PHOTO President Obama fist-bumps cashier who quipped about gay sex
The President continues his swing through the west. While in Austin, he made a cashier’s day.
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Did Pope Francis really say that 2% of Catholic priests are pedophiles?
The Pope’s remarks, published in Italian newspaper La Repubblica, have raised eyebrows and caused alarm. Now, there are questions about the methods of the journalist who interviewed Pope Francis.
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VIDEO We all missed the World Cup Streaker on TV, but LeBron James got him on film
Thanks to a clever bit of camera-switchery, everyone watching at home missed the naked antics. Fortunately for all of us, LeBron James was there with the assist.
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VIDEO Unreleased Bill Murray comedy from 1984 available on YouTube
If you think you’ve seen every movie from America’s mischievous grandpa, think again. Then, enjoy the embedded film.
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Garth Brooks announces return to music; new album, tour forthcoming
The third-highest-selling artist of the Soundscan era announced the end of his retirement at a Nashville press conference.
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Argentinian soccer star says he tore his anus making a World Cup tackle
When a first-rate defender clashed with a world-class striker, something had to give. Unfortunately for Javier Mascherano, that something belonged to him.
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President Obama’s “Funny or Die” segment nominated for an Emmy
He’s won multiple Emmy awards for his audiobooks. Now, the producers of Funny Or Die’s “Between Two Ferns” hope his victory magic can rub off on their series.
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PHOTOS Gorgeous Belgian soccer fan wins L’Oreal modeling contract upon returning from the World Cup
Axelle Despiegelaere, 17, went viral faster than a winter cold. See why L’Oreal has rewarded her for her hotness and popularity.
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What is Hillary Clinton’s net worth? Were the Clintons really dead broke?
The former senator and Secretary of State’s recent comments at a book signing bear scrutiny. While the Clintons did face a massive debt after leaving the White House, they also had massive earning power. The couple has earned nine figures in total income since 2001.
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PHOTOS Prostitute injected Google exec with heroin overdose before finishing her wine
The incident, which took place last November, resulted in an eight-month sting operation. Last Friday, police caught Forrest Hayes’ killer, against whom the evidence shows “a level of guilt that reach[es] second-degree murder, rather than manslaughter.”
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Barack Obama | Drugs | Marijuana | News
President Obama turns down offered pot twice while fundraising in Denver
The 44th President also greeted a man wearing a mask of a horse’s head. Colorado was the first US state to legalize fully the sale and use of marijuana for recreational purposes.
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Washington joins Colorado as the second state to legalize and sell marijuana
The two states are the only ones in the country–so far–to allow recreational marijuana use. And Washington has big plans for expanding its jubilant market.
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Garth Brooks cancels massive Irish concerts on eve of worldwide tour announcement
The pop star is set to announce his return to the road on Thursday, July 10th. But, on the 9th, he decided to cancel three huge stadium gigs, for which 240,000 tickets had already been sold.
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Did You Know? | Drugs | News | Science
What are smart drugs? Do they really make you smarter?
The pills, though popular and prevalent in this country, remain something of a mystery. Find out something about their affect on us, and whether they are responsible for creating super brains.
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PHOTOS Two aspiring actors cast in major roles in the new Star Wars movie
37,000 actors auditioned in person in eleven American and British cities. 30,000 more hopefuls submitted their materials online. Find out which two people made the cut.
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PHOTO Johnny Manziel’s latest escapade involves rolling money in a nightclub restroom
He hasn’t been charged with, caught doing, or accused of any crime. But, at this point, Manziel has to be praying for for NFL season to start–he’s quickly becoming better-known for off-the-field shenanigans than on-field performance.
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VIDEO Here’s the view from “Verrukt,” the world’s tallest water slide
If you were bored by Niagra Falls and find most roller coasters dull as a hoe-down, the owners of the Schlitterbahn Waterpark would like a word with you.
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Pink Floyd is releasing their first album in twenty years
“The Endless River” will mark the first official release of new material from the legendary band in two full decades.
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NFL wide receiver Josh Gordon facing year-long suspension after latest arrest
The talented receiver has been plagued by off-the-field issues, of which this weekend’s DUI is merely the latest. Now, he risks missing the entire 2014 NFL season.
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VIDEO Here’s American hero Tim Howard scoring a wind-assisted 102-meter goal
There are probably things that Tim Howard can’t do, or can’t do well. But defending the goal and scoring in the other goal are not among them.
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Redskins owner Dan Snyder will change team name under certain conditions, says former GM
Perhaps unsurprisingly, those conditions involve a great deal of money being spent in the right way. But the comments are the first suggestion that Snyder might be willing to change the team name from “Redskins.”
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New poll names President Obama the worst U.S. President since World War Two
George W. Bush came in just behind Barack Obama on the list, which also included Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter. It was not weighted to include perspective.
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What is caffeine powder? Can it kill you?
An Ohio teen’s death has sparked concerns that the popular supplement is too readily obtained and too easy to abuse.
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VIDEO Burger King’s rainbow fare: Chain offers Gay Pride Whopper
Says one customer: “The meat tastes…sweeter.”
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Johnny Manziel parties hard with Justin Bieber, less hard with the police
And a good time was had by all.
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Elton John: Jesus “was all about love and compassion,” would have supported gay marriage
The singer made his remarks as part of a wide-ranging interview with British program Sky News. Check out the video inside, along with much more.
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Did Orange is the New Black get prisoner furloughs and compassionate release right?
Netflix’ most popular show employed several bold plot points for its just-released second season. But did it get all its facts straight? Find out how spot on its prisoner furlough subplot was, and whether compassionate release works the same way in real life.
