#media Click here to read MSNBC Might as Well Suspend Joe Scarborough, Too

MSNBC Might as Well Suspend Joe Scarborough, Too

Keith Olbermann was suspended from because he donated to candidates' campaigns. Uh, so did Joe Scarborough. Alabama campaign finance records show he made a $5,000 donation to an Alabama state legislative candidate. Scarborough claims it was his wife's donation. More »
11:29 AM
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By Adrian Chen
#piracy Click here to read Somali Pirates Doing Better Than Ever

Somali Pirates Doing Better Than Ever

After a down year by their standards, Somali pirates are finally back in business: For the release of two tankers they were paid a record ransom of $15 million. "We are now counting our cash," one gloating pirate said. [BBC]
11:19 AM
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By Jeff Neumann
#gossiproundup

Did Lil Wayne Already Violate His Parole?

Lil Wayne can't drink for three years—but what's in that glass next to him? Miley Cyrus was also caught drinking (sort of) illegally. Leann Rimes and Eddie Cibrian are not getting engaged. Saturday's Gossip Roundup is a wrap. More »
10:55 AM
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By Adrian Chen
#oilspill Click here to read BP's Oil Spill Still Killing the Gulf

BP's Oil Spill Still Killing the Gulf

Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration believe they have a "smoking gun" after finding dead coral 4,500 feet below the surface in the Gulf of Mexico, seven miles from the Deepwater Horizon rig site. What a coincidence. More »
10:44 AM
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By Jeff Neumann
#marketing Click here to read Indonesian Cigarette Company Heroically Rescues Volcano Victims

Indonesian Cigarette Company Heroically Rescues Volcano Victims

Cigarette companies in Indonesia have a captive audience near Mount Merapi. Employees from Sampoerna, one of Indonesia's largest tobacco companies, are helping out volcano victims while also taking advantage of a great marketing opportunity: wearing logo-emblazoned gear and saving people! More »
10:02 AM
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By Jeff Neumann
#visits Click here to read <em>New York Post</em> Pissed at Miner for Not Liking NYC Hot Dogs

New York Post Pissed at Miner for Not Liking NYC Hot Dogs

Chilean miner Edison Pena—here to run the NYC Marathon—has been sightseeing, mugging for cameras, and enjoying himself in New York. But the Post says "Miner Is Whiner In Apple" after Pena said a street hot dog was "so-so."
09:27 AM
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By Jeff Neumann
#realtimewithbillmaher Click here to read Bill Maher's Harsh Critique of the Stewart/Colbert Rally

Bill Maher's Harsh Critique of the Stewart/Colbert Rally

Tonight, Bill Maher criticized last week's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, saying, "If you're going to have a rally... you might as well make it about something," before detailing his specific problems with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's efforts. [Gawker.TV]
12:39 AM
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By Matt Cherette
Yesterday - November 5, 2010
#theoreillyfactor

Christine O'Donnell on Her Future Plans: "Definitely a Book," Possibly a Reality Show? [Gawker.TV]

11:39 PM
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#maddow Click here to read Rachel Maddow on Olbermann Suspension: &quot;We Should Have Keith Back&quot;

Rachel Maddow on Olbermann Suspension: "We Should Have Keith Back"

Tonight, Rachel Maddow used the tail end of her program to slam Fox News—she pointed out that the network's hosts raise money "on the air" for the GOP—while calling for Keith Olbermann's suspension to be lifted. Watch inside. [Gawker.TV]
11:06 PM
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By Matt Cherette
#picoftheday

Red at Night, Seller's Delight

[While financial types on Wall Street might be commuting home in the rain this evening, it's supposed to be a sunny weekend in New York City. Image via AP]
07:06 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#rulings

Man Convicted of Stalking Law & Order Actress Over the Internet

06:37 PM
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#politicizingscience Click here to read How will Tuesday's election results affect the future of science?

How will Tuesday's election results affect the future of science?

