Muppeteer Jerry Nelson, The Count, Dead at 78
A Jim Henson hire
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2016: Obama's America
Dinesh D'Souza makes a powerful but ultimately unpersuasive case against the president.
Nike Stands By Lance Armstrong
He was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles after refusing to continue to fight doping allegations
Privacy for Sale
Welcome to the brave new world of encryption apps, real-time marketing, and using your face to shop.
Cosmopolis
David Cronenberg's delightfully strange riff on sex, technology, capitalism, and the quest for a good haircut.
FBI Warns of Anarchist Protests at GOP Convention
Claim that some groups will try to close bridges and disrupt proceedings
Rodney King Died in an Accidental Drowning
Coroner says King had marijuana, cocaine, and alcohol in his system
What Liberals Don't Understand About Ayn Rand
Critics of the Russian-born writer miss what's important in her ideas.
Convictions Upheld in Ohio Terrorism Case
Three found guilty of recruiting and training terrorists to fight against U.S. military in Iraq.
Rodney King Was Chock Full of Drugs When He Drowned
PCP, cocaine and marijuana all found in his system.
Texas Judge Says Obama's Re-election Could Lead to Civil War
It's the whole United Nations take-over conspiracy.
Man Steals School Supplies Donated to Poor Children
Claimed to be volunteer worker for program in Maine.
FBI, DHS Warn of Anarchy at Conventions
Their agents are probably the ones pushing the plans, but let's just raid everybody to be sure.
Millenials Are Actually Buying More Books
We have some selections they might be interested in.
State Senator Wants Apology From Lil Wayne For Not Liking New York
The rapper Lil Wayne said he "flat out" didn't like New York. He spent eight months on Riker's for illegal gun possession and maybe he's no fan of stop and frisk either. That city sucks a lot more than it used to. But at least it's safe!
FTC Approves Facebook Buyout of Instagram
The social networking company bought the photo app for $750 million
Prince Harry's Handlers Faulted for Nude Pics, "Bunch of Amateurs"
Apparently his security team did not ask guests to Harry's hotel suites to surrender their cellphones or do anything to prevent him from getting naked or photos being taken
Rush Limbaugh: Hurricane Forecast for Tampa Wishful Thinking From Obama
The National Hurricane Center is Obama, the right wing radio host who currently resides in Florida said yesterday
LA Residents Using Twitter to Broadcast News from Police Scanners
It's like theater, they say
Privacy Groups File FTC Complaint Over Companies' Viral Marketing Campaigns for Children
Something about commercially exploiting children by letting them share videos and games with friends online
Elderly Woman Botches Restoration of Church's Fresco
The elderly parishioner felt bad about the state of the painting and wanted to restore it; the painter's granddaughter had just recently donated money for a professional restoration
Book-Buying Patterns Suggest a Conservative Shift
Liberal-leaning books are preferred only in an eastern cluster, says Amazon
Two Men Jailed for Sexual Ratings
Their racy Facebook page was deemed criminal in Australia
Judge Blocks Tiny "Free Speech Zone" at College
University of Cincinnati may not simply restrict student speech in the outdoor areas of campus.
Investigated Slaughterhouse Sold Millions of Pounds of Meat to U.S. Government
But ... but ... government agencies are supposed to prevent this!
Older Dads May Pass on More Genetic Mutations
As a result, offspring face greater risk of issues like autism, schizophrenia, according to research
Michael "Go F--k Yourself" Baumgartner's Position on Afghanistan Probably Won't Get As Much Play as Todd Akin's on Abortion
The Republican Senate hopeful in Washington state worked in Iraq and Afghanistan and still advises for the military. He wants the wars to end
Protest Planned to Support Skateboarder Beaten by Police
He was skating on the wrong side of the road.
FRC Shooter Indicted But Won't Face Hate Crime Charges
Floyd Lee Corkins has been charged with the federal offense of interstate transportation of a firearm and ammunition and a local charge of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a violent crime.
Is the World Growing Tired of Half-Naked Pretty Boys?
Abercrombie & Fitch is losing its hold on the teen market.
