Adam Schiff Forced to Sing Mets Song on House Floor
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a reputed Los Angeles Dodgers fan, was forced to sing the Mets team song to House members after he lost his bet with Mets fan Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY).
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Dying Golden Retriever Gets ‘Bucket List’ Wishes
A golden retriever named Kobe, dying of a brain tumor, is getting a whirlwind tour in his last days, as the Mira Mesa couple that owns him is treating him to trips, including one to Sea World to see Shamu.
After $100M Gift Wasted, Zuckerberg to Fund a Private School
Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have announced they will fund a private comprehensive preschool and K-8 school for disadvantaged children in the East Palo Alto area.
School District Revokes Suspension of Student over ‘Racist’ Banana Remark
After initially suspending a senior on the high school football team for what it perceived to be a racist remark, the Bloomfield Hills school district reversed its decision after roughly 2,000 people launched a petition to see him reinstated.
War of Words: KC and Toronto Public Libraries Engage in Epic Literary Battle over ALCS
The Kansas City Public Library and the Toronto Public Library wage a charming battle, teasing each other with literary references, as their cities’ Major League Baseball teams compete in the ALCS.
ICE Takes 3 Days to Nab Illegal Immigrant
On Wednesday, an illegal immigrant who accosted a 13-year-old girl on Sunday evening in Milford, Michigan was arrested and taken into federal custody, but it took three days for ICE to get involved in the process.
Leg Stolen from L.A. County Coroner
Someone stole a leg from a corpse, and the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office is trying to figure out which employee spilled the beans about the theft.
Tesla Owners May Experience Overnight ‘Self-Driving’ Update
Tesla has unveiled a new update, allowing its cars to drive by themselves using radar and ultrasonic sensors and cameras.
Don Mattingly Out as Dodgers Manager
Manager Don Mattingly and the Los Angeles Dodgers parted ways on Thursday. Reports state that the relationship between the genial manager and the highest-spending team in baseball ended amicably, as Mattingly wanted out.
Woman Escapes Attempted Rape by Biting Off Assailant’s Tongue
A South Carolina woman fought off her would-be rapist by biting off his tongue.
Two-Year-Old Video: Suspect Repeatedly Stabs Officer Who Shot Him
A two-year-old video released by the Miami-Dade Police Department shows a police officer being repeatedly stabbed at a gas station by a suspect before the officer shot and killed him.
Clinton Portis Rips Former Redskins Coach Jim Zorn for Pushing Christianity
On Tuesday, former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis ripped ex-coach Jim Zorn for proselytizing of his Christian faith when he coached the Redskins in 2008-09.
Earthquake: SoCal to Get ‘The Big One’ Soon
According to a study by scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, an earthquake measuring 5.0 or greater will occur in the next two and a half years on or near faults in the San Gabriel Valley.
Scandal-Plagued Kevin Johnson Won’t Run Again
On Tuesday, beleaguered Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced he will not seek reelection for a third term.
S.F. Principal: Student Council Election Not ‘Diverse’ Enough
A San Francisco middle school principal withheld the results of the first student council election in years because the winners were white, Asian and mixed-race–and not black or Hispanic.
Royals Accuse Blue Jays of Stealing Signs
On Tuesday, Kansas City Royals right-hander Edinson Volquez asserted that his fellow pitcher, Johnny Cueto, believed that the Toronto Blue jays were stealing his catcher’s signs, enabling them to hammer him for eight runs in two-plus innings in Monday’s Blue Jays’ 11-8 victory.
Man Wielding Box Cutter Almost Kills Two EMTs in Detroit
On Tuesday, just after 12 a.m., a man wielding a box cutter stabbed and slashed two Detroit EMS employees after they tried to help a woman who was with him.
Small Minnesota Town Joins Those Making Attacks on Police a Hate Crime
a small town north of Minneapolis, Minnesota has joined two other municipalities supporting the idea of categorizing attacks on police as hate crimes.
Common Core: Only 2% of Fresno Kids Ready for College
The Early Assessment Program, supervised by the state Department of Education and California State University, estimates that a paltry 2% of Fresno Unified 11th-graders would succeed in college-level courses.
Machete-Wielding Man Hit by 2 Cars in Oakland
A man brandishing a machete in the middle of a busy Oakland intersection on Monday was struck by two separate drivers in hit-and-runs.
Video: Daycare Worker Beats 2-Year-Old While Another Worker Watches
Two Cleveland daycare workers, aged 49 and 34, have been charged with child endangerment after a video surfaced of the older woman repeatedly beating a two-year-old while the younger woman watched.
Baltimore Mom Who Slapped Son During Riots Still Fears for Her Children
Last April, Toya Graham made headlines when she slapped her 16-year-old son Michael in the face for joining Baltimore rioters protesting the death of Freddie Gray.
Bride Left at Altar Feeds Wedding Meal to Homeless
One Sacramento bride’s family turned a traumatic wedding event into an altruistic and beautiful affair, burying their despair after the groom backed out at the last second and using their $35,000 wedding meal to feed the homeless.
Football Team Abuses Rival Band During National Anthem
A viral video on Facebook shows a high school football team interfering with its opponent’s high school marching band as it started to play the national anthem.
After Daniel Murphy Hits 5th HR of Playoffs, Mets Say They May Let Him Walk
Daniel Murphy’s historic run through the MLB playoffs may show he’s locked-in at the plate, but apparently the New York Mets infielder is anything but locked-in with regard to his future with the team.
