Mufti Speaks up for Pussy Riot
The scholar claimed, "we think that these girls should be let go and should not be prosecuted."
Culture
The 5 Worst Olympic Mascots
From morbidly obese beavers to walking penises, these icons should be banned for life.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Not Happy With Madonna
Dmitry Rogozin responded on twitter to the singer's demand for the release of Pussy Riot.
US Should Suspend Ethanol Production, Says UN
Pronouncement comes amid the worst drought in decades.
Atlas Shrugs (and Goes on Strike) in German
Germans tired of carrying Europe turn to a new printing of Ayn Rand's novel
Bloomberg Staffers Hacked Rival's System
Former CQ Roll Call staffers shared logins and passwords with colleagues to access data
Drumming Company Sues Fox News Personalities for Defaming Its Stupid Business
Drumming training was part of 2011 GSA conference in 2011 for $21,000.
JetBlue Pilot Has Another Psychotic Episode
Judge orders man who "went berserk" in mid-air earlier in the year in custody for another 30 days.
Kickstarter Campaign to Create New Game Console Earns $8.5 Million
But can Ouya actually make a profit?
Media Seeks End to Gag Order over Aurora Shooting Suspect
Judge ordered university not to answer records requests concerning James Holmes.
Miami Face-Chewing Victim Describes Attack
Rudy Eugene was a "good guy" who suddenly went "berserk."
California Extends Tax Credits for Film, Television
$100 million program gets two more years.
Chick-fil-A Vandal Speaks Out
Says painting on side of restaurant was effort to create conversation. Offers to pay to repaint wall.
Man Says Arrested for "Not Smiling" At Olympics
Man alleges he was arrested for being about to cause a public order offence. Has Parkinson's, was resting on wall watching cycling even
Investigation Continues in Patz Case
Police returned to the basement where Etan Patz was allegedly murdered
Bad Idea of the Day: Hanging a Mannequin Off a Billboard
Sign will come down after calls from people thinking it's real.
Joan Rivers Godwins Costco Ban of Her Book
First they came for the unfunny zombie comedians, but I did not speak up because I was not an unfunny zombie comedian.
Who Made Them Boss?
MSNBC host Christopher Hayes examines America's elites but misses important parts of the picture.
Antisocial Science: Some Liberal Academics Don't Want Conservatives in Their Herds
A third would choose hiring a liberal candidate over a conservative, given equal qualifications.
Man With Parkinson's Arrested For Not Smiling
Mark Worsfold was arrested for breaching the peace at an Olympic cycling event.
Pyongyang to Host Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
The event will be the second such "peace tournament" held in North Korea.
Missouri Passes 'Right to Pray' Amendment
First Amendment not enough for some in The Show-Me State.
America's Worst Drought in Decades Threatens Global Food Security
Corn and soybean crops are particularly worrying.
Christians May Pray at Israel's Holy Sites, But Muslims Cannot
Israeli court backs government policy.
Wasn't this on Glee? Woman Fakes Pregnancy, Tries to Steal Baby
She needed baby to continue plot to fool estranged husband.
Ohio Man Charged with Bringing Weapons into Dark Knight showing
Man had gun, two knives in satchel.
No Note or Message to Explain Sikh Shooting
Racist ties might not be enough to explain why Wade Michael Page turned violent.
Bible Study Raid a Sign of Overcriminalization
Building codes didn't permit gatherings, so cops intervened - and that's just the tip of the iceberg
Are Smart Countries Richer or Are Rich Countries Smarter?
Untangling the relationship between national average IQ and wealth creation
Free Speech Zones for Dead Troops: Westboro Nuts Inspire Federal Legislation
President Barack Obama signs legislation to restrict protests at military funerals. The rest of us will just have to manage.
