Parades and marches are being held across the country to remember slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Crowds and community pride events were held from New York City to Washington D.C. The civil rights icon was assassinated 47 years ago in April.

 

An Alabama man was issued a citation while driving and eating a hamburger in Georgia. Police gave the driver a ticket under the state's distracted driving law. The driver claims he will fight the ticket in court.

 

Chicago Bears introduced their newest head coach John Fox on Monday. The coach, formerly of the Denver Broncos, called this parting with the Colorado team "mutual." Fox replaces Marc Trestman who was fired after 2 seasons.

 

And talk about a major headache. This New Zealand man walked into a local gas station asking for help with a metal rod stuck in his head. The man allegedly sustained the injury following an attack.

 

Emily Roseman, The Associated Press with AP News Minute.