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Jose Canseco Probably Shouldn't Be Allowed on Twitter
Jose Canseco, who has been accused by both of his ex-wives of domestic violence in the past, was approached by police officers in Las Vegas as part of a rape investigation, according to Canseco's Twitter feed. How did Canseco respond?...Show More Summary
Watch David Byrne Speak At Columbia University School of the Arts
Columbia University School of the Arts is holding its Celebration of Graduates RIGHT NOW, and David Byrne is going to speaking. Did David Byrne speak at your graduation? Then maybe you want to eavesdrop. This is a livestream, and he just started speaking around 2:30 p.m. and has already made a "Road To Nowhere" joke. [ more › ]
Where to Chow Down on Prime Rib for $1.25
The meal at the original Lawry's the Prime Rib will come with all the trimmings, including their famous throwback favorites -- the spinning bowl salad, mashed potatoes, and real Yorkshire pudding.
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'Arrested Development' Never-Nude Convention, Banana Stand At Paley Center Today
Frozen chocolate-covered bananas from Bluth's Original Frozen Banana stand will be handed out for the third and final day in Los Angeles today, so if work or the long lines have come between you and your Arrested Development celebratory eats, today is your last chance. Today is also your chance to don your Tobias Fünke never-nude best. [ more › ]
Video: Bear Frightens Horses In Sun Valley
A California Black Bear spent the morning strolling around Sun Valley, scaring residents and horses, until officials were able to tranquilize it. [ more › ]
White House recognizes State Rep. Simone Bell as a 'Harvey Milk Champion of Change'
State Rep. Simone Bell, D-Atlanta, will be honored by the White House this afternoon as a "Harvey Milk Champion of Change." The award, which was established two year ago to honor the San Francisco elected official who was assassinated...Show More Summary
Meaghan Garvey: Who Will Survive in America?
Kanye West is white America's worst nightmare. Because as much as one may attempt to dismiss him, you still have to turn on your regularly scheduled late night comedy program and stare him in the face. You can't avoid Kanye. He's made very sure of that.
Video: Alcoholic Homeless Man Caught Directing Traffic For NJ Transit Buses
A commuter who regularly takes a bus in and out of lot was concerned about Santiago's sobriety, and complained to NJ Transit. When he never heard back, he took his story to NBC New York, who set up a sting with cameras showing Santiago pounding vodka while on the job. Show More Summary
Reality Show Alert: Toya & Memphitz are “Crazy in Love”… [SNEAK PEEK VIDEO]
Antonia “Toya’ Wright, hubby Micky “Memphitz” Wright, Lil Wayne and his girlfriend Dhea all share a kiss with Wayne & Toya’s daughter Reginae Carter after her recent middle school graduation. Memph and Toya, who married on Toya’s BET reality show almost 2 years ago, are so cute and obviously in love… so in love that [...]Show More Summary
Clock is running down fast on slow-moving school closings moratorium bills
This is a tale of two bills. SB1571 was introduced in the Illinois Senate on Feb. 13, intended to put a moratorium on Chicago Public Schools’ plan to close 54 schools. Then that bill was amended to remove the provision seeking to put a moratorium on school closings. Show More Summary
Water taxi opens North Ave. stop
The Chicago Water Taxi will open a new North Avenue stop on May 28 to take commuters to train stations downtown, the company announced Tuesday. Wendella boats will shuttle riders between the new North Avenue dock, on the south end of the Cherry Street bridge, and Madison Street near the Union and Ogilvie stations. Show More Summary
Phillies Fan ISO 'Philadelphia Sports Douchebaggery' for Nationals Game This Weekend
Phillies fans head to Craigslist for companionship. [ more › ]
Film Review: Linklater's 'Before Midnight' Reveals a Not So Happily Ever After
Remember that amid all the summer blockbusters (and block-busts) are a number of smaller films that deserve just as much hype and audience attention. First among them is Richard Linklater's 'Before Midnight.' [ more › ]
Toning down the green of the Spring Street bike lane
The fading yet controversial green bike lane that stretches through downtown Los Angeles on Spring Street may be getting a fresh coat of paint that all — including the temperamental asphalt — can live with.
Did You Steal Our Unpaid Intern's Camera?
Unpaid news intern Ansel Herz was upstairs at Cafe Vita on Pike this morning around 9:30, when he ran downstairs to get a napkin. Apparently, during the 30 seconds he was gone, somebody stole his Panasonic GH2 camera with a 20mm lens. Show More Summary
Extra Extra: The Beaches Are Open
It's not really warm enough to enjoy it, but today Chicago's beaches officially opened. [ more › ]
Knife Threat Leads to Anal Cocaine Surprise
Posted by news intern Ansel Herz After midnight on Tuesday, Seattle police officer Adley Shepherd noticed a disturbance near Pike and 10th Street, near Neumos involving a group of seven or so men. As he approached the group in his patrol...Show More Summary
SL Letter of the Day: Seconded
Originally published May 3, 2007: I'm a 42-year-old straight guy, married 15 years, no kids. I love my wife, and I have remained faithful. Recently, I opened a Second Life (SL) account, and created an avatar/alter ego for myself. I created...Show More Summary
On Benghazi, Obama vs. Republicans again
Maybe because President Obama said so many other things in his speech Thursday -- about drones, Guantanamo and a “new phase” in the war against terrorism -- a reference to Benghazi didn’t attract much attention. But, at the risk of over-interpretation,...Show More Summary
Weekend Eats: Brews & 'Que, Barnsdall Wine Fridays, and Street Food Cinema
The weekend is so close you can practically taste it. Here are the edible events going on in the next few days to keep you occupied -- and sated, for that matter. [ more › ]
- Star Trek Into Darkness
- Saturday Night Live
- Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
- The Great Gatsby
- Mayor
- Craft Beer Week
- President Obama
- Oklahoma Tornado Victims
- Boy Scouts of America
- Best Bloody Marys
- Bike to Work
- Madison Square Garden
- Kanye West
- City Hall
- Transit Authority
- Ice Cream
- Wolf Blitzer
- Mayor Rahm Emanuel
