Archive
May 10, 2013
Guatemalan Court Convicts Ex-Dictator On Genocide Charges
Former dictator Rios Montt has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for genocide and an additional 30 years for crimes against humanity.
Thank You Mom, For The Little Big Things
Check it out on youtube.com
Here's One Guy Who Couldn't Be Happier To Live In Cleveland
Scott Kazmir would like to notify you that he can still pitch.
Zambia Could Become The Next Uganda On LGBT Rights
The situation for LGBT people in the southern African country has rapidly deteriorated in the past month. "At this point, we need all the help that we can get from the international community," an activist says.
Bush Press Secretary Pans White House Press Team For Friday Blunders
A carefully constructed news day at the White House careens off course. Fleischer says Carney brought the pain on himself for "throwing gasoline on a fire."
Susan Rice Barely Discussed The Possibility That Al-Qaeda Was Involved In Benghazi When She Was On Sunday Shows
The White House press secretary said Susan Rice discussed the possibility that al-Qaeda might be involved in the Sept. 11 attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi. But outside of a brief mention on CBS's Face the Nation, Rice mostly did not discuss the involvement of al-Qaeda or al-Qaeda affiliates.
Prince Harry Visits Wounded U.S. Veterans
Prince Harry visited with soldiers wounded in action at the Walter Reed National Hospital Center.
Jason Richwine Resigns From Heritage Foundation
A spokesman for the D.C. think tank said Friday that the immigration expert "decided to resign" after week of controversy.
Jay Carney Invokes Mitt Romney To Slam Republicans' Response To Benghazi
The White House press secretary used the former Republican presidential nominee's response to Benghazi as a way to attack Republicans for allegedly politicizing of the September 11th Benghazi terrorist attacks.
If You Don't Watch Tonight's NBA Playoff Games, You're Not A Sports Fan
Sorry bro, just telling it real.
14 Disney Couples Go To Prom
Before enrolling in college, they have to survive high school. The unique style of Kathryn Hudson really shines here.
Watch The State Department Spokesperson Who Asked For Talking Points Edits Defend Susan Rice
The briefing was on September 17th, the day after Rice's sunday show appearances.
11 Deceptively Upbeat Trailers For Feel-Bad Movies
The new trailer for August: Osage County is oddly pleasant given its ominous source material. But it's not first trailer to try to make a dark movie seem light and fun.
Magical Photos Of Food Sliced In Half
Lush and trippy food photography by Beth Galton and Charlotte Omnès.
Carbon Levels Highest Since Mammoths Roamed The Earth
The atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide has passed 400 parts per million for the first time in human existence.
Can You Tell The Difference Between Drug Side Effects And Fairy Tale Plot Points?
It's surprisingly difficult.
Google Drive Is Down
Google users across the internet are experiencing outages on desktop. The outage appears to be limited to the desktop. Update: It's fixed.
<i>Vogue</i>, 1960s
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17 Sweet Ties Your Dad Definitely, Totally Wants
Because ALL DADS LOVE TIES. It's the cardinal rule of Father's Day.
24 Rad Father's Day Gifts That Aren't Ties
A strip of fabric is ever so thoughtful, but doesn't your dad deserve a little something extra?
All The Garden Sheds Of Your Wildest, Quaintest Dreams
Call the charm police! These garden sheds are so cute, they make you want to die.
Thanks For All The Little Big Things, Mom!
The stuff you rarely ever get thanked for. Like teaching us how to brush our teeth.
The Time President Obama Made An Auditing Joke
President Obama was giving the commencement address at Arizona State University in 2009 where he joked about auditing the president of ASU and their board of regents . The IRS apologized today for unfairly targetingTea Party groups with extra scrutiny about their tax status.
Florida Restaurant Selling $35 Lion Meat Tacos
Despite public uproar, and contrary to initial reports, Taco Fusion will continue to sell the exotic lion tacos.
CNN's New Morning Show Promo Is Basically A Target Commercial
Where have you heard this jingle before?
Iron Man 3 Publicity Stunt Involved People With Fake Guns In A Theater For Some Horrible Reason
This was not a particularly well-thought out idea...
Prince Harry Honors Fallen U.S. Soldiers
Prince Harry visited Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. today to honor America's fallen soldiers. Captain Harry Wales was in full ceremonial uniform as he paid his respects to his comrades-in-arms.
What Does It Mean To "Like" Your Own Facebook Status?
Depends: Are you terrible? Also: post-date Twitter rules, and untagging exes.
"Star InfoWars" Is The Funniest Thing Political Nerds Will See This Week
Emperor Palpatine was a member of the Bilderberg Group.
Tea Party Leader Demands Apology From Obama For IRS Targeting
Tea Partiers and conservatives howled last year they were being targeted by the IRS. Turns out they were right. A campaign watchdog calls the revelation "troubling."
34 Grandmothers Around The World And What They Cook
Who run the world? Grams.
Why The FBI Will Love Google Glass
As we enter the era of wearable computing, government requests for user data are at an all-time high.
45 Minutes With The First PlayStation 4 Game
Watch Dogs, Ubisoft's William Gibson vision of digital life.
West, Texas, Paramedic Arrested On Suspicion Of Possessing Bomb
It's not clear if today's arrest of 31-year-old Bryce Reed is related to the fertilizer explosion that killed 15 and wounded 200 in April.
Republicans Ask: Where Is John Boehner?
Worried rank-and-file Republicans say the speaker seems to be "a bit checked out" as new legislative battles loom. His allies say he's working behind the scenes to move the conference forward.
How To Find Love Online
It's so much easier than you thought.
17 Dizzying And Beautiful Photos Of The World Trade Center Reaching 1,776 Feet
A symbolic and historic milestone was achieved in New York as One World Trade Center reached its final, record-setting height.
4 DIY Ways To Transform Your Boring Old Bathing Suit
Swimsuits, sadly, are kind of over-priced these days. Turn your traditional one-piece into one of these on-trend swimsuits for practically no money.
Prince Harry Leaves Touching Note At Arlington National Cemetery
Prince Harry (Captain Harry Wales) visited Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. this morning to pay tribute to his fallen brothers-in-arms
24 Reasons Why Lorelai Gilmore Is The Coolest Mom Ever
IF YOU'RE OUT ON THE ROAD, FEELING LONELY AND SO COLD....
He-Man And Friends Invade DC Universe This Fall
Admit it, your inner 6-year-old is shrieking. This fall, your childhood dreams come true.
27 Next-Level Things You Can Make With Cake Mix
SPOILER: None of them are actually cake.
One World Trade Center Just Reached Its Final Height
Becoming the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
Rescue Workers Find Woman Alive In Bangladesh Factory Rubble
The woman, identified as Reshma, was buried for 17 days and is reportedly in good shape. The death toll has reached over 1,000.
Think Tank Could Pull Event From Newseum Over Hamas Memorial
"I know the difference between a reporter and a terrorist propagandist," May says.
14 Reasons Candice Glover Made "American Idol" Watchable This Year
UPDATED: No offense to Kree, Angie, and the rest of the contestants, but Candice was simply in another league from everyone else. And that is why she won.
