What Happened in 2008

Thierry de la Villehuchet, Key Link to Madoff's European Investors, Commits Suicide

Rene-Thierry Magon de la Villehuchet was found sitting at his desk at about 8 a.m. with both wrists slashed, New York Police Department spokesman... Read more

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (movie) released

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 American fantasy drama film, loosely based on the 1921 short story of the same name written by F.... Read more

Eartha Kitt Dies

Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an American actress, singer, and cabaret star. She was perhaps best known for her highly... Read more

UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008

UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 was a mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held on December 27, 2008 at the MGM Grand... Read more

New England Patriots defeat Buffalo Bills, 13-0

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - On a day that featured oddities such as a second-quarter delay to adjust the wind-tilted goal posts, two punts on third down... Read more

Boston Bruins defeat Atlanta Thrashers, 2-1

ATLANTA - After last night's 2-1 win, Boston's eighth straight victory, Cam Neely entered the visiting dressing room, spotted Manny Fernandez, and... Read more

Boston Celtics defeat Sacramento Kings, 108-63

SACRAMENTO - The Celtics returned to their successful form last night by royally flushing the Kings. Boston snapped its first two-game losing... Read more

Keane releases "Perfect Symmetry" single

It was also revealed that the first full single release from the album was "The Lovers Are Losing", which was released on 20 October 2008. The next... Read more

Governor Rod Blagojevich names Roland Burris to fill Obama's Senate Seat

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"Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" Rifftrax is Released

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (Marin County, to be exact) George Lucas sparked up his favorite bong, kicked back in a bean bag chair... Read more

Roland Burris erects mausoleum for himself

A stickler for preparation, Roland Burris has built a mausoleum for himself in Oak Woods Cemetery on the South Side. Carved under the words "TRAIL... Read more