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The Force is with Chicago: George Lucas museum coming to the Windy City
The man responsible for Luke Skywalker, Indiana Jones, and Jar Jar Binks is taking his talents–and a lot of his neatest stuff–to the Midwest. Find out why, and when.
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VIDEO Meet Goliath: the tallest, fastest, steepest wooden roller coaster in the world
Attention, thrill-seekers of the world: you have a new assignment.
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AMC renews “Better Call Saul” for a second season, pushes debut back to 2015
The potential hit show, starring Bob Odenkirk and Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad,” gets (at least) twice as many episodes. But we won’t be able to see them for twice as long.
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Selena Gomez throws noisy house party; police break it up
Confusion reigns in Selena Gomez’ neighborhood, though it may be no real fault of her own.
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PHOTO The first official photo of Christian Grey is real, and it’s spectacular
The long wait for the first photo is over. Ongoing are the waits for the teaser trailer, the actual trailers, and the film itself. But, hey, at least this is (a pretty good) something.
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Sandra Bullock’s stalker had an arsenal of weapons, including two machine guns
Joshua James Corbett is charged with nineteen felony counts, nine of which involve possession of an illegal weapon. Corbett could serve up to twelve years in prison on the weapons charges alone.
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VIDEO Mob of Chilean soccer fans storms through World Cup media center, because World Cup
Note to readers: if you are in Brazil for the World Cup, and you find yourselves short of tickets to a preferred match, do not use these fans’ method of entry. Contrary to what you may have heard about good old-fashioned soccer madness, breaking into a venue is illegal in every country.
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Jack White’s new album debuts at #1, sets one-week vinyl sales record
The former White Stripes mainman scores his second consecutive number one solo album. An impressive and unusual percentage of first-week sales came from vinyl.
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Clint Dempsey is releasing a rap album after the World Cup
The multitalented forward has been working on a debut album for years. Find out why he’s waited this long to release it.
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What is a Maker Faire? Why did the White House host one?
3D printing, responsible for the image at left, is only a small part of what happens when a group of serious and creative people get together in the name of technology.
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VIDEO The latest installment of Brian Williams rapping is here, and it is spectacular
The NBC Nightly News anchor has many talents: from world champion bass fishing to ultramarathoning to rapping, he’s done more than most men could in three lifetimes.
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Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti drops F-bomb during Los Angeles Kings victory speech
Sometimes the day’s excitement carries you away with it.
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Jozy Altidore’s injury status uncertain; future World Cup play a possibility
The striker is still nursing the hamstring injury he suffered in America’s 2-1 win over Ghana, but remains optimistic that he will resume World Cup play.
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Alex Trebek becomes the longest-tenured game show host of all time
When Alex Trebek began his time as host of Jeopardy!, Ronald Reagan was in his first term as President, the Summer Olympics were in Los Angeles, and gasoline cost $1.21 per gallon.
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Lars Ulrich will battle Will Ferrell and Chad Smith for title of “Least Relevant Drummer and/or Comedian”
However many cowbells you had before, get more of them.
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Meet Jack Trammell: Democratic aspirant for the House of Representatives, vampire pseudo-expert, steamy romance novelist
David Brat has more than just yard signs and attack ads to be worried about.
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America stands poised (maybe) to swoop in (potentially) and grab Qatar’s controversial World Cup bid (perhaps)
FIFA’s investigation into corruption and vote-rigging won’t be complete until July, but rumors are swirling that Qatar is on the cusp of losing the Middle East’s first-ever hosting bid (unless it isn’t), and that soccer’s world federation wants America to repeat its successful turn as host. (Or it might not.)
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VIDEO Australian man cliff dives into Sydney Harbour, discovers Great White Shark, refrains from pooping pants
Remember this, the next time you take a trip Down Under, or are talking to someone who’s about to: Australia is a beautiful island paradise surrounded on all sides by bloodthirsty sharks.
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To the surprise of no one, Michael Jordan is the newest American billionaire
What’s a sports icon to do when he has every bestowable title short of the Congressional Medal of Honor? Michael Jordan can tell you: go out and grab the most golden of brass rings, the one that says “Billionaire” on it.
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Mila Kunis asks, politely and respectfully, that men stop saying “We’re pregnant”
Mila Kunis is due in September, which means she’s had to endure several months of “Oh, we’re pregnant, too” rejoinders to her own announcement. So, when Jimmy Kimmel told her that he, too, is pregnant, she had to take a stand.
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Bill Murray crashed a couple’s engagement photo shoot, because Bill Murray
What do you do with yourself when you’re Bill Murray? Why–whatever you want, of course.
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What is professional cuddling?
The idea might sound silly, or even absurd. But the spate of full-time, professional cuddlers cropping up across the country suggests that America could use a hug. Or, more time wearing pyjamas.
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Did Kylie and Kendall Jenner write a young adult novel? What is it about?
And, if so, is that even the right question to be asking about a book clearly written by someone not named Kylie or Kendall Jenner?
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Is “You Oughta Know” really about Dave Coulier?
The subject of Alanis Morissette’s song “You Oughta Know” will probably remain a mystery forever. As Morissette herself has put it, “With all due respect to whomever may see themselves in my songs, and it happens all the time, I never really comment on it because I write these songs for myself. I don’t write them for other people.” Is it really about Full House‘s Dave Coulier, or is that decades-old rumor completely baseless?
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What does Halt and Catch Fire mean?
Here’s a hint: it does not refer to spicy hot coffee, Bastille Day, or disastrous pony rides.