Science was rarely mentioned on the campaign trail, so what exactly does the Republican takeover of the House of Representatives mean for science? For environmental science, it looks very bad. But on other issues, there's reason for a little optimism. [io9]
06:35 PM
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By Alasdair Wilkins
#crime

Johannes Mehserle, the Oakland BART cop who shot an unarmed passenger, has been sentenced to 2 years in prison. Comment »

06:31 PM
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#mixedbag Click here to read 10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, Oprah has an unofficial gay week, Real Housewives superfan Ben Weiner calls in to Watch What Happens to speak to his cousin Isaac Mizrahi, and Camille Grammer is a flake. [Jezebel]
06:30 PM
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By Tracie Egan Morrissey
#lawsuits Click here to read Lawsuit Filed Over Oklahoma's Sharia Ban

Lawsuit Filed Over Oklahoma's Sharia Ban

Days after Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to prohibit its courts from considering Sharia or international law, the Council on American-Islamic Relations' Oklahoma director filed a lawsuit asking for an injunction against the law. More »
06:04 PM
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By TPM
#wereadyou Click here to read Comment of the Day: Some Advice for MSNBC

Comment of the Day: Some Advice for MSNBC

Today MSNBC sent Keith Olbermann to his room without any supper because he made unapproved donations to various political bodies. Many of you had things to say about the "forward-leaning" news network, including one with some sound advice. More »
05:54 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#movies

What's Opening in Theaters Today

You probably owe someone an overDue Date to the movies. This weekend there are movies For Colored Girls and anyone else! But you don't have 127 Hours for all of them, so use that Megamind of yours and pick one! More »
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05:40 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#controversy

Are Illegal Immigrants Stealing All Our Crime Drama Roles?

05:37 PM
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#media

College-ranking expert U.S. News and World Report will cease publishing an actual print magazine with December's issue. Comment »

05:30 PM
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#girltalk Click here to read What Facebook Does To Teenage Girls

What Facebook Does To Teenage Girls

If you came of age without Facebook, you probably regularly find reasons to be grateful for it. But a new survey suggests that despite the risks, social networks can make teen girls more emotionally safe and closer to their friends. [Jezebel]
05:02 PM
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By Irin Carmon
#recovernomics

Save the Recession Cats. It's Too Late for the People

04:54 PM
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#debunkery Click here to read The Truth Behind the Everlasting Happy Meal: Burgers That Size Don't Rot

The Truth Behind the Everlasting Happy Meal: Burgers That Size Don't Rot

The internet was totally grossed out recently by images that showed a McDonald's hamburger sitting out in the open for six months without decomposing or rotting. But one blogger dug a bit deeper, and it turns out no hamburgers rot. [Gizmodo]
04:40 PM
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By Kyle VanHemert
#warnings

New York: There's Lead in Your Tap Water

04:30 PM
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#opencaption

Lady Gaga Nabbed for Stuffing Pockets Full of Napkins

[Lady Gaga was (not really) handcuffed and taken out of the back door of a London hotel last night for nicking all the table linens. Image via Pacific Coast News]
04:10 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#clipjob

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

Today at Gawker.TV, Andy Richter and George Lopez talk TBS Late Night strategies, Stephen Colbert and Elvis Costello duet, Community goes Mean Girls, "fear boners," and Jason Sudeikis almost becomes a new member of the Always Sunny in Philadelphia gang. More »
04:00 PM
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By Whitney Jefferson
#disasters

Hurricane Tomas bears down on Haiti; residents urged to flee their tent cities for...where? Comment »

03:57 PM
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#cablenews

Olbermann 'Doesn't Answer' to NBC News Standards

Click here to read Olbermann 'Doesn't Answer' to NBC News Standards
MSNBC chief Phil Griffin suspended Keith Olbermann today for violating "NBC News policy and standards" by donating to three Democratic congressional candidates last month. But according to an NBC News source, MSNBCers have been exempt from those rules for years. More »
03:42 PM
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By John Cook
#maghag Click here to read <em>Stylista</em> Winner Quits <em>Elle</em>, Burns Bridges

Stylista Winner Quits Elle, Burns Bridges

Johanna Cox, who won a job at Elle on Stylista, has left the magazine. In a bridge-burning blog post, Cox describes "working on the real-life set of that Meryl Streep movie" under a "very senior person" who was...less than collegial. [Jezebel]
03:38 PM
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By Jenna Sauers
#advertising

