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First trailer for Martin Luther King biopic ‘Selma’ marches in, and it’s tense
LOS ANGELES — Selma, Ava DuVernay’s Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic, is by all accounts an Oscar sleeper for multiple categories — and the first trailer is finally here. David Oyelowo plays Dr. King in what looks more like a … Continue reading
Robin Williams was sober when he committed suicide, coroner says
LOS ANGELES — Robin Williams had no alcohol or illegal drugs when he hanged himself this summer, according to a final report from the Marin County coroner. Williams had struggled with addiction his entire adult life, but was sober when … Continue reading
How Microsoft can afford to give away Office on iOS and Android
Microsoft today appeared to finally give away its golden goose: It announced that Office — the productivity suite that has set the standard for more than 20 years — is now free on iPads, iPhones and Android devices. On the … Continue reading
The FBI impersonated a journalist, and that’s kind of a big deal
An FBI agent tells an anonymous suspect online that he is a reporter with the Associated Press. He sends a link to a fake news story, and the suspect clicks. The trap is set, and a 15-year-old accused of making … Continue reading
CIA breaks down real vs. reel of ‘Argo’ operation
The Central Intelligence Agency wants to set the record straight on Argo, the 2012 Oscar-winning film about a daring rescue operation in Iran. Based on the true story of the 1979 hostage crisis in Tehran, Argo portrays the eventual rescue … Continue reading
‘Bee and Puppycat’ are back and bizarrely random as ever
LOS ANGELES — Bee & Puppycat are still trying to just hold it together. The good news is, they have another six episodes ahead of them. The breakout hand-drawn hit featuring Bee, an unemployed twentysomething and Puppycat, her intergalactic pet … Continue reading
Woman dead after cannibal attack in Wales
LONDON — A man suspected of murdering a woman in Wales is reported to have been engaging in an act of cannibalism when police arrived at the scene. The man, 34-year-old Matthew Williams who was in a relationship with the … Continue reading
The CIA’s creepy Osama bin Laden doll could be yours for just $2,500
The somewhat haunting “evil” Osama bin Laden action figure is being auctioned off, with a starting price of $2,500. The CIA created the dolls — only three of which are currently in existence — with the intention of distributing it … Continue reading
Be amazed by Billy Joel’s cover of Paul McCartney’s ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’
Maybe we’re amazed by Billy Joel’s version of Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed.” You likely will be, too In his cover, the Piano Man sings in a lower key, backed by heavier drum beats, than McCartney’s mellower original. The video … Continue reading
Sketch comedy experts analyze Justin Bieber’s Vines
President Obama, Mark Zuckerberg and the concept of email are a the only things more powerful than Justin Bieber on the Internet. Back in May,Bieber joined the Vine community, and fans started eating up every six-second dose of Biebs that … Continue reading
