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Judge: Lohan violated her probation, gets 90 days in jail

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 04:41 PM PDT

A Beverly Hills judge ruled Tuesday that Lindsay Lohan violated the terms of her probation when she failed to attend alcohol education classes in a drunk driving case. The judge sentenced Lohan to serve 90 days in jail & 90 days in rehab.


Super Sweet Super Mario Bros. Infographic

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 04:40 PM PDT

A bunch of really cool facts you may not have known about the World's most loved plumber! Long live the Nintendo mascot in blue overalls and the red cap.


HBN: Man Battles Bigfoot, Local News Battles Own Stupidity

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 04:30 PM PDT

Who can blame the good people of the American South for taking offense at being characterized as a bunch of frighteningly unsophisticated backwater inbred hicks? Sadly, that perception is unlikely to change as long as Southern news affiliates keep filling the airwaves with stories about colorful locals who claim to have spotted mythical creatures.


Not all apartheid is created equal

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 04:20 PM PDT

The long-suffering Palestinians face armed soldiers at their camp gate. They are frozen out of medical or social services and are barred from work in occupations such as engineering, medicine, law and journalism. They cannot own property and the list goes on. No it's not in Israel - this is the treatment 300,000 Palestinian refugees get in Lebanon.


Justice Dept. to sue Arizona over immigration law

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 04:13 PM PDT

The Justice Department has decided to file suit against Arizona on grounds that the state's new immigration law illegally intrudes on federal prerogatives, law enforcement sources said Monday.


NASA goes lunar with online video game

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 04:10 PM PDT

NASA has opened the moon to gamers with an online single and multiplayer game called Moonbase Alpha that lets players battle the elements and run a 3D outer space outpost.


Falcon KICK! (GIF)

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:40 PM PDT

Uruguay defender Martin Caceres punts Dutch midfielder Demy De Zeeuw directly in the face. Now do you still think soccer players are sissies who fake injuries?


Viagra-popping seniors lead the pack for STDs

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:30 PM PDT

Even if you're past your prime and have a hard time getting an erection, you might still need to worry about unprotected sex


Microsoft Accuses Apple, Google of Attempted Privacy Murder

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:30 PM PDT

A Microsoft identity guru bit Apple and smacked Google over mobile privacy policies. In fact, Microsoft's Chief Identity Architect accused Apple and Google of trying to bury privacy alive.


U.S. Soldier To Be Charged Over Apache Attack Video Leak

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:30 PM PDT

[Updated at 11:46 a.m.] The U.S. military said Tuesday it is pressing criminal charges against Pfc. Bradley E. Manning, 22, for allegedly transferring classified data onto his personal computer and adding unauthorized software to a classified computer system.


Prehistoric Humans Caused Climate Changes, Too?

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:30 PM PDT

It's almost quaint to think that our ancient ancestors, living some 10,000 years ago, may have altered the planet's climate, just like us.


BBC News - Obama: Israel serious about peace

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:20 PM PDT

US President Barack Obama has said he believes Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants peace with the Palestinians, after the pair held White House talks.


Mutual agreement to slash each other with knives.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:20 PM PDT

Two men, 28 and 29, have been detained by police in central Sweden after reaching a mutual agreement to slash each other with knives.


Onion News on the Future of News (Video)

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:10 PM PDT

Baratunde Thurston of The Onion News Network talks on the launch of "future news" and the role social media won't play.


Israel confirms list of goods permitted into Gaza

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:50 PM PDT

Israel has confirmed that certain consumer and construction goods will be permitted to enter the Gaza Strip following the relaxation of the controversial blockade.


Larry King Leaves Journalism for Bagels - Lots of Bagels

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:40 PM PDT

The latest victim of the Ratings Reaper has decided to leave CNN for good. Where's he going you ask? No, it's not NBC. His business sense is headed to South Florida for some ol fashion hard work.


Six Reasons Why Your Starbucks Barista Hates You

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:40 PM PDT

Because baristas have feelings too. That, and bitching about your latte being too hot. It's coffee. THAT'S THE POINT.


We're Not Entirely Sure He Didn't Do This On Purpose (PIC)

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:40 PM PDT

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Friends (pic)

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:40 PM PDT

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10 Reasons Why the PC Is Here to Stay

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:30 PM PDT

The PC as you know it is obsolete. So sayeth Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who took the stage at the Wall Street Journal's D8 conference in June to talk about what he sees as the coming "post-PC era."


