Quiet Riot

Kevin DuBrow, lead singer of Los Angeles rock band Quiet Riot, whose 1983 hit "Cum On Feel the Noize" helped usher heavy-metal music to new heights of popularity, was found dead in his Las Vegas home Sunday. He was 52.

Kevin DuBrow

Kevin DuBrow, frontman of metal legends Quiet Riot was found dead yesterday (November 25) in his Las Vegas home. The 52 year-old died of as-yet to be determined causes, drummer Frankie Banali said on his website. Banali's site now bears just the words: I can't even find words to say. Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow.

Prairie Tumbleweed Farm

Talk about turning lemons into lemonade! Prairie Tumbleweed Farm in Kansas has created a new gift idea by turning tumbleweeds, which are kind of like giant weedy hairballs of the prairie, into a popular holiday item. They are promoting tumbleweeds as a distinctive item that can be used as a decoration (plenty of space for lights, tinsel, etc.) or as a unique gift.

Femoral artery

Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor was in critical condition Monday night after he was shot at his home in Miami, the National Football League team and Miami authorities said. The 24-year-old defensive player was in intensive care in a Miami hospital after nearly six hours of emergency surgery to repair a severed femoral artery.

Redskins Sean Taylor critically hurt in shooting at home

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor remained in critical condition in a Miami hospital Monday night after being shot early in the morning in his Miami home.