Robbing banks in stupid costumes is so hot these days. But one Connecticut crook has put them all to shame: Police in Wolcott are looking for a man who robbed a bank on Thursday dressed as Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls.

An Italian paleontologist has discovered a fossilized dinosaur skull inside a small town cathedral. Yes, an actual dinosaur skull! In a church! How did it get there? Did Jesus kill it?!

The Securities and Exchange Commission has set up a huge new $452 million fund for whistleblowers in the finance industry. As the saying goes: If you see something (or your shady co-workers doing something) say something! You could get paid.

Forget Stewart and Colbert's rallies — the hero of the day just might be Zach Galifianakis. During last night's Real Time With Bill Maher, the funnyman lit up a joint, took a puff, and passed it around to the panel.

At 12:00 PM, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's much-anticipated Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear will begin on the National Mall in Washington, DC. If you couldn't make it, why not watch live and comment along in our open thread!

Install a functioning 5x14 LED matrix inside of your pumpkin, and your neighborhood will know who's reigning geek on the block. Think you can make one yourself? Follow the link for instructions.

Last night, Bill Maher played a final montage of Christine O'Donnell's craziest statements—things like, "Condoms don't help!"—before playing a Halloween message from the ladybug herself, during which she decries the "Satanic" holiday's "human sacrifice" element. Videos inside.

Angelina picks a fight with rowdy teens. Capri Anderson picks a fight with Charlie Sheen. And a Nazi (at least, a guy who played one) picks a fight with Oprah. Saturday gossip will get you kicked out of the mall.

Funny man Bill Maher, on his show Real Time with Bill Maher, said he's scared of a hot new trend in Britain: naming babies Mohammed. That's the most popular name for a baby boy there now, and Maher is "alarmed."

Authorities in Yemen are looking into "dozens more packages" that may contain explosives.

Six spooktacular Halloween toons: three from Disney, and three from Warner Brothers. They range from the years 1937 to 1995. Which do you think are most enduring?

Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupted for the third time today, sending ash nearly 20 miles from the mountain. At least 35 people have died and nearly 50,000 people who live nearby have moved to government run camps.

A woman involved in gang related activities in her past could make a solid relationship partner, Finesse explains. He can dig a tough woman with a hint of thuggishness, and may even prefer it. Video inside.

[The National Mall looks quiet, but wait until all the Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert fans storm D.C. for the "Rally to Restore Sanity And/Or Fear" tomorrow. Enjoy it, and that other thing that happens this weekend. Image via Getty]

We thought it might be nice to kick off your weekend festivities with an oldie-but-goodie. It just wouldn't be Halloween weekend without mentioning this flashback gem from Tracy Jordan's failed musical career on 30 Rock.

Boo! On this scaaaariest of weekends, what should you see in the dark? Well, uh, one of those Saw pictures if you like that sorta thing, or a weepy indie, or a Swedish political mystery.

If you feel like playing costume bingo this weekend, make sure to add these to your score card. This POV-style video walks us through the costumes you thought were so clever for wearing.

According to the leaked results of a Department of Defense survey, a majority of service members wouldn't oppose serving or living alongside gays and lesbians. "Some" (not a majority) said they'd quit if "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" were repealed.

Things to keep in mind while silently judging your fellow party-goers this weekend: "In girl world, Halloween is the one night a year where a girl can dress like a total slut and nobody can say anything about it."

HBO orders a comedy pilot from Julia Louis Dreyfus, Scott Foley moves to Grey's, Zach Braff heads to Cougar Town for another Scrubs reunion, HIMYM's Robin Sparkles returns, and CBS is planning a sitcom based around Rob Schneider's love life?!