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OFFBEAT NEWS: Yoga Pants Are Bad For The Environment Yoga pants may be comfy, but they're destroying the ocean. It turns out clothing that uses synthetic fibers, which includes yoga pants, Patagonia’s cozy jackets, and…

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say manhole covers were sent flying by explosions resulting from an underground electrical fire in Sioux City. Firefighters were sent to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Assistant Fire…

Kansas City, Mo.--The Statesmen men's basketball team had tremendous contributions from several of its top talents, eventually wearing down #8 seed Loyola (La.) for a 100-78 first-round victory at the NAIA Division I National Championships…

Stevie Nicks just doesn't see the benefit of another Fleetwood Mac album. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Nicks said, “I don’t think there’s any reason to spend a year and an amazing amount…

OFFBEAT NEWS: Ponies Make A Break For It During Winter Storm A pair of ponies on Staten Island wanted to enjoy their snow day, too. After winds blew their stable door open, Blondie and Jewels…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Republican-controlled Iowa Senate has approved a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The chamber passed the bill Tuesday night and it…

Jefferson Starship has announced their plans to go back on the road. Later this month, the group begins their Carry the Fire Tour. The show is named in honor of Paul Kantner, who passed away last…

The Who have announced a six-show residency in Las Vegas for this summer. The band will begin the residency on July 29th at Caesars Palace. According to The Guardian the residency is a "first run", with…

OFFBEAT NEWS: Pair Of Jet Skiers Almost Collide With Cruise Ship What's scarier than falling off a jet ski and not being able to get back up? How about seeing that a cruise ship is…

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) — Court records say a former police officer in northern Iowa has reached a plea deal in his domestic abuse case and wants to change his plea. Thirty-six-year-old Ryan Eskildsen pleaded…