Republican representative for the state of Montana, Jerry O’ Neil, has written to the Legislative Services requesting that his salary be paid in gold and silver coins
Happy Thanksgiving: 11 Turkey Day Must-Reads from TIME’s Archives
Whether you’re scrambling to finish food preparations or already nursing a turkey-induced food coma, here are some of the most essential Thanksgiving reads from the pages of TIME.
Singapore Cabdriver Returns $900,000 to Forgetful Passengers
Turns out you can still count on the kindness of strangers
Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Tsunami in Switzerland
Giant waves don’t just happen in the ocean, apparently.
Hong Kong Chef Tragedy Prompts Road Safety Concerns
Two chefs of the Michelin-starred Fat Duck restaurant in England are killed in a Hong Kong car crash.
In Heartbreaking Handwritten Letter, Fiona Apple Cancels Tour to Be with Dying Dog
Fiona Apple has long been one of alt-rock’s most brooding figures, but it seems her heart is extra heavy these days
Man Who Accidentally Handed Out Cocaine Instead of Halloween Candy Sentenced to Community Service
Oldham resident Donald Junior Green has pleaded guilty to Class A drug possession for not being able to tell the difference between nose candy and the regular kind.
Kevin Clash: What You Need to Know About Elmo’s Embattled Puppeteer
The adorable, perpetually giggly red monster known as Elmo rose from obscurity to become one of the most beloved characters on Sesame Street thanks to Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who has been performing and voicing Elmo since …
Reading While Eating for Nov. 21: Hit the Road
In today’s must read links for your lunch break: It’s the day before Thanksgiving, a.k.a. the worst travel day of the year. Be careful out there.
President Obama to Pardon a Turkey In Annual Thanksgiving Tradition
Cobbler and Gobbler are the envy of all the other turkeys this Thanksgiving.
Wednesday Words: Twinkie, Taxmageddon and More
NewsFeed’s weekly highlight of our vocabulary. Humans say the darnedest things.
Lil B and his Cat, Keke, Release Groundbreaking New Rap Song
Move over, Blue Ivy, there’s a new ingénue on the music scene and she’s not even human.