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September 10, 2013
What's Going On With Syria?
Will Syria give up its chemical weapons? Will there be a U.N. resolution? And what's President Obama going to say tonight? Here are today's fast-moving developments from the ongoing Syria crisis.
Every App On Your iPhone Is About To Change, And Here's What It's Going To Look Like
This will feel like a bigger change than iOS 7 itself.
How To Make Perfect Brown Butter
Do it right and your kitchen will smell like delicious, toasty hazelnuts. Do it wrong and your kitchen will smell like burnt coal and defeat.
We Tried Temporary Lipstick And Eyeliner Tattoos: The Cute, The Weird, And The Crusty
Here's what lips accented with leopard, glitter, and the trusty old American flag look like in reality. With bonus cat eye action!
This Is The Closest Humanity Will Ever Get To A Star Wars Starfighter
In our lifetime, anyway. Shawn Crosby has turned not one, but two vehicles into his own personal fighters, saying it's a lot like playing LEGO, only on a grander scale.
Candidate's Campaign Manager Denies Responsibility For Grindr Ad
Johnson is vying to take New York City Council Speaker and mayoral candidate Christine Quinn's seat in her district. “That’s great news if you’re on GRINDR," campaign manager RJ Jordan said.
Now Poland Claims Credit For Syria Deal
Confusion grows over the origin of a potential compromise on Syria as Poland throws its hat into the ring. [UPDATE: Polish Ambassador confirms reports.]
Basically Every Apple Rival Bought Twitter Ads Against The iPhone Event Today
Including Nokia, Samsung, Microsoft, and others. This is what the new monetized internet looks like.
13 Tea Party Signs That Forgot How To Sign
That escalated quickly.
Congress And Obama Come Together On Vote Delay
The president asks Congress to give him some time to work out a diplomatic option on Syria. "There is a large view that we should let that process play out for a little while," Schumer said.
21 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About "The Cosby Show"
Because you missed those colorful sweaters.
Iron Man: A Life In Four Photos
Not all biographies are books. Wesley managed to capture the essence of Tony Stark without ever saying a word.
RNC Targeting Eliot Spitzer In Fundraising Pitch
An opening shot at the possible Democratic candidate for comptroller.
8 Things The New iPhone 5C Looks Like
The iPhone 5C is colorful and there's also a case that has lots of circles on it.
The Death Of The 3D Platformer
In 2013, all the best jumping games are still kissing cousins with Donkey Kong. Why?
21 Things That Look Like The New iPhone Case
Inspired design. This changes everything.
The Only Thing You Need To Read About Today's Apple Event
The time is once again upon us. Not one, but two new iPhones.
18 Flawless Beauty Tips From "Fantasia" Centaurs
These ladies are professionals. Don't lie, growing up you wanted their perfect lives.
Caption Writer Gets Bored, Effusively Fangirls About Benedict Cumberbatch
The captions on these Toronto International Film Festival images are hilarious. Someone give this caption writer a raise. (via Canada.com and @iD4RO)
Apple Didn't Exactly Release A Cheaper iPhone
How Apple's new smartphone wasn't quite what low-end consumers had in mind.
Russians Laundered $23.7 Million In Corrupt Cash Through NYC Real Estate, Says U.S. Attorney
Authorities traced the properties to a huge fraud uncovered by lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.
Kerry Rebuffs Russia: We Need A Security Council Resolution
"We need a full resolution from the Security Council..."
Lawsuit Highlights Hidden Costs For Students In Outsourcing Financial Aid Payments
Did Sallie Mae, the student loan giant, sell out its financial aid disbursement customers? A recent lawsuit by former partner Green Dot suggests that Sallie Mae's sale of its Campus Solutions division to Higher One did just that.
What Does The Syria Deal Mean For Israel?
Israel provided intelligence to the Obama Administration on Syria. Now, a debate over what they have to show for it.
The iPhone 5C Is The Crocs Of Phones
They will come in five different colors.
The 17 Most Important Garments That You Will Not See At Fashion Week
SNUGGIE X OPENING CEREMONY. (jk)
Obama Asks The Hill To Bomb Syria, As Explained By "The Hills"
"You don't know me."
