On freedom of speech, Obama-Nixon comparisons are apt
Comparing Benghazi and the IRS flap to Watergate is wrong, but on First Amendment issues this president disappoints
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 15Politics Barack Obama, Richard Nixon
Democrats fold on LGBT rights
Same-sex couples lose in Senate immigration reform fight, as Democrats pander to policy nihilist Lindsey Graham
Politics Barack Obama, Richard Nixon
Must-see morning clip: Toronto’s eccentric and allegedly crack-smoking mayor
Jon Stewart posits that Rod Ford's alleged habit may help keep the city clean VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:42 PM UTCNews Video, The Daily Show
Marc Maron and Michael Ian Black get into catfight on Twitter
The two comedians went at it again
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:30 PM UTCEntertainment marc maron, michael ian black
Los Angeles elects first Jewish mayor
Eric Garcetti beat out Wendy Greuel, who would have been the first female mayor of the city
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:15 PM UTCPolitics Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti
Peter King: There’s “hypocrisy” over aid by Oklahoma senators
But he added that the state should still get relief for the devastating tornado
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:13 PM UTCPolitics Oklahoma, Oklahoma tornado
Federal court strikes down Arizona abortion ban
The panel called the abortion law unconstitutional "under a long line of invariant Supreme Court precedents"
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:09 PM UTCSocial Abortion, Reproductive Rights
Anthony Weiner announces run for NYC mayor
"I hope I get a second chance to work for you," he says in a video announcing his bid VIDEO
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:58 PM UTCPolitics Video, Anthony Weiner, New York
Jodia Arias: I deserve a second chance
The convicted murderer speaks out in a surprise jailhouse interview
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:58 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Jodi Arias
Oklahoma residents return home to pick up the pieces
Monday's tornado killed at least 24 people, destroyed countless houses and completely leveled one elementary school
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:56 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Oklahoma
Florida man with connection to Tsarnaev killed by FBI
Ibragim Todashev reportedly attacked an agent who was interviewing him about links to Boston suspects
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:44 AM UTCNews Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Senate panel approves immigration overhaul
The legislation will grant citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:39 AM UTCPolitics Associated Press, Senate
FBI identifies 5 Benghazi suspects
Officials still don't have enough evidence to make any arrests
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:33 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Benghazi, Libya
Cannes: Directing 101 with James Franco
Cannes: The actor-director-artist tells Salon what he learned from Robert Altman, Sam Raimi and Harmony Korine
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:01 AM UTCEntertainment Movies, Film Festivals, Cannes
Welcome to the jungle: The definitive oral history of ’80s metal
Mötley Crüe, Slash, Lita Ford, Dokken and more share the wildest stories from the heyday of L.A.'s Sunset Strip
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 16Entertainment Books, heavy metal, Hair metal
I’m not achieving my dreams!
I thought I could excel in everything, but now I'm falling apart
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 17Life Since You Asked, College, Family
The most popular Tumblr porn
The site's users are afraid that Yahoo will make their smut disappear. We take a look at what there is to lose
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 11Life Pornography, Sex, Love and Sex
Slave descendants seek equal rights from Cherokee Nation
A new lawsuit challenges the exclusion of African-born Cherokees from tribal benefits
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:15 PM UTCLife This Land, Oklahoma, slavery
Here come the tornado truthers. Already
That didn't take long! Alex Jones is already warning that the government "can create and steer groups of tornadoes" VIDEO
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:45 PM UTC 89News Video, Alex Jones
Peace Corps to allow gay couples to volunteer together
The volunteer program announced the new policy on Tuesday
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:02 PM UTCLife peace corp, Gay Marriage
Is abortion about to doom Republicans again?