Conan Finally Pulls Even With Jay Leno

03:14 PM
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#feuds

The War for Your Personal Data Heats Up

03:11 PM
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#handheldvshandholding Click here to read Stop Not Paying Attention to Things

Stop Not Paying Attention to Things

The perils of hand-held technology obsession are many: Shark attacks, child neglect, the old oops-I-dropped-my-phone-into-the-urinal routine. We must unite, rise up, and combat this scourge on our nation, starting with this word of advice from the new Windows Phone: Stop staring at your freaking smartphone all the time. More »
02:59 PM
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#science Click here to read The Fascinating Story of the Twins Who Share Brains, Thoughts, and Senses

The Fascinating Story of the Twins Who Share Brains, Thoughts, and Senses

This is one of the most surprising and awesome tales ever told in the history of medicine. These twins are Tatiana and Krista Hogan. Their brains and sensory systems are networked together, but they have separate personalities. Their story defies belief. [Gizmodo]
02:40 PM
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By Jesus Diaz
#recaps

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: I Curse the Day You Were Born

Click here to read <em>Real Housewives of Beverly Hills</em>: I Curse the Day You Were Born
Last night's episode was all about how children will listen. Be careful of what you do, children will learn. But these women, well some of them, aren't careful, so their children will grow up to be terrible. More »
02:39 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#mediacrack

Boycott the BBC, for Unity!

02:18 PM
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#parodies Click here to read Jimmy McMillan's New Cause: The &quot;Charlie Sheen Is Too Damn High&quot; Party

Jimmy McMillan's New Cause: The "Charlie Sheen Is Too Damn High" Party

Jimmy McMillan, the now-infamous member of the "Rent Is Too Damn High" party (video here), teamed up with Funny or Die for this new exclusive video, advocating for the "Charlie Sheen Is Too Damn High" party. Watch the sketch inside. [Gawker.TV]
02:12 PM
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By Matt Cherette
#media

MSNBC Suspends Keith Olbermann for Political Donations

Click here to read MSNBC Suspends Keith Olbermann for Political Donations
MSNBC has suspended Keith Olbermann "indefinitely without pay" in response to this morning's disclosure that Olbermann made financial donations to three Democratic politicians. What was Keith Olbermann thinking? More importantly: What is MSNBC thinking? More »
01:57 PM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#preview Click here to read A Video Game That Dares To Make Americans Angry

A Video Game That Dares To Make Americans Angry

I have little animosity for the virtual people I shoot in video games. They are cardboard targets. The worst they can do is kill the virtual me. My "death" lasts a few seconds. I can't hate them for that. [Kotaku]
01:40 PM
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By Stephen Totilo
#opencaption

'Alright, Which One Is Brooklyn? Very Good, Kim!'

[Kim Kardashian and sister, K-something, continue their home school geography lessons on the 6 train today. Image via Twitter]
01:31 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#dailyprofile

Although she's pushing 70 and her company is facing financial problems due to the recession, fashion icon Betsey Johnson remains at the helm on her eponymous brand. More »

01:27 PM
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#roguerules Click here to read Sarah Palin's &quot;Non-Political&quot; Show Is Still Pretty Political

Sarah Palin's "Non-Political" Show Is Still Pretty Political

Last night, the folks from TLC hosted an event aimed at showing media types how totally not political their upcoming reality show Sarah Palin's Alaska will be. We're not buying it. [Jezebel]
01:21 PM
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By Anna North
#odd Click here to read Indian Workers Hit By Mass Penis-Shrinking Epidemic

Indian Workers Hit By Mass Penis-Shrinking Epidemic

Twenty-five workers at a labor camp in Goregaon, India, claim their penises have inexplicably begun shrinking and retracting into their bodies. The men have been treating the condition by sitting in ice-cold bathtubs. This might be the problem! (via)
01:18 PM
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By Adrian Chen
#higherlearning Click here to read Achieve an Elite Education Without Ever Leaving Your Dorm Room

Achieve an Elite Education Without Ever Leaving Your Dorm Room

We're in the midst of a higher education bubble: expensive degrees of questionable value are nonetheless pursued by a limitless hordes of aspirants. What a hustle. You're so happy to get in, you don't care that your class is online. More »
01:00 PM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#shopaholics