Wisconsin Golf Course Recieves Death Threats For Their $9.11-A-Person On 9/11 Promotion
Not exactly the most well-thoughout idea...
Why We Still Love Kanye West
Because some people need to be reminded.
9 Questions About The New iPhone You Were Too Embarrassed To Ask
Don't worry, this is a safe space. (Inspired by Max Fisher.)
Nokia Wins The Best Reaction To The New iPhone Announcement
Apple may need to apply ice to that burn.
Administration Changes Russian Proposal's Origin Story
Back-dating a policy.
Huge College Football Exposé Is Either Shocking And Terrible Or Completely Pointless
Players at Oklahoma State got paid for performance. Does that make you mad? Or does it make you mad that it makes other people mad?
Four Men Accused In Brutal Delhi Gang Rape And Murder Found Guilty
They face the possibility of hanging for the crime.
10 Signs It's Time To Update Your Wardrobe
Fall is coming, you ragamuffin. All you need are a few key pieces to go from generic to gent.
Mitch McConnell Won't Vote For Strike In Syria
"A vital national security risk clearly not at play," Sen. Mitch McConnell said.
Men Dressed As Batman And Captain America Rescue Cat From Burning Building
The heroes saw smoke and raced to the scene.
The Largest Ferris Wheel In The World Is Being Built In Las Vegas Right Now
The ferris wheel is part of a $550 million development by Caesars Entertainment Corp. that will include an outdoor mall designed to lure younger tourists.
Rand Paul Huddles With Bipartisan Group On Syria Opposition
"We wanted to have something that would invigorate those who are opposed... It helps to get people together to reinforce each other," Paul said.
10 Absurd And Fabulous Music Videos You Need To Watch
It doesn't have to make sense, just let it happen.
Syria Fight Won't Impact 2014 Elections, Top Democrat Says
“2014 is not going to be a referendum on Syria. It is going to be a referendum on solutions,” Rep. Steve Israel said Tuesday.
Syria Accepts Proposal To Give Up Chemical Weapons
Syria's government said it will agree to a Russian plan for it to turn over its chemical weapons stockpile. France will seek a U.N. Security Council resolution supporting the proposal.
Russia Hails Putin's Triumph On Syria
A proposal to remove Syria's nuclear arsenal "knocks the ground out from under Obama's plans for a military strike," a senior member of parliament says; a lawyer wants Obama prosecuted for trying to start a war.
Staying Out Of War Is Hard
Obama's way out of conflict returns to a less instantly fulfilling method of foreign policy.
Lawrence O'Donnell's Interview With Anthony Weiner Is Too Amazing For Words
From start to finish, this is great TV. Lawrence O'Donnell plays the part of Anthony Weiner's shrink. See for yourself.
President Obama's 9 Key Blunders Of The Syria Conflict So Far
Rough road to Damascus.
Bill De Blasio, Confident But Cautious, Says He Expects A Run-Off
The frontrunner looks ahead to a run-off as he soaks up the pre-primary spotlight. "If I'm gonna meet voters, our friends in the media have to give us a little room."
The Horrifying Secret Of Syria Policy
None of the key international actors would really mind if the war goes on forever. Not the U.S. Not Israel. Not even Russia.
Treadmill Desks Make Inroads From White House Complex To Google
Treadmill desks could become a $1 billion business, according to the chief executive of one maker of the devices. A group of BuzzFeed employees build their street tread by testing one out.
10 Very Direct Appeals To Race, Gender And Ethnicity In New York Politics This Year
In New York City, all politics is identity politics. New Yorkers vote for mayor Tuesday, and Bill de Blasio seems to be winning this game.
Facebook's Real Public Offering
Facebook's latest redesign is its biggest, but least visible, in years. The social network's plan to "surface" its users.
Cory Monteith Shines In His Final Performances, But The Films Do Not
At the Toronto International Film Festival, All the Wrong Reasons and McCanick struggle under the spotlight of being Monteith's last projects.
Congress Greets Potential Diplomatic Solution To Syria With Relief
Lawmakers, eager to avoid casting a politically difficult vote, welcome Russian plan. "I'm not convinced that [striking] is the best thing for America to do and I'm heartened by the reports of an offer by the Russians to negotiate an agreement for the international community," said a Democratic congressman.
