Two women were rescued from a remote beach in Hawaii Thursday morning after writing “SOS” in the sand. (via the AP)
Quotes: Government Shutdown Averted At Last Minute
“Today, Americans of different beliefs came together again. In the final hours before our government would have been forced to shut down, leaders in both parties reached an agreement.”
–PRESIDENT OBAMA, speaking about the …
Tampa Bay’s Manny Ramirez to Retire After Drug Treatment ‘Issue’
The Tampa Bay Rays’ Manny Ramirez announced his retirement Friday, according to a statement from Major League Baseball.
Cathie Black, You’re Not Alone: 8 Strikingly Short-Lived Stints
The former president of Hearst Magazines spent fewer than 100 days on the job running New York City’s public schools. That’s nothing compared to some of these short-lived jobs.
Wisconsin Leaves Out 14,000 Votes After Clerk Forgets to Click ‘Save’
Computers are tricky beasts. We’ve all had our share of simple, avoidable mishaps: accidentally clicking “reply all” or saving an essential file where you’ll never find it again. But a Wisconsin clerk takes top honors on …
Cave-Myth Busters: Was There Really a ‘Gay Caveman’ After All?
The alleged “gay caveman” that archaeologists recently discovered may not be quite what it seems, say other researchers. (via LiveScience)
Three’s a Crowd? Prince William and Kate Middleton May Move in With Prince Harry
You know how it is: you spend your entire life dreaming of marrying a prince, only to spend the start of wedded bliss living with his brother.
Instead of Tuxedos, Some Featherless Penguins Get Plain Old Birthday Suits
Penguin chicks on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean suffer from a feather-loss disorder that presents a vicious threat to the birds’ survival.
Man’s (Rich) Best Friend: Despite Weak Economy, Spending on Pets Increases
A survey shows Americans care more for their pets, even in the face of financial hardship.
Fashion Friday: Blood-Scented Perfume, Designer Feminine Pads, And More Style Scoop
NewsFeed’s Feifei Sun rounds up the brilliant and bizarre from this week in fashion.
Not So Free, Weezy: Lil Wayne Denied UK Visa, Cancels European Tour
He may be free from jail, but Lil Wayne’s criminal history has forced him to cancel his upcoming European tour.
Book Lover: Writer Proposes to Girlfriend in New Novel
NewsFeed’s heart is melting already.