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Iran Worried U.S. Might Be Building 8,500th Nuclear Weapon

TEHRAN—Amidst mounting geopolitical tensions, Iranian officials said Wednesday they were increasingly concerned about the United States of America's uranium-enrichment program, fearing the Western nation may soon be capable of producing its 8,500th ... more »
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Statshot: Why Are We Deleting Our Facebook Accounts?
“I bet us Americans are much better at running from them than those whiny Afghans.”

American Voices: Congress Clears U.S. Airspace For More Drones
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Peyton Manning Congratulates Brother Eli: 'This Has Been The Worst Year Of My Life'
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Infographic: 'Soul Train' Creator Don Cornelius Dead
"In fairness, those kids who were punished physically were probably bigger punks to begin with."

American Voices: Spanking Doesn't Work
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Alarming Study Finds More Than 12 Instances Of Racism Occurred Last Year
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"Oh God, these cigarettes are terrible for me!"

American Voices: Smoking Speeds Mental Decline
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New Photos Reveal Stress Of Obama's First Term In Office Has Rapidly Aged Americans
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Camera Crew Discreetly Trails Overweight Woman For Obesity Segment
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Report: Watching Episode of 'Downton Abbey' Counts As Reading Book
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Horoscopes: This would be a good time to start a new dietary regimen, seeing as you haven't eaten in three days.
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Increase In NHL Ankle Injuries Linked To Super-Slick Synthetic Astro-Ice
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Infographic: Choosing Your Candidate
"Wooo! That's where I'm from!"

American Voices: Migrating Whooping Cranes Stall In Alabama

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Video: In The Know Panel Analyzes Obama's Furious, Profanity-Filled Rant At Nation
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Man In International Airport Only Speaks Business
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Landon Donovan Inks $2-Per-Goal Deal With Grandparents
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Editorial Cartoon: Talking Trash
"Good luck. I remember how difficult raising my girlfriend was at 48."

American Voices: Florida Millionaire Adopts 42-Year-Old Girlfriend
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On TV: GOP Introduces New "Mystery Candidate" With Paper Bag Over Head
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Area Woman Recalls Days When She Resented Being Hit On
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Nation Horrified By Carolina Panthers' Disturbingly Graphic Logo Redesign
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Area Dad Figures He's Got At Least Three More Months Of Screwing Around Before Son Gains Ability To Form Long-Term Memories

Why Are We Deleting Our Facebook Accounts?

ISSUE 48•07 | 02.10.12 | Statshot
Congress Clears U.S. Airspace For More Drones

ISSUE 48•07 | 02.10.12 | American Voices

With a vote of 75 to 20 in the Senate, Congress approved a bill that will allow more drones, military and private, in U.S. more»
Peyton Manning Congratulates Brother Eli: 'This Has Been The Worst Year Of My Life'

ISSUE 48•07 | 02.10.12 | Sports News

INDIANAPOLIS—Mere minutes after Super Bowl XLVI MVP Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, he was congratulated in the locker room by his older brother, injury-ridden four-time NFL MVP Peyton, whose sadness at missing an entire season se... more»
Local Man Miscast In Role As Father

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.10.12 | Radio News
'Soul Train' Creator Don Cornelius Dead

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.09.12 | Infographic

Last week, the final chapter of Soul Train came to a close when show creator and longtime host Don Cornelius was found dead in his California home. Here are some highlights from the legendary show he created: 1971: Ja... more»
Spanking Doesn't Work

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.09.12 | American Voices

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal analyzed two decades of research and found that children who were punished physically became more aggressive over time, while those who weren't became less aggressive. more»
Alarming Study Finds More Than 12 Instances Of Racism Occurred Last Year

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.09.12 | News

NEW YORK—A shocking study released Thursday by sociologists at Columbia University found that more than 12 instances of racism occurred in 2011, suggesting not only that prejudice based on the color of one's skin still exists, but that it remains di... more»
Junior Building Inspector Closes Down Area Tree House

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.09.12 | Radio News
Study Reveals Majority Of Suicides Occur While Trying To Put Fitted Sheet On Bed

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.08.12 | News in Brief

BALTIMORE—According to a study published Monday in Psychological Bulletin, more than 83 percent of suicides take place when an individual is faced with the task of putting a fitted sheet onto a mattress. more»
Meet The Man Inside The Nicolas Cage Costume

