crime

Nigerian Man Arrested Carrying 70 Dead Babies in Bags

Maureen O'Connor · 07/08/10 01:52PM

It's not Friday yet, but I'm pretty sure this is the most startling headline of the week: "Nigerian man arrested with bags carrying 70 dead babies." Apparently a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria was dodging burial fees. [BBC, image via]

Dude Takes Mom Hostage For Not Ironing His Clothes

Hamilton Nolan · 07/08/10 10:49AM

Robert Tyrell is a 29 year-old resident of Villa Rica (translation: "noble small town"), GA. He lives at home with his mom. Things he possesses: male pride, a gun. Things he does not possess: ironing skills, gratitude, problem-solving abilities.

America's Worst-Run County: Nye County, Nevada

Hamilton Nolan · 07/06/10 08:13AM

The sheriff in Nye County, Nevada decided that the county's district attorney was misusing public funds. So he had him arrested. But the DA declined to press charges against himself, and had the sheriff's deputy arrested. That's just the beginning.