Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration and in commemoration of the date, LIFE is featuring a collection of rare and unseen images from the event.
Reading While Eating for January 20: A Million Bucks, American Idol and Al-Queda
We dedicate Thursday’s lunch links to the memory of Paul the Octopus and an overgrown beard.
Marriage Meets Macabre: Funeral Homes Doubling As Wedding Venues
Saying your vows alongside the recently deceased receiving their last rites? It’s not as unusual as you might think.
Church of England May Remove Christian Language from Baptisms
Call it ‘Baptism Lite.’
Piers Morgan to Condi Rice: ‘Do You Dream of a Fairytale Wedding?’
Dr. Rice also fielded questions like “are you romantic?” and “If you were cooking me a meal, what would you cook?”
The Spy Who Loved Me: Undercover Cop Marries, Then Divorces, His Target
This true story of assumed identities, eco-terrorism and undercover romance makes Octopussy look realistic.
Kate Middleton, We’ve Got Your Wedding Dress Right Here
Not that you asked, but, Kate Middleton, may NewsFeed suggest the following 10 gowns for your consideration?
New York’s Biggest Mafia Bust: FBI Arrests More Than 100 Gotham Mobsters Thursday
In a scene almost straight out of the movie Goodfellas, the FBI has initiated what they’ve called “the biggest mafia round-up in New York history” Thursday morning. (via NBC New York)
Taj, America’s Oldest Elephant, Dies At 71
Although probably not related to the global mass animal deaths, North America’s oldest elephant, Taj, has died at 71. She outlived her species’ life expectancy by almost two-fold.
New York’s Traumatic Tampon Shortage: Desperate City Dwellers Take to eBay
Yes, the store shelves are bare and hundreds of o.b. loyalists are turning instead to eBay to stock up – but they’re paying a hefty premium. (via NY Daily News)
Anne Hathaway is Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises: Brilliant or Boneheaded?
Gotham finds itself divided this fine Thursday.
Possession With Intent to Soar: Colombian Carrier Pigeon Caught Smuggling Drugs
Meet Colombia’s newest drug mules: the carrier pigeons.