#opencaption

In the future, I want them to say, 'Oh he's good.'

Chinese pianist Liu Wei, whose arms were amputated as a child, plays the piano with his feet. He's a contestant on China's Got Talent, and says music, to him, "is just like breathing air." [Image via AP]
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By Jeff Neumann
#assholes Click here to read Wyclef Jean Wants Haiti's Electoral Council Jailed for Shutting Him Out

Wyclef Jean Wants Haiti's Electoral Council Jailed for Shutting Him Out

New Jersey guy Wyclef Jean is still whining about being disqualified from a presidential election in a country that he doesn't live in. So he wrote a song! In it, he says the electoral council should be thrown in prison. More »
06:56 AM
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By Jeff Neumann
#smuggling Click here to read Sedated Tiger Cub Found Inside Luggage with Stuffed Animals

Sedated Tiger Cub Found Inside Luggage with Stuffed Animals

Last Sunday a Thai woman was stopped at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport when security screeners saw x-ray images of bones among a stash of stuffed tiger toys in her luggage. Inside they found a drugged two-month old tiger cub. More »
06:02 AM
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By Jeff Neumann
#protectandserve Click here to read Secretly Stalking Your Car Has Never Been Easier for Police

Secretly Stalking Your Car Has Never Been Easier for Police

Did you know that in nine western states it's legal for cops to secretly put a GPS tracker on your car, without a warrant? No big deal, right? Because we know that all cops can be trusted, all the time.
05:30 AM
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By Jeff Neumann
#picofthenight

Taliban May Attack Foreign Aid Workers in Pakistan

[The Taliban hinted on Thursday that they might attack foreigners doing aid work in Pakistan. Here, Pakistani villagers stand on the remains of an embankment washed away by heavy flooding in Thatta near Hyderabad. Pic via AP.]
03:58 AM
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By Max Read
#justice Click here to read 'Cleavage-Obsessed' Judge Quits Over 'Massive Porn Cache'

'Cleavage-Obsessed' Judge Quits Over 'Massive Porn Cache'

Manhattan criminal judge James Gibbons resigned on Thursday after officials found porn on his work computer. But wait! What kind of porn? More »
03:20 AM
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By Max Read
#scary Click here to read This Is What It Looks Like Inside the Collapsed Chilean Mine

This Is What It Looks Like Inside the Collapsed Chilean Mine

The 33 Chilean miners trapped a half-mile underground have made a video of themselves and the place they may be staying for months using a camera handed down to them through a bore hole. They even sing a little bit! More »
02:34 AM
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By Max Read
#awww Click here to read Want to Help Name These Two Cute Baboon Babies?

Want to Help Name These Two Cute Baboon Babies?

Oh my god! The Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn has two baby baboons, and they are so cute. They also don't have names, and the zoo is holding a contest to name them. Do you want to watch them play? More »
01:15 AM
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By Max Read
#thecolbertreport Click here to read <i>The Colbert Report</i> Calls Out the New York Post's Racist Fear-Mongering

The Colbert Report Calls Out the New York Post's Racist Fear-Mongering

Stephen addressed the recent stabbing of a Muslim NYC Taxi driver with a condemnation of the Post and its typically sensationalist headlines. He rightly points out that this violent jerk is ruining it for the rest of the Islamaphobes. [Gawker.TV]
12:40 AM
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By Henry Baker
#opencaption

Smoke Monster

[A bird flies past a cloud of smoke coming from a fire at a paint factory in Jandira, Brazil. No one was hurt, except for my soul, which shed a single tear at this image. Pic via AP.]
12:36 AM
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By Max Read
Yesterday - August 26, 2010
#crime Click here to read What Happened to Alleged Cabbie-Stabber Michael Enright in Afghanistan?

What Happened to Alleged Cabbie-Stabber Michael Enright in Afghanistan?

Michael Enright, the drunk filmmaker accused of stabbing a cabdriver in Manhattan after asking "Are you Muslim?", worked well with both American soldiers and Muslims while in Afghanistan. So what happened? Was it his "intense experience" in the war-torn country? More »
11:53 PM
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By Max Read
#thedailyshow Click here to read The Jon Stewart Clip That Will Make Glenn Beck Cry Real Tears (Again)

The Jon Stewart Clip That Will Make Glenn Beck Cry Real Tears (Again)

Do you remember when Jon Stewart skull-violated Glenn Beck in the most epic way possible? (If not, it's here.) Tonight, Stewart gave an encore, with a segment that tore down Beck's upcoming rally, university, credibility—everything, really. Video inside. [Gawker.TV]
11:35 PM
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By Matt Cherette
#bigbrother12 Click here to read <i>Big Brother</i> Week 7: Of Penguins and Gremlins

Big Brother Week 7: Of Penguins and Gremlins

With only seven house guests left and the summer rapidly coming to a close, the game has reached a turning point. This week, friends turned against friends, enemies bonded over chum baths and furry-cuffs, and two people were sent packing. [Gawker.TV]
11:19 PM
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By Adrian Muniz and Kristina Lucarelli
#blagosphere Click here to read Rod Blagojevich to Be Tried Again in January

Rod Blagojevich to Be Tried Again in January

How fun was former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial, which ended with the jury deadlocked on 23 of 24 charges? So fun they're going to try again in January—but without his brother Robert, whose charges were dropped.
11:05 PM
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By Max Read
#goodjob

Former President Jimmy Carter has secured the release of Aijalon Gomes, an American citizen detained in North Korea.

