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October 7, 2013
Garry Kasparov’s Tactical Withdrawal
“I can hardly see myself returning as long as Putin stays in power,” the chess legend turned Russian opposition leader tells BuzzFeed.
11 Things The New Fox Newsroom Looks Like
We are now in the news space age.
Brooks Brothers To Open Manhattan Steakhouse A Block From Tommy Bahama Restaurant
It will be called "Makers and Merchants" and may open in summer 2014, the New York Post reports, citing anonymous sources. That would put it a block from Tommy Bahama's relatively new restaurant and flagship store.
7 Things You Need To Know About Food Safety During The Government Shutdown
Does a "filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance" sound like something you might be interested in eating? Most FDA staff inspecting food imported into the U.S. have been furloughed during the shutdown, so now might be your chance.
26 Signs Your Addiction To Goldfish Crackers Has Gotten Out Of Control
The crack that smiles back: Goldfish.
Ready For Hillary PAC, Widening Focus, Makes Obamacare Push
While it waits for 2016, the major pro-Clinton group takes on current battles. "There are also big priorities for our party and our country right now," the group's communications director said.
Clever Pumpkin Carving Hacks You Should Know
No carving knife? Just grab a drill! Based on this post.
Threats To Gay Parents Still Loom In Russia
A bill that would take kids from gay parents is incubating in the Russian legislature.
14 Words For The Cutest Things In The World
You knew these animals were cute, now you'll know what to call them.
How Washington's Budget Crisis Is Screwing Over One Family
Tom Penders has been furloughed twice in the last three months, thanks to Washington's budget showdowns. "I just want to go to work and get paid. I don't know what that's so hard for people in Washington to understand."
The One Mistake In "Gravity" That Is Truly Unforgivable
SMH Gravity, SMH.
20 Lip Balm Flavors That Could Ruin Food Forever
They've thought of everything.
8 Ways To Eat More Vegetables
You are what you eat. Jelly doughnut or lean, mean, green pepper. Your choice.
Day Of Violence And Mourning In Egypt After Deadly Holiday
Bombings and shootings across Egypt left many wondering when the violence would end. And it left many more pointing fingers over it.
24 "Lord Of The Rings" Tattoos That You Wish You Had
Not all those who wander are lost, but they definitely found a tattoo parlor along the way.
Republicans May Tie Federal Paychecks To Shutdown Negotiations
House leaders have plans for a stand-alone bill that they hope will force Democrats into negotiations.
Five Photos Of John Kerry Wearing An Amazing Outfit In Bali
The Secretary of State wore the traditional Balinese "endek" at dinner Monday at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in Bali. Kerry is leading the U.S. delegation at APEC after President Obama cancelled his trip following the shutdown of the government Monday.
46 Times Harry Styles And Louis Tomlinson Proved They Belong Together
The most beautiful bromance to ever exist in the history of bromances.
Taliban Vows To Again Try And Kill 16-Year-Old Malala Yousafzai
"If we get another chance we will definitely kill her and that will make us feel proud," members of the Taliban in Pakistan said.
25 Photos Of Adorable Animals Being Blessed Around The World
Animals around the world received blessings on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
Christmas Toy Shopping To Go Digital This Year
Some of the nation's top retailers are predicting digital devices will be at the top of kids' wish lists this year.
5 Reasons One Analyst Thinks Twitter's Stock Is Going To $50
One analyst has already initiated coverage of Twitter with a whopping $50 price target.
White House Says It's Not Trying To Make Shutdown Extra Painful
Jay Carney rejects a growing conservative meme.
At Facebook Headquarters, Dogs Seem To Be More Important Than Children
Two legs bad, four legs good?
21 Lazy Ways To Clean Your Man Cave
Just because you live in a frat house doesn't mean it has to smell like one. Here are some tips and tricks to freshen up your bachelor pad with little effort.
This Is What Happens When You Try To Text Someone The "20 Letters In The Alphabet" Pick-Up Line
It's probably not going to work like you want it to...
Nearly One-Third Of All Married People On Facebook Attended The Same College
And about 15% attended the same high school.
Meet Rex Redstone, The Adorable 85-Year-Old Man Who Loves Instagram
He's a self-proclaimed Instagram-pa.
This Miley Cyrus/Sinead O'Connor Mash-Up Is Actually Heartbreaking
"Nothing Compares to Wrecking Ball" is the (fantasy) collaboration you never knew you needed.