Lindsay Lohan Takes a Break from Rehab to Go Shopping

12:45 PM
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#trailerpark Click here to read <em>Hall Pass</em> & <em>Just Go With It</em>: Men Are Horny and Stupid

Hall Pass & Just Go With It: Men Are Horny and Stupid

Here are trailers for the comedies Hall Pass, directed by the once-famous Farrelly brothers and starring Owen Wilson, and Just Go With It, featuring the apotheosis of dumb manhood, Adam Sandler. (And sad, sad Jennifer Aniston!) Yes, folks, men stink. More »
12:34 PM
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By Richard Lawson
#lawsuits Click here to read Facebook Parody Site Spoofs Facebook with Lawsuit

Facebook Parody Site Spoofs Facebook with Lawsuit

Lamebook is that website that documents funny things that happen on Facebook and will eventually be turned into an Urban Outfitter's coffee table book. Facebook threatened Lamebook with a trademark infringement lawsuit—but Lamebook decided to sue Facebook first. More »
12:31 PM
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By Adrian Chen
#surprise

Contrary to earlier sunny reports, scientists have found dead coral near the Gulf oil spill site. Comment »

12:14 PM
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#parenting Click here to read Drunk Mom Admits to Letting Her 12-Year-Old Son Drive

Drunk Mom Admits to Letting Her 12-Year-Old Son Drive

A Nevada woman, Misty (of course) McCollister, has pleaded guilty to attempted child abuse after putting her 12-year-old in her lap and telling him to drive her home. And the story gets worse. More »
12:12 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#classwar Click here to read Rich Private High School Football Team Puts Uppity Reporter in His Place

Rich Private High School Football Team Puts Uppity Reporter in His Place

Sidwell Friends—the elite Washington, D.C., private school that the Obama girls attend—has a terrible football team. And when the Washington City Paper pointed that out, a hilariously entitled barrage of outraged comments from unathletic rich kids ensued. More »
12:01 PM
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By John Cook
#health Click here to read How to Winterize Your Body to Stay Fit and Healthy in the Cold Months Ahead

How to Winterize Your Body to Stay Fit and Healthy in the Cold Months Ahead

Everyone is familiar with the benefits of winterizing things—car tires, window panes, sprinkler systems—but we often overlook ourselves. This winter, consider winterizing your body to stay fit and healthy, both mentally and physically. [Lifehacker]
12:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#gossiproundup

Jessica Alba Bites the Hands that Feed Her, and Other Embarrassing Disasters

The actress says some very dumb things about screenwriters, who give her work. Also today: Is Robert Pattinson going to propose? LeAnn Rimes calls in sick with a case of "Husband Stealeritis." And Kate Gosselin has a productive Halloween. More »
11:52 AM
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By Richard Lawson
#schooldaze

Swizz Beatz Agrees to Hang Out With NYU Kids For a While

11:36 AM
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#thelateshow Click here to read Chilean Miner Makes His American TV Debut on David Letterman's Couch

Chilean Miner Makes His American TV Debut on David Letterman's Couch

Edison Pena, one of the 33 men trapped inside a mine in Chile, made an overwhelmingly enjoyable appearance on last night's Late Show. Despite having to speak through a translator, he managed to be funny and perform an Elvis impression. [Gawker.TV]
11:00 AM
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By Whitney Jefferson
#scandals Click here to read <em>Cooks Source</em> Magazine Oddly Not Media-Savvy (Updated)

Cooks Source Magazine Oddly Not Media-Savvy (Updated)

Yesterday, a bit of plagiarism at an obscure regional food magazine blew up the internet. Cooks Source editor Judith Griggs' haughty dismissal of a writer she stole from earned her four kabillion brickbats. She's apologized! Not very well, though. [UPDATED] More »
10:55 AM
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By Hamilton Nolan
#blinditems Click here to read Which Celeb Is Really a Beard for Her Famous Boyfriend?

Which Celeb Is Really a Beard for Her Famous Boyfriend?

This new couple isn't a couple at all, just another PR stunt. This A-list actor loves wearing costumes in public, and John Mayer is supposedly having an affair with this married star. At least we know their lust is real. More »
10:49 AM
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By Brian Moylan
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