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Church wants to post anti-Santa sign (624 diggs) A Kansas church known for its militant opposition to homosexuality wants to post a warning against Santa Claus in the Washington State Capitol.

15 y/o Teen Charged As An Adult for Planning School Shooting (659 diggs) A Pennsylvania teen has been charged as an adult for allegedly planning to kill classmates he did not like before turning the gun on himself in a high school shooting spree. Richard Yanis, 15, allegedly stole three handguns from his father and told police he planned to "shoot students in the school and then himself" at Pottstown High School.

Visa CEO Loses His Credit Cards (Seriously) (905 diggs) Imagine running the world's largest credit card network, and not having your own plastic. That's what happened to Visa Inc Chief Executive Joseph Saunders. "I'm supposed to start off, and say that I'm very happy to be here, and I guess I am. But it's 4:15 in the morning as far as I'm concerned, and I lost my wallet on the way here"

Schoolboy archer survives after arrow fired into eye (PICS) (897 diggs) A schoolboy archer cheated death after he was shot through the eye by a friend. The arrow went through 11-year-old Liu Cheong's eye socket, completely through his head and was only stopped by the back of his skull.

JackO's Neverland Ranch Items up For Sale (277 diggs) Michael Jackson's glittery glove is going on the auction block. Jackson is also unloading the grandiose gates that once led to his Neverland Ranch, along with more than 2,000 other personal items.The King of Pop's possessions will be on display before the auction begins on April 21, 2009. Bids will be accepted in person and online.

World's Best Dad (3,038 diggs) Spreadin' that holiday cheer

25 of The Meanest Things Ever Said by Men (904 diggs) "The only reason so many people attended his funeral was they wanted to make sure he was dead." —Samuel Goldwyn, on Louis B. Mayer

Sex tape of ex costs man $40,000 (717 diggs) A man who showed a sex tape featuring his former lover to her friends and family has been orderd to pay her $135,000 in compensation. According to the judgment, Mr Procopets began filming their sexual activities on a hidden camera which she later consented to.

Photographic evidence: L.A. Santacon [PICS] (502 diggs) This past weekend, Santacon emerged on the streets of Los Angeles and pure holiday mayhem ensued. A semi-organized and fully irresponsible mob of hooligan Santa imposters met in Echo Park to terrorize the city with their inebriated antics, pillow potbellies and Facebook photo shoots. You'll never look at Santa the same again.

Women find happiness is not about the economy, stupid (454 diggs) Men are happier with money, while women find greater joy in friendships and relationships with their children, co-workers and bosses, a new global survey reveals. The study found that globally, women are happier than men in 48 of the 51 countries surveyed, and only in Brazil, South Africa and Vietnam were men found to be happier than women...

Woman returns $100K found at restaurant (1,970 diggs) "Satan will tempt you," said Billie Watts, 75. "I have been having real bad teeth problems. I thought, 'I'll get my teeth fixed.' " But she decided not too! A Must Read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

I Found Him! (6,516 diggs)

Albinos in Africa find a haven from being hunted (665 diggs) With their milky white skin, wispy hair and haunting, pale eyes, they are called “the living ghosts” by locals. The minority community also suffers massive prejudice. Not only do they struggle to get jobs but the kids also need bodyguards to get to school safely. The recent albino slaughter spree is being blamed on witch doctors

Study analyzes why people pray (483 diggs) Ninety percent of U.S. adults say they pray -- more than half say it's once a day or more -- in times of economic distress or plenty, researchers said.

Top 8 Influential Leaders & Their 10 News in Year 2008 (215 diggs) Here listed some of the leaders who has influenced the word by their work and personality. They are different from the general people because, they did what they see is necessary and understood their role. Here is some news which made them more popular.

Hilarious Audition Tape for Documentary [video in HD] (1,657 diggs)

'Jesus was born in June', astronomers claim (1,330 diggs) Astronomers have calculated that Christmas should be in June, by charting the appearance of the 'Christmas star' which the Bible says led the three Wise Men to Jesus. They found that a bright star which appeared over Bethlehem 2,000 years ago pinpointed the date of Christ's birth as June 17 rather than December 25.

"The Ice Man" aims to break freezing record (454 diggs) A Dutchman who is able to withstand freezing temperatures that would kill most people will submerge himself in icy water for almost two hours in a world record bid.

Frugal farmer leaves $2M to his tiny Pennsylvania Church (566 diggs) It's like a gift from God. A tiny church in western Pennsylvania inherited more than $2 million from a farmer who lived in a mobile home.

Florida Mom Arrested After Daughter Cut Class 59 Times (884 diggs) A Gainesville mother has been arrested after her daughter missed too many days of school, reports CBS station WFOR-TV in Miami. The unidentified woman was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after her ninth-grade daughter had 59 unexcused absences. Alachua County's school attendance review board then filed a petition.

Shave the Date: No Bush Left Behind (1,915 diggs) Unite together and “Shave the Date” -- Inauguration Day, January 20, 2009, when we will leave no bush behind. We, the people with pubic hair, should come together and celebrate this historic election. You can take pride in knowing you've rid your world of bush once and for all. Here are a few helpful hints to consider as you prepare...

Grandfather Found Dead In Freezer (590 diggs) Authorities responding to a suicide in Florida have made a chilling discovery — a body stored in a carport freezer.

Man Arrested After Cops Find Crack In His Vomit (620 diggs) A 25-year-old Detroit-area man literally spilled his guts to police and was arrested on a drug charge after officers found crack cocaine in his vomit. Police said the man swallowed the drugs after a short car and foot chase Tuesday about 20 miles northeast of Detroit. Clinton Township police caught and were questioning the man when he threw up the

Man Who Inspired 'The Departed' Sentenced to 33 Yrs in Jail (1,202 diggs) [Reported by Diggers as Possibly Inaccurate] He was an FBI hero who infiltrated the heart of the Mafia. Then John Connolly changed sides. Now he faces 33 years in jail for colluding with America's most wanted gangster

Wearing 'almost homeless' sign, ex-executive seeks work (869 diggs) Paul Nawrocki says he's beyond the point where he cares about humiliation.