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Man Called 911 Because His Sandwich Didn't Have Enough Mayo

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:11:24 +0000

Rother McLennon is the latest in a long, sad line of disgruntled eaters who have used 911 to express their dissatisfaction with their food order. The East Hartford, Connecticut man had requested 14 sandwiches from the local Grateful Deli that were to be light on the turkey and ham but heavy on the cheese and mayo. When McLennon [...]

Events of 9/11 Overwhelming, So Were the Rumors

KIXS 108 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:35:12 +0000

As we observe the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, it's important to remember that some of the information that will be passed on electronically and presented as fact will in fact be nothing more than speculation, rumor, and sadly, in some cases, outright fabrication.

Rich Buhler, creator of TruthOrFiction.com, has dedicated himself to separating fact from fiction and reminds us that, especially during this emotional time, we should be careful what we choose to believe and, more importantly, what we choose to pass on to our friends and family without checking the facts beforehand.

Value of Sept. 11 Anniversary Memorabilia May Be Short-Lived

KIXS 108 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:34:39 +0000

Don’t get caught up and overspend on 9/11 mementos

The Better Business Bureau advises caution when purchasing 9/11 memorabilia this coming weekend which sees the country observing the 10th anniversary of that fateful day.

VICTORIA, Texas – With the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaching, Better Business Bureau is advising consumers that the value of most memorabilia and commemorative items is sentimental; Prices for many items will likely drop over time.

Patriotic websites are promoting magnets, pins, flags, clothing, license tags, license frames and jewelry, among other items as a way to remember the anniversary. Sellers are also marketing commemorative items on auction sites like eBay, where the seller must rely on emailed questions and online photos to determine an item’s value.

Gwyneth Paltrow Credited with Saving Woman's Life on September 11

Shauna Wright — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:00:37 +0000

There are lots of ways to save a life. You can donate blood, volunteer at an animal shelter or, apparently, almost run someone over as she’s on her way to certain doom. On the morning of September 11, 2001, Lara Lundstrom Clarke jaywalked across a New York street as she was rushing to catch [...]

Man Beats Himself Up To Worm Out Of Drunken Driving Charge

Amory Gritta — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:00:35 +0000

Drinking can cloud your thinking, which may explain why a Farmington, Connecticut man came up with a pretty boneheaded idea.

Authorities say Daniel Vagnini beat himself up to prove to police he had been assaulted to get out of being charged with drunken driving last Saturday.

Man Calls 911 80 Times in Five Hours

Amory Gritta — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:00:34 +0000

Someone buy John Calvery a dictionary because he needs to learn the definition of "emergency."

According to cfnews13.com, police in Port Orange, Florida arrested the 57-year-old man last Friday after he called 911 about 80 times in a five-hour period. Authorities said he dialed in once every three minutes.

FBI Updates Most Wanted Lists to Reflect Osama bin Laden's Death

Amory Gritta — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:00:26 +0000

Now that Osama (Usama) bin Laden has been killed, the FBI has updated its Most Wanted Terrorists list, officially marking him as “DECEASED.”

Nine other terrorists remain on the list, including bin Laden’s deputy, Ayman Al-Zawahiri.

The FBI also updated its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list to reflect yesterday’s news.

Check out a direct look at the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list after the jump.

Americans React to News That Osama bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:30:41 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]

Osama bin Laden Killed in Pakistan, President Obama Confirms

Amory Gritta — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:00:45 +0000

In a stunning development, President Barack Obama confirmed late Sunday evening that Osama bin Laden, the leader of terrorist group Al-Qaeda responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed Sunday in Pakistan.

Obama made the announcement in a televised address shortly after 11:30 PM ET, about an hour after reports of bin Laden’s death had made their way onto the Internet.