new study contained bacterial evidence of feces in the water, according to The Orlando Sentinel. The site reports investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worked... Read More
'Devil' remark disappoints Alabama coach May 17, 2013 ESPN reports Alabama coach Nick Saban responded Thursday to critical comments made by a former assistant coach, calling them "terribly disappointing." Tim Davis, now Florida's offensive line coach, called Saban "the devil himself" while comparing him to Gators coach Will Muschamp during a booster club meeting... Read More
Former 'Days of Our Lives' actor accused of selling cocaine May 17, 2013 An actor who appeared on the "Days of Our Lives" soap opera has been accused of selling cocaine out of his Agoura Hills home, according to The Los Angeles Times. The paper reports Dylan Michael Patton, 20, was arrested Tuesday after sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at his family's home. Deputies allegedly... Read More
Famed race car driver found dead May 17, 2013 Retired race car driver Dick Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to The Charlotte Observer. The site reports Trickle was found dead next to his vehicle, which was parked at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Boger City. Authorities said Trickle called the Lincoln County... Read More
Powerball jackpot climbs again, reaches $550 million May 17, 2013 Looking for a big payday? Dueling Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are giving many in the USA two chances to strike it rich Friday and Saturday, reports USA Today. "When you consider all the money that's going to be on the line in the next few days with lottery drawings, it's just an eye-popping amount," says... Read More
University professor, wife killed in Nebraska; family lived in OKC in the '90s May 17, 2013 Police in Omaha said Thursday they're looking into whether there's a connection between the recent killings of a university professor and his wife and two unsolved area homicides, reports CNN. Roger and Mary Brumback, both 65, were found dead at their home early Tuesday by officers responding to a welfare call.... Read More
Tulsa's hotly debated Amber Hilberling case to be featured on NBC's 'Dateline' May 17, 2013 Tulsa's hotly debated Amber Hilberling murder trial will be featured on a nationally televised news program Friday. "Dateline," which airs at 7 p.m. on NBC, will explore the controversy surrounding Hilberling's recent second-degree murder conviction in Tulsa County District Court. Hilberling, 21, was formally... Read More
Dorms must accept ‘emotional support’ dogs, HUD says May 16, 2013 The federal government says universities have an obligation to admit "emotional support" animals into school housing, according to the Wall Street Journal's Law Blog. Unlike service animals, which are trained to perform tasks to assist people with disabilities, emotional support animals (dogs, mostly) provide... Read More
'The Office' closes its doors after 9 seasons May 16, 2013 "The Office" will close its doors Thursday night after eight years and nine seasons, according to The Los Angeles Times. The 75-minute, extra-long finale that will end the series makes a total of 201 episodes. Are you a fan of the show? If so, how do you want it to end? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Read More
Apple's App Store passes 50 billion downloads May 16, 2013 Apple topped 50 billion downloads in its App Store Thursday, according to USA Today. The site reports Brandon Ashmore from Ohio downloaded the 50 billionth app. To celebrate, Apple awarded Ashmore a $10,000 App Store Gift Card. The company says it is "absolutely floored" to pass this milestone, USA Today reports.... Read More
Mother rams abduction suspect's car after daughter is taken May 16, 2013 Albuquerque police are looking for a man accused of forcing a 5-year-old girl into his car, according to KOAT.com. The station reports the man matches the description of a suspect in another abduction and sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl last week from the same place. The man reportedly forced the girl into the... Read More
Chef killed after dispute over meal May 16, 2013 A Japanese chef was killed recently following an alleged dispute with two disgruntled guests about a dish of fried noodles with vegetables and beef, according to Yahoo.com. Star Chef Miki Nozaqa, 57, died on Monday as a result of his injuries at a local hospital. Yahoo reports the two suspects asked for their money... Read More
Frackwear: What the well-dressed fracker is wearing May 16, 2013 Demand is rising for frackwear—sturdy shoes and fire-resistant clothes— that oil and gas workers can wear to protect themselves from wires and explosions, the Wall Street Journal reports. Retailers including Cabela's and clothing makers like Carhartt are answering the call. Read More
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