The revelation that the U.S. Olympic team’s uniforms were manufactured in China has prompted an outpouring of patriotic rage from U.S. politicians.
New George Zimmerman Evidence: 8 Things You Need to Know
Here are the major points from the latest trove of documents released by prosecutors in the trial of George Zimmerman for the shooting of Trayvon Martin.
Runaway Crocodile on the Loose in Germany
An escaped crocodile is scaring swimmers in a German lake.
Buyer of Edvard Munch’s $120 Million ‘Scream’ Revealed
Congratulations, Leon Black — you’re now the owner of the priciest artwork ever sold at auction.
The Higgs Boson Sings!
Like so many famous particles before it, the Higgs Boson is looking at a career in show business.
Reading While Eating for July 12: Squirrels and Sewage
Today’s links feature squirrels acting out HBO’s Girls and a squirrelly idea for saving energy.
Eva Rausing: Wife of Billionaire’s Son Found Dead, Husband Arrested
Philanthropist and recovering addict Eva Rausing’s life of privilege ended amid a spiral of drugs and the arrest of her husband, Hans.
Penn State Probe: Freeh Report Reveals Paterno, Administrators Concealed Facts
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The independent investigation into the Penn State child sex abuse scandal has revealed that a number of senior administrators at the university knew about two separate instances of misconduct by Jerry Sandusky …
Manhattanhenge Bathes New York City Streets at Sunset
Twice a year, the setting sun aligns perfectly with the grid of Manhattan’s streets, filling the city with a stunning glow.
Our Nominations for the Internet Cat Video Film Festival
We thought that the Internet Cat Video Film Festival, on Aug. 30 in Minneapolis, would be the purr-fect excuse to round up our favorite cat videos on the web. Here are our 10 nominations.
Man Finds Stolen Car on eBay Four Decades Later
A Texas man whose car was stolen managed to get it back after spotting the vehicle on eBay while surfing the Internet – only a good 42 years after it disappeared.
Should Pole Dancing Be An Olympic Sport?
The International Pole Sports Foundation thinks the Olympics needs a little spicing up.