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Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:14 +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.

Bartender Fired for Reporting Drunk Driver

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:36:53 +0000

It may sound hard to believe, but trying to stop a drunk driver has actually cost a woman her job. Twyla DeVito has been let go from her bartending job at the American Legion in Shelby, Ohio after she called police to report a regular customer who was drunk got into his car and drove [...]

Adele's '21′ Tops Best-Selling Albums of 2012 List [VIDEO]

Kyle McCann — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:06:17 +0000

For the second year in a row Adele’s ’21′ has been named the number one selling album of 2012 in the United States. Nielsen SoundScan released the yearly report on Thursday. Adele’s album is an inspiring collection of heartbreak likely based on the 24-year-old Grammy-winning singer’s own love life. It featured hit singles “Rolling In [...]

Guess Who Was Born on Christmas

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:31:53 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jimmy Buffett
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: His "island escapism" style of music, songs such as 'Margaritaville' and 'Come Monday,' his devoted base of fans known as Parrotheads, and owning several themed restaurants

27 Dead, Including 20 Children, in Connecticut Elementary School Shooting (UPDATED)

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:25:43 +0000

NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern.

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the school, where he killed 20 children and six adults, before killing himself.

'A Fox Stole My Car Keys' and Other Brilliant Excuses for Being Late to Work

Mike Adams — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:25:42 +0000

Coming up with creative excuses for not getting to work on time is just part of the American way, it would seem. A new study has found that not only are employees in this country frequently running late, but they've been making up some real doozies to keep out of trouble on the job.