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10 years later, ‘Star Wars Kid’ speaks
Star Wars Kid was one of the first breakthrough Internet memes. But whatever came of the kid parodied by millions as he clumsily swings his imaginary lightsaber with reckless abandon? He recently spoke out publicly for the first time, sharing his thoughts on being arguably the first large-scale victim of cyberbullying. “What I saw was [...]
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 11:13 pm
Bold turkey: woman hits cop to kick smoking habit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Think you've heard of every way possible to quit smoking? Etta Mae Lopez came up with a new one: slap a cop and go to jail, where smoking isn't allowed.
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 9:48 pm
With cicadas come cicada-killing wasps
The cicada invasion is about to begin. Bring on the cicada-killer wasps. Residents from North Carolina to Connecticut are bracing for the Brood II cicada invasion, 17 years in the making. The numbers are staggering. According to Charlotte, N.C., NBC station WCNC, Gary Hevel of the Smithsonian Institution says as many as 1 trillion lie [...]
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 8:24 pm
Calif. woman hit cop to go to jail to quit smoking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Think you've heard of every way possible to quit smoking? Etta Mae Lopez came up with a new one: slap a cop so you'll go to jail, where smoking isn't allowed.
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 8:22 pm
Movie theater publicity stunt results in police response
The manager of a movie theater in Jefferson City, Mo., is defending himself after a publicity stunt resulted in a police response last weekend. KMIZ reports that management of Goodrich Capital 8 Theaters hired an actor to dress in full tactical gear (complete with a fake gun) and walk into the movie theater during the [...]
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 6:28 pm
Man awarded $59K for being wrongly diagnosed as near death
It’s everyone’s worst nightmare: Being diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only months to live. Of course, there’s always the extremely rare chance it was all a mistake. Luckily for a traumatized Mark Templin, it was an incorrect diagnosis—one that resulted in an almost $60,000 settlement. In 2009, Templin had gone to the Fort [...]
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 6:16 pm
Durango, Colo., area couple gives up catwalk fight
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — A Durango area couple is giving up their fight to keep a 13-foot escape route for their cats outside their Colorado apartment.
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 4:16 pm
Celebrity panda at center of Thai-China deal
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's celebrity baby panda Lin Ping is almost 4 years old now. It's time to move to China, find a mate and have cubs.
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 12:13 pm
"Too pretty" label mars South Korean boxing starlet’s win
By Narae Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – When romantic actress Lee Si-young swapped her glamorous roles in South Korean dramas for boxing gloves in a bid to win an Olympic medal, her victories triggered a storm of protest that has marred her unexpected success in the ring. The 31-year-old, better known for her roles in TV shows such as "Wild Romance" and "Boys Before Flowers", had tears of joy in her eyes when she defeated 19-year-old Kim Da-som by 22 points to 20 in the 48 kg (106 lb) class at the South Korean national team tryouts in late April. …
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 3:32 am
Sophia top baby name for U.S. girls; Messiah and King on the rise for boys
By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Sophia tops the list of names for American baby girls for the second year in a row, while King and Messiah are becoming increasingly popular names for boys, the U.S. Social Security Administration said on Thursday. Jacob has become a standby for boys' names, topping that category for the 14th straight year. Liam and Elizabeth broke into the Top 10 at No. 6 and No. 10 respectively, the SSA said in a statement. But rising on the list are a couple of less traditional, but more attention-grabbing names. …
Posted on 10 May 2013 | 2:41 am
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CCTV captures car crashing into swimming pool
Surveillance video has captured the moment when a driver in Florida lost control and crashed into another car, which ended up in a motel pool.
Posted on 17 May 2013 | 7:47 pm
Swan ‘takes fancy’ to helicopter after losing mate
A swan has had its wings clipped for its own safety after it took a fancy to a helicopter in Jersey.
Posted on 17 May 2013 | 4:54 pm
One woman in ten cares more about fictional playboy than her own partner
One in 10 women feels more intensely for a make-believe male such as James Bond than for their own partner, a survey has found.
