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RIP: Alexander McQueen’s Memorial Service
It’s been seven months since the prodigiously talented fashion designer took his own life. And St. Paul’s Cathedral in London was filled with some of the industry’s biggest names who wanted to pay their respects on Monday.
Quotes: Sarah Shourd Denies Spying in Iran
“We committed no crime. We are not spies.”
— SARAH SHOURD, speaking at a news conference after being detained in Iran for two years on suspicion of spying; she and two friends were hiking near the Iran-Iraq border when they …
How Did Russia Lose 242,000 Museum Items?
When it comes to museums, Russia didn’t know what it had until it was gone.
Betting Scandal: Cricket’s Summer of Woe Continues
Cricket and baseball have always had plenty in common. Unfortunately, betting scandals can now be added to that list.
Quotes: Hillary Clinton on the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
“They are committed and they have begun to grapple with the hard but necessary questions. I am convinced that this is the time and these are the leaders to achieve the result we all seek.”
— HILLARY CLINTON, Secretary of State, …
Candidacy by Facebook: Goodluck Jonathan Kicks Off 2011 Campaign in Viral Fashion
For months, Nigeria’s president had held off on announcing his candidacy for the 2011 election. When it was time to shed speculation, he went directly to the public – via Facebook.
Weather History: For the First Time in 80 Years, Two Category 4 Hurricanes Share Atlantic
And you probably didn’t even realize.
Pope’s Got Talent: Papal Warm-Up Act in Scotland is Susan Boyle
Live Aid. Woodstock. SuBo. For we must now add the Thursday September 16 concert of Scotland’s very own Susan Boyle warming up the crowd for the Pope’s open air Mass in Glasgow to the greatest musical events of all time.
Religious Showdown: Papal Aide Drops Out of Visit to ‘Third World’ UK
Cardinals aren’t allowed to make fun of Britain! Only Americans are allowed to make fun of Britain!
Bizarre: The Curious Case of the Fake National Soccer Team
There’s a great saying in soccer that’s sometimes heard when one side puts in a particularly poor performance: they just didn’t show up. But what if a team truly didn’t and yet the match still somehow took place?
British Teen Banned from U.S. After Sending Drunk E-mail to President Obama
Sending drunken e-mails to your friends is embarrassing. Sending drunken e-mails to the President of the United States is a matter of national security.