When discussed funding for Planned Parenthood, FOX & Friends anchors said the centers’ non-abortion services can be done at your local Walgreens. Services like pap smears. Oh, really?
Politics
Arrested for ‘Proselytizing?’ Man Joins History of Americans Detained in North Korea
An American man is being held in North Korea. Good thing Jimmy Carter’s got a trip planned.
Justin in Israel: What’s Coming Between Bieber and Bibi?
There are many ways to describe Justin Bieber: teen sensation; swoon-worthy pop star; prolific Tweeter. Now there’s a new descriptor to add to the list: international scandal starter.
Rick Rolling Hits Oregon Legislature, Goes Viral, Stays Square
NewsFeed has always upheld an anti-Rick Rolling policy.
Carl Lewis, Running a New Race: Top 12 Athletes Turned Politicians
Nine-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis has set his sights on a seat in the New Jersey State Senate, moving from spiked cleats to wingtips as he tries to gain the same success in politics as he did on the track.
From Senate to Slices: Disgraced Ex-State Senator Hiram Monserrate Working at a Pizza Place
If you’re a shamed former politician, the smartest course of action would be to tie yourself to something lovable. Enter: pizza!
Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis Announces N.J. State Senate Run
In 1984, Carl Lewis etched his name into track and field history by winning the gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games. But like that challenge, he will also need endurance, cunning and starting …
Weekend Wrap-Up: Lost Luminaries and Last-Minute Deals
It’s that time again, NewsFeeders: your favorite day of the week. While you get back into the swing of things, here’s the news that will guide the conversation this week.
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 …
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 …
Study: Congress Members Simply Taunting Each Other 27% of the Time
Science can surprise us, challenging deeply held beliefs and pushing us toward more enlightened frontiers. Science can also just reaffirm our deeply held beliefs, giving us means to be slightly more obnoxious during cocktail-hour …
Tourist Troubles: Potential Government Shutdown Could Stifle Museums, Parks
While the looming government shutdown dominates political discussion, implications on a personal level don’t always enter the conversation.