A campaign ad from the GOP presidential candidate has racked up more YouTube “dislike” votes than Rebecca Black’s “Friday.”
Politics
‘Incredibly Sorry’ Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years for Corruption
Rod Blagojevich, Illinois’ second governor in a row to be imprisoned on corruption charges, appeared sullen and defeated in the end.
Why the Postal Service Is Slowing First-Class Mail Delivery
It’s another move by the United States Postal Service to get a handle on its growing financial difficulties. But it could make things even worse.
“I believe these words came from the Pokemon movie. Life can be a challenge... But you and I can make a difference. There’s a mission just for you and me.”
Indian Man Protests Bureaucracy by Releasing 40 Snakes in Tax Office
Where’s Samuel L. Jackson when you need him?
Lana Peters, Stalin’s Only Daughter, Dies at 85 After Turbulent Life
She wandered the world for much of her Cold War-era life, amid several defections and homecomings, and married four times. But it appears Lana Peters was ultimately unable to escape the haunting reminders of her tyrant father, …
Shepard Fairey Unveils New Hope Poster to Support Occupy Movement
The artist behind the iconic Obama “Hope” poster has designed a new version in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement
Meme Alert: The Casually Pepper Spray Everything Cop
Apparently the cop who can pepper spray peaceful college students can pepper spray everything else as well.
No Spontanaeity Allowed: How to Visit North Korea as a Tourist in Four (Restrictive) Steps
Looking for somewhere different for your next vacation? North Korea — crassly dubbed part of an “axis of evil” by President George W. Bush in 2002 — is allowing an increasing number of foreigners to visit, as ruler Kim …
Occupy Wall Street: At ‘Day of Action’ the Movement Vows to Fight On
In the days leading up to the Nov. 17 Global Day of Action, Occupy Wall Street protesters planned several events, including a 7 a.m. march to shut down Wall Street.
Cat-astrophe: British Prime Minister’s Feline Can’t Catch Mice
Is this the Downing Street cat’s Neville Chamberlain moment?
Some are calling on No. 10’s Larry the cat to resign after a mouse was seen scampering across the floor during a recent prime ministerial dinner. The Prime …
Court Order Lets Wall Street Protesters Return to Zuccotti Park, For Now
Just hours after Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered police to evacuate Zuccotti Park for sanitation purposes, Occupy Wall Street protesters are again returning to the center of what has become a worldwide movement.
Police evicted …