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May 13, 2013
White House Distances Itself From AP Phone Records Scandal
"We are not involved in decisions made in connection with criminal investigations," Carney said.
Journalist Turned Congressman Slams DOJ Seizure Of AP Phone Records
"It's appalling, it's the most disgusting use of authority we've seen in a while," said Rep. Trey Radel.
Progressives Catch Obama Scandal Fever
News that the DOJ secretly obtained AP phone records has left coming around to the idea of a scandal-filled second term. "Ugh," says one activist.
65 Books You Need To Read In Your 20s
The books that will move you, inspire you, make you cry, make you think, make you laugh. Even if you read them in high school or college, you'll have a different perspective on them now that you're Out In The World. (Trust me.)
This Might Be The Most Redacted State Government Document Ever
NJ Transit breaks out the black Sharpie, while reporters question whether the agency was ready for Sandy.
Gap Ready To Sign Bangladesh Safety Accord — With One Major Condition
The retailer says it will sign a fire safety and building improvements agreement provided a key clause about resolving disputes in court is renegotiated. But is the company being disingenuous?
IRS Scandal Could Blunt Potency Of Campaign Finance Reform
In wake of IRS targeting of conservative activists, “I don’t think Republicans have any fresh incentive to revisit” campaign finance reform, a Senate Democratic leadership aide acknowledged.
The Panopticon President
A new critique emerges. Fear of a narrow new government power at a scary moment.
Dr. Joyce Brothers Has Died
The pop psychologist and advice columnist was 85.
16 Kinds Of Important Pop-Tart Swag You Need To Own
If you aren't tempted by that Pop-Tart scarf then maybe you don't deserve to have a working Internet connection.
A Peek At Reddit's Hidden Network
A beautiful, super-meta look at how Reddit polices and feeds itself.
Congress Slam Obama Administration Surveillance Of Reporters
"The First Amendment is first for a reason. If the Obama Administration is going after reporters’ phone records, they better have a damned good explanation,” Boehner spokesman says.
Department Of Justice Seizes Journalists' Phone Records
The seizure is believed to be part of a leaks investigation related to a May 2012 Associated Press story about a foiled terror plot.
31 T-Shirt DIYs That Are Perfect For Summer
The weird tan lines will totally be worth it.
Millionaire ESPN Columnist Writes Laziest Article In Sports History
It must've taken him at LEAST ten minutes to finish this "poem."
Baseball's Most Eccentric Player Demonstrates The Perfect Slide
Manny continues being Manny, even in Taiwan.
What Type Of Gchatter Are You?
A quiz to determine how good your Gchat game really is.
This Is What It Looks Like When Someone Goes On A Bulldozer Rampage
Barry Swegle rode through his neighborhood on a skidder, which is similar to a bulldozer, destroying four homes in his neighborhood.
O.J. Simpson Was In Court Again And He Looks Really Old
He's seeking a new trial on armed robbery and kidnapping charges from 2008 in Nevada.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder In "House Of Horrors" Trial
The jury deliberated for 10 days before reaching a verdict in the grisly abortion-clinic trial.
24 Bakers Who Totally Nailed It
At least they tried.
Woman Kicked Off Plane After She Wouldn't Stop Singing Whitney Houston
A Los Angeles - New York City flight was forced to make an emergency stop in Kansas City to remove the unruly passenger.
Video: When The IRS Said It Was Not Targeting Tea Party Groups
Former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman claimed the IRS was not targeting the tea party for extra scrutiny in March 2012.
26 Simple Tricks To Make Your Kids Do Whatever You Want
They have so much energy; shouldn't it be channeled into making your life easier?
19 Mind-Blowing Things You Can Buy From The Federal Government
The federal government, working for you! And your one breast implant.
Taco Bell Is Debuting A Waffle Taco
I repeat: WAFFLE TACO.
Glenn Beck: IRS Scandal, Benghazi, And Boston Bombing Are All Connected
"We're being told one thing when another thing is actually happening."
Did Obama Cry During His Press Conference?
Reuters thinks so, and says in its caption that this wire photo shows a "tear."
Russian Man Raped And Killed After Coming Out
The victim had been raped with beer bottles and his head bashed in with a rock in what authorities believe to be a hate crime.
18 Best Disney Songs You've Never Heard
Not every song makes the final cut. Whether due to a change of direction in the story or time constraints, sometimes wonderful songs get the axe.
Can A Game About Shooting Aliens Be Smart?
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified aims to find out.
24 Reasons Mayonnaise Is The Devil's Condiment
Slime of Satan, I command thee: BEGONE.
Watch The Comedic Stylings Of Two World Leaders Bomb In Succession
A lame joke about cricket is met with a lame joke about baseball. The proverbial tumbleweed bounces through a joint press conference with Obama and Cameron.
New Model Mentors For "The Face" U.K. Announced
Erin O'Connor and Caroline Winberg replace Coco and Karolina for the British edition of the modeling reality show. Now, which one will Naomi feud with first?
Penn State's Disgraced President Was The Highest-Paid Public-School President In The Country Last Year
What's the opposite of "just desserts"?
Obama Gets Mad, Again
On Monday, a frustrated Obama weighs in on IRS and Benghazi.
27 Better Ways To Eat Ramen
It should be its own food group.
Obama Slams IRS For Allegedly Targeting Tea Party Groups: "Outrageous"
"I have got no patience with it, I will not tolerate it, and we will make sure that we find out exactly what happened on this," says the president.
See How Sexist You Are On Twitter
It's not what you tweet. It's who you retweet.
How To Throw An Epic Beach Party
Basically, you need a way to hide your cocktails and keep 'em cold. Everything else will fall into place once that's taken care of.
Video Of Syrian Rebel Eating Soldier's Heart Goes Viral, Condemned By Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch has said that the extremely graphic video is further proof that Syria is descending into sectarian violence. WARNING: Graphic content.
Raquel Welch, 1967
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A Facebook Update In Real Life
I hope you like your new Privacy Window.
Car Bombing In Libya Kills At Least 15 Outside Benghazi Hospital
Libya officials say 15 people were killed, including three children, when a car bomb exploded in the eastern city of Benghazi Monday.
J.C. Penney Apology Tour Continues With "Thank You" TV Ad
J.C. Penney follows up "We're Listening" ad with "Thank You" spot. It hopes great manners will lead to better sales after its last CEO caused a $4.3 billion drop in 2012 revenue.
The Moment Police Stormed Home Where Missing Cleveland Women Were Held
A woman driving past Ariel Castro's house on May 6 captured the footage on her cell phone.
Clinton Loyalists Watch Ready For Hillary PAC Warily
Some former Clinton aides and fundraisers deride Ready for Hillary as an amateurish group of posers, but the PAC is gaining steam. "What, who are these people? These people are untested."
What It's Like When A Label Won't Release Your Album
Sometimes, it's not that an artist doesn't want to release music, it's that they can't.
Father Of The Year
The things you see on the subway, indeed.
Museum Drops Hamas Honor After Criticism From Jewish Groups
The Newseum hard at first argued that other groups consider two slain cameramen journalists. "A dark day," says the ADL. [Updated]
