Early in the primary for Tennessee governor, a local TV station gave each candidate from the major parties two minutes to explain their platforms. First up was a stocky former Recon Marine who introduced himself by saying, “I’m …
Woman Guilty of Extorting Money from Louisville Coach Rick Pitino
A woman who allegedly attempted to extort money from storied University of Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino was convicted on six criminal counts of trying to make him pay her thousands of dollars per month, college …
Elena Kagan Confirmation: The Reaction
The New York native will become the 112th overall and fourth female Supreme Court Justice in United States history when she is sworn in on Saturday. But despite the convincing confirmation vote, not every Senator was convinced of …
National Clown Week: The History of Clown Eggs
Hey, clown! Yeah, we’re talking to you. Happy Clown Week 2010.
Quotes: Pentagon Demands WikiLeaks Return Documents
“The Defense Department demands that WikiLeaks return immediately to the U.S. government all versions of documents obtained directly or indirectly from the Department of Defense databases or records.”
— GEOFF MORRELL, …
Ouch: Pras Not Endorsing Wyclef Jean for Haiti President
Wyclef Jean hit an early roadblock in his campaign for president of Haiti: his former bandmate won’t even endorse him.
Yoko Ono: No Parole for Lennon’s Killer
For the sixth time, Mark David Chapman is up for parole after fatally shooting John Lennon in 1980. And for the sixth time, Yoko Ono has submitted a letter against his parole.
Kagan to Take Supreme Court Oath Saturday
After being confirmed by the Senate with a 63-37 vote yesterday, Elena Kagan is taking no time to rest before being sworn in as the country’s 112th Supreme Court justice.
Kanye West’s “Power” Video: Short, Ornate, Confusing
He called it a “moving painting” on Twitter, and that’s the best description we can give you.
Quotes: Sen. Mitch McConnell on President Barack Obama’s Congress
“I am not going to be very interested in doing things left of center. It is going to have to be center right, and I think the president is a flexible man. And I am hoping he will become a born-again moderate.”
— SEN. MITCH …
It’s Shark Week: Watch This Trailer
Yeah, so it’s Shark Week, a veritable week-long holiday in the American TV calendar. Despite blatantly ignoring this cultural benchmark on NewsFeed — sorry, sharks — we’re going to make it up to you with this ridiculous trailer …
Burlesque: A Tired Pop Star Formula Flick Strikes Again
A young girl buys a one-way ticket to the big city to make her show business dreams come true!!! And, it stars a pop star!!! Wait. That sounds familiar…