#denial

BP's new chief executive appears to be just as delusional as the old one. Comment »

12:38 PM

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Click here to read <em>Vogue</em> Is Quite Relieved That Senator Is Skinny Now

Vogue Is Quite Relieved That Senator Is Skinny Now

Vogue seconds Harry Reid on Kirsten Gillibrand's hotness. Especially now that she's lost weight and can keep her younger husband interested, even if political appropriateness means that slim figure is lost to fashion. No, seriously, this is in the article. [Jezebel]

12:27 PM

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By Irin Carmon

#videuhoh

New Mexico Politician Accuses Opponent of 'Big Fat Boners'

New Mexico Lt. Gov. Diane Denish made a funny during a televised debate. Denish, who is running for governor, wanted to accuse opponent Susana Martinez of wasteful spending on government bonuses. Instead, she said Martinez "gave big, fat boners." More »

12:19 PM

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By Maureen O'Connor

#kidsthesedays

5-Year-Old Boy and 3-Year-Old Girl Engaged to Be Married

Two Syrian kids, Khalid and Hala, met on a family trip and "fell in love." Their parents arranged their engagement with the wedding scheduled for 2020. When I was five, I proposed to Velma from Scooby-Doo. Thankfully she said no.

12:16 PM

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By Brian Moylan

#odd

Woman Kills Baby by Jumping from Balcony to Avoid the Devil

A woman in France killed her child when she and 11 other members of her family jumped from their third-floor balcony because they thought they saw the devil. There had to be drugs involved in this, right? More »

12:00 PM

4,773

By Brian Moylan

#internalmemos

New York Times Co. Employees Don't Want to Buy Any New York Times Co. Stock

11:59 AM

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#opencaption

Girl's Expression Says It All

[Singer John Mayer leaving Da Silvano with, is that College Humor's Ricky van Veen?? Photo via Splash]

11:47 AM

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By Richard Lawson

#branding

Study: Democrats and Republicans Love Lots of the Same Brands

We all know that Democrats love Starbucks and Hustler, while Republicans love Skoal and Soldier of Fortune. Or do they? A new study of the favorite brands of liberals and conservatives show some surprising agreements. More »

11:42 AM

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By Hamilton Nolan

#campaignads

Meg Whitman Concedes That No One Likes Her

California gubernatorial candidate and average mom Meg Whitman has spent $140+ million of her own money to... still be trailing Jerry Brown a week before election day. And here, in her last commercial, she concedes that no one likes her. More »

11:40 AM

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By Jim Newell

#infestations

Conquering Bedbugs Now Destroying New York Tourism

First it was our beds. Then our offices. Now, our wallets. Yes, the New York bedbug menace has begun to affect the city's tourism industry, with fearful, parasite-phobic travelers canceling trips. No, tourists, don't! That means the bedbugs have won! More »

11:23 AM

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By Richard Lawson

#hair

Justin Bieber Contemplates Shaving Head

A spot of hope for a nation of traumatized hairdressers: "I was thinking about shaving it off or changing it," Justin Bieber says of his hair. "But I know now isn't the right time. Maybe [for my] next album." More »

11:21 AM

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By Maureen O'Connor

#trendwatch

Japanese Guys Way Behind on Lifestyle Trends

As a once-powerful economy doomed by decade-long deflation, Japan is a vision of our own future. But as trend-adopters, Japanese men are years behind us. Still with the fey emo metrosexual thing, guys? More »

11:00 AM

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By Hamilton Nolan

#trailerpark

Click here to read <em>Rabbit Hole</em>: Is It Dead Kid Season Again Already?

Rabbit Hole: Is It Dead Kid Season Again Already?

Here's a trailer for Rabbit Hole, the dead-kid drama based on the Pulitzer-winning play by David Lindsay-Abaire. Nicole Kidman steps into the role that won Cynthia Nixon a Tony on Broadway, plus Aaron Eckhart shows up for some moping. More »

10:54 AM

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By Richard Lawson

#blinditems

Which Female Singer Has Converted a Gay Guy?

She must have some powerful magic, because her new man is cheating on his boyfriend to be with her. This reality star's husband is stealing, and this talk show host wants to date a rapper. Everyone's turning over new leaves. More »

10:53 AM

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By Brian Moylan

#gossiproundup

Jared Leto Chooses Back-Up Dancers the Way Other Men Choose Prostitutes

Jared Leto handpicks a gyrating babe for his next music video. Brangelina spend the day at a bath house. Chelsea Handler and 50 Cent: Back on? Monday gossip could use a good steam bath. More »

10:31 AM

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By Maureen O'Connor

#mondayboxoffice

Everyone's Favorite Jackasses Totally Ball-Punched by Handycam Ghosts

Now, the Jackasses still did pretty well. But man oh man, those closed-circuit demon-spirits really walked away with it this weekend. You moviegoers are an ever-trend-consuming tribe, you are. Always on to the next reality TV show-esque movie. More »

10:21 AM

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By Richard Lawson

#urbananthropology

What's Fair Compensation for Vomiting in a Cab?

