In IRS scandal, new GOP tactic is ignorance
The newest attack in the IRS flap is that Obama should have intervened in the IG's independent review. Huh?
Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:57 PM UTCPolitics IRS, 501(c)4, The Tea Party
GOP opposes right to vote
Iraq's new constitution has something America's doesn't: The right to vote. Republicans want to keep it that way
Politics IRS, 501(c)4, The Tea Party
Code Pink activist berates Obama at national security speech
"Will you apologize to the thousands of Muslims that you have killed?" VIDEO
Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:21 PM UTCPolitics Video, Guantanamo Bay
Greek yogurt, toxic waste hazard?
Its production creates millions of gallons of acid whey, leaving the food industry scrambling for means of disposal
Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:00 PM UTC 21Business Health, Greek Yogurt, Acid Whey
“Bookless library” set to open in Texas
An all-digital "bookless library" is coming soon to a San Antonio suburb
Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:00 PM UTCBusiness Books, reading, Libraries, Texas
HLN: Jodi Arias “pleading for her life” got us a ratings win!
The cable network sends out a press release bragging that they led in the ratings "as Arias pleads for her life"
Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:56 PM UTCEntertainment Jodi Arias, hln
Man arrested for sending Craigslist sex party to neighbor’s house
Thirty-year-old Jason T. Willis of Waterford, Wis., has been charged with felony identity theft
Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:58 PM UTCTechnology the daily dot, Craigslist, Sex
Michael Ian Black on Maron feud: He “considered me a poseur”
The comedian tells Salon what's behind his late-night Twitter battle with fellow funnyman Marc Maron
Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:57 PM UTCEntertainment michael ian black, marc maron
Chekhov’s story mirrors Russia’s own
V.S. Pritchett's brilliant biography captures the humanity of both its subject and his writing
Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:56 PM UTCEntertainment The Listener, Audio Books, Books
Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina denied parole
A letter from Paul McCartney was not enough to persuade the Russian court
Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:11 PM UTCEntertainment Pussy Riot, Paul McCartney
2 more arrested in London attacks
Scotland Yard says counterterrorism officers apprehended a man and a woman on suspicion of conspiracy to murder
Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:38 PM UTCNews Associated Press
Glenn Beck: CNN interview with atheist tornado survivor was a setup!
A producer who "doesn't like Christians" planted the Okla. tornado survivor to promote atheism, says Beck VIDEO
Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:43 PM UTC 53Life Video, CNN, Atheism, Glenn Beck
Cuomo: “Shame on us” if New York City elects Weiner
The New York governor addressed Weiner's recently announced bid for NYC mayor [UPDATED]
Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:18 PM UTCPolitics New York City, Andrew Cuomo
Incoming BBC news director on journalism gender gap: “We can do better”
"I think that as an outsider there is clearly an issue about the number of female broadcasters," James Harding says
Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:08 PM UTCBusiness BBC, Gender Gap, gender parity
Coburn calls questions about tornado aid “typical Washington B.S.”
The Oklahoma senator got heated over a potential relief bill that doesn't offset the costs with other cuts VIDEO
Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:04 PM UTC 16Politics Video, Tom Coburn, James Inhofe
Joe Francis apologizes for calling jury “retarded”
The "Girls Gone Wild" creator issues a statement saying his comments were "appalling"
Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:04 PM UTCEntertainment joe francis, girls gone wild
Mary Karr: David Foster Wallace and I kept each other alive
The memoirist dishes on their friendship, James Frey and the conceit of the tortured artist
Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:01 PM UTCEntertainment The Fix, Mary Karr
Conspiracy theorists clash over London attack
Alex Jones gets a taste of his own medicine as InfoWars tries to debunk hoax rumors surrounding soldier's murder VIDEO
Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:00 PM UTC 19Politics Video, Alex Jones
Illegal construction, shoddy materials at fault in Bangladesh factory disaster
A report on the disaster that killed 1,127 people reveals that simple building inspections could have saved lives
Thursday, May 23, 2013 3:32 PM UTCBusiness rana plaza
Morgan Freeman sleeps during televised interview
His "Now You See Me" costar Michael Caine carried the conversation instead VIDEO
Thursday, May 23, 2013 3:15 PM UTCEntertainment Video, Morgan Freeman
Destroying the planet for record profits
Despite reports of historically high CO2 levels, it's business as usual for companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:34 PM UTC 15Business TomDispatch.com, Carbon Dioxide
Ahead of Obama’s speech, U.S. acknowledges four American drone killings
Letter from Eric Holder and reports on policy shift do little to allay concerns about endless, boundless drone war
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:26 PM UTC 16News Drones, Eric Holder
Pope Francis: Atheists are all right!