10:24 PM
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#arguments Click here to read Sean Hannity and Jerry Springer Yell at Each Other about Obama

Sean Hannity and Jerry Springer Yell at Each Other about Obama

In a segment more befitting his daytime talk show than a primetime cable news one (actually, they're pretty much the same), Jerry Springer squared off with Sean Hannity tonight on President Obama, the economy, health care, and more! Video inside. [Gawker.TV]
10:11 PM
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By Matt Cherette
#space Click here to read Here Are All the Asteroids That Have Been Discovered Since 1980

Here Are All the Asteroids That Have Been Discovered Since 1980

Wondering where all the asteroids are? Well, "up," obviously. But also, in this beautiful, hypnotic video that tracks asteroid discovery over the last 30 years. It's more engrossing than Armageddon, that's for sure. (Watching it in HD is best!) [via]
09:47 PM
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By Max Read
#facebook Click here to read Facebook Is Trying To Register The Word “Face” As A Trademark

Facebook Is Trying To Register The Word “Face” As A Trademark

First Facebook didn't want anyone else to have the word "book" in the name of his or her online community and now it doesn't want anyone to have the word "face" either. [Gizmodo]
09:26 PM
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By Rosa Golijan
#mississippi

Middle School Segregates Class Elections by Race

Click here to read Middle School Segregates Class Elections by Race
Thinking about running for eighth grade class president at Nettleton Middle School in Nettleton, Mississippi? Well... are you white? Because only white kids are allowed to run for president. Black kids can be vice-president, though! But only black kids. More »
09:02 PM
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By Max Read
#jerseyshore Click here to read Live Blogging <em>Jersey Shore</em>, Week 5

Live Blogging Jersey Shore, Week 5

How many times will Sammi and Ronnie break up tonight? And how much longer are we going to care? Let us debate it as a group, during our weekly Jersey Shore live blog. You might even find true love! More »
09:00 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#projectrunway Click here to read Live Blogging <em>Project Runway,</em> Week 5

Live Blogging Project Runway, Week 5

Welcome to another edition of our Project Runway commenting party! Join us and celebrate! And please be advised: This isn't a formal party, so there's no need to get out the good china or anything. More »
08:00 PM
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By MisterHippity
#picoftheday

Crying Shame

[The preparations for Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally at the Lincoln Memorial this weekend brought a young man to tears today in Washington. We're right there with you, kiddo. Image via Getty]
07:35 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#newyork

Empire State Building Faces Feng Shui Crisis

07:05 PM
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#fashion

Roger Federer Depends on Anna Wintour for Sartorial Advice

06:52 PM
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#opencaption

Arianna Huffington Makes Nice with Mosque-Hating Republicans, Jews

Internet empress Arianna Huffington is in Amalfi, Italy, apparently, mixing it up with Newt and Callista Gingrich, mega-entertainment lawyer Allen Grubman and his wife Deborah, and Barbara Walters. Proof fancy yacht vacations really are out of fashion for the super-rich?
06:50 PM
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By Jim Newell
#terrorists

This Is the Imprisoned Terror Suspect Who Tried Out for Canadian Idol

Click here to read This Is the Imprisoned Terror Suspect Who Tried Out for <em>Canadian Idol</em>
Khuram Sher was one of three men arrested in Ottawa today under suspicion he planned to carry out attacks as a member of a terrorism group. He also sang Avril Lavigne's "Complicated" on Canadian Idol two years ago. Video below. More »
06:21 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#twitter

50 Cent Is a Bad Grandson [Gawker.TV]

06:03 PM
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#wereadyou Click here to read Comment of the Day: The Boss, the Assistant, and the NuvaRing

Comment of the Day: The Boss, the Assistant, and the NuvaRing

Today we gave you some helpful tips on how to treat your assistant like a slave. Naturally this prompted lots of terrible assistant stories, including one that was extra insane. So insane that our allegiances shifted midway through the story. More »
05:54 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#lovefool Click here to read 30 Inane Things Heidi Montag Loves

30 Inane Things Heidi Montag Loves

With all the changes that Heidi Montag has had this year—familial alienation, marital status, face—there's one thing that has remained consistent: Love. Here, we compile some of the activities, things, and people Heidi has emoted about on Twitter. [Jezebel]
05:40 PM
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By Tracie Egan Morrissey
#verizon Click here to read Verizon Mocking Abu Ghraib Torture to Sell Droids?