Many of you have probably had the colorful urban experience of vomiting in a cab, due to drunkenness, intoxication, or just plain alcohol-induced motion sickness. You disgusting lush. How much should a cab driver be compensated for your mess? More »

10:03 AM

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#media

News Corp Employee Throws Stones, Breaks Glass

Andrea Peyser warns of "narrow-minded racism that rules a network," one with "a culture not of inclusion and acceptance, but one of fear." We commend her for calling out Fox News...oh, this is supposed to be about NPR? Huh. [NYP]

09:18 AM

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By Hamilton Nolan

#video

This Man Is Definitely Driving 'In the Tornado'

A tornado struck northeast Texas last night, with 125-mph winds flipping cars and even derailing a freight train. Eric Meyers caught the twister on video as he was driving through it. Watch, and you'll know exactly where he is. More »

08:27 AM

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By Jeff Neumann

#tragedy

Legendary Nepalese Sherpa Lost in Avalanche

The search for Chhewang Nima, a Nepalese sherpa famous for climbing Mt. Everest 19 times, was called off today on Mt. Baruntse in the Himalayas. Nima was caught in an avalanche on Saturday and hasn't been seen since. More »

07:43 AM

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By Jeff Neumann

#crime

'Hiccup Girl' Jennifer Mee Charged with Murder

19-year-old Jennifer Mee, who in 2007 was made famous for hiccuping 50 times a minute for five weeks straight, has been charged with first degree murder in Florida. Mee and two other girls allegedly killed someone during a botched robbery. More »

06:51 AM

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#andnowhesdead

The Emperor of Exmoor, Britain's Largest Wild Animal, Shot Dead

Residents of southern Exmoor today are mourning the death of "The Emperor" — a 300-pound, nine-foot tall red deer, who was gunned down by a savage hunter. Experts say he was Britain's biggest wild animal. The Emperor was around 12-years-old.

06:02 AM

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#kidsthesedays

Study: Teens Lie About Using Drugs

This is just unbelievable: A new study in the medical journal Pediatrics found that 52 percent of teens were more likely to test positive for cocaine than they were to admit they use it. Kids lie about using drugs?! [CNN]

05:12 AM

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By Jeff Neumann

#quizzes

Are You a Member of the 'New Elite'?

Did you know that we are ruled by the New Elite, a category of alleged "humans" so disconnected from mainstream America that they haven't even heard of Branson, Missouri? It's true! The Washington Post says so! You could be one! More »

04:26 AM

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#privacy

The Creepy Company Compiling a File on Your Online Activity—Using Your Real Name

San Francisco-based "tracking company" RapLeaf probably has an "extraordinarily intimate" dossier about you—one that potentially includes your income range, your politics, and your "interests" in topics like "adult entertainment." And it might all be under your real name. More »

03:23 AM

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By Max Read

#thegays

Click here to read Did Bert from <em>Sesame Street</em> Come Out as Gay on Twitter?

Did Bert from Sesame Street Come Out as Gay on Twitter?

Is Bert, a yellow puppet who teaches children about friendship and counting on the show Sesame Street, gay with other, uh, male, I guess, puppets? Did he come out of the puppet-closet on Twitter? The Los Angeles Times investigates. More »

02:23 AM

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By Max Read

#campaignfinance

Surprise! BP Is Funding Senators Who Don't Believe in Climate Change

According to a new report, oil giant BP spent some $18,000 on the campaigns of climate legislation-blocking senators like James Inhofe. But don't worry! They also spent $7,000 on non-climate-legislation-blocking senators. So, they own almost everyone.

01:22 AM

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By Max Read

#opencaption

Moon Tries on Halloween Costume

[A full moon rises in Kansas City, Missouri, wearing its "sexy moon" Halloween costume. Photo via AP.]

12:20 AM

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By Max Read

Yesterday - October 24, 2010

#stupid

State's Biggest Paper Refuses to Print (Legal) Gay Marriage Announcements

11:57 PM

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#scandal

San Diego's Catholic Diocese released around 10,000 pages of documents relating to abuse perpetuated by 48 priests. Comment »

11:00 PM

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#gross

This Is Officially the Largest Collection of Belly Button Lint in the World

10:20 PM

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#politics

Larry Flynt Is Bill Clinton's Hero, According to Larry Flynt

08:54 PM

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#privacy

Google Tightens Privacy Practices to Prevent Future Spying Engineers

06:06 PM

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#halloween

Dogs On Parade In Tompkins Square Park

05:00 PM

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#opencaption

Which Way to the Yarn Depot?

[Taylor Swift promotes her new album in London. According to today's New York Times, jury is still out on whether her song, "Dear John," is really about John Mayer. Image via Splash]

04:46 PM

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By Adrian Chen

#privacy