Since September 11, 2001, the U.S. government has drastically increased its intelligence and counterterrorism forces. But according to a Washington Post report, “Top Secret America” has ballooned out of control.
Federal Official: Seep Found Near Oil Well Cap
Thad Allen, oil spill response director for the federal government, said testing revealed a seep, located “a distance from the well.” Is the well damaged? (via Ecocentric)
Quotes: Sarah Palin on Coining “Refudiate”
“Refudiate,” “misunderestimate,” “wee-wee’d up.” English is a living language. Shakespeare liked to coin new words too. Got to celebrate it!
– SARAH PALIN, laughing off criticism for tweeting the word “refudiate” instead of …
Miley’s Brother in Trouble With Ex-Bandmates
As we all know, Miley Cyrus can’t be tamed. We all had to watch her screech about it clad in avian drag. But apparently Miley’s older (considerably less famous) brother can’t be tamed either.
A Final Goodbye for Two Yankee Greats
An almost eerie quiet came over Yankee Stadium Friday night, before the New York Yankees hosted the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to kick off the second half of the baseball season for both teams.
The Week in Web Trends: Gibson, Palin and Spain
This week’s hottest stories? An actor’s meltdown, a country’s triumph and a politician’s public pitch. NewsFeed breaks down all the biggest Internet searches.
America the Beautiful: The Week in Weird Slip-Ups
Five stories that will make your head turn…
Throwdown: Bieber Beats Gaga in YouTube-Views Battle
Few fans are more devoted than lovers of Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. Now the two are battling to get their favorite pop star the most-viewed video on YouTube.
Is This Really Good-bye For The Old Spice Guy?
Say it ain’t so!
Homosexuality Linked to Genetics in Mice
Another of science’s epic debates has finally been resolved: it turns out that homosexuality is genetic. (In mice, at least.)
iPhone 4 Press Conference: Free Cases for All!
That’s the word from Apple head honcho Steve Jobs, who went on the defensive over reports of antenna issues with the new iPhone 4.
Are Kids Getting High Off of ‘Digital Drugs’?
D.A.R.E. to keep kids off headphones.
