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October 9, 2013
The Rise Of Selfie Surgery
Your old camera fixed your red-eye, and Instagram fixed your photos. A new class of apps promises to fix you.
18 Classic Sales Tips That Double As Dating Advice
A.B.C. Always. Be. Closing.
Fox Host: "The Only Person Less Popular Than Barack Obama Is Barack Hussein Obama."
Fox News' The Five host Greg Gutfeld made a joke about the president's middle name.
Janet Yellen Will Be The Most Powerful Woman In Economic Policy History
But it's a field that still struggles with gender parity.
Insane Tourists Blatantly Defying The U.S. Government's Demands
You are not ready for this.
U.S. Halts Some Military Aid To Egypt
"The United States continues to support a democratic transition and oppose violence as a means of resolving differences within Egypt," state department spokesperson says.
8 Healthy Snacks To Satisfy Your Cravings
When all you want is to drink from a fountain of melted chocolate and french fries, here are some healthy alternatives that don't taste like cardboard.
Chelsea Manning Doesn't Want Anyone To Speak For Her While In Prison
“It’s not terribly clear to me that my actions were explicitly done for ‘peace,'" she wrote in a statement after discovering a peace award was accepted on her behalf.
Park Service Says Security Concerns, Not Political Ones, Barricade D.C.'s Monuments During Shutdown
The security picture has changed dramatically since the "innocent '90s," say current and former Park Service employees. Now there's a fear among the rank and file that the 2013 shutdown has politicized park rangers forever.
7 Movies That You Will Actually Want To See In 3D In The Next Year
Gravity proves that sometimes, it really is worth seeing a movie in 3D, but those movies are few and far between.
20 Signs You're A Whovian Parent
Parenthood: No blinking matter.
Janet Yellen Nominated For Federal Reserve Chair, Would Be First Woman In History To Hold The Position
President Obama has named her to replace the departing Ben Bernanke.
Michele Bachmann Says She's Never Twerked
The Minnesota congresswoman said she doesn't take SNL sketches personally.
Things Girls Do That Would Be Creepy If A Guy Did Them
"I'm not wearing any underwear."
Outrage Over Shutdown's Effect On Grieving Military Families
As the bodies of four soldiers returned to the United States Wednesday, their families wait for death benefits to be restored.
28 Gorgeous Ways To Redesign Your Computer Desktop
Icon overload begone.
11 Actors Who Should Star In A Movie About Twitter
The story of Twitter will be revealed in Nick Bilton's book, coming out later this year. But, what about the inevitable movie?
19 Spicy Foods That Hurt So Good
Because they make you feel ALIVE.
White House Says It Doesn't Know If Obama Has "Personally" Gone On Obamacare's Website
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said President Obama knows how Obamacare's website, Healthcare.gov, works, but he doesn't know if the president has personally gone on it.
U.N. Supports Sikh Man Who Refused To Remove His Turban For French Passport Photo
The U.N. Human Rights Commission ruled that France had violated the man's religious freedom by forcing him to remove his turban for his passport photograph.
24 Matching Jewelry Pieces For You And The One You Love
Nothing says BFFF like matching pizza necklaces.
Dan Snyder Issues Public Letter On "Redskins" Nickname Controversy
Claims Native Americans support the D.C. name.
Wolf Blitzer Says Obama Administration Should Take GOP "Advice" And Delay Obamacare A Year
Citing Obamacare's glitchy website, the CNN host said the Obama administration should accept Republican advice and delay Obamacare for a year.
Congressman Claims Less Than 10 People Have Signed Up For Obamacare
California Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer that he got his facts from Forbes and that it's a "very small number."
An Employee At A Bar In Texas Learned Why You Shouldn't Joke About Domestic Violence On A Sidewalk Sign
Because you'll get fired. You'll get fired almost immediately.
Celebrate The Colorful Diversity Of The Last 100 Years Of Fed Chairmen
Look at that hat!
36 Things You Never Realized Everyone Else Does Too
You're a very strange person. Just like everyone else.
There Is Some Random Guy Mowing The Lawn Of The Lincoln Memorial Right Now
He's a real American hero, if you ask me.
24 Famous Miniature Movie Sets That Will Blow Your Mind
Everything is a matter of perspective. Especially in the movie business.
The One Way You Definitely Shouldn't Promote A $300 Bluetooth Watch
"A mysterious stranger arrives in a low income neighborhood and captures the imaginations of the children who live there." Wearable computing metaphors: They are dangerous.
The Most Awkward Halloween Photos Of All Time
Skip the haunted house this year, these photos are scary enough. Huge thanks to Awkward Family Photos!
