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A disagreement over who should have won American Idol ended with a stabbing. Authorities explained that 48-year-old Karen Elaine Harrelson and 57-year-old Gregory Stambaugh were intoxicated when they started arguing about the singing competition. According to The Associated Press, the couple had conflicting opinions about who should have won American Idol. Reports suggest that Harrelson and Stambaugh were arguing over Candice Glover or Kree Harrison when the disagreement took a very violent turn. At some point during the heated exchange, one of the them grabbed a knife from the kitchen and stabbed the other. The York Dispatch reports that the stabbing victim then took the weapon and attacked the other. It’s currently unclear who initiated the attack. When officers arrived on the scene, both Stambaugh and Harrelson were quick to point the finger of blame at each other. Apparently they couldn’t come to an agreement about who started the fight either. Gregory claims Elaine went upstairs to the kitchen, found a knife, and returned to the basement. After stabbing him in the forearm, she left the room. He chased after her and a brief struggle for the weapon ensued. However, Elaine says was in the kitchen when Gregory suddenly attacked her with another knife. When she was knocked onto the floor, Elaine said she stabbed Gregory in self defense. Although their stories may differ, both parties were both arrested on two counts of simple assault and one count of aggravated assault. Harrelson and Stambaugh were both booked at the York County Prison. Authorities retrieved two knives and several bottles of alcohol from the home. According to CBS 21, Elaine Harrelson’s bail was set at $30,000. Gregory Stambaugh, however, will have to find $70,000 for bail. It’s currently unknown if either party has legal representation. What do you think about the couple who stabbed one another after arguing about the American Idol finale? [Image via Shutterstock] Fight Over ‘American Idol’ Finale Ends In Stabbing is a post from: The Inquisitr

Valery Giscard d’Estaing, the former French President, has revealed that he was once attacked by a panda after he dared himself to enter the animal’s cage. The incident occurred at the Vincennes Zoo in Paris, and he decided to enter the cage in order to test his “presidential courage.” He was at the establishment because his daughter was there on work experience, and the pandas had been a gift to his predecessor, Georges Pompidou, from China. d’Estaing, who was in office between 1974 – 1981, was speaking in Blois at an event. d’Estaing stated, “They came to extract me from its claws but imagine what would have been said had the animal knocked me to the ground.” It is thought that the panda leapt on him and staff then had to free him from the animal’s claws. Iain Valentine, director of giant pandas at the zoo, told the BBC news that he’d had a lucky escape, stating, ”Although they are vegetarian bears, obviously at the end of the day pandas are still very powerful and muscular bears with teeth and claws to match.” He then added, “Although not particularly aggressive by nature, pandas do have this potential and are very territorial animals. You can go in with young animals under the age of two years; however, after this age we really would not recommend it and certainly our keepers are never in the same area as our giant pandas.” In March, the National Zoo artificially inseminated a giant panda after he mate was described as a “clueless breeder with flawed technique.” David Wildt, who was leading the process, remarked, “We are hopeful that our breeding efforts will be successful this year, and we’re encouraged by all the behaviors and hormonal data we’ve seen so far. We have an extremely small window of opportunity to perform the procedures, which is why we monitor behavior and hormones so closely.” How would you get a panda off your back? Former French President Attacked By Panda is a post from: The Inquisitr

Chalk this up as reason number 666 to visit the iconic Cinema Nova in Melbourne's hip north; every Friday a very diverse and strange happening coordinated by fanatical film devotees Zak Hepburn and Ben Buckingham is set to upset your brain and possibly stomach in the best way possible.The true definition of cult films (and not just a kitsch marketing throw-away term) will be playing every Friday night; from carnivorous classics (including two Cronenberg joints), to current buzz titles such as Citadel. You can take it all in if you happen to be a fan of, or are curious about punk sci-fi, blaxploitation, grindhouse, hardcore horror or Korean apocalypse anthology - huh? Well if you are into some of the above, the Cultastrophe program has... [Read the whole post on twitchfilm.com...]

He’s only human. Game Of Thrones Bad Lip Reading is a post from: The Inquisitr

Stephen Colbert Circumvents Racism is a post from: The Inquisitr

Port Adelaide have summoned John Butcher for his first AFL game since last July as a late replacement for Matthew Lobbe against Geelong on Saturday.

Hazel Hawke, gone now, was often a saviour when the chips were down for her husband, Bob.

Ha ha, TEENAGERS? You meant twentysomethings, right? Passive-Aggressive Dad’s Fridge Sign is a post from: The Inquisitr

A San Francisco Giants fan managed to catch a foul ball whilst holding onto his baby at AT&T Park on Wednesday. The San Francisco Giants were playing the Washington Nationals when the foul ball was hit into the stands towards the dotting father who was holding his baby in his left hand. Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford clipped the ball from a 2-1 pitch off the Nationals pitcher Tyler Clippard during the ninth inning of the game, and as it floated into the air the man just nonchalantly lifted up his right hand and caught the ball without ever looking like he might drop his child. His catch caused a huge cheer to erupt from the stands, and the incident was then replayed for the commentators to pass judgment on. The lead commentator states, “How about that play? We’re talking great athletes, all right let’s watch it … [the father catches the ball] not a problem. That’s a player.” The co-commentator then chimes in, “The little guy has no idea what is going on.” To which the other responds, “He has no idea how cool his Dad is.” In the past some father’s have been less concerned about the safety of their offspring, and the website Deadspin in 2010 amassed a highlight reel of father’s picking a foul ball over the well-being of their child. In August 2010, a man at a Houston Astros game moved out of the way of an incoming ball which went on to hit his girlfriend in the face. This incident lead to the demise of their relationship. In September 2009 a Phillies fan caught a foul ball at a Phillies vs. Nationals game only to then hand it to his young daughter who threw it back onto the field. What did you think of the San Francisco Giants fans catch? Do you think you would have been able to complete the catch? San Francisco Giants Fan Catches Foul Ball Whilst Holding Baby [Video] is a post from: The Inquisitr

This American map of the rest of the world is the most accurate to date. American Map Of The World [Revised] is a post from: The Inquisitr