On This Day: May 8

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
May 8, 2023
Texas Mall Shooter Wore 'Right Wing Death Squad' Patch
The gunman who killed eight people and injured seven others in a shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday has been identified as Mauricio Garcia, 33, a resident of nearby Dallas.  Keep reading >>
 
May 8, 2022
Plastic Recycling Is a Hoax
Last year, Americans recycled at most 6% of their plastic waste, according to a report released Wednesday by a pair of environmental groups.  Keep reading >>
 
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May 8, 2021
'80s Star Tawny Kitaen Dead at 59
She started out in the world of TV game shows before becoming one of the most well-known faces of the '80s, appearing in Whitesnake music videos and the 1984 film Bachelor Party.  Keep reading >>
 
May 8, 2020
Conspiracy Video 'Plandemic' Gets Yanked, but Persists
If you've seen or heard the word "Plandemic" the last few days, there's good reason.  Keep reading >>
 
May 8, 2019
Here's Everything to Know About Baby Sussex's Name
Baby Sussex has made his debut, and hours later came the name: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.  Keep reading >>
 
 
May 8, 2018
She Set a Burpee World Record, but Her Form Is Bugging People
If you dread doing burpees, this stat might make you blanch: A Melbourne, Australia, woman set a world record last weekend for the most burpees done in 60 minutes by a female at 1,490, topping the previous record of 1,321.  Keep reading >>
 
May 8, 2017
Veteran Accused of Executing Service Dog Found Dead
A veteran in North Carolina accused of laughing as she executed her own service dog has been found dead in what police suspect was a suicide.  Keep reading >>
 
May 8, 2016
Cadets' Raised-Fist Photo Sparks Anger, Debate
Were cadets raising their fists to sisterhood, Beyonce, Black Lives Matter—or just taking pride in their pending graduation?  Keep reading >>
 
May 8, 2015
Video: White Delaware Cop Kicks Black Suspect in Face
"Oh my God."  Keep reading >>
 
May 8, 2014
N. Korea Publishes Awful Things About Obama
It's an article that almost escaped notice: A "screed" published by the Korean Central News Agency that was, unlike most of its pieces, not translated into English.  Keep reading >>