The day's six most popular stories, in time to unwind.
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Sad Details Emerge in Sled Dog Killings
(Newser) - A sled dog company employee who slaughtered around 100 huskies after tourism dried up has been receiving death threats, Canadian police say. Police and animal welfare authorities are investigating the killings, which came to light after the worker described the killings in grisly detail to obtain workman's compensation. The animals... More »  |
A Super Bowl First: No Cheerleaders
(Newser) - Not in the Super Bowl this year: the Chicago Bears , the New York Jets … and the cheerleaders. For the first time in the game's 45-year history, there will be no sideline supporters in attendance, because the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers just so happen to be... More »  |
After 50 Years, a New Army Rifle
(Newser) - For nearly 50 years, US Army troops have relied on M4 and M16 rifles, but that could soon change. While Army leaders have long been loyal to the "combat proven" rifles, questions and complaints have arisen about their design and reliability. So the Army this week advertised its interest... More »  |
Anderson Cooper, Crew Attacked in Egypt
(Newser) - Reporting from Cairo, Anderson Cooper and his crew were attacked by Hosni Mubarak supporters today. CNN's Steve Brusk first tweeted a report from Cooper that he was "punched 10 times in the head," and Cooper himself later described the attack on CNN : As they were trying to... More »  |
Violent Clashes Break Out in Cairo
(Newser) - Chaos broke out in Cairo's Tahrir Square today, as supporters of Hosni Mubarak took to the streets, resulting in a violent confrontation with pro-Democracy protesters. Tens of thousands on each side battled using rocks, sticks, and iron bars, Sky News reports. Initially there was a break in the fighting—... More »  |
