Like another Vince Gilligan hero, we "want to believe" in hidden truths. But that impulse can often lead us astray

The "Breaking Bad" actor and David Cross talk about their new book, their respective shows, and the coming spinoff

There's no clear evidence that China is likely to invade Taiwan anytime soon. Why is Washington fixated on war?

Cintra Wilson, Camille Paglia, Courtney Weaver and others recall their Barbie moments.

Special forces intervened while hijacking was in progress

A week after the New York Times identified a human rights advocate as the iconic hooded figure at Abu Ghraib, the paper admits it made a mistake.

"Temptation Island," Episode 4: It's just another day in paradise!

Salon recaps this season's third and fourth episodes, which sees the big return of two familiar faces

The Miami Marlins' manager is lucky to get a suspension. Not so long ago, he might have received a car bomb.

“If you actually look at who’s doing this, at some of the political groups getting involved, they’re all far right"

by Amy Benfer

Aside from "gut feeling," the writers called upon stories and plot devices from a few other sources

Barfing! Backbiting! Richard's big white ass! An episode-by-episode guide to the Darwinian high jinks of CBS's island castaways -- right up to the surprising conclusion.