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September 2, 2013
Record-Breaking Giant Flag Unfurled On The George Washington Bridge
The largest free-flying American flag in the world is hanging over the George Washington Bridge between New York and New Jersey in honor of Labor Day.
Hillary Clinton's First Tweet In Two Weeks Isn't About Syria
The former secretary of state has remained silent about intervention in Syria, but she did tweet following Diana Nyad's record-breaking 110-mile swim. "Feels like I swim with sharks - but you actually did it!"
Two 700-Pound Alligators Were Killed In Mississippi, Also, Dinosaurs Are Real
Both set new state records for largest alligator to be killed in Mississippi, so clearly nobody should ever go to Mississippi again.
The Crazy Story Of How "Clue" Went From Forgotten Flop To Cult Triumph
That a high-concept, fast-talking farce based on a board game was a box office bomb in 1985 is no huge mystery. But figuring out how it became an enduring favorite is a Hollywood whodunit for the ages. (The prime suspect: you, in the living room, with the remote control.) UPDATED in Dec. 2015 after a recent interview with Tim Curry.
CBS And Time Warner Cable Agree On New Deal, Broadcasts Resume Monday
A month after the cable company blocked CBS and its other channels — like Showtime — from its millions of subscribers, the service is back. Thank you, football.
McCain: "If Congress Were To Reject Striking Syria, It Would Be Catastrophic"
Step one of the President's newly announced plan to seek Congressional approval for military action in Syria was— of course — to talk to John McCain.
The Pope Rails Against War On Twitter
Pope Francis, in the midst of the ongoing debate over an intervention in Syria, spent the last two days on Twitter decrying war and hoping for peace.
64-Year-Old Diana Nyad Completes 110-Mile Swim From Cuba To Florida
Fifth time's the charm! Nyad becomes the first person to complete the non-stop swim without a shark cage.
Obama To Meet With LGBT Activists While In Russia
After canceling a bilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin while there for the G20 summit, Obama may anger the Kremlin further by meeting with Russian activists — including from LGBT groups.
Speidi Celebrates Spencer Pratt's 30th Birthday
Sadly, there were no crystals in attendance. (At least that we could see.)
10 Ways To Add Some Sass With Tassels
So you've already put a bird and a bow on it. What's next? We say tassels!
19 Signs You Graduated From The University Of Akron
Forever a Zip!
The Text That Will Crash Almost Any Mac, iPhone Or iPad
A bizarre flaw will crash your browser and disable your phone. And it's causing chaos on the open internet.
Which "Breaking Bad" Character Are You?
Are you a Walt, a Jesse, or even a Badger? Take our highly scientific quiz to find out.
Foreign Policy Hands Wonder: What's The Point Of Obama's Syria Policy?
President Obama has yet to connect his military goals in Syria and his political ones. "Constitutionally sound, but strategically appalling" says Obama's former top Syria aide.
Syria Mocks Obama For Changing His Mind On Military Strikes
"The start of the historic American retreat," Syria's state-run newspaper declared on its front page Sunday.