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.08.12 | StarFix

Star Fix has an exclusive interview with the man who has enchanted audiences for the last 30 years playing the delightfully wacky, oversized puppet of Nicolas Cage. more»
Smoking Speeds Mental Decline

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.08.12 | American Voices

A study published in Archives Of General Psychiatry found that middle-aged men who smoked had diminished cognitive skills, the equivalent of having aged an additional 10 years. more»
New Photos Reveal Stress Of Obama's First Term In Office Has Rapidly Aged Americans

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.08.12 | News

WASHINGTON—Recent side-by-side photographic comparisons of Americans before and after he assumed the presidency have confirmed the stress of Barack Obama's time in the White House has taken a significant toll on the U.S. more»
Camera Crew Discreetly Trails Overweight Woman For Obesity Segment

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.08.12 | Radio News
Report: Watching Episode of 'Downton Abbey' Counts As Reading Book

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.07.12 | News in Brief

WASHINGTON—According to a report from the U.S. Department of Education released Thursday, watching a single episode of the British TV series Downton Abbey is the cultural and educational equivalent of reading an entire book. more»
Your Horoscopes - Week Of February 7, 2012

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.07.12 | Horoscope

Aries The universe, in all its wisdom, has a plan for everyone. Strangely, you're supposed to be the nun who holds up a distributor cap and winks while the Nazis try to start their car. Taurus That person you've been see... more»
Increase In NHL Ankle Injuries Linked To Super-Slick Synthetic Astro-Ice

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.07.12 | Sports News in Brief

NEW YORK—The NHL announced Tuesday it would study the possible safety and injury risks of playing hockey on Astro-Ice, an artificial rink-surfacing material used by many teams instead of expensive and difficult-to-maintain ice, the solid state of wa... more»
Choosing Your Candidate

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.07.12 | Infographic

During primary season, it can be tough to decide whom you wish to nominate for president of the United States. Here are some simple ways to decide which candidate is right for you: Don’t vote for anyone who can’t make free throws, b... more»
Migrating Whooping Cranes Stall In Alabama

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.07.12 | American Voices

Nine whooping cranes that had been following an ultralight aircraft as it guided them on their migratory route stopped when they reached Alabama, 500 miles short of the intended destination. more»
In The Know Panel Analyzes Obama's Furious, Profanity-Filled Rant At Nation

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.07.12 | Newsroom

In a special post-speech analysis, panelists discuss what America did to make President Obama so angry he was actually spitting while he yelled at us. more»
Man In International Airport Only Speaks Business

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.07.12 | Radio News
Landon Donovan Inks $2-Per-Goal Deal With Grandparents

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.06.12 | Sports News in Brief

LOS ANGELES—At a press conference Monday, Everton and Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan announced his signing of a $2-Per-Goal contract with his grandparents Frank and Dianne Donovan—a full 100 percent raise from his previous ag... more»
Talking Trash

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.06.12 | Editorial Cartoon
Florida Millionaire Adopts 42-Year-Old Girlfriend

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.06.12 | American Voices

A 48-year-old West Palm Beach millionaire and polo club founder has adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend in an apparent bid to avoid paying out a wrongful death lawsuit. more»
GOP Introduces New "Mystery Candidate" With Paper Bag Over Head

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.06.12 | Onion News Network On IFC

Republicans will reveal the identity of the Mystery Candidate only after he, or she, wins the election. more»
Area Woman Recalls Days When She Resented Being Hit On

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.06.12 | Radio News
Nation Horrified By Carolina Panthers' Disturbingly Graphic Logo Redesign

02.05.12 | Photo Finish
Area Dad Figures He's Got At Least Three More Months Of Screwing Around Before Son Gains Ability To Form Long-Term Memories

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.05.12 | News in Brief

LIVERMORE, CA—Judging by his 18-month-old son's recent cognitive developments, local father Ryan Hardell figures he has about three more months to get drunk, curse, and make cruel jokes before the child begins forming long-term memories. "... more»
On Mike Tyson Being Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.05.12 | Fan On The Street
Suitcase Spends All Year Looking Forward To Carousel Ride

