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August 20, 2013
Study: Majority Of New Abortion Restrictions Don't Include Exception For Rape
Todd Akin's "legitimate rape" comment is still affecting abortion legislation. A recent study by the National Women's Law Center found that 86 percent of abortion restrictions introduced in Congress in 2013 apply to women who became pregnant from rape.
Chris Christie Tries To Show Conservatives He's A Team Player
Christie enthusiastically endorses the GOP's tea party Senate candidate and promises he'll help him raise money. "My energy is fine," says the governor.
The Nearly $1 Billion American Murse Industry Is So Hot Right Now
Sales of men's handbags and totes, along with more classic backpacks, are on the rise in America, according to new data from market research firm NPD Group.
GOP Congressman: Would Be "Dream Come True" To Submit Obama Impeachment Bill
The Michigan congressman said he's discussed impeaching the president with lawyers.
21 Pottery Barn-Inspired DIYs
Why pay for a rustic look that you can make for yourself on the cheap?
How A Global Anti-Gay Activist Reached Into Russia
Global anti-gay crusader Scott Lively is facing U.S. charges of crimes against humanity for promoting Uganda's "Kill the Gays" bill. Will his similar work in Eastern Europe open him up to more trouble?
The Creator Of Minecraft Made An Ultraviolent First Person Zombie Shooter
Notch does Doom. You can play it now.
A Mother Was Forced To Drown Her Own Baby In North Korea's Horrific Prison Camps
Starving inmates ate salted frogs and live rats and children were beaten to death, according to the terrifying accounts of North Korean defectors.
31 Undeniable Truths That Journalism Majors Can All Agree On
Except for the use of the Oxford comma. Nobody will ever agree on that.
The 6 Most Common Brands Of Beer Consumed Before You End Up In The Emergency Room
According to a pilot study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, if you end up in the ER for drinking, chances are you drank one of these bad boys.
Oprah Winfrey Arriving Places
SHE MADE IT! SHE'S HERE! HELLOOOOOOOO!!!!
7 People You Don't Want To Get In A Fight With
These people are out of control.
The Essential Emerging Markets Travel Kit For Bankers
Ambien, sleeping masks, headphones, local currency, and never fly coach. These and other tips on how to survive travel to developing economies from emerging markets professionals.
Two Men Posed As Mormon Missionaries And Allegedly Robbed A Man In Las Vegas
Police say the suspects spoke with the victim for five minutes before attacking him.
Which Dating App Is Right For You?
With the number of dating apps available for our phones ever on the rise, it can be hard to know where to start. Here's a flowchart to help you decide!
The PlayStation 4 Will Launch November 15
And cost $399.
Malaysian Court Upholds Ban On Sexual Rights Festival
Police shut down the sexuality rights festival Seksuality Merdeka in 2011. This week, an appeals court threw out the organizers' attempt to have the ban declared unconstitutional.
Five Photos Of Ted Cruz At Princeton
The Texas senator was a star debater and a member of student government.
16 Unique And Awesome Bookshelves For Every Budget
Shelves should show off your personality as much as the books on them.
Father Defends 2nd Amendment Rights After His 3-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Himself In The Head
"I have nothing wrong with guns, it's what this country was built on."
White House Dodges Question About Marijuana
White House press secretary Josh Earnest wouldn't comment on Dr. Sanjay Gupta's evolving views on weed at today's press briefing.
We Now Live In A World Where People Don't Know Who NSYNC Are
Oh my lord, I am old. I am so old.
Shots Fired At Georgia Elementary School, Gunman In Custody
UPDATED: Suspected gunman identified as 20-year-old Michael Brandon Hill; a school clerk says she convinced the man to put down his weapons and surrender. There were no injuries in the shooting and the school was evacuated.
J.C. Penney Hits Reset To Before Former CEO's Arrival
J.C. Penney reported its second-quarter results today, and the biggest takeaway was that it's essentially hitting the undo button on former CEO Ron Johnson's tenure.
Terrifying Taxi Accident Sends Pedestrians' Severed Feet "Flying" Through The Air
TV's Dr. Oz was on the scene attending to victims until help arrived. WARNING: Graphic photos.
