Heavy hearts across the nation this weekend as former First Lady Nancy Reagan has passed away.
Damn Holly Holm, back at it again with that championship belt! Siiiike.
The UK could potentially be a new target for ISIS.
What a Donald Trump Campaign Ad should really look like.
Peyton Manning says hello to retirement and goodbye to head injuries.
Peyton Manning is facing some harsh allegations.
I bet Donald Trump was that kid who got picked last by all his classmates growing up. I mean, what else would explain his ridiculous actions?
But how does one get themselves $53M in debt?
Saturday Night Live has added 10 more years to my life with the most accurate and hilarious skit.
Whole Foods is my real American Dream.
Lady Gaga pays tribute to legendary prince David Bowie.
Life has never been more clear and I owe it all to this life hack that has changed my life for the greater good.
For the majority of the teams in the National Football League, the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. On the AFC side, things are relatively clear-cut. The New England Patriots, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos have clinched the AFC East, South and West, respectively, and the Baltimore Ravens have claimed the North.
The New York Jets, the ugly step-sister in the eyes of New Yorkers infatuated with the Giants are out of the playoffs, and have benched their quarterback. The big-sister Giants, don't forget, won the Super Bowl last year in a dramatic fashion.
On the NFC side of the football divisions, the Green Bay Packers have secured the North, as has become habit for the publicly-owned team. The Packers are looking as strong as ever, but perhaps not as strong as the San Francisco 49ers, who have sealed at least a playoff berth in the NFC West, and are well thought-of in the ESPN Power Rankings. The 49ers and the Packers both have favorable schedules to end the season.
The Atlanta Falcons have ruled the NFC South's roost so far and sent a bruising message last week to the Giants and, perhaps, the rest of the NFC East as well. But that's where things get confusing.
The Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys and those champs from last year, the New York Giants, are all tied at the top of the NFC East with records of 8-6, leaving this competitive division as the last playoff knot to untie. And with only two weeks of regular season games left to play, the schedule makers have done football fans a huge favor by making sure that, even if next week is relatively calm, exciting rivalries are short in coming.
The last week of the regular season will bring over-hyped (and almost mathematically eliminated) Philly to the home of the Giants and, most importantly, Dallas to Washington. By scheduling these division rivalries at the end of the season, the NFL succeeds in two respects. First of all, neither the Cowboys nor the Redskins will be resting any players who should otherwise be playing. They'll want every able body to fight for playoff position. Secondly, we get super-compelling TV to watch, even when some of the other games that week (The Jets in Buffalo, anyone?) aren't going to be very interesting.
A Russian military unit arrives in Syria. Russia has been one of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s closest allies. Human Rights Watch cites Syria for “serious human rights abuses.”
Quarterback Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos agree to a 5-year, $96 million dollar deal.
What does this mean for crestfallen Tim Tebow?
The U.S. State Department is re-opening the unsolved case regarding the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart.
Disney is expected to take a $200 millon dollar loss from underwhelming film John Carter, one of Hollywood’s biggest flops.
The death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin set to go before a grand jury.
Oprah “Iron Fist” Winfrey lays off 30 Oprah Winfrey Network employees.
The gunman in France who killed three children and a rabbi at a Jewish school filmed the shooting with a camera attached to his neck.
Hebrew University plans to release Albert Einstein’s complete archives online.
On July 1st, 8 million college students will see their student loan interest rates double.
The New York Times plans to cut free online access to its content in half, requiring a subscription to view more.
APD officer shoots and kills a man after police say he used his SUV to ram cars.
New Mexico’s graduation rates have gone down three points since 2002.
Some people looking for jobs are getting asked for their Facebook passwords during interviews.
Wendy’s takes the ranking from Burger King as the country’s second biggest hamburger chain.
After St. Louis Cardinal Albert Pujols’ legendary Game 3 performance, the Texas Rangers were looking for a spark to even up the series. Pujols’ three home runs in Game 3 helped St. Louis dominate the Rangers 16-7. So in Game 4, the Rangers needed to reestablish its pitching support if it had any hope of getting back momentum. Pitcher Derek Holland heard that message loud and clear by holding the Cardinals to only two hits over 8 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old had seven strikeouts to aid his 4-0 shuout. The series is tied at 2-2, with Cardinals pitching ace Chris Carpenter on the mound in Game 5.
Denver Broncos vs. Miami Dolphins
Tim Tebow doesn't play the position like a conventional quarterback, but the guy wins football games. For three quarters, Tebow looked pretty ordinary and fell behind 15-0 to the winless Miami Dolphins in the fourth quarter. But just as it looked grim for the Denver Broncos, Tebow lead his team to two touchdowns and a two point conversion, pushing the game into overtime. Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore gave up a costly fumble, giving the Broncos good field position for a game-winning field goal. Kicker Matt Prater completed Tebow's comeback to give Denver the 18-15 victory. While accuracy problems still continue to haunt the former Florida Gator, Tebow has heart and competitive spirit which makes him an instant favorite to teammates and fans alike.
NY Jets vs San Diego Chargers
Plaxico Burress has been criticized for dropping balls and not being in tune with the Jets’ offense to start the season. He had only caught two touchdowns prior to the Jets’ matchup with the Chargers. But finally Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez decided to use Burress as a red zone target. Every time New York was in the red zone, Burress was the No. 1 option, resulting in three touchdowns grabs. As Sanchez got stronger, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers faded in the fourth quarter, throwing two costly interceptions. The Jets won 27-21 and have some much needed confidence heading into its bye week to prepare for games with Buffalo and New England.
The Senate fails to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
President Obama's top economic advisor is quitting.
Someone from a Georgia Republican Senator's office posted some homophobic comments on a gay rights blog.
The world's oldest man is 114.
The best headline I've ever read: Axe-Wielding Ninja Robs Jewelry Store
Is New Mexico's recession over yet?
Denver Broncos rookie Kenny McKinley kills himself.
Governor Richardson is selling his junk.
Did you miss the big fight behind the bleachers? Watch it on Youtube.
Four-year-old finds a used condom in a hotel room, now has herpes.
Megachurch Bishop ironically accused of coercing young men into sex.
Twelve-year-old killed by train because his iPod was too loud.
(HOORAY?) The newest Vatican scandal doesn't involve pedophiles.
Steve Wiebe reclaims the world record Donkey Kong high score.
Egyptian newspaper photoshop fail.
Lil Wayne's classy new album has a classy song called Gonorrhea.
By the time hipsters bring designer milk to Albuquerque, it will be out of style.
My neighbor may be an asshole with a dog that never stops barking, but that doesn't make him a terrorist.
Fossil treasure trove discovered in California.
The Mars rover finds a meteorite.
Newspaper in Minnesota publishes a racist joke.
What do you think of Burger King's new breakfast items?
Someone cracked the DRM that protects Blueray, HDMI and HD transmission video. What does that mean for your pirate friends?
It's National Bourbon Heritage Month. Are we drunk yet?
Happy birthday Michael Faraday!!!