Star wars + Bikini = awesome [NSFW]

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:20 PM PDT

Beautiful women in bikinis reading dialog from Star Wars may end up being a fantasy-come-true for quite a few of you. But where's the video for us fangirls? May I suggest cute British rocker boys reciting dialog from The Empire Strikes Back, please?


10 Annoying Things Movie Characters Do (And Don't Do)

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:10 PM PDT

Whether they are running up the stairs in horror movies or turning the geeky girl into a beauty queen with nothing more than a new hair cut and contact lenses, some character cliches are just too unrealistic.


World Cup: Netherlands beat Uruguay to cruise into final

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:06 PM PDT

The semi-finals clash between the tournaments last two unbeaten teams ends with a historic victory for the Netherlands.


PS3 Slim Goes White, HDD Increases To 320GB

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 01:56 PM PDT

There are new versions of the PlayStation 3 coming, with new hard drive sizes and new colours. And as is custom, they're hitting Japan first.


Roswell aliens didn't have GPS

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 01:50 PM PDT

It's the 63rd anniversary of the so-called Roswell UFO Incident. But if flying saucers are supposedly real, why haven't we learned where the visitors come from among the stars?


Ever Wonder Why Digital Media Companies Charge You $10?

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 01:30 PM PDT

Digital media entertainment companies like TiVo, Hulu, and Netflix are trying to find their footing and are figuring out standard ways of making money. The solution they're all turning to? Charging around $10 a month for access to the most desirable content. Ten bucks here and there might not seem like too much, but it adds up.


Battle of the Sexes: Judging The 8 Most Iconic Bras Ever Wor

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 01:30 PM PDT

You know how people always bitch about science taking time out of its day to solve inconsequential problems while a cure for cancer is still nowhere in sight? Well this is a lot like that. Instead of using this prime comedy real estate to shed light on one of the many issues currently plaguing our great nation, Cracked is talking titties.


Dear Mom, The Rash On My P-Nus Is Gone... (PIC)

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 01:30 PM PDT

From Josh to Mom on day 5 of summer camp...


Why Our Games Are Filled With Freedom Fighters

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 01:10 PM PDT

The question of freedom fighters and their role in game design isn't quite as clear. Why are they so prevalent in games? What do freedom fighters offer game designers that other protagonists in other types of stories do not? What, in particular, does the revolutionary offer a designer in play, in setting, in character, and in appeal...


Inappropriate Movie Mom Crushes

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 12:41 PM PDT

We take a fond look at the mothers of motion pictures whom we feel conflicted over having the hots for.


Porn Star Offers Oral Sex If Dutch Win World Cup

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 12:41 PM PDT

If Netherlands goes on to win the World Cup, remember the name Bobbi Eden. The Dutch porn star has offered oral sex to all her twitter follows if Netherlands can pull out the championship.


Ziggy Marley Wrote A Comic, Guess What It's About? [PIC]

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 12:41 PM PDT

Introducing a new superhero...MarijuanaMan


The Curious Duck [Pic]

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 12:20 PM PDT

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Police seek tips in child's 2009 abduction and slaying - CNN

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 11:50 AM PDT

Her mother named the little girl Nevaeh, "heaven" spelled backwards. Jennifer Buchanan says her daughter always was a little bit of heaven to her.


German 'psychic' octopus predicts victory for Spain

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 11:23 AM PDT

An octopus in Germany with a string of correct predictions foresees a World Cup semi-final victory for Spain.


How much a country's leader is paid?

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 11:00 AM PDT

How much a country's leader is paid compared to GDP per person?


The Championship Runs At Wimbledon 2010 [GALLERY]

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:40 AM PDT

The top seeds lived up to top billing at Wimbledon over the past fortnight, as Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams won the sport's most hallowed tournament for the second and fourth time, respectively. Here are some of the most memorable shots of the champions.


Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 devices due at AT&T soon

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:40 AM PDT

A leaked AT&T retail signage sheet indicates that handsets running on Windows Phone 7 will be released later this summer, along with a store signage overhaul.


The Curse of the Little Rascals

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:30 AM PDT

When Robert Blake was arrested in 2002 and charged with the murder of his wife, a lot of people began to look back and wonder if the kids who starred in the Our Gang films were under some kind of cloud.


Your Kids Are Getting High on Nutmeg Right Now

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:30 AM PDT

They are snorting it or eating a lot of it (3 or 4 tbsps) to get the "marijuana-like high" that the common spice can provide. Is this the little extra "Hmm" factor that Rachael Ray is always talking about?


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