On the surface, Tolkien's world appears chaste — until your Freudian eyes look down and see those big, hairy feet!
A new book tries -- and often fails -- to untangle its complicated legacy in American popular culture
The school-reform advocate touts her "bipartisan" bona fides, but more and more of her allies are conservatives
A look at the geological science behind the eccentric Icelandic singer's new music video VIDEO
Weeks after the election, the right is still lashing out. Are Republicans doomed to their own echo chamber?
Never has a presidential candidate so brazenly embraced the interests of the 1%. Mitt Romney may be the last
The stars are aligning for filibuster reform and changing the Senate's stupidest rules. Let's not mess it up
A look at a 1978 study document reveals their war on reproductive rights is newer than you might think
From violence in Brazil to protests in Jordan, here's a look at what dominated the headlines this week
My Bloody Valentine, M83 and Cocteau Twins fans -- you have a new favorite band VIDEO
Over 100,000 votes still haven't been counted, and activists fear Latinos' votes have been suppressed
For months, our political arguments made a mess of Facebook. It's finally time to admit we just can't play nice
The former CIA chief testifies about Benghazi, and lawmakers hear what they want to hear
A new House bill takes at aim at a controversial rule banning abortion affiliates from participating in Medicaid
Experts say that Obamacare will not cost Papa John's much, but the company's CEO threatens a price increase anyway
Several citizens in Guayaquil, Ecuador, supported Mr. Burro ("Mr. Donkey" in English) for office
The former general's disgrace is being portrayed as a national disaster. Truth is he was no miracle worker
The eccentric anti-virus mogul remains in hiding as he is wanted for questioning in a murder in Belize VIDEO
Brian Kilmeade, "Fox and Friends" co-host, once again displays stunning misogyny VIDEO
A Tumblr of high-schoolers' awful tweets reveals that racism still gets passed on from generation to generation
CEO John Schnatter insists that the Affordable Care Act necessitates price increases. Experts disagree
Tehran refuses to give up enrichment despite international sanctions
The Internet has some fun at the expense of Hostess Brands, who filed to liquidate its assets today
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Hostess packs it in, but its pop culture legacy lives on
Its negligence was appalling, yes, but corporations aren't people -- and they shouldn't be punished collectively
The banks will settle charges over mortgage misdeeds without admitting wrongdoing VIDEO
Flogging clothing not made by unions under a misleading title relies on Liz Lemon-like customers VIDEO
A restaurant critic's scathing review goes viral, leaving behind a bad taste that matches the food he pans
A victim of designer Anand Jon, a convicted rapist, reacts to W magazine's glib headline about his criminal trials
The offensive in Gaza won't end Hamas' rule there, so what does the country hope to achieve?
A fun animation and catchy tune delivers a serious message VIDEO
The Fox News co-founder says "our guys were right" on election night
Leslie Knope nearly makes a pass at her No. 1 crush. Will she ever overcome her awe to realize her big D.C. dreams? VIDEO
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence face love and mental illness in the rich, manic new romantic comedy
The cliff in question is more like a sloping hill, but it could determine our future economic health. Here's why
With a straight face, the right wing ideologue claims he hates ideology-driven media VIDEO
At least two people have been killed, four injured
When geeks master politics: The Atlantic's Alexis Madrigal has the story
Salon writer Camille Paglia joins Bravo's Andy Cohen to talk about the impact "Real Housewives" has on feminism VIDEO
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