Chris Kelly was the one-time privacy czar at Facebook. Now he’s running for attorney general in California. Will the social network’s snafus snare his political hopes?
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U2 Postpone U.S. Tour
Proof that even rock stars are but mortal beings was confirmed Tuesday after the announcement that Bono’s bad back is causing the cancellation of U2’s North American tour.
166 Years Later: Samuel Morse’s First Message
Whether you’re a cellular or landline aficionado: May 24 is a telecommunications day to remember. Without Samuel F.B. Morse and a single experimental wire, both technologies may never have existed.
Is Chick-Fil-A the Best Bribe for Seat-Belt Safety?
Seat belt advocates and “Eat Mor Chikin” addicts rejoice. Utah has a new deal in place to please both groups.
When a Hostage Situation Becomes a Love Story
There’s one bright spot for two of the American hikers detained in an Iranian prison: two of them are now engaged.
Quotes: Todd Palin on Staying in Alaska
“Where else would we go? Alaska is our home.”
–TODD PALIN, husband to ex-governor Sarah Palin, on why the family has resisted a move from Wasilla, Alaska to the lower 48. (via the New York Times)
BP: ‘Top Kill’ Should Stop Gulf Oil Spill…or Not
With some six million gallons of crude spat into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, frustration continues to grow as thick as the oil and near equal in volume.
Why is Mark Twain’s Autobiography Being Published Now?
More than 100 years after the famed American author’s death, Mark Twain’s autobiography can finally hit bookstands.
Who’s Our Richest President Ever?
The Atlantic sat down to chart out the net worth of each president, from Washington to Obama. Who was rolling in it?
The Last Lost: What the Critics Thought
They’ve been calling it the TV event of a generation. Who and what? The TV critics ahead of Sunday night’s finale of Lost. But just what did they think of it? Needless to say … SPOILER ALERT so do not read on if you haven’t watched it.
Quotes: Richard Blumenthal Apologizes
“At times when I have sought to honor veterans, I have not been as clear or precise as I should have been about my service in the Marine Corps Reserves,”
— RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut U.S. Senate candidate, apologizing on …
Google’s Gift: Play Pac-Man Free Forever
After the success of its Google Doodle marking Pac-Man’s 30th anniversary, Google’s keeping the game online forever. Here’s how to play.