Window Smudges Could be Bigfoot's, Says Paranormal Group

Lauri Apple · 06/25/11 05:54PM

Seems like every time members of the Sanger Paranormal Society go looking for evidence of Bigfoot, they find some. How coincidental is that? This week, members announced that the notoriously shy forest dweller might have left some smudge marks on a truck belonging to the society's founder, Jeff Gonzalez.

Accused Shoplifter Demonstrates Least-Effective Way to Evade Cops

Lauri Apple · 06/25/11 04:05PM

On Wednesday, Ashlie Marie Carter allegedly stole some underpants and other junk from an Orem, Utah store and evaded the long arm of the law. On Thursday, she showed up to court for an unrelated, alleged misdeed, and basically ran into the long arms of the law—which warmly embraced her.

CNN's Nick Charles Dies

Max Read · 06/25/11 03:58PM

Nick Charles, one of the first sports journalists on cable news, died at age 64 on Saturday following a battle with bladder cancer. Charles anchored Sports Tonight on CNN for 17 years before moving to Showtime in 2001. [CNN]

What's Wrong With These Covers?

Max Read · 06/25/11 02:53PM

Here are the covers of New York's three biggest dailies. Notice anything? That's right: Only the News Corp-owned Post had the guts to cover the shocking story of a "hero cop" saving a "suicidal gal." What do the Times and the Daily News lead with? Some obscure bit of legalism passed by the bums in Albany. [Yawns] Looks like we all know which paper covers the real New York!

Is Qaddafi Ready to Make a Deal?

Max Read · 06/25/11 01:55PM

Libyan rebels are telling the AFP that they "expect to get an offer very soon" from dictator Moammar Qaddafi. According to Abdel Hafiz Ghoga of the rebel government, they've heard ("though contacts with France and South Africa") that Qaddafi is ready to "present a proposal"; even if the rumors are true (and it's in the best interests of Ghoga and the National Transitional Council to convince NATO that hostilities will end soon), the NTC has said it cannot accept a deal that would keep Qaddafi in power. But according to Rep. Mike Turner, NATO didn't even want that on the table: The congressman told Foreign Policy that Admiral Samuel Locklear had admitted to him that NATO forces were trying to kill Qaddafi, which, if true, would be a violation of the stated objectives of the NATO mission.

Meet the World's Ugliest Dogs

Max Read · 06/25/11 01:18PM

Yoda, a 14-year-old Chinese-crested Chihuahua mix, is officially the World's Ugliest Dog this year, beating out last year's winner Princess Abby for the title at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in California. Yoda's owner, Nicole Schumacher, found her in an alleyway, believing at first she had stumbled upon a rat. [all images via AP]

Wanted: Murder Suspect With Unusual Enhancement

Lauri Apple · 06/25/11 01:09PM

Technological advancements have made police sketches more realistic than ever, but judging from this sample portrait there's still some room for improvement. Unless the real-life version of this simulated murder suspect wears a spaceship made of yarn on his head?

'Bitch'-Destroying Justice Allegedly Grabbed Fellow Justice's Neck

Lauri Apple · 06/25/11 12:25PM

Despite his "I spend my Friday nights handcrafting latchhook rugs in front of the TV set" appearance, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser sounds like a total thug. In his latest, alleged rage-out, Prosser grabbed a fellow justice with both hands during an argument. Authorities are maybe investigating, or maybe not?

Even Gay Marriage Requires Super-Rich Libertarians

Max Read · 06/25/11 11:25AM

The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both have behind-the-scenes accounts of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's successful push for gay marriage in New York. And (surprise!) the key was a bunch of rich Republicans.

Kim Kardashian X-Rays Her Ass, Conspiracies Still Abound

Max Read · 06/25/11 10:03AM

Kim Kardashian tries to prove her ass is real. Jerry Lewis is hospitalized. Lauren Conrad and her boyfriend break up. Saturday's gossip is not romantically involved with Mel Gibson, no matter what anyone else says.

New York Passes Gay Marriage

Jim Newell · 06/24/11 09:34PM

The New York State Senate just passed a bill legalizing gay marriage, 33-29. It now heads to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's desk for his promised signature. The bystanders in Albany are going nuts. Go celebrate!

New York State Senate Votes on Gay Marriage

Jim Newell · 06/24/11 06:17PM

The New York State Senate will vote on same-sex marriage this evening. It's unclear what time the vote will take place, but it could happen any minute now. After they work through several other bills, at least. You can watch a livestream of the proceedings below. [Update: The bill has passed!]

What's Opening in Theaters This Weekend

Richard Lawson · 06/24/11 05:25PM

On this final weekend of June, you are given the choice of taking the kids with you to see a movie about talking cars, or leaving them at home to fend for themselves and seeing Cameron Diaz swear a lot.

Study Reveals Why People Who Grew Up in Cities Are Crazy

Hamilton Nolan · 06/24/11 04:55PM

Everyone has always known that living in a bustling metropolis like New York City will make you a psycho, fast. That's why everyone with the means gets the fuck out as soon as they have kids. They'd feel guilty if they didn't even give the kids a chance to be normal, for a while.