George Zimmerman claims he was defending himself when he shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The Sanford, Fla., police department is now accused of protecting a man many say was overzealous.
The ‘World’s Best’ Pizza Involves Tequila, Of Course
Goodfella’s Brick Oven Pizza took home highest honors at last week’s International Pizza Expo with the “Tropical Pie.”
San Marino’s ‘Facebook’ Lyrics Get Song Banned from Eurovision
For the writers behind San Marino’s Eurovision 2012 entry, “Facebook, Uh, Oh, Oh,” the emphasis has definitely shifted to “Uh, Oh.” That’s because officials behind the Eurovision Song Contest—the pan-European singing …
Occupy Wall Street: Six Months In, Strength in (Small) Numbers
From the very beginning, Occupy Wall Street’s power was never in its numbers. That’s still true. Six months in, the movement that helped change the political conversation is still going at it.
As popular movements go, the …
TSA Agent Shown Searching a Wheelchair-Bound 3-Year-Old
It’s almost a little too easy to pick on the TSA these days. Not that they’re making it any easier on themselves by patting down a 3-year-old boy with a leg cast.
Historical Gold Mine: Depression-Era Census to Be Released Online
For the first time, information regarding the 1940 census will finally be released to the public. It’s expected to shed light on an era when millions of people struggled through massive unemployment and migration as a result.
Move Over, Juice Bars: Starbucks Is Coming For You
Starbucks opened its very first juice spot, Evolution Fresh, this week. It’s all part of the company’s plan to make its mark on the health-food sector.
Reading While Eating for March 19: A Look Back
Monday’s links remember the good old days with 1960s literature and Bob Dylan retrospectives.
Gaddafi’s Son Ordered His Own Cruise Ship, Complete With Shark Tank
Forget about shark-infested waters: Hannibal Gaddafi’s dream was to have a cruise ship, one that he could call his own – complete with a frilly shark tank bounded by marble pillars and decadent mirrors. And according to new …
Did Fidel Castro Know About JFK’s Assassination Plot Beforehand?
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is a national tragedy mired in myth, captivating Americans even decades after the case was closed. But as authors and historians continue to ponder the players involved in the plot …
Kate Middleton Makes Her First Solo Speech as a Royal
The Duchess of Cambridge’s words were heard by about 600 cheering well-wishers
Can Basketball and Free Pizza Tempt You Into Getting a Vasectomy?
Helping further the notion that men are simple creatures that enjoy simple pleasures, the Urology Associates of Cape Cod is offering up a free pizza with each vasectomy, as part of their March Madness special.