Facing austerity, Athens burns: ... Cinemas, cafes, shops and banks were set ablaze in central Athens as black-masked protesters fought riot police … [Read more...] about NEWS: Athens Burns, FOX Fans Discuss Whitney, Starry Night Comes Alive
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Anti-Cannibalism Bill In OK
Weird but true: The Oklahoma legislature is considering a bill to outlaw cannibalism. Not because cannibalism has been a problem in OK. It hasn't. … [Read more...] about Anti-Cannibalism Bill In OK
NEWS: Dr. Phil, Dr. Plait, And Dr. Paul
Astronomer Phil Plait walks us through the crashing of Phobos-Grunt: ... the third stage on the rocket failed to ignite, stranding the spacecraft in … [Read more...] about NEWS: Dr. Phil, Dr. Plait, And Dr. Paul
NEWS: Trouble In Egypt, Troubles With Twinkies
Nobel Peace Prize-winning moderate Mohamed ElBaradei backs out of Egyptian presidential election: “The former regime did not fall,” Mr. ElBaradei … [Read more...] about NEWS: Trouble In Egypt, Troubles With Twinkies
News: Royal Mystery, Third Party, Action Figure, Engagement
Christopher Orlando, one of the two men found guilty in a hate crime at Stonewall Inn in 2010, heads to jail for sixty days. Accomplice Matthew … [Read more...] about News: Royal Mystery, Third Party, Action Figure, Engagement
Study Finds Marriage Equality Leads To Increased Health
Gay marriage is good for you, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Public Health. A research team comprising six … [Read more...] about Study Finds Marriage Equality Leads To Increased Health
NEWS: Light In A Bottle, Bradley Manning, Newt Gingrich
Camera technology can now keep pace with the speed limit of the universe: Pseudo-photographic technology now exists which shoots quickly enough to … [Read more...] about NEWS: Light In A Bottle, Bradley Manning, Newt Gingrich
NEWS: Mitt Romney Is A Betting Man, Louis C. K. Talks About Tracey Morgan, Marriage Suits In Hawaii, Two Disturbing Buildings
At ABC's Republican debate in Des Moines, Mitt Romney reminded everyone that he's really, really rich. Watch him offer Rick Perry a $10,000 bet AFTER … [Read more...] about NEWS: Mitt Romney Is A Betting Man, Louis C. K. Talks About Tracey Morgan, Marriage Suits In Hawaii, Two Disturbing Buildings
NEWS: Bishop Eddie Long’s Marital Woes, Ethopia’s Inhospitality, Obamacare Is Happening, And A 3D Tour Of An Extraterrestrial Body
The space probe Dawn has now gathered enough data on the asteroid Vesta to allow NASA to create a guided tour in 3D. You'll need red and green 3D … [Read more...] about NEWS: Bishop Eddie Long’s Marital Woes, Ethopia’s Inhospitality, Obamacare Is Happening, And A 3D Tour Of An Extraterrestrial Body
Sam Brownback’s Office Upset Over Teenager’s Tweet
Once upon a time, Kansas's new governor, Sam Brownback, wanted to lead the free world. He hated gays and their "marriages," he was … [Read more...] about Sam Brownback’s Office Upset Over Teenager’s Tweet