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July 3, 2013
7 Weirdly Awesome Pets You Can Own
These pet owners are are brave, brave, people.
Obama Statement On Egypt Doesn't Mention The Word "Coup"
After military ousts president, Obama treads lightly, but says foreign aid could be at stake. Update: Initial Congressional reaction takes a softer line with the military than Obama.
Boston Celtics Hire Butler's Brad Stevens As Their New Head Coach
The 36-year-old wunderkind will be the 17th coach in franchise history.
Egyptians Celebrate On Social Media After Morsi's Ouster
The #Instarevolution
This Teenager Is Facing 8 Years In Prison For Making A School Shooting Joke On Facebook
Justin Carter's mom says the joke was in bad taste. But he "wouldn’t hurt anyone, let alone a child." She said the teen has been assaulted numerous times in jail.
Manny Ramirez Returns To America With Minor-League Rangers Deal
It's the return of the bat.
Vine Responds To Instagram With A Big Update
With more competition than ever, Vine borrows some important features from its parent company.
8 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Happy humpday!
Alec Baldwin Will Never Ever Tweet Again
That story and more in today's CelebFeed Gossip Roundup!
5 Beautiful Computer Games With An LGBT Message
These computer games explain complicated experiences, and they are a delight to play.
Batman Bad Guys Are Planning An Explosive 4th Of July
D'awww they look so cute when they're plotting evil. The latest chapter in the digital comic Li'l Gotham series has a patriotic angle.
Egypt's Female Protestors Live In Fear Of A "Circle Of Hell"
As more and more Egyptian women are sexually assaulted, volunteer groups help fight back.
The Greatest Closer Of All Time Now Owns A Throne Made From His Victims
Mariano Rivera is a boss.
Everything We Know About The Guy Who Was Promoted To President Of Egypt After Two Days On The Job
Update: Adli Mansour was sworn in Thursday as the acting head of state.
Mitch McConnell Gets Back To Talking About How Great Earmarks Are
Kentucky Senator thanked for bringing home $38 million in federal taxpayer funds for a local dirt track. The developer asked for $10 million. McConnell favors an earmark ban.
Fans Are Getting An All-Star Choice Right For Once, And Players Are Trying To Ruin It
Yasel Puig deserves to be an All-Star and the fans know it — but will the players screw it up?
Morsi Forced Out By Egyptian Military, Constitution Suspended
Updated: Army says it was acting to ensure “confidence and stability are secured for the people.” Morsi calls the action “complete military coup." The head of the constitutional court is sworn in as interim head of state.
Patriotism In All 50 States
Check out something that defines American culture from every state!
Belgium King Will Abdicate Throne For His Son, Prince Philippe
It all goes down on July 21, Belgium's independence day.
How To Do Birthdays On The Internet
Birthday etiquette is hard enough to navigate IRL, but the internet makes everything even weirder. Here's your guide to do online birthdays with social grace!
Soft Landing For Boxee Backers In Samsung Deal
Not every startup turns to gold, and not every exit ends up generating millions of dollars in profit for the founders. Case-in-point, Friday's sale of Boxee to Samsung.
The Newly Charmed Life Of Tim Pawlenty
Rich, relaxed, and hanging out in Aspen, the new T-Paw is loving life. He also really wants to know how much money I make.
The Adventures Of A Cat, And A Fine Cat Too!
"It was on looking over the store of articles which I became thus unexpectedly possessed of, that I discovered a bundle of letters, written in a bold, Cat-like style. Circa 1857.
Takeru Kobayashi's Declaration Of Independence
For the fourth year in a row, the Nathan's 4th of July hot dog-eating contest was without its original superstar thanks to an ongoing, bilious contract dispute. It's hard to prove you're still the champ when you don't have any opponents, and it's hard to plan your future when your golden opportunity implodes in scandal.
President Morsi's Spokesman Claims Military Coup Is Under Way In Egypt
UPDATE: Presidential Spokesman Gehad El-Haddad has tweeted that Egypt is in the midst of a "full military coup." Mohammed Morsi says he remains committed to the idea of "roadmap" to reconciliation and a coalition government in Egypt, but he's not going anywhere.
White House Memo Shows Obama Administration's Painful Efforts To Defend Valerie Jarrett
"Valerie is someone here who other people inside the building know they can trust. (need examples.)" As reported in the forthcoming book This Town.
Scientists Have Decided That Long John Silver's Big Catch Is The "Worst Meal" In America
This is it, people, we finally found it.
The Egyptian President's Spokesman Is The Most Hated Man On Twitter Right Now
The Muslim Brotherhood's Gehad El-Haddad, the son of Egypt's foreign advisor, is defending the legitimacy of President Mohamed Morsi.
37 Delicious Ways To Eat Corn This Summer
Grilled corn on the cob is excellent. But it's not the only way.
The Problem With Using Skype In A Major Murder Trial
Technology fails the George Zimmerman prosecution.
50 Big Ol' Hunks Of Meat You Should Grill To Celebrate America
For the bold, the proud, and the cooks who have a lot of mouths to feed. (Reminder: Happy animals raised and slaughtered in an environmentally conscious way will make for the best tasting BBQ.)
Non-Secret Wiretapping Is Out Of Control Too
Wiretaps are at an all-time high. But the number of resulting convictions is at an all-time low.
How To Thank A Soldier, By George W. Bush
It is actually very easy.
28 Images That Will Make You Feel Cooler On This Disgustingly Hot Day
It's one of those days where the idea of dwelling in an igloo sounds positively romantic.
This Was The Line For Cronuts This Morning
In New York City, the cronut craze is out of control. What exactly is in these things?
Military's Deadline Passes In Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood and the military head for showdown as clashes continue. "If the price of preserving legitimacy is my blood, I am prepared to pay for it," President Morsi says in defiant speech.
Lauren Hutton In "Vogue," 1973
Lauren Hutton In "Vogue", 1973
13 Things That Will Make You Say "Oh Dear"
Everybody stay calm. Let's not lose our heads now.
This Is A Song About Freud And Dicks
If you look hard enough – like really, really hard – you'll find a dick, pretty much everywhere.
Almost 10 Percent Of People Worldwide Live With Marriage Equality
Roughly 607 million people around globe are living in places where same-sex couples have full marriage rights, an advocacy group announced. That's 8.6 percent of the world's total population.
The 7 Most Badass Dinosaurs Ever
Everyone has a favorite dinosaur. But if it wasn't one of these, it probably got its ass kicked.
Super Sad (Allegedly) True Insider Trading Love Story
The Securities and Exchange Commission accused a former Dow Chemical executive of leaking news of an impending merger to a high school buddy. The Commission says he found out from his live-in girlfriend with whom he had "shared a relationship of trust and confidence." When it comes to insider trading, everything good about a relationship can be bad.
