Author Brian Raftery explains how a Japanese novelty has gone from punch line to worldwide pop-culture phenomenon.

Those numbers reflect a worldwide problem, but the U.S. in particular has an abysmal record

He praised him on the campaign trail. Now he's channeling his ability to compromise. Why won't the GOP go along?

"The Social Network" portrayed him as a narcissistic jerk. But the Facebook CEO hit back with awkward charm

Speaking of Trump's access to sensitive information, Cohen says "He's gonna use it as a get out of jail free card"

"Will we see soon the release of 'Rail to the Chief: Donald Hump in the Oral Office'?" Colbert asks his audience

Louisiana was enthusiastic about the new administration — but concern over oil revenue is rising

Roger Stone, an infamous Republican operative, says RNC Chair Michael Steele should step down over the results of Tuesday's special election in New York.

Talent leads McCaskill; Corker leads Ford; Tester leads Burns. And a question about Maryland.

The country star releases her new rock album in November, with this single as one of the tracks

The comedian who's facing sexual-assault charges showed up to court with the Rudy Huxtable actress in tow

An episode looking at mothers and sisters hints at what could have been if politics hadn't gotten in the way

Limbaugh and Palin are in charge, and there's nothing Michael Steele or Mitch McConnell can do about it.

Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Sept. 22-24, 2000