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The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

Canadian Singer Flubs U.S. National Anthem at Junior Hockey Game

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:23:06 +0000

Oh, Canada, indeed! Canadian singer Alexis Normand forgot the words of “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the Memorial Cup junior hockey championships on Saturday in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. As the Halifax Mooseheads and Portland Winterhawks nervously waited for the opening face-off, Normand sang her wa

Charmin Sponsors Hilarious 'Stop Skidmarks' Billboard At NASCAR Race

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:11:04 +0000

Product placement and sponsorship can be a precarious situation. Companies who spend millions of dollars on a branding campaign can wind up coming across as too pushy or stiff to relate to consumers. Sometimes, however, a corporate branding campaign loosens its grip and the result is a memorable ad from a brand that doesn’t take [...]

Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:55:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

Guy Bails on Bike Going 230 MPH, Rolls For About a Week, Only Breaks His Foot

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:18 +0000

Riding a motorcycle at 200+ miles per hour with just a helmet and some thin racing gear as the only things between you and possible death is pretty impressive. It’s even impressive when you fall off the bike and escape with nothing more than a broken foot and an insane case of road rash. Chris [...]

Possibly Drunk High School Umpire Passes Out On Field, Fights Medics, Gets Tased and Arrested

Joe Student — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:44:51 +0000

C’mon, Blue: you’re seeing double out there! An Illinois high school umpire passed out on the field of a game while he was umpiring last Friday. Prior to the nap, spectators say Daryl Jacobson, 49, was “visibly under the influence.” When medics came to assist Jacobson, witnesses say he fought them off to the point [...]

Did Ric Flair and Roddy Piper Swap Wives? The Answer is Yes

Jeff Schiller — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:28:04 +0000

Just when you thought reality TV had run out of ways to actually get you to tune in, the June 23rd episode of 'Celebrity Wife Swap' will feature none other than 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair swapping wives with 'The Hot Rod' Roddy Piper. Flair's willingness to take on another wife is no surprise, since the dude has about fifteen.

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000

Brothers passed away Monday in New York City, although no cause of death has been revealed.

Treadmill dance? This Guy Really Gets a Workout In

Rachel Flores — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:10:32 +0000

Are you one of those people that when your running on a treadmill all you worry about it not falling off and breaking something? Thats definitely how I am, but this guy obviously doesn't feel the same way I feel about treadmills. Nobody likes a show off dude.

Dancing with the Stars-2 out of 3 Ain't Bad

Rachel Flores — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:06:22 +0000

Dancing with the Stars is getting pretty intense...well I think so, but Monday and Tuesday of this week show was awesome. All the Stars are just getting better and the competition is just getting heated more.

Matt Kemp of the LA Dodgers Gives a Fan Something Special

Rachel Flores — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:14:41 +0000

Matt Kemp of the LA Dodgers really shows a fan that he cares. I'm pretty sure that is a game that guy will never forget.

Boston Marathon Bombings Survivor Leads Emotional Pregame Pep Rally for Bruins

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000

Get your goose bumps ready. Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings who lost both his legs in the attacks, served as honorary flag banner captain during the Bruins playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. He waved a Bruins pennant before the game while on the ice as the [...]

Three New Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing Taken Into Custody [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:49:40 +0000

UPDATE 2:25 p.m. EST: The suspects' names are Azamat Tazhayakov, Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Phillipos. From The Boston Globe:
Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both 19 and of New Bedford, were charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice by plotting to dispose of a laptop computer and a backpack containing fireworks belonging to bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.

Robel Phillipos, 19, of Cambridge was charged with making false statements to law enforcement officials in a terorism investigation, prosecutors said.
12:10 p.m. EST: According to Boston.com, the three suspects went to school at UMass-Dartmouth with Dzhokar Tsarnaev and may have helped him in the days immediately following the bombing, which was on April 15. Two of the suspects have been charged with overstaying their student visas.

The Boston Police Department announced that it has taken into custody three new suspects as a result of its ongoing investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.

Coolest Dad or Craziest Dad? Man in Legal Trouble for Letting Son, 9, Drive His Ferrari [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Police in India have filed charges against a man who let his nine-year-old son drive his car. Oh, did we mention it’s a Ferrari? The man’s wife shot footage of the boy tooling around the car during his birthday a few weeks ago while his brother, age 5, sat in the passenger seat. The boy [...]

Tim Tebow Gets Released, Jets Finally Realize He's Not Good

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:53:18 +0000

The New York Jets have released Tim Tebow in the most high-profile split since Brad and Jen called it quits. The Jets parted ways with the lightning rod for controversy on Monday after a year in which he rode the bench following a trade with the Denver Broncos that left many people scratching their heads. [...]

Minor League Baseball Team to Replace Umpires With a Judge & Jury of Little League Players

Joe Student — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:30:34 +0000

The St. Paul Saints, an independent minor league baseball team with a history of wacky promotions, are fulfilling the dream of many managers: getting rid of all the umpires. During their May 11 game against the Gary SouthShore Railcats, the Saints will replace umpires with a judge and a jury. It's allegedly the f

Last Home Game and the WTX Outlaws Need Your Support

Rachel Flores — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:15:40 +0000

The past games the WTX Outlaws have hosted different things like: South Plains Food Bank and Military Appreciation Day, but this game we just need fans to come pack the bleachers to show Midland that Lubbock is supportive and they can’t out fan us.

Jon Bon Jovi's Son, Jesse Bongiovi, May Walk on to Notre Dame's Football Team

Joe Student — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:30 +0000

In a development that's sure to launch a million bad 'Livin' On A Prayer' puns from members of the sports media, Jesse Bongiovi, the son of rock star Jon Bon Jovi, intends to walk on to the footba

The College Football Playoff Will Be Called the College Football Playoff

Joe Student — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:30:45 +0000

In the most glaring example of a lack of marketing creativity and out of obvious desire for a paid name sponsor, the new four-team college football playoff system that is replacing the Bowl Championship Series will be called the College Football Playoff, ESPN reported on Tuesday. “College Football Playoff” new name for 4-team playoff, sources [...]

David Ortiz's F-Bomb At Red Sox Game Approved By FCC Chair

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:00:25 +0000

A day after the city of Boston was locked down under a 'shelter-in-place' order while a massive manhunt captured the last suspect at large in last Monday's Boston Marathon bombings, the Boston Red Sox held extended pregame ceremonies at Fenway Park on Saturday to honor the memory of the victims of the attacks and celebrate the Boston police, emergency responders and marathon volunteers