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.04.12 | News in Photos
Jacksonville Jags To Go Without A Head Coach For 2012

02.04.12 | Sports News in Brief

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Claiming that it "doesn't really make a difference," Jacksonville Jaguars officials announced Saturday they plan to play the 2012 season without a head coach. more»
Congressman Hurt To Discover Lobbyist Not Really His Friend

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.04.12 | News

WASHINGTON—According to Capitol Hill sources, Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-IL) came to the painful realization this week that agribusiness lobbyist Stephen Fischer, who had been kind and generous toward him for months and had often met up with him for dr... more»
Greg Schiano Leaves Spotlight Of Rutgers Football For Low-Profile Buccaneers Job

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.03.12 | Sports News in Brief

TAMPA, FL—New Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano explained to reporters Friday his decision to leave Rutgers, saying the mid-Florida football team offered his family the privacy and anonymity he missed during his years in the Rutgers spotlight. more»
Poll Reveals GOP Nomination Now Two-Way Race Between Mitt Romney, Total Voter Apathy

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.03.12 | Onion Review

The FDA urges Americans to check out a really weird-looking potato, a suitcase looks forward all year to the carousel ride, and Syria is running dangerously low on citizens to oppress. more»
Tommy Lee Jones Tells Us Why He's Kept A Little Boy's Name For So Long

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.03.12 | Sunday Magazine
Cocky Giants’ D Reveals Game Plan That They Will Try And Tackle Tom Brady

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.03.12 | OSN GOOMF

News is breaking all over Indy as the Giants reveal their plans to tackle Tom Brady, Belichick rallies the troops with genital mutilation, and Peyton Manning gets over the Colts with some casual football. more»
Should Sugar Be Regulated?

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.03.12 | American Voices

In a recent editorial in the journal Nature, researchers from the University of California–San Francisco suggested that as a toxic substance, sugar should be taxed and regulated like alcohol or tobacco. more»
Rangers Mistakenly Attempt To Woo Roy Oswalt By Touting Dallas' Gay Nightlife Scene

ISSUE 48•06 | 02.03.12 | Sports News

DALLAS—Sought-after free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt said he was "flattered and impressed" by the effort the Texas Rangers made in trying to sign him this week, but admitted he had no idea why the team made such a point of emphasizing the abu... more»
Traveler Amazed By Sheer Number Of Mexicans

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.03.12 | Radio News
1,000 'Bleacher Report' Writers Descend On Super Bowl Media Day

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.02.12 | Sports News in Brief

INDIANAPOLIS—Sports journalists and television crews were pushed aside during Super Bowl Media Day on Tuesday as more than 1,000 writers for the website BleacherReport.com entered Lucas Oil Stadium to acquire material for their trademark style of re... more»
SEAL Team Six: Behind The Scenes

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.02.12 | Infographic

Last week, SEAL Team Six, the Navy strike force responsible for killing Osama bin Laden, rescued two humanitarian aid workers who'd been taken hostage by Somali pirates. With such a stressful line of work, the team needs a little down time now and the... more»
Burmese Pythons Exterminating Everglades Mammals

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.02.12 | American Voices

A study in the journal Proceedings Of The National Academy of Sciences links a drastic decline in raccoons and other mammals in the Florida everglades to the introduction of Burmese pythons. more»
'Huffington Post' Employee Sucked Into Aggregation Turbine

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.02.12 | News

NEW YORK—Shocked and saddened witnesses at the Huffington Post's news-aggregation facility have confirmed that employee Henry Evers, 25, died Wednesday ... more»
Internet Collapses Under Sheer Weight Of Baby Pictures

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.02.12 | Radio News
Super Bowl XLVI Preview Guide

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.01.12 | Slideshow

The Super Bowl is almost here, and no fan can afford to be without the Onion Sports guide to the game's most crucial personnel. more»
Obama Criticized For Living In Lavish Mansion While Most Americans Struggle To Make Ends Meet

ISSUE 48•05 | 02.01.12 | News

WASHINGTON—Over the past three years, as the sluggish economy has forced many Americans to tighten their belts, President Obama has reportedly enjoyed a lavish personal lifestyle, residing with his family in a 132-room house staffed by a 24-hour se... more»

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