Again, the Associated Press strikes in favor of accuracy in media narratives.
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Old Media Goes Viral: Watch People Buy Books Around the Globe – In Real-Time!
It’s kind of like crack except, you know, it’s people buying books.
Internet Villain Captured? ‘Puppy Girl’ Reportedly Arrested
There are few things more loved the world over than tiny puppies.
U.K. Unveils World’s First ‘Intelligent’ Postage Stamp
If stamps could talk … they’d probably read you a nice little poem, or so says the U.K’s postal service.
Animal Smuggler Way Late to the Snakes on a Plane Trend
We thought Samuel L. Jackson had already solved this problem.
Paris Mosque Doubts Purity of French Burger Chain’s Halal Food
With close to five million Muslims roaming the streets of France, fast-food giant Quick made a faith-conscious business move: serve meats that are safe for Europe’s largest Islamic population to purchase.
Exclusive Essay: Tony Blair on Clinton, Bush and the American Character
In a piece exclusively adapted for TIME from his new memoir, “A Journey”, Britain’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair reflects on the U.S. Presidents he has known and worked with – and on their country. Read Blair’s full words on TIME.com.
Meatballs and Rice, But No Booze or Cigarettes, For Chilean Miners
They’re still trapped 2,300 feet below ground, but 33 Chilean miners got a nice, hot meal yesterday.
Hikers Find Deep-Frozen Man in Rockies
Two men hiking in the Canadian Rockies discovered the remains of William Holland, an American climber who vanished over two decades ago.
Swedish Airline Plans First Mile-High Gay Wedding
When officials at Scandinavian airlines say that love is in the air, they’re being literal.
Quotes: U.S. President Barack Obama on the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
“Now is the time for leaders of courage and vision to deliver the peace that their people deserve.”
— BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States, on the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks (Via The Telegraph)
Chilean Miners May Not Get Paid While They’re Stuck Underground
According to a union rep for the 33 trapped Chilean miners, the company that operates the mine has run out of money and can’t afford to pay the miners while they sit underground and wait to be rescued.