It’s that time again–Monday morning, back to the office. You may have had a great weekend resting up (you might have even taken in a Quidditch game or two) but it’s likely you’ve missed out on some big news and trending links …
Society
Will ‘E-Marriages’ Be The Next Big Thing For Same-Sex Couples?
A same sex couple in Texas wasn’t letting a silly thing like state law keep them from marrying one another.
Treading the Circuit Boards: Robot Actress Takes to the Stage
A life-like robot called Geminoid F makes its acting debut in Japan. Does this spell the end for “real” performers?
Camel Creates Line of Non-Ironic Hipster Cigarettes
But they probably knew about this news ages ago.
Better Book That Italy Trip: House of Gladiators Collapses, Monuments In Danger
The collapse of an ancient house in Pompeii could be just the beginning.
Are Republicans Better-Looking Than Democrats?
As Ronald Reagan once said, “Mr. Gorbachev, take down the amount of carbs in this meal! It’s swimsuit season!”
Arnold Schwarzenegger Doesn’t Care If You Smoke Pot
The outgoing California governor made a late bid to become the most popular politician ever (with certain demographics) by telling Jay Leno Monday night, “No one cares if you smoke a joint or not.”
Hillary Clinton: Secretary of Stand-Up Comedy?
Maybe, just maybe, inside every Secretary of State lies the beating heart of a comedian just dying to emerge on the world stage. In which case: Hillary Clinton, take a bow. (Via Washington Post)
Update: Bay Area Transit Cop Gets 2 Years in Passenger Shooting Death
Update (5 p.m. EST): A Los Angeles judge sentenced a 28-year-old former Oakland, Calif.-area transit policeman to two years in prison for the shooting death of an unarmed passenger he killed while trying to subdue him in the …
Keith Olbermann Suspended For Political Contributions
Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely from MSNBC for making campaign contributions, a practice that goes against NBC News policy. TIME’s media columnist James Poniewozik has long been adamant that journalists shouldn’t …
Will Ali G Be the Reason Staines Changes Its Name?
And you thought Ali G was sooo last decade. His legacy lives on.
Halloween Hall of Fame: The Most Ironic Halloween Costume Ever Is…
Yes, of course it has to do with drinking.