Gore Vidal Reported Dead at 86
Vidal was a literary juggernaut who wrote 25 novels, including historical works such as "Lincoln" and "Burr" and satires such as "Myra Breckinridge" and "Duluth."
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Twitter Encouraged Complaint Against Journalist
After first stripping and then restoring a journalist's account, Twitter admits it encouraged NBC to bring the complaint that started it all
SoCal Professor Accused of Arson, Plotting to Kill at High School
Man's teen son had previously committed suicide, may have been connected to school.
More NBC Olympics Fail: "Live Streams" Are Not Live
App. notification "spoiler" reveals lengthy tape delay.
4 Shameful Moments in Olympics History
From Berlin to Munich and beyond, terror and tragedy at the Summer Games.
Really Stupid Man Thinks Girlfriend Cheated on Him with Romney
Tennessee man beat woman, smashed laptop due to picture of presidential candidate on Facebook
Russian Church Official: God Wants to Punish Pussy Riot, Not Us
Nevertheless, he encourages church and state growing closer.
Chicago Church Leaders Slam Rahm Over Chick Fil-A Beef
Chicago mayor gets some blowback from his pandering
Twitter Restores Account of Journalist Suspended Over Olympics Criticism
Scandal's not over for a company built on free speech
Only 14 Percent of Parents Say Things Will Be Better For Their Children
A lower percentage than was found in similar polls during the Great Depression.
15 Year Old Dies in Game of Russian Roulette
The tragedy brings out the best in a small Pennsylvania town
Apple Claims Samsung Deliberately Copied iPhone
Apple's lawsuit against Samsung over smartphone designs reveals absurdity of some intellectual property laws.
MLB Trade Activity Up as Deadline Looms
Baseball teams have until 4pm ET today to make a deal
1 in 3 Democrats Don't Back Same Sex Marriage
Newest platform for DNC has support of 2 out of 3 Democrats.
Deal Between Pokerstars and Prosecutors May Mean Customer Reimbursements
The company is paying the federal government a settlement it says will be used to pay back former U.S. customers.
2012 London Olympics Most Totalitarian?
From getting reporters suspended on Twitter to banning the sale of non-McDonald's French fries, the IOC is making a case for the superlative.
Revolutionary War Museum Planned in Philadelphia
There is no museum in the U.S. currently dedicated primarily to the American Revolutionary War.
Gas Prices Up Fourth Consecutive Week
It's summer and the government intervenes, after all
British Teenager Arrested For Tweet
The seventeen year old boy was arrested after mocking British diver Tom Daley after his disappointing Olympic performance.
Street Art Removed From London During Olympics
Street artists say 'Beijing was more open-minded'.
Vietnam May Legalize Gay Marriage
A country in which homosexuals are currently whipped is seriously considering allowing them to marry.
A Majority Believe that Violence on Screen Leads to Violence in Reality
52% of American adults believe that violent movies and video games lead to more violence in society.
Why London Is Yawning Over the Olympics
Have Western countries finally outgrown the sports socialism of the Olympic Games?
New Yorker Writer Resigns After Inventing Bob Dylan Quotes
Book titled Imagine: How Creativity Works imagined a bit too much.
Aurora Shooter Charged with 24 Counts of Murder
Holmes also faces 116 counts of attempted murder.
Athletes on Attack Over Oppressive Olympics Endorsement Restrictions
Rule forbids competitors to promote sponsors who aren't officially connected to the games.
Chicago's Disgusting New Food Truck Regulations
The Windy City's treatment of mobile food vendors is a case study in how to stifle entrepreneurship and innovation in the name of protecting powerful, entrenched interests.
The Misguided Assault on Chick-fil-A
Banning a business because of the owner's beliefs is a terrible abuse of political power.
