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TV Buzz Being a secret agent requires many fine-honed and specialized skills. You know, like drinking and wearing turtlenecks. At least if you’re awesome, like Sterling Archer. Check out his skill set and then watch the “Archer” Season Premiere Tonight at 10PM ET/PT only on FX.
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We’ve all heard of Mata Hari, Nathan Hale and, more recently, Anna Chapman. But given the nature of the job, it’s probably safe to say that the most successful spies don’t always become household names.
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How stable is China? What are people discussing and thinking in Pakistan? The CIA used to use ground agents to make these judgements, but now like everyone else they use Twitter.
All this business with spies lately has prompted the government to refocus its attention on Chrysemys picta, the Painted Turtle. This small, seemingly unassuming creature is semi-aquatic, making it capable of launching devastating amphibious assaults without warning. Luckily, the Man from T.U.R.T.L.E. is on the trail of this potential agitator.
Culture Buzz Spies are in the news right now, which is a good thing, because spies are pretty much the fucking best. Here are some of the most cold-bloodedly badass IRL spies of the last century, up to and including the awesome retro Russian spies who just got caught this week.
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The suspected Russian spy ring rolled up by the F.B.I. this week had everything it needed for world-class espionage, except actual secrets to send to Moscow.
Celebrity Buzz Anna Chapman is the awesome sexy super spy who has been accused of espionage against the United States on behalf of Russia, along with 9 or 10 for-the-most-part less sexy double agents. Anna Chapman pictures, some showing her with red hair, others as a brunette, are everywhere today, on account of everybody loves a sexy super spy, and we all wish her the very best in her future sexy super-spying career.
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They had lived for more than a decade in American cities and suburbs from Seattle to New York. But on Monday, prosecutors accused 11 people of being part of an espionage ring.
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The Justice Department announced charges against 11 people accused of living for years in the United States in a deep-cover program.
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All the more reason to fulfill that childhood dream… [Ed Note: All you ever wanted to know about the history of spies using sex to steal secrets. Spies and sex: Two of the best inventions ever. So good together.]
Culture Buzz In the '50s, the CIA hired magician John Mulholland to teach them espionage tricks. The resulting manuals, which have recently been declassified, are kind of awesome. Here are a few fun ones from the new book on the topic, illustrated by The Boston Globe. (via Kottke)
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President Barack Obama has approved creation of a new, special terrorism-era interrogation unit to be supervised by the White House, a top aide said Monday, further distancing his administration from President George W. Bush's detainee policies.
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President Barack Obama is moving more forcefully than ever to abandon Bush administration interrogation policies, approving creation of a White House-led unit for questioning terrorism suspects, as Attorney General Eric Holder weighs whether to reopen and pursue prisoner abuse cases.
Culture Buzz The North Korean spy who was caught exchanging sex with South Korean military officials for sensitive information was convicted to five years in prison. A scandalous case, but kind of a minor sentence, no?
Food Buzz Before she became the French Chef, she was a spy for the proto-CIA. Her mission: To come up with a recipe for shark repellent that would keep the beasties away from underwater explosives. She was also an operative in Southeast Asia, and made a mean soufflé.
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