In the days leading up to the Nov. 17 Global Day of Action, Occupy Wall Street protesters planned several events, including a 7 a.m. march to shut down Wall Street.
What Sentence Could the Accused White House Shooter Face?
An Idaho man who was arrested for firing a bullet at the White House may spend the rest of his life in prison if he is convicted of the federal charge of attempting to assassinate President Obama.
Oscar Ortega-Hernandez …
Class Notes: Penn State, School Lunches and More Education News
Each week, TIME’s Kayla Webley fills you in on the goings on in the education world, everything from pre-K to higher ed.
Occupy Wall Street: Two Months In, ‘Day of Action’ Gets Boost From Eviction
Even before the NYPD raid that cleared Occupy Wall Street from its base camp before dawn on Tuesday, the Nov. 17 “Day of Action” promised to be big. The two-month anniversary of the movement’s beginning–with marches planned on …
Lululemon Combines Yoga Poses With Ayn Rand Philosophy
Like Rand, the yoga-wear chain wants to know, “Who is John Galt?”
Penn State: No Record of McQueary Reporting Abuse to Campus Police
Penn State University says they have no record of assistant football coach Mike McQueary telling campus police after allegedly seeing former defensive coach Jerry Sandusky sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in a locker room …
Crikey! Obama Gets Crocodile Insurance for Australia Trip
In an uncertain and sometimes dangerous global climate, President Obama needs to be covered against all eventualities — and it seems this now extends to threats from Australia’s largest reptile.
But far from being the …
Reading While Eating for November 17: Young and Old
Thursday’s links talk miniature pageant girls and old-fashioned books.
Marc Jacobs’ Spring Collection Reportedly Stolen in Europe
There is one fashionable thief walking around out there.
The Whole World Watches Again: Occupy Wall Street Strikes Back
Occupy Wall Street is embarking on a day of action across New York City that’s being echoed by protests around the U.S. and the world.
Fantasy by Benetton: Feuding World Leaders Get to First Base
Italian clothing company Benetton continues its penchant for controversy with a new campaign that features images of various political and religious world leaders kissing.
Paying with Plastic: Canada Introduces Polymer $100 Bill
One small step for Canada, one giant leap toward worry-free laundry.
For the first time ever, Bank of Canada will release the new $100 bill on Monday — in plastic. It’s reported to be almost impossible to rip (ever lost a …