Towns Battle for 'Icebox of US' Status—in Court

He cried harassment but lost in court

(NEWSER) - Just about everyone has been tagged in at least one awkward Facebook photo, but not everyone has brought a lawsuit against an uncle for uploading such a photo. Minnesota's Aaron Olson did just that. His uncle posted childhood photos of Olson, including one in front of a Christmas tree, along with teasing comments. Olson was so miffed he sued his uncle for harassment—and lost the case, reports Above the Law blog , which rounds up coverage. More»

Romney looks battered, Gingrich looks worse

(NEWSER) - Rick Santorum's stunning sweep of Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri yesterday has thrown another plot twist into the Republican nominating contest. Here's what you need to know:

• Santorum may finally get the bounce that largely eluded him after Iowa, helping him raise money and pique voter interest, the New York Times predicts. His first order of business is staying ahead of Newt Gingrich. After Nevada, he said Gingrich had "had his chance" to beat Romney.

Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri all weigh in on Republican primary field

(NEWSER) - Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri will all get a chance to weigh in on the Republican presidential nomination today, in a day that might just change the momentum for Rick Santorum's campaign. Here's what to watch for:

• Santorum's surge: If Santorum is going to make a move, now's the time. According to the latest Public Policy Polling numbers, he's in first, ahead of Mitt Romney, in both Missouri (45% to 32%) and Minnesota (33% to 24%). He's even second in Colorado.

Black students says it was offensive

(NEWSER) - A former student is suing her high school for allegedly letting fellow students celebrate “Wigger Day,” the Huffington Post reports. “Wigger is a pejorative slang term for a white person who emulates the mannerisms, language and fashions associated with African-American culture,” the lawsuit says. Though the school had chosen a tropical homecoming theme, about 60 students arrived in “oversized sports jerseys, low-slung pants, baseball hats cocked to the side and 'doo rags.” More»

Charged with criminal possession of a weapon, they're suing NYC for $10M

(NEWSER) - Throw a snowball around the wrong cop and you could be facing a year in jail. That's the message heard by four guys from the Bronx, who are suing New York City for $10 million after an off-duty policeman wandered into the fray of their snowball fight and caught one in the leg. He pulled out a gun, called for backup, and charged them with criminal possession of a weapon. More»