Hundreds of shooting stars streak across the sky in mid-August. Peak expected after dark on Wednesday

The young scientist was stuck on the concept of species. Then something amazing happened to energize his thoughts

A "Today" reporter's worshipful portrait of the New Jersey governor (and her story on Scott Brown's dreaminess)

Is it harmless comedy or sexist commentary? You be the judge

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has a fancy new home online now

The faux-intellectual explains how the Minnesota extremist is motivated by her deep respect for the Founders

Direct-to-Internet video produced with user-sharing impact in mind.

Nick Espinosa, who started the #glitterati trend with Gingrich, talks about his shiny protest and how far it can go

More details emerge on the stimulus, via YouTube and elsewhere. Paul Krugman is critical, but happy at the lack of outright dishonesty

In a new report, the NAACP explores Tea Partiers' relationships with "racist hate groups"

Rolando G. Alcantara discusses moving to the U.S., his geometric style and why he doesn't want to be a doctor

Meet a sensational young banjo player with a debt to Appalachia, an obsession with China and a charming live style

After contentious event, Stephanopoulos on the defensive, Obama on the offensive.

Once you\'ve grown used to adventurous shows like \"30 Rock\" and \"Louie,\" the traditional sitcom feels like a relic

Lawn chair Gallaghers devise new ways to explode a watermelon