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I-5 Bridge Collapses in Washington's Skagit River, Sending Cars and Drivers Into the Water [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 26 May 2013 05:55:26 +0000

A bridge collapse in Mount Vernon, Washington on Thursday miraculously resulted in no fatalities. The Interstate-5 Bridge went tumbling in the Skagit River below, causing three people to spill into the water and go to the hospital. Dan Sligh was in his car with his wife when the bridge came tumbling down. He explained what [...]

Bruce Springsteen Fan Documentary Opens in July

Jeff Giles — Sun, 26 May 2013 02:00:47 +0000

After all these years, a person could be forgiven for thinking there isn’t a new angle from which to approach a book or film about Bruce Springsteen‘s music and career. But they’d be wrong, as the new documentary ‘Springsteen & I’ proves. Produced by filmmaker Ridley Scott, whose directorial efforts include ‘Alien’ and ‘Blade Runner,’ [...]

It Took Six Years for Man to Recover From a Broken Arm — Only to Break It Again

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 25 May 2013 22:00:41 +0000

Here’s some breaking news — a British man named Tim Blackburn who spent six years recovering from a broken arm – yes, SIX years — had the unbelievably bad luck to break it again only one week after the arm finally healed. It’ll be déjà vu all over again when he contacts his insurance company [...]

Extreme 'American Idol' Fans Stab Each Other During Fight Over Who Should Win

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:00:25 +0000

‘American Idol’ may not be the ratings juggernaut it once was, but that doesn’t mean its fans are any less passionate. A couple living together in West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania was arrested after stabbing each other over a disagreement about who should win ‘American Idol’ while watching the show’s finale last week. As if that’s not [...]

Burning Railroad Bridge Topples Like Dominoes [VIDEO]

Ed Chandler — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:48 +0000

A 100-year old railroad bridge catches fire and collapses in a very unusual way. In as much as you hate seeing something destroyed, it’s interesting how rather than just burn and crumble straight to the ground, the bridge collapses in an almost movie-like fashion.

Who Would You Pick for Your NBA Dream Team? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:30 +0000

One common conversation in any sport is picking your “dream team.” Out of all the greats, who would you pick first? Phil Jackson, one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time, made a surprising first pick for his NBA dream team. Despite coaching Michael Jordan to six NBA titles in the ’90s, Jackson said [...]

Tom Cruise Leaves 'Man From U.N.C.L.E.' to Focus on 'Mission: Impossible 5′

Mike Sampson — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:55 +0000

Just a few months before filming was scheduled to begin, Tom Cruise has abruptly left Warner Bros. planned remake of the classic 60s TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' But one one action-packed remake of an old spy TV show's loss is another's gain. Cruise will instead focus his attention on 'Mission: Impossible 5' which is now gearing up to begin production later this year.

Bungled Gas Theft Sends Woman Flying [FAIL]

Ed Chandler — Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:57 +0000

I worked at convenience stores when I was in high school and college and saw a lot of strange things happen at the pump. But, I never saw anything like this.I have witnessed people driving off without paying. And yes, there were a couple of times where people drove away with the nozzle still in [...]

Funny Video Proves Siri Is a Real Jerk

Emerald Catron — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:14 +0000

Yet another reason we are more than happy to just google something — Siri is a real jerk. This compilation of Vine videos from artist Ridd Sorensen might be a slight exaggeration, but we think he’s got the gist of it right. There’s something so condescending about her robot voice. Even when we don’t ask [...]

11 Creative Graduation Caps We So Wish We Had

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:00:14 +0000

Are you a recent grad or waiting to walk across the stage soon? If so, then a huge congrats to you! But here’s the real question– have you decorated that cap yet? Or even thought about it? Bedazzling your grad hat or covering it with a sloth are small yet really awesome ways to make [...]