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There is only one type of shooting competition that only has a trophy for second place. The trophy is generally made of granite, has an epitaph inscribed on it, and when it is awarded to you, you are surrounded by everyone you love, crying their eyes out because you are dead. It's called a tombstone.

A barn in Hood County, Texas, has become ground zero in the hunt for the chupacabra. Earlier this week, animal control officer Frank Hackett shot and killed what was unquestionably one of the ugliest creatures to ever walk the planet.

# Fort Wayne Officer At Risk Of Termination Because Of Troubled Work Record Watch the story # Fort Wayne Police Officer Suspended For The 14th Time Watch the story # Morales Suspended Again Watch the story # Lawsuit Against The City, Police Department, Two Officers, and a Former Restaurant Watch the story # Officer Punished after Accusations of Excess Force Watch the story # Internal Affairs Continues Investigation Watch the story # Claim Against City Watch the story # Disciplinary History on a Police Officer Watch the story # Police Respond to Excessive Force Allegations

A vintage airplane collector said Tuesday that government agents have impounded his rare 1952 military aircraft he imported from France last fall and are threatening to destroy the plane because of a missed step in bringing it into the country. Also see http://www.savetheskyraider.com/site/The_Details.html

WASHINGTON – Sometimes you just want to shake your head and wonder what’s in the water.