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  • Negative Advertising More Frequent In 2012 Primary

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.22.12 | American Voices

    According to the ad-tracking firm Kantar Media/CMAG, the percentage of Republican primary attack ads increased from 6 percent in 2008 to 50 percent in 2012. more»

  • Nation Trying, Okay?

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.22.12 | News

    NEW YORK—Pushed to the breaking point after constantly being taken to task for its shortcomings without ever hearing so much as a word of thanks for everything it does around here, an overwhelmed and infuriated nation announced Wednesday that it was... more»

  • Crush Lasts Nearly Entire Bus Ride

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  • MMA Fighter Unfortunately Discovers True Love For First Time On Morning Of Big Fight

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.21.12 | Sports News in Brief

    TERRE HAUTE, IN—In an unfortunate instance of ill-timing, mixed martial artist Pat Schrode finally discovered the feeling of true, unrequited love Saturday morning just hours before his fight with Kyle Hendrix. more»

  • I’m Getting Bitten By The Oscar Bug…AGAIN!

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.21.12 | Commentary

    For some people, March Madness begins in March, and it’s tied to college basketball, but not me! more»

  • Fruit Flies Seek Out Alcohol

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.21.12 | American Voices

    An Emory University study published in the journal Current Biology shows that common fruit flies often seek out fermented fruit for nourishment in order to self-medicate against the threat of deadly parasitic wasps. more»

  • NewsBlitz: Senate Session Interrupted By Wailing Of Ted Kennedy's Ghost

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.21.12 | Newsroom

    Ted Kennedy's crying ghost disrupts Congress and a pilot crashes in the Kardashian wilderness, in today's NewsBlitz. more»

  • Ducks Only Interested In Area Man's Bread

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.21.12 | Radio News

  • Man And Woman Get Drunk, Blow $30,000 In One Night

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    Movie fans demand to see new Heath Ledger performance in 'Dark Knight Rises,' a truly authentic Mexican restaurant is shut down immediately, and another dead body is tossed on a heap somewhere. more»

  • Disturbed Beltway Sources Report Congress Eerily Cooperative Today

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.20.12 | News

    WASHINGTON—According to reports from distressed Capitol Hill sources, members of both houses of Congress were eerily cooperative and agreeable throughout today's legislative session, prompting widespread confusion, fear, and suspicion among politica... more»

  • Boy Loses Leg In Totally Awesome Shark Attack

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.20.12 | Today Now!

    On Today Now!, Jim and Tracy talk to an