Australian Robbie Maddison broke Monday night the world record for the longest motorcycle jump at an exhibition at the Rio All-Suite Casino and Hotel. Maddison leapt 322 feet, 7˝ inches (98. 34 meters), easily breaking the Guinness World Records of 277 feet and 6 inches (84. 58 meters) set by Trigger Gumm in 2005 in Australia. It also beat Ryan Capes's non-certified mark of 310 feet and 4 inches (94. 59 meters). Capes, a native of Kent, Washington, set the unofficial record also in 2005.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist has reportedly led police on an interstate highway chase at speeds of up to 150 mph before they finally gave up the chase. However, police quickly tracked the bike's license number and found it belonged to Ryan Lewis of Eugene, Oregon. Lewis was later found by police in his house and his bike was found hidden in the courtyard. The incident took place on Monday evening when Oregon State Police Capt. Calvin Curths said he was in an unmarked car in a construction zone on Interstate 5 when the motorcycle sped past him.

A couple whose bikes were stolen from their home posted a sign to let the thieves know their disappointment. "I hope U crooks enjoy our bikes U stole; Merry X-Mas," the sign read.

Sometimes something unfortunate needs to happen to remind us that there is plenty of goodness in the world. For Dennis and Tamie Leporin, this Christmas they got more than material gifts after a good Samaritan renewed their faith in people.