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Microsoft just made its Office apps much more accessible on iOS and Android. The company unveiled an updated suite of Office apps for iPad, new standalone apps for iPhone and Android tablets and expanded the apps’ functionality for free users. … Continue reading →

The Dallas nurse who flew on a commercial jet before being diagnosed with Ebola says she wasn’t careless or reckless. See also: All the states that have their own Ebola travel regulations In an interview Thursday on NBC’s “Today” show, … Continue reading →

In July 1944, Orson Welles wrapped up one of his wartime radio broadcasts with a brief, emotional reading of one of the country’s favorite authors, John Steinbeck. The piece was titled “With Your Wings,” an inspirational story about a black … Continue reading →

NBA legend Allen Iverson is talking about practice — talking about practice — again The Answer was in the Philippines recently, where local media cornered him to ask several fascinating questions of the 39-year-old NBA legend and cultural icon. At … Continue reading →

Cosmo Kramer is like a pigeon — feed him once and he’ll never leave you alone Over Seinfeld‘s nine-season run, Kramer makes himself more than cozy at Jerry’s apartment. And by more than cozy, we mean that he relentlessly rummages … Continue reading →

The days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisper and baseball’s finally over. This can only mean one thing (Dick Vitale voice): It’s almost college hoops time, baby! We’re at a bit of an impasse, however. The Associated Press’ … Continue reading →

A man suspected of killing a woman near Seattle and posting pictures of her corpse on the online message board 4chan has been arrested. Police in Wilsonville, Oregon said Dave Kalac, 33, turned himself on Wednesday night, ending the manhunt. … Continue reading →

Bill Murray has been popping up everywhere lately, but with his chilly attitude toward a third Ghostbusters, it was a bit of a surprise to see him show up for a cast reunion. And you can bet he was asked … Continue reading →

The midterm election this year was widely referred to as one of the more boring in recent years, but that doesn’t mean there was any lack of election day excitement See also: The Lego Senate has all you need to … Continue reading →

Good news, shoppers. Australia Post has just given us a way to avoid the Australia Tax. Yep, the national postal service is on our side. They are helping Australians everywhere avoid that nasty, nasty extra percentage slammed on top of … Continue reading →