“People who ate a contaminated food two weeks ago or even a week ago could still be falling sick weeks later.”
— DR. ROBERT TAUXE of the Center for Disease Control explaining the number of illnesses from listeria-tainted …
The Rogue Responds: Palin Attorney Threatens Lawsuit Over Biography
Sarah Palin’s family lawyer has told Crown Publishing Group (CPG) she may sue the company for “knowingly publishing false statements” in a controversial book recently published on the ex-Alaska Governor.
‘Jersey Shore’ Rejected By its Namesake State For Film Tax Break
Thanks to the folks at MTV, the Garden State is now recognized for its Italian-American-centric beaches, bars, gyms, tanning salons and laundromats. And for some reason, New Jerseyans aren’t thrilled about it.
Sesame Street Spoofs Glee in Pitch-Perfect Parody
Brought to you by the letter G, this exuberant clip is educational for kids, but full of in-jokes for parents and Gleeks alike.
Bagging the Self-Checkout at Supermarkets Already?
Some people crave the self-checkout at grocery stores. Maybe they love the control, or it brings out the kid in them when they scan an item and get rewarded with that special beep. But now a study says that those folks represent …
Reading While Eating for September 28: Tracking the Trends
Today’s lunch-links feature a mix of the off-beat news that keeps NewsFeed, and us all really, going.
South Carolina Governor Forces State Employees to Greet Callers Cheerfully
It’s a great day in South Carolina. Even if it’s not.
A First for Gay Couples: 131,729 Reported in Census That They’re Married
Last year’s U.S. Census was the first time gay respondents could report themselves as married to a same-sex husband or wife.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Results, Week 2: Elisabetta Canalis is Finito
Welcome to this week’s Dancing with the Stars recap. On Monday night, the show’s judges left fan favorite Chaz Bono with the lowest score and Ricki Lake with the highest. Let’s see how the voters treated them:
Never Before Seen Images from Marilyn Monroe’s First Photo Shoot Up for Auction
Before Marilyn Monroe became an icon of American fashion and cinema, 20-year-old Norma Jeane Dougherty started her career by posing for Blue Book Modeling Agency. Now, unseen images of the bombshell before she was a blonde are up …
200 Tons of Silver Found in North Atlantic Shipwreck
Think of this as a high-tech treasure hunt. The United States firm Odyssey Marine Exploration — not just a clever name, mind you — has confirmed it has found 200 tons of silver worth $200 million at the bottom of a North …
Losing Your Religion: Home Bible Study Yields California Fines
The city of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., has resorted to fining a family for holding Bible studies in their home as a violation of zoning codes.