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Reading While Eating for April 12: Funny Business

Thursday’s links, just like Anderson Cooper, can’t keep their giggles in check.

The Top 10 Viral Videos of 2011

From Auto-Tuned pop songs to inebriated cooking to one nasty woodland creature, 2011 was a top-notch year for viral videos. The number-one choice this year may not surprise you much, but it will get stuck in your head again. See the full list here, or watch the video above. (As long as you figure out [...]

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What’s in a (Baby) Name? 2011′s Most Popular Monikers

Royals and Kardashians alike were inspirations for baby names this year.

Comedy Central

Late-Night Laughs: The 5 Best Comedy Clips of the Week

This week on late-night TV, Anne Hathaway went hip-hop while Kimmel and Stewart went political.

CNN

Watch: Anderson Cooper Cracks Up During Depardieu-Inspired Punning Spree

What gives Anderson Cooper the giggles? Jokes about Gérard Depar-doo.

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Reading While Eating For July 13: Sunsets and Snooki

From prepping to read the Emmy nominations to a dramatic reading of Snooki’s new book, here are today’s links.

General Hassan el-Roweni, Commander of the Central Region in the Egyptian army, argues with reporters and anti-Mubarak demonstrators

Egyptian Journalist Dies in Cairo Unrest

The past week has brought stories of journalists’ own plight in covering the turmoil in Egypt, with many reporting that they’ve been targets of violence. The stories become more real now that one of their own has died.

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Best of the Week: Pickle Juice, Crown Jewels and Illegal Bodily Functions

For those of you not yet handicapped by pre-Super Bowl excitement, take a minute to look back at the top stories you missed while you were working this past week.

Immigrants and asylum seekers, with their mouths taped, protest to demand for asylum in central Athens February 1, 2011.

Reading While Eating for Feb. 2: Groundhog Day, Famous Swimsuits and Wakeboarding the Cranberry Bog

Your Groundhog Day links come with a healthy serving of virtual spouses and cranberry fields.

Television personality Anderson Cooper

Anderson Cooper Attacked by Mubarak Supporters in Egypt

As reporters swarm to get updates from the conflict in Egypt, many enter harm’s way. Big-name anchors are no exception.