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Roger Ebert Facebook Suspended After Ryan Dunn Tweet
Film critic Roger Ebert's Facebook page was suspended Tuesday after Ebert posted a controversial tweet referring to Jackass star Ryan Dunn's death. The page was restored one hour later, according to Ebert's Twitter.
Obama to Announce Afghan Surge Withdrawal Strategy
President Obama is still mulling his options as he prepares to announce a schedule for withdrawing the 33,000 additional troops he committed to Afghanistan upon assuming office.
American politicians’ wives shed the “good wives” image amid sex scandals
For years, the wives of American politicians have portrayed images of being loyal and loving, the good wives who stand loyally beside their husbands even though they disapprove their sexual romps and scandals. But in the past two years, the “good wives” image has changed.
Assad's speech goads protestors
Syrian President Bashir al-Assad gave a televised speech to his people, for the first time acknowledging protestors' demands.
Japan pips China to make world’s fastest supercomputer
A supercomputer made by Japan tops the latest ranking of the world's most powerful supercomputers, pushing China to the second place.
Why should Apple Welcome Facebook's iPad App?
Facebook is readying an iPad app and expects to release it in the coming weeks, according to rumor mills.
New York Post website blocks Safari access via iPad
New York Post has set up a new paywall blocking iPad access via Safari, a web browser, to its website directing the users to download the publication's app through the App Store.
Arrest of military man in Pentagon bomb scare: Spotlight turns on serving Muslims
Even as police are investigating if a 22-year-old military man arrested near the Pentagon in suspicious circumstances belonged to any jihadi network or was acting alone, the focus has turned to the old debate of Muslim personnel’s role in the US military.
Facebook to launch Apple iPad 2 app: Kiss and make up?
Facebook plans to debut its iPad and iPad 2 app within this month despite some bumpy history and speculations of the two companies being at odds.
Facebook App for iPad Coming Soon; third party apps to lose out
Social networking giant Facebook is finalizing its new app that will run on Apple's iPad, according to reports.
Is it good to have more Muslims in US military?
A Lance Corporal Marine Corps reservist was taken into custody on Friday after it was established that he was the person dubiously spotted near the Pentagon and had parked his car in the bushes nearby.
Arab Spring: In Foreign Aid to Egypt and Tunisia, Questions Loom
As the international community prepares to deploy aid for Egypt and Tunisia's ailing economies, it faces the daunting question of how to do so without perpetuating the endemic corruption and government monopolization that helped to spark the Arab Spring.
Anthony Weiner to be on HBO hit Entourage
Executive producer Doug Ellin has recently reached out to ex-congressman Anthony Weiner to make a cameo appearance on the hit HBO television series Entourage, E! News reports.
Same-Sex Marriage Bill at the Door of NY Senate, Will Its Passage Bring Freedom or Anarchy?
New York is one vote away from a big change in its political landscape--becoming the largest state that legalizes same-sex marriage.
Facebook Said To Be Readying iPad App
Social networking giant Facebook is readying an iPad app and will release it in the coming weeks, according to the rumor mill.
What's Inside Facebook's iPad App?
Social networking giant Facebook is working on an iPad app and is expected to release it in the coming weeks, so goes the latest musing of the rumor mill. iPad and Facebook fans could take this for another reason to buy iPad 2!
Facebook to launch iPad app in coming weeks
Facebook, working on an iPad specific version of its website, is planning to release an app optimized for the iPad in coming weeks.
Weiner Resigns from Congress
New York Rep. Anthony Weiner, speaking at the Council Center for Senior Citizens in Brooklyn where he first began his career, announced Thursday his resignation from Congress.
Anthony Weiner Resigns
Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) has resigned, capping a precipitous fall that began with revelations that Weiner had been sending lewd photos to women he met online.
Huma Abedin behind Weiner's Decision to Resign - A Tough Road Ahead
Anthony Weiner is set to resign Thursday afternoon, ending his career as a seven-term Democratic congressman from New York.
Bush Administration Sought to Smear Critic, Ex-CIA Official Says
Intelligence officials, prodded by the Bush White House, sought personal information that they could use to damage the reputation of an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, a former Central Intelligence Agency official told the New York Times.
Did Weiner's Wife Convince Him to Resign?
The elegant Huma Abedin is Weinergate's silent power player
Anthony Weiner to Resign Under Pressure
Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) has told his friends that he will resign, capping a precipitous fall that began with revelations that Weiner had been sending lewd photos to women he met online, the New York Times reported.
Bar Code pioneer Alan Haberman dies aged 81
Alan Haberman, with 40-year-old industry expertise, has long been respected as one of New York City's top real estate experts died on Sunday, at the age of 81.
LulzSec Speeds Up Cyber Attacks, Now Claims CIA Website Hack
LulzSec claimed on Wednesday its responsibility for hacking the website for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.
Tango Down - cia.gov - for the lulz, the group tweeted at around 6 p.m., June 15.
Spider-Man Broadway show finally has its opening night [PHOTOS]
The much anticipated, and much criticized Broadway production of Spider-Man premiered on Tuesday.
Gay Marriage One Vote From Passing In New York
New York is one vote away from being the largest state to legalize gay marriage after a Republican state senator declared his support for the legislation.
Pakistan Denies Arrest of CIA Informants Over Bin Laden Raid
Pakistan government has denied reports that its intelligence service has arrested five informants of CIA over raid at Osama bin Laden's hide out in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Plaintiffs Added to Class Action Suit Against Huffington Post
Journalist and labor organizer Jonathan Tasini filed a $105 million class action lawsuit against The Huffington Post, a website founded by Arianna Huffington for which Tasini wrote. Now four new plaintiffs have been added to the growing class action lawsuit that claims The Huffington Post's writers deserve to be paid.
'Spider-Man' opens, while U2 album is delayed, & Bono attends Stella McCartney Collection
'Spider-Man' opened last night after a long awaited opening night; Bono has pushed back U2 album to 2012


