The Lasso, Author at KTAR.com

APS | Oct 11, 2014

Google Maps now takes you through the UAE’s Liwa Oasis

If you're looking to get that whole "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" desert experience -- without that whole Gulag part, of course -- Google Maps now offers you that opportunity.

APS | Oct 11, 2014

Have you seen this? TV news anchors’ insanely elaborate handshake

A pair of Chicago TV news anchors display the elaborate handshakes that they cultivate during commercial breaks, and they're awesomely charming.

APS | Oct 11, 2014

Jimmy Kimmel dresses as talking pig, pranks children

Popular talk show host Jimmy Kimmel pulled an elaborate prank on some kids by dressing up as a very realistic, slightly creepy talking pig.

APS | Oct 10, 2014

Daredevil group scales Hong Kong skyscraper to greet city

Think you've got some hardcore stories of rebellion to tell your kids? Think again.

APS | Oct 9, 2014

Arizona’s Grumpy Cat has an angry online rival

Watch out Grumpy Cat. Garfi claims to be the angriest cat in the world.

APS | Oct 7, 2014

Jerry Seinfeld rips advertisers while accepting award from advertisers

It may just be us, but you generally you shouldn't insult the people who give you an award.

APS | Oct 5, 2014

Video: Close-up of erupting Volcano in Iceland

Two men, a small drone and a GoPro camera gave us awe-inspiring images of a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

APS | Oct 5, 2014

Video: Man wakes up in body bag after presumed dead from Ebola

During a report on the Ebola crisis, a man who was presumed dead awakes in a body bag.

APS | Oct 4, 2014

Fallen baby elephant rescued by adult elephants

A pair of adult elephants sprung into action to save a baby elephant that fell backwards into a…

APS | Oct 3, 2014

Alice Cooper remakes The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’

The iconic Phoenix musician covers another classic: The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby."

APS | Sep 30, 2014

Guy, girl wear fat suits to Tinder dates

Simple Pickup tested out an interesting social experiment using a popular dating app and deception and posted it…

APS | Sep 29, 2014

WGN morning news team comically, vulgarly makes fun of itself

WGN's morning news team in Chicago responded to criticism of its show in an awesome way.

APS | Sep 27, 2014

But, but, but… Mom! I want to swim

Here's a familiar scenario. A kid, or a pup in this case, refusing to leave his or her…

APS | Sep 26, 2014

Girl has dramatic reaction to brother’s flu shot warning

Let's just say a new video shows what brothers are really for: psyching out their siblings.

APS | Sep 26, 2014

Budweiser melts hearts again, sends strong drunk driving message

Budweiser seems to like animals. Clydesdales, puppies, frogs. Now, a new four-legged creature stars in the beer giant's…

APS | Sep 25, 2014

California woman’s terrifying rooftop escape goes viral

A California woman ran onto the roof of her two-story Venice home to seek refuge from a transient who allegedly broke into her house on Wednesday.

APS | Sep 25, 2014

Actor John Malkovich recreates iconic, diverse photographs

Quirky actor John Malkovich is no stranger to transforming his appearance for the dozens of roles he has landed in film and television over the years.

APS | Sep 23, 2014

Photographer captures beauty, power of Arizona monsoons

Everyone in Arizona knows monsoons can provide a breathtaking picture at one moment and a highly dangerous situation the next.

APS | Sep 22, 2014

Ready to get sweaty palms? Check out this plank trail in China

Known as one of China's Five Great Mountains, the Hua Shan stands 2,160 meters above elevation -- giving visitors breathtaking views and the opportunity to take part in a bit of daring challenge: the plank walk.