Two Minnesota women were convicted of conspiring to funnel money to a terrorist group in Somalia as part of what prosecutors called a “deadly pipeline” sending money and fighters from the U.S. to al-Shabab. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
NBA: Adrian Peterson & Norm Nixon To Coach Exhibition Game in Minnesota at Michael Beasley’s All-Star Classic
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl They can’t get into Target Center these days, so NBA stars John Wall, Joakim Noah and DeMarcus Cousins are among those expected to play in Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley’s “All Star Classic” at Osseo High School — of all places — next week.
Occupy Wall Street Occupies 900 CITIES!
Occupy Wall Street demonstrators have spread their message and fervor countrywide. In 900 cities in the United States, bridges and sidewalks are shutting down. The message is clearly powerful. Hit the jump for details. Emma RABID
Fired Worker Shoots Himself In The Head In Front Of Shocked Co-Workers
Unfortunately, a 51-year-old father of three decided to take his own life in a public way on Thursday when locked himself in his car and shot himself once in the head after learning he had been fired. Read the full story after the jump… Wendy L.
Man Abandons Son, Just Leaves Him With A Note
SMH. Sucker move by Steven Cross of Minnesota. This guy left his 11 year old son one morning with just a note saying I will not be coming back. He was found a month later in California, new job new life. Turn on Jay-Z “Soon You’ll Understand” and hit the jump to read the full story of the unique parenting of Cross. @ShottaDru
Man Leaves His Son In Foreclosed Home
Steven Alexander Cross fled from his Minnesota home in the middle of the night to avoid foreclosure and left his young son behind. The 60-year-old father left a note to instruct his son on what to do when he woke up. Officials have yet to be able to find Cross but one thing is for certain he has not only lost his home, but now his son as well. Read what the father instructed his son to do after the jump. @Julie1205