With arch-conservative nominees in Virginia, a test is emerging -- and an Akin moment may not be far behind
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:56 PM UTCElections Abortion, Trent Franks
Anti-voter-fraud Tea Party group sues the IRS
True the Vote filed a suit over the alleged targeting of conservative groups
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:48 PM UTC 19Politics True The Vote, Voter Fraud, IRS
Burt Bacharach opens up on daughter’s suicide
The 84-year-old singer bares his darkest secrets in his newly released autobiography
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:48 PM UTC4 From the Wires, Burt Bacharach
Apple’s biggest sin: Popularity
Why was CEO Tim Cook standing trial for "crimes" all his peers have committed? Because everyone loves their iPhones
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:47 PM UTC 27Technology Apple, Tim Cook, Taxes, Ireland
Steven Spielberg to produce “Halo” television series
The show will only be available to stream via the new Xbox
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:41 PM UTCEntertainment xbox, halo, Steven Spielberg
The Bachmann-inspired romance novel
A character based on the former presidential candidate crash lands in Siberia, and romance ensues
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:35 PM UTC 12Politics Michele Bachmann, Romance, Novels
Amazon set to launch fine-art gallery
This summer, the retail giant will throw its cap into the fine-art market by opening an online art store
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:24 PM UTCTechnology Hyperallergic, Art, amazon
Nate Silver: Why the scandals aren’t hurting Obama
Obama's approval losses could be "offset by improved voter attitudes about the economy," Silver argued
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:20 PM UTCPolitics Barack Obama, IRS, Benghazi
How to oust Michele Bachmann from Congress
Leading her in the polls, Democratic challenger Jim Graves tells Salon his plan to upset the Tea Party icon in 2014
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:43 PM UTCElections Jim Graves, Michele Bachmann
Moore officials: Funds for “safe rooms” were held up by red tape
$2 million in federal grants were delayed, FEMA requirements "a constantly moving target" VIDEO
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:30 PM UTC 13News Video, FEMA, safe rooms, Oklahoma
Rand Paul: Congress should apologize to Apple, not the other way around
At a Tuesday hearing on Apple's tax avoidance strategies, Paul chastised Congress and gushed about Apple VIDEO
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:56 PM UTC 31Business Video, Apple, Rand Paul, Taxes
Twitter torches Dan Brown’s “Inferno”
@Nunferno skewers Brown's writing style, from his outrageous similes to his penchant for unnecessary details
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:42 PM UTCTechnology the daily dot, Dan Brown, Twitter
Rescue crews race to find tornado survivors
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has vowed to account for every missing resident
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:35 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Oklahoma
Looting in Oklahoma?
Reports are inconclusive, but that hasn't stopped the press from perpetuating its favorite disaster scare story
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:26 PM UTCTechnology Ochberg Society, Oklahoma
When my home was destroyed
Six months ago, my life was torn apart by Hurricane Sandy. Here's what I want the survivors of Oklahoma to know
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:22 PM UTCLife Oklahoma tornado, Life stories
Brad Pitt keeps breaking his silence on how boring marriage to Jennifer Aniston was
The movie star keeps implying that marriage was deadly boring -- and now he's "happier than he's ever been"
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:17 PM UTC 24Entertainment brad pitt, Jennifer Aniston
Who is Toronto Mayor Rob Ford?
Before he allegedly smoked crack on camera, Ford was known for being one of Canada's most obnoxious politicians
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:04 PM UTCPolitics Jacobin, rob ford, Toronto, Canada
Lars von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac” to use porn star body doubles
Graphic sex scenes will feature the heads of stars Shia LaBeouf and Uma Thurman on porn stars' bodies
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 5:54 PM UTC 18Entertainment Lars von Trier, nymphomaniac
Hundreds of low-wage federally contracted workers strike in D.C.
The walkouts in federally owned buildings by non-union workers have been "unprecedented"
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 5:38 PM UTCBusiness federal contracts, Low wage
Okla. mother’s tearful reunion with her 8-year-old son
Watch as Trenda Purcell is reunited with her young son after the tornado destroyed Briarwood Elementary VIDEO
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 5:22 PM UTCLife Video, Oklahoma tornado, tornado
New campaign compares gun control to anti-LGBT discrimination
"Some people dislike gays. Others dislike guns. We should not base our laws on personal dislikes," reads one ad
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:50 PM UTC 49Life LGBT Rights, Gay Rights
