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Extra Extra: Pippen Sues Media Outlets For Saying He Is Broke

By Samantha Abernethy in News on Dec 15, 2011 12:00AM


  • Former Bull Scottie Pippen has filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million from 10 different media outlets for "malicious libel" because they reported that he is bankrupt. Pippen claims that his net worth hasn't dipped below $40 million in 10 years and that he has lost requests for appearances and endorsements because of the reporting. [Crain's]

  • Yesterday we told you about people being generous in giving to the Salvation Army. Today we tell you some guy stole a kettle with $400 in it. [Kane County Chronicle]

  • Norway is running out of butter because of a new high fat diet craze. [MSNBC]

  • Some guys thought it would be a good idea to use water from a city fire hydrant to create a backyard ice rink. They got in trouble with the cops. [NBC]

  • Gawker thinks it's being original in claiming "Chad" be the new term for "bro," completely ignoring its Chicago origins. [A.V. Club]

  • Hugh Hefner is the Willy Wonka of sex. [Chicago Magazine]