23 Cookies That Will Never Let You Down
We live in a complicated world of cupcakes and cronuts. Cookies are here to help you through.
Democratic Senator Doubted Evolution In Film
Last week Democratic Arkansas Sen. Mark Pryor said, "I accept evolution," according to Politico. But in Bill Maher's 2008 film Religulous, the senator doubted evolution saying, "I don't know how it all happened," and, "Clearly the scientific community's a little divided on some of the specifics." Pryor has contended Maher took his words out of context.
Golden Locks: The Most Valuable Bangs In Tech
A million dollars isn't cool. You know what's cool? Bangs.
What Wikipedia Would Look Like As An Actual Encyclopedia Set
It's not as big as you'd think.
Video Quiz: Hot Legs Or Hot Dogs?
It's so difficult to tell the difference!
This Haunting Stand Your Ground PSA Features Zimmerman 911 Call, Depicts Last Moments Of Trayvon Martin's Life
Many see it as powerful and effective, while others think it goes too far.
Ke$ha's Backup Dancers Perform For Westboro Baptist Church
When the group protested outside her concert, Ke$ha sent them a surprise.
35 Money-Saving DIYs For Teachers On A Budget
Here are some resourceful DIYs that will turn cheap and everyday objects into something useful for the classroom.
10 Rules For Writing By Elmore Leonard
"My most important rule is one that sums up the 10. If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it." The legendary author passed away today at the age of 87. The following is from Leonard's New York Times piece "Easy on the Adverbs, Exclamation Points and Especially Hooptedoodle."
Your New Favorite Blueberry Pancake Recipe
The pancakes at Clinton St. Bakery are famous for a reason. But that doesn't mean you can't make them at home.
Glenn Beck Calls Al Jazeera America, "The Voice Of The Enemy"
"'Oh no, it's just Soledad O'Brien.' Really? Sell me another shill."
Look At These Tiny People In A Universe Made Of Food
William Kass is the latest artist to photograph tiny figurines in painstakingly constructed foodscapes. Potato chip rivers, milk carton space stations, and more worlds you'd love to live in.
Pictures Of Teenage Girl Engaging In Oral Sex At Eminem Concert Spark Intense Online Slut-Shaming
Many are furious that the teenage girl involved is being called a slut, but the boy is being celebrated as a hero. WARNING: This post contains graphic content.
Writer Elmore Leonard Dead At 87
He was the author of novels Get Shorty, Hombre, Out of Sight, and dozens of other works that led to films and TV shows including Jackie Brown and Justified.
Jean Shrimpton, 1965
Jean Shrimpton, 1965
Book Ushers In The Obama Impeachment Movement
Impeachment book sales are booming, says Klein. It's not just overpasses anymore.
Boston Bombing Suspect's Surgeon Offers Insight Into His Injuries
Several court documents were unsealed Monday, including a trauma surgeon's testimony about Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's condition three days after his capture.
J.C. Penney's Downward Spiral Continues With Latest Earnings Report
The company's sales shrank another 12% in the second quarter after falling by 23% in the second quarter of last year. The $2.7 billion in sales compares with $3.9 billion two years ago.
Amazing Photos Capture Rare Lightning Storm Over San Francisco
A series of unusual nighttime thunderstorms lit up the skies of Northern California on Monday night, and photographers across the area captured the stunning show.
As Press Coverage Fades, Anthony Weiner Tries To Play The Underdog
Weiner fatigue. "You might be surprised to hear this, but I actually like it better this way," the ex-frontrunner says.
Former Pakistani President Musharraf Charged In Bhutto Assassination
A Pakistani court indicted Pervez Musharraf in the 2007 assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan's state-run television reported Tuesday.
Hard Right And Hard Left Flock To No Labels
The bipartisan organization is attracting some of the most ideological members in Congress. "In this anti-Washington environment members should do anything they can to be able to say in a TV ad that they aren't part of the problem," said one GOP strategist.
U.S. Secretly Suspends Military Aid To Egypt, Senator Says
The Obama administration has decided to temporarily suspend the delivery of weapons to the Egyptian military and some forms of economic aid, the Daily Beast reported.