Posted on 17 May 2013 | 3:46 pm
KFC smuggled into Gaza from Egypt through underground tunnels
Junk-food starved Gazans can now order Kentucky Fried Chicken to go thanks to a new smuggling service which brings takeout from Egypt via a network of underground tunnels.
Posted on 17 May 2013 | 11:03 am
Pictures of the day: 17 May 2013
Roadkill fashion, a swimming moose and a red diamond
Posted on 17 May 2013 | 10:20 am
Burglar betrayed by his sweet tooth
Teenager betrayed by his own sweet tooth when he couldn’t resist Jaffa Cakes at a house in Birmingham.
Posted on 17 May 2013 | 8:40 am
Is this the future of Google Glass?
A digital creative agency has produced a video to show what users of the wearable computer Google Glass might be able to do with the technology in the future.
Posted on 16 May 2013 | 7:21 pm
Wanted: polar bear spotter – must have good eyesight
Anyone with a sense of adventure, keen eyesight and a few weeks to spare this summer might consider an unusual job offered on Svalbard.
Posted on 16 May 2013 | 4:53 pm
Colourless diamond sells for world record price
A pear-shaped colourless diamond that is the largest ever offered at auction has sold for a record price in a Geneva auction
Posted on 16 May 2013 | 4:35 pm
Powerful flares erupt on the Sun
The Sun has unleashed four potent solar flares this week, marking the most intense activity yet this year and causing limited interruptions to high-frequency radio communications.
Posted on 16 May 2013 | 4:14 pm
Reuters Video: Oddly Enough
Sandy damaged high school wins its dream prom
Alicia Powell reports.
Posted on 17 May 2013 | 7:47 pm
Fat blasting routines get creative
May 16 – New exercise workouts allow you to mentally hit the surf, join the circus or go to space all while getting in shape. Sharon Reich reports.
Posted on 16 May 2013 | 8:27 pm
Rare diamond sells for $26.7 million U.S. dollars at auction
May 16 – An extremely rare Botswana-mined large diamond sets a new record at Christie’s auction in Geneva. Sharon Reich reports.
Posted on 16 May 2013 | 8:24 pm
Monument repairs finally finished
May 15 – Workers top off scaffolding at Washington Monument to make repairs to earthquake damage. Sharon Reich reports.
Posted on 15 May 2013 | 8:50 pm
A feast for the stars
May 15 – A preview of the star-studded menu created by Michelin starred chefs for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. Sharon Reich reports.
Posted on 15 May 2013 | 8:17 pm
Insects: an alternative to meat
May 14 – Edible insects are being promoted by the United Nations as a low-fat and high-protein food for humans, a new U.N. report says. Sharon Reich reports.
Posted on 14 May 2013 | 9:08 pm
Personal security gets a woman’s touch
May 14 – Women break in to the world of personal protection in Colombia, becoming bodyguards for those whose lives could be at risk. Sharon Reich reports.
Posted on 14 May 2013 | 7:46 pm
Rare Beatles guitar goes up for auction in New York City
May 14 – The VOX ax was custom-made for John Lennon and used during the British band’s “Magical Mystery Tour” period. Sharon Reich reports.
Posted on 14 May 2013 | 6:45 pm
Mosh pit physics sheds light on strategies for crowd control
May 14 – Mosh-pits at heavy metal concerts may seem chaotic but, according to researchers at Cornell University, they are governed by the same laws of physics that govern the behaviour of gas particles. The researchers say law enforcement officials could apply the lessons of the mosh-pit in creating new strategies for crowd control. Sharon Reich has more.
Posted on 14 May 2013 | 10:58 am
Canadian astronaut covers Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’
May 13 – Canadian Commander Chris Hadfield becomes a web sensation when he said goodbye to life on the International Space Station by performing a cover version of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity.’ Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Posted on 13 May 2013 | 6:34 pm