Here's The Cold, Hard Proof That We Can't Stop Checking Our Phones
According to new data, users are unlocking their phones an average of 110 times per day. Help.
Hedge Fund Billionaire Phil Falcone Banned From Running Insurance Company He Owns
Phil Falcone, already banned from the investment industry by the Securities and Exchange Commission, has settled with New York State regulators and agreed to keep his hands off Fidelity New York, an insurance company his holding company controls.
Furloughed Government Employees Are Selling Their Possessions On Craigslist For Cash
"I am only selling this guitar because my wife was affected with the government shutdown and I am trying to help with some bills," wrote one user.
27 Disgustingly Awesome Ways To Take Halloween To The Next Level
Halloween is supposed to be scary, not cute. So trade in those ombrè pumpkins this year for some legit guts and gore.
Fox News' Futuristic New "News Deck" Is Like Whoa
"This will be copied and become the norm."
Kuwait Considering Ban On Gays Entering The Country
"We will take stricter measures that will help us detect gays who will be then barred from entering Kuwait," said Yousuf Mindkar, the health ministry's director of public health.
Bahraini Newspaper Fabricates Quotes From Former Joint Chiefs Chairman
And won't retract.
This D.C. Bartender Will Charge President Obama $702 For A Beer
Members of Congress also pay more.
Husband Bought A Billboard For His 50th Anniversary To Tell His Late Wife He Still Loves Her
Joe Mikolajczak could have canceled the billboard when his wife Marylou passed away in April, but he didn't.
9-Year-Old Boy Sneaks Onto A Plane, Flies To Vegas
The boy was alone and without a ticket, but he was able to make his way on to a flight at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Local Newsanchor Draws Twitter's Ire For Tweet Comparing Shooting To "Breaking Bad"
Philadelphia news anchor Joyce Evans came under fire yesterday for a tweet that used a Breaking Bad reference to plug a story about a local shooting. And, of course, Twitter responded brilliantly.
How One Phone Number Accidentally Started An Internet Movement
Don't #starbucksdrakehands and text people.
21 Awesomely Geeky Household DIY Projects
Sometimes being geeky is the way to go. This is one of those times.
18 Temporary Tattoos That Are Perfect For Halloween
Even if you're a total makeup/face-paint novice, you can look killer in no time.
Is This A Photo Of Edward Snowden Grocery Shopping In Russia?
Snowden's Russian lawyer said the NSA whistleblower is considering applying for Russian citizenship.
10 Ways To DIY Your Way Into Fall
From arm warmers to coffee cozies, these are the things you need to be making for autumn!
37 Times You Come Out Over The Course Of Your Life
Because it doesn't just happen on one day.
Three Biologists Win Nobel Price In Medicine
James E. Rothman of Yale University; Randy W. Schekman of the University of California, Berkeley; and Dr. Thomas C. Südhof of Stanford University, shared the $1.2 million prize announced by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.
Amber Alert System Unaffected By Government Shutdown, Justice Department Says
AmberAlert.gov was taken offline by the shutdown. Justice Department says the service itself was unaffected.
Egyptian Soldiers Under Attack In Ismailiya
Gunmen have killed at least five Egyptian soldiers in the Suez Canal city of Ismailiya, as a large car bomb also hits security forces building.
Bomb In Pakistan Targets Anti-Polio Campaigners Near Hospital
Two people have been killed by a bomb targeting anti-polio campaigners near a hospital in Peshawar.
Typhoon Fitow Slams Into Southeastern China
Early Monday morning a typhoon struck Fuding city of Fujian province, packing winds of up to 94 miles per hour and killing at least two people, before weakening to a tropical storm.
Defiant Democrats Say They're Not Afraid Of Republicans' Shutdown Ploy
Both sides hunker down as the government shutdown enters its second week. "They are trying to get Democrats on bad votes. The American public isn't stupid," said Rep. Keith Ellison.
Two Canadians Released From Egyptian Prison Are Unable To Return Home
The pair, who were released from an Egyptian prison after being held without charges since mid-August, were barred from flying out of the country on Sunday, Cairo airport officials said.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Trolled "Gravity" On Twitter, And It's Pretty Hilarious
The renowned astrophysicist is apparently unhappy with some of the factual accuracy in the Sandra Bullock-George Clooney space-set thriller. Some SPOILERS ahead.
Could Miriam Carey's Death Have Been Prevented?
The young mother who was gunned down after driving into barricades near the White House on Thursday had a history of mental illness — allegedly including postpartum depression.
