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Police Shoot, Kill Kurt Myers, Ending Standoff in Herkimer, New York

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:41:53 +0000

State Police have shot and killed Kurt Myers, the suspect in shootings that killed four people and injured two others in Herkimer and Mohawk, New York.

Shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday, State Police, FBI and a K-9 unit entered the former Glory Days bar in Herkimer where Myers had been in hiding for nearly 16 hours and had at times exchanged fire with police.

Fan Who Gave Back Ball from Derek Jeter's 3,000th Hit Could Face Between $5,000 and $13,000 in Taxes

XL Country — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:10:35 +0000

When Christian Lopez caught the home run that was Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit last week, he gave the historic ball to the Yankee’s shortstop without asking for any money, even though it may have fetched over $100,000 on the open market. The taxman isn’t being so generous with Lopez. To reward Lopez for returning the [...]

The Biggest Fireworks Displays Across the Country

Jordan Breindel — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:42:25 +0000

Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway. In honor of the Fourth, here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the [...]

New York Man Rescued After God Told Him to Swim to Liberty Island

XL Country — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:24:10 +0000

A New York man was rescued this weekend after he tried to swim from New York harbor to Liberty Island, all because God told him to do it. Witnesses say he stripped down to his swim trunks, dove into the cold water and began his 3/4-mile journey. Roughly 45 minutes later, he began struggling. That’s [...]

New York's Solution For Sleeping Subway Patrons

XL Country — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:21:28 +0000

I admit I feel bad laughing at this video but it's too funny not to. Anyone who believes Splinter and the Ninja Turles are real may now have proof after seeing this rat's maneuvers. Video inside.