Verizon Mocking Abu Ghraib Torture to Sell Droids?

This bizarre commercial just started popping up, and frankly, we're almost too confused to be offended. There's no mistaking Verizon's strange spokesman for the iconic Abu Ghraib torture victim. Is this a case of horrible taste or immense cluelessness? More »
05:40 PM
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By Sam Biddle
#returns

Lindsay Lohan's First Post-Jail Tweet: Paparazzi Hate

05:37 PM
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#advertising

Are Dirty Privates Holding Back Your Career?

05:16 PM
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#blogwars Click here to read John Mayer to Huffington Post: 'Go F&mdash;k Yourself'

John Mayer to Huffington Post: 'Go F—k Yourself'

The story: This morning the HuffPo speculates that lover, crooner, fighter John Mayer might be getting back with Jennifer Aniston, based on things said at a concert. Mayer then responds, says everything's out of context, and invents exciting new phrases. More »
05:14 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#aviation

These people got to use JetBlue's giant inflatable slide today. Unfortunately, it hurt them.

05:09 PM
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#sexxxy Click here to read Sexy Spy's Booty-Popping Photo Shoot Ends in Lawsuit

Sexy Spy's Booty-Popping Photo Shoot Ends in Lawsuit

Former Russian spy Anna Chapman posed for a Russian laddie mag, displaying her globular breasts and startlingly spherical rear end in photos and on video. Then she posted the pictures on Facebook. And now she's getting sued for it. More »
05:03 PM
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By Maureen O'Connor
#politics

Report finds NY governor David Paterson misled ethics investigators about receiving free World Series tickets.

05:01 PM
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#badvertising

Zynga Will Not Stop Vandalizing America's Sidewalks

04:21 PM
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#guides

The Definitive Guide to Abusing Your Assistant: What You Can and Can't Get Away With

Click here to read The Definitive Guide to Abusing Your Assistant: What You Can and Can't Get Away With
This week, Star magazine investigates the perilous lives of celebrity assistants. But what's the point of having power if you can't abuse it? A guide to which underling abuses are reasonable, and which will just get you sent to jail. More »
04:03 PM
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By Maureen O'Connor
#clipjob

Gawker.TV: The Five Best Videos Ever of the Day

Today at Gawker.TV, Never invite Glenn Beck to a party, Stephen Colbert goes off on John McCain's flip-flopping ways, David Archuleta pops up on Tosh.0, and Drew Barrymore reveals the pet names she and Justin Long have for each other. More »
04:00 PM
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By Whitney Jefferson
#typos

'Michelle' Bachmann's Staff Has Trouble Spelling Boss's Name

03:51 PM
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#recessionomics

You Don't Need to Blow Up Bankers to Feel Better (Believe It Or Not)

03:44 PM
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#traderoundup Click here to read Tom Cruise Gets Rid of the Boys and Finds a <em>Man</em>

Tom Cruise Gets Rid of the Boys and Finds a Man

He needs someone with experience to give him what he needs. Also today: it looks like we're really going to see Jim Carrey go gay, a new reunion movie is in the works, and an SNL departure. More »
03:20 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#reenactment

Ground Zero Mosque Mania Gets the Taiwanese Animation Treatment [Gawker.TV]

03:20 PM
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#cashcows

Lindsay Lohan Is About to Make Tons of Money for Going to Jail

03:12 PM
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#getit

Politico asks: "Will President Obama Do Oprah?" Ha. Yeah. Amirite?

02:57 PM
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#exclusive Click here to read Scandal-Plagued Celebrity Midwife Strikes Back In Court

Scandal-Plagued Celebrity Midwife Strikes Back In Court

Celebrity midwife Cara Muhlhahn—made famous by Ricki Lake's documentary The Business Of Being Born—is suing New York magazine for $1 million for libel, we've learned. This comes as Muhlhahn fields her own malpractice lawsuit, after a stillborn birth. [Jezebel]
02:23 PM
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By Irin Carmon
#patriotism

Should Foreign Names Be Allowed in the City Where Ground Zero Is?

02:12 PM
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#cablenews

Ed Schultz's MSNBC Rampage: 'I'm Going to Torch This F*cking Place'

Click here to read Ed Schultz's MSNBC Rampage: 'I'm Going to Torch This F*cking Place'
Unwatchable MSNBC host Ed Schultz apparently wasn't so happy about being omitted from the network's recent election night promos. Two weeks ago, Page Six reports, he went nuts in MSNBC's New York offices, screaming obscenities at everyone. More »
02:11 PM
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By Jim Newell
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