Culture
Utah Affiliate Not Running NBC's "The New Normal"
The sitcom follows a woman acting as a surrogate for a gay LA couple
More Official Proceedings than Musical Acts Cancelling RNC Events Due to Weather
Lynyrd Skynyrd cancelled an outdoor concert yesterday though
Fox News' Chris Wallace: Mainstream Media Give Obama "Gentle Treatment"
Probably don't need a journalist to point that out
Web Comic Raises $1 Million+ to Build Tesla Museum
New York state's promised to match any amount the Tesla Science Center can raise to build a museum for Nikolai Tesla
Intelligence at Work
Neal Stephenson's new book explores science fiction, underseas cables, Hong Kong, and the art of storytelling.
NYPD Confirms All Injured Bystanders at Empire State Shooting Were Struck by Police
Neither officer had fired guns on patrol before.
How Farmers Markets Dodged a Regulatory Bullet in Pennsylvania
The Keystone State's boom in farmers markets might have gone bust.
Anderson Cooper Tangles With DNC Chair
He accuses Debbie Wasserman Schultz of overt dishonesty
Legendary Restaurateur Comes Out — As a Libertarian
Charlie Trotter banned smoking and foie gras from his establishments, but opposes legislation to make his preferences mandatory
Empire State Building Shooter Described as "Mellow" and "Lonely"
Jeffrey Johnson was dressed in a suit and tie and carrying a briefcase when he opened fire with a .45 caliber handgun just after 9 a.m. on a crowded street in midtown Manhattan.
Ohio Doctor Behind Belief Rape Can't Lead to Pregnancy
Dr. John C. "Jack" Willke founded the National Right to Life Committee.
Kickstarting Ouya: Crowd-Funded Venture Capitalism or Maybe Just a Big Scam
Can technological innovation be funded the same way as an indie film?
Hot Summer May Be Driving West Nile Outbreak
2012 on track to be the worst ever, with more than 1,000 cases reported so far.
Egyptian President Faces First Real Protests
Thousands converge to accuse him and Muslim Brotherhood of consolidating power.
Texas Man Freed from Prison After DNA Testing Clears Him
Man spent more than two decades behind bars for rape.
Calif. Anti-Paparazzi Law Challenged
Lawyer says law that penalizes photographers for reckless behavior to get celebrity pictures is unconstitutional.
Move Over Lance Armstrong! Here are 5 Great Sports Cheaters!
From Rosie Ruiz to Gaylord Perry to She-Male Shotputters, here's a quick list.
Bloomberg: Homeless Shelters "More Pleasurable" than Before
Says it's why people are staying longer. No comments on their dining options.
Aurora Shooter Told Classmate He Wanted to Kill People
Had allegedly also threatened a professor.
Hospital to pay $16.5 Million over Kickback Scheme
LA-based chain accused of recruiting homeless for unnecessary services to defraud Medicare, Medi-Cal.
Empire State Shooting Victim ID'd
Was vice president of sales at company shooter was laid off from.
Celebrity Product Endorsement Campaigns Evolving
Birthday parties, charity events and, of course, social media
NYC Cardinal's Offer to Pray at DNC Denied
Will be giving a prime-time prayer at the RNC in Tampa
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