The new pope calls for a "culture of encounter" -- and reminds Catholics of the importance of loving
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:20 PM UTC 49Life Catholicism, Atheism
Pic of the day: Barack Obama at prom
TIME released a picture of the President at 17, dressed for his senior prom in Hawaii
Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:10 PM UTC 21Politics Barack Obama, Prom, White House
Anti-Islam backlash in London after machete attack
Members of the English Defence League clashed with police after leaders told them to take to the streets
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:50 PM UTC 31Politics Islam, Islamophobia
Must-see morning clip: Bill O’Reilly visits “The Daily Show”
The Fox News anchor plugs his new book and comments on the current scandals in Washington D.C. VIDEO
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:24 PM UTCNews Video, Bill O'Reilly
Obama’s drone speech will probably be maddening
His proposed reforms appear positive, but will he continue to ignore the real arguments against his policy?
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:15 PM UTC 17Politics Opening Shot, Barack Obama
Lawsuit alleges anti-gay hiring practices at ExxonMobil
A paired resume experiment reveals anti-gay bias at the gas and oil giant, a lawsuit alleges
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:15 PM UTCBusiness enda, LGBT Rights
Boehner: “Inconceivable” Obama didn’t know about IRS targeting
The House Speaker doesn't really buy that the President's top aides didn't tell him about the investigation
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:14 PM UTCPolitics IRS, John Boehner, Barack Obama
Obama to announce new effort to close Guantanamo Bay
But the Pentagon still wants $450 million for upgrading the prison
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:02 PM UTCPolitics Barack Obama, Guantanamo Bay
J.J. Abrams reveals deleted shower scene with Benedict Cumberbatch
Responding to the controversy over Alice Eve's underwear shot, the "Star Trek" director offered up a shirtless Khan VIDEO
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:57 PM UTC 18Entertainment Video, benedict cumberbatch
Boy Scouts poised to vote, still greatly divided on gay youth
Delegates from the organization will vote today on lifting a ban on gay scouts, but not on gay leaders
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:44 PM UTCLife LGBT Rights, Gay Rights
Is recreational pot use safe?
While 48 percent of Americans say they've smoked marijuana, researchers say it might not be as harmless as we think
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:18 PM UTC 167Life Scientific American, Drugs
House supporters of KXL received $56m from fossil fuel industry
Republican led House passed a bill that would force Obama to approve the controversial pipeline
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:17 PM UTCNews Environment
80-year-old becomes oldest to climb Mount Everest
But his record may be short-lived. An 81-year-old Nepalese man is planning his ascent next week
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:49 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Mount Everest
Before FBI shooting man implicated self, Tsarnaev in triple murder
Sources claim Ibragim Todashev admitted to the 2011 murder during questioning Tuesday night
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:47 AM UTC 15News FBI, Boston Explosions
Judge tells lesbian couple to separate — or lose kids
How unmarried sexual relationships -- including straight ones – can be grounds for losing child custody
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 70Politics LGBT, LGBT Rights, Judges
Is the anti-gay backlash on?
New York's gay men have been the subject of brutal violence in recent days. Some worry it's in response to equality
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:44 AM UTC 12Entertainment Gay Rights, Marriage equality
Paul McCartney backs Pussy Riot
The former Beatles frontman has asked a Russian judge to release the punk group from prison
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:42 AM UTCEntertainment Associated Press, Beatles
Obama to address drones, Guantánamo
The president will deliver a speech at the National Defense University Thursday
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:31 AM UTCPolitics Associated Press, Guantanamo
UK emergency committee convenes after attack
Prime Minister David Cameron says there are strong indications it was an act of terrorism
Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:25 AM UTCNews Associated Press, David Cameron