U.S. Retail Industry Group Says Shutdown Threatening $600 Billion Holiday Season
The government shutdown is crushing consumer confidence and making it harder for retailers to plan their businesses. The National Retail Federation says more than 10% of Americans work in retail and related fields.
D.C. Mayor Angrily Confronts Senate Democrats Over Government Shutdown
Taxation Without Representation, except in the District of Columbia.
Three Newspaper Front Pages That Prove How Britain's Press Stands Up To Power
Just imagine a post-Leveson world where a fearful press simply parroted the government line. Unthinkable.
Why Picking Up The Phone Is Good For Humanity
Fear of Phone (FoP) is an increasingly widespread symptom of a text-only age. But what are we losing along the way?
Twitter Now Has A Direct Line Into Your Living Room
In its battle with Facebook to control live conversations around TV, Twitter just took a massive leap ahead of its nemesis. It has announced a monster deal with Comcast that will give it direct access to your TV set-top box from a tweet.
John Boehner Said In March He Didn't Think Defunding Obamacare Was Worth The Risk Of Debt Default
"Our goal is to cut spending, not to shut down the government," Boehner said at the time.
Betty White Stands Up For Bullying Victims, Supports Spirit Day
She does look awesome in purple.
44 Loveliest Lavender Wedding Details
It is so much more than just a scent.
Jon Stewart Wants To Adopt Malala Yousafzai
The 16-year-old Noble Peace Prize nominee, appeared on the Daily Show Tuesday night to advocate for widespread access to education. Jon Stewart was very excited.
Former Pakistan Leader Musharraf Granted Bail
The former Pakistan president and military leader has been under house arrest since last spring.
20 Survival Tips To Get You Through Costco Alive
Taking your family to Costco isn’t as difficult as surviving a zombie apocalypse, but it’s close.
Koch Company Denies Responsibility For Shutdown
In a letter to Capitol Hill a representative for Koch Industries rebuked claims by Sen. Harry Reid that the Koch brothers are responsible for a government shutdown. Reid referenced a New York Times article on the Senate floor Tuesday, which in part read, "The billionaire Koch brothers, Charles and David, have been deeply involved with financing the overall effort."
Tussle Over Gay Marriage In Colombia Heats Up
The legal battle over same-sex marriages in Colombia is also becoming a referendum on judicial independence.
Conservative Leader: Republicans Must Hold The Line On Obamacare In Shutdown Fight
The "only acceptable way out is funding the government without funding Obamacare," Heritage Action CEO Michael Needham says.
Allies Of Georgian PM Head To Capitol Hill Ahead Of Elections
CEO of the Friedlander Group denies he is lobbying for the Georgians: "I don't think it's a political thing."
Winners Of Nobel Prize In Chemistry Announced
Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt, and Arieh Warshe are this year's winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2013.
Pilot Who Passed Out At Controls Has Died
The pilot who fell ill at the controls of his plane and needed a passenger to conduct an emergency landing at Humberside Airport has died.
Missed Out On Glastonbury? Fear Not, Here Are 16 Other Glastonburies You Can Go To Instead
Tickets for the 2014 festival sold out in record time. But it's fine because everything is like Glastonbury these days.
Did Mitt Romney Predict The Government Shutdown In 2012?
The former Republican presidential candidate delivered this eerily accurate warning last year. The video surfaced Tuesday night during a Fox News interview.
Iranian Diplomat In Hospital After Being Misquoted
Mohammad Javad Zarif announces he's in hospital after being misquoted in a newspaper.
U.K. Tibetan Monk Killed In China
Tibetan monk Tarap Shetrup Akong "assassinated" in China over financial dispute.
Waterboarding Is A Big Joke At Cheney Roast
A sentimental evening at the Plaza for Cheney, Rumsfeld, Mukasey, and Lieberman. "Really tasteless," says a guest.
14 Facts That Will Haunt Your Soul
Everyone has secrets.
Right Gives Conservative Writers A Pass For Obama Meeting
"A clear attempt to woo largely establishment conservative commentators who have loudly opposed the GOP’s current government shutdown strategy," writes Ben Shapiro. Update: Drudge linked to news of the session after this was published.
Chris Christie Won't Rule Out White House Bid At Governor's Debate
The incumbent governor and his opponent, state Sen. Barbara Buono, spar over 2016. “I can walk and chew gum at the same time,” says Christie.
The Left Wins A Partial Victory In Janet Yellen's Nomination
President Obama will nominate Janet Yellen to be Federal Reserve chairman, after Senate Democrats rejected his previous favorite, Larry Summers, before he was even formally nominated.
