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August 6, 2013
Suspect In Venice Beach Rampage Pleads Not Guilty To Driving Into Crowd
Nathan Campbell, a transient from Colorado, turned himself in to police after allegedly driving his car into pedestrians at the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles, killing an Italian woman on her honeymoon and injuring 16 others.
"Truly Heroic" Men Tackled Pennsylvania Gunman Who Wished He Had "Killed More" People
"I wish I killed more of them," said the alleged shooter, as he was escorted from the scene after fatally gunning down three people in Ross Township.
Advertisers Reduced To Begging By Gmail's New Tabbed Inbox
Gmail's new tabbed inbox is wreaking havoc on newsletter subscriptions. Companies are trying to claw their way back into users' primary inboxes.
Vince Young, Texas Legend, Has One More Last Chance
He's got 99 problems, but Texas fans still love him. Can a comeback convert the rest of the country?
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Johnny Depp Could Cost Disney $190 Million
Disney said today that losses from box office flop The Lone Ranger could run as high as $190 million.
18 Ways To Eat Hummus All Day Long
Because, like, why would you need to eat anything else?
The 3 Terrorists From Al-Qaeda In Yemen Every American Should Know
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has been the only part of al-Qaeda to show any operational capacity to launch attacks against the U.S. homeland over the past few years.
11 Moments The Wedding On "The Fosters" Was Incredible
Let's revel in the first gay wedding on TV after DOMA was struck down.
8 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what you missed today!
This Might Be The Most Painful Prank On Vine
The #1 platform for incredibly violent jokes.
Welcome To Def Con — You've Already Been Hacked
What happens when a civilian shows up at the world's longest-running hacker conference? One victim shares her story.
15 Charts That Prove Your Phone Is Changing How You Date
A survey commissioned by the dating websites ChristianMingle and JDate finds that our phones are making dating easier (kind of) and more stressful all at once. We're all in this together.
This Genius Houston Restaurant Has Banned "People" Under Eight Years Old After 7 P.M.
Naturally, everyone in Houston is pretty damn happy. Well, almost everyone.
A 2-Year-Old Boy Died Two Days After His Parent's Wedding
A Pennsylvania couple moved up their wedding date so their son could be best man after they found out he had weeks to live.
Obama To GOP: Surprise! I'm Not A "Socialist"
In an Arizona speech about mortgage reform, the president proposed "winding down" Fannie and Freddie and says "private capital should take a bigger role in the mortgage market." He joked that the idea will come as a shock to some of his Republican opponents.
Report: U.S. Files Murder Charges Against Libyan Militia Leader Over Benghazi Attack
CNN reports that it's the first time criminal charges have been filed in the investigation.
Obama Audience Breaks Out In Song, Sings "Happy Birthday, Mr. President"
"Michelle says I don't look a day over 51."
A Peek Inside Facebook's Engineering Clockwork
Facebook has a little update to News Feed coming out today. More interesting, however, is the story behind it.
Here's The Robot That Will Keep You From Going Insane In Space
Meet Kirobo, your new robotic Japanese space companion.
9 Predictions For The 12th Doctor's Pilot Episode As Told By Peter Capaldi GIFs
You're welcome, BBC.
36 Reasons Why Arizona Is The Best State
Arizona is home to some 6.5 million people. Even though the state often gets a bad rap because of our crazy Governor, Sheriff, and our hot summers, we still have one of the best states in the country!
Gwen Ifill And Judy Woodruff Will Be First All-Female Anchor Team In Network Broadcast History
The two were just named the Managing Editors and Co-Anchors of the PBS Newshour.
What PRISM Would Look Like As A Free Public App
Crowdsource the end of privacy! This looks sort of fun, actually.
14 Maps That Show What Languages People Speak In The U.S.
The Census Bureau maps show the areas of the United States where large concentrations of people speak a language at home other than English.
16 Surprising Facts About Happiness
As you might have guessed, the best things aren't really things at all.
Bloomberg's U.S. TV Head Will Join CNN
Andrew Morse, Bloomberg's head of U.S. Television, will depart for a supervising producer role at the cable news network, sources say. The former ABC News executive producer leaves Bloomberg after two years.
44 Cheap And Easy Ways To Organize Your RV/Camper
An RV is the ultimate tiny-living space. Meticulous organization will make a carefree life on the road that much more comfortable.
How To Microwave Mug Cakes That Actually Taste Good
Attention, dorm-bound people. Here are some important tips and recipes from the author of a new mug cake cookbook.
Al Roker Missed His Early-Morning Talk Show Because His Phone Alarm Failed
It's no sharting, but it's something.
When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact
Did you know that sci-fi writers had a lot of our best ideas first?
Fort Hood Defendant Says "I Am The Shooter," As Trial Begins
Nidal Hasan, the army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 in 2009, is representing himself in the trial and will even question witnesses — including survivors of the deadly attack.
New York City Comptroller Candidate And Former Madam Arrested
Kristin Davis was arrested for allegedly selling prescription drugs, the FBI reported Tuesday.
The Animal's Guide To Taking The Perfect Selfie
It's a well-known fact that animals take the best selfies. Follow their advice and step up your game!
A Pennsylvania Mayor Married A Gay Couple Even Though The State Bans Same-Sex Marriage
Another adorable win for Pennsylvania's same-sex couples.
McCain, Graham Double Down On Claim That Egyptian Military Uprising Was A "Coup"
The senators traveled to Egypt Monday to meet with leaders and discuss ways to restore order to the country. "If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck," McCain said when asked to define the word "coup."
21 Pinterest Projects The World Will Never Need
Got a spare piano lying around? TURN IT INTO A FOUNTAIN!!!
10 Curious Investments From Tech Billionaires
Jeff Bezos just bought The Washington Post for $250 million. It's certainly not the weirdest investment he — or other techies — have ever made though.
A Metal Velociraptor That Once Was Lost Has Now Been Found
A jogger found the stolen dinosaur in an alley early Tuesday morning.
George W. Bush Undergoes Heart Surgery For Blocked Artery
The 67-year-old former president is in "high spirits" after the procedure.
20 Life-Changing Fonts You Can Download For Free
You're so much better than Cambria.
Mom Says Her 2-Year-Old Boy Was Assaulted At Walmart For Wearing A Pink Headband
UPDATE: The mother who alleged the assault has been hospitalized for mental evaluation and her original blog about the incident has been removed by The Huffington Post. "The guy snarled at me, looked at Dexter with disgust and said, 'Your son is a f*cking fa***t.'"
21 Cute Kitchen Gifts You Probably Don't Need
But will absolutely want anyway. And since we at food52 just launched an online store, we'd like to tempt you with some.
Inside An Ohio High School Torn Apart By Twitter
Anonymous Twitter gossip confounds students and administrators. A story that's almost certainly more common than we will ever know.
The Incredible Strangeness Of Video Game Voice Acting
Haven't I heard that voice before?
What Happened To Dennis Rodman's North Korean Rescue Mission?
The former NBA star promised to try to rescue imprisoned American Kenneth Bae in a trip planned for Aug. 1. That deadline has come and gone.
The Story Of Congress' August Recess, As Told By Home Alone GIFs
Ya filthy animal.
9 Insane Food Challenges You Should Never Try
No, really, don't.
56 Totally Wearable Harry Potter-Themed Accessories
For those occasions when a gold-plated Time-Turner is just too much.
Heavy Heart
Washington Post Co. CEO Donald Graham, pictured below with publisher Katharine Weymouth, announced the sale of the Washington Post newspaper to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos for $250 million, ending 80 years of family ownership. Graham said the family weren't the best owners for the paper anymore.
Tea Party Leader: Tea Party Fights Tyranny Like The Confederate Army, Women’s Suffrage, And Civil Rights Movement
Also, don't call Florida's first black Republican elected to state office since Reconstruction an African-American.
Progressive Group Hopes To Change The Face Of Debates
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee hopes their "Open Debate" idea catches on.
U.S. Urges Citizens To Leave Yemen "Immediately" Over Terror Threat
The State Department ordered the evacuation Tuesday of all non-emergency government workers from Yemen and urged U.S. citizens to leave the country over the potential of an al-Qaeda attack.
Goodbye, Norma Jeane: The 51st Anniversary Of Marilyn Monroe's Death
Fans gathered at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery on the anniversary of the actress' death.
Lesbian Who Got In Twitter Fight With President Of Ecuador Tries To Marry
Activists Gabriela Correa and Pamela Troya applied to marry on Monday kicking off a campaign by the rights group Red LGBTI to win "the same rights with the same names."
Mark Zuckerberg On Immigration Reform: "It's The Right Thing To Do As A Country"
The Facebook founder spoke publicly for the first time about the urgency of comprehensive immigration reform. "Anyone who knows a Dreamer knows they're not," he said as a diverse crowd featuring tech leaders and undocumented immigrants in San Francisco cheered.
Meet Republicans' Favorite House Liberal
Vermont's Peter Welch doesn't need to be nice to his Republican colleagues but he's going out of his way to befriend them anyway. "There's a mutual frustration that a lot of rank-and-file members have...at just how messed up Congress is," he said.
Candidates Make The Case Against Cory Booker
It's everyone else against Booker in the first New Jersey Senate debate. The Newark mayor, meanwhile, declares a "clear victory" as he leads in the polls by 40 points.
Three Dead After Gunman Opens Fire At Pennsylvania Town Hall
UPDATED: The shooter had a long-running property dispute with township supervisors. He was tackled by a local official and is in police custody in Monroe County, Pa.
Eleven-Year-Old Girl Dies In India After Molesters Set Her On Fire
The young men doused the girl in kerosene and set her ablaze after she threatened to tell her parents about how they tried to rape her.
