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Baby Seals and Their Mamas Clubbed in New Zealand
In gruesome and just plain disheartening news, twenty-three seals were found clubbed to death at a popular tourist spot on New Zealand’s South Island. Eight of the animals were days-old pups when they were bludgeoned for no …
Social Network, In Real Life: Yes, Zuckerberg Still Hates the Winklevi. Yes, the Twins Still Want to ‘Gut the Nerd’
Facebook founder – and 2010 Person of the Year candidate – Mark Zuckerberg appeared on 60 Minutes last night. He was asked once again about the Winklevoss brothers, and the sordid legal actions stemming back to the trio’s …
All About Assange: Obama May Need to Resign and Other WikiLeaks Weekend Updates
More developments surrounding Julian Assange and the classified documents he WikiLeak-ed erupted over the weekend. But don’t worry. Here, NewsFeed recaps everything you need to know before you head to the office.
Why All’s Not Well in the World of Martha Stewart
Domestic bliss? Not as of late. The Los Angeles Times takes a look at the suddenly struggling Martha Stewart.
Weekend Wrap-Up: Sharks, Leaks and Football Fights
It’s that time again–Monday morning, back at the office. And while you’re likely still shrugging off the hazy feel-good vibes have a couple of days off can give you, you’ll need to catch up on the goings-on of the past few days.
Has Australia Abandoned WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange?
The WikiLeaks founder says he’s been all but “abandoned” by his home country.
Own a Piece of History: Unabomber’s Property for Sale
With that primary selling point, NewsFeed isn’t surprised the price has been reduced.
Happy Ninja Day: The Top 5 Pop Culture Ninjas
Like the best ninja, you probably didn’t even see it coming – but today is National Ninja Day!
Quotes: The Nobel Committee Will Honor Liu Xiaobo at Ceremony
“There is going to be a large picture of Liu and there is going to be an empty chair, which we notice is seen as a very powerful symbol.”
GEIR LUNDESTAD, the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s executive secretary, on how the committee …
Animals Behaving Badly: Elephants Kill Three People in Drunken Rampage
Public drunkenness, vandalism, killing innocent people–not exactly a typical night out for elephants. Until last week, when a pack of pickled pachyderm wreaked havoc on a group of villages.
WikiLeaks and SNL: International Relations as Celebrity-Style Gossip
SNL re-imagines Julian Assange as Harvey Levin and after the cablegate leaks, NewsFeed doesn’t think they’re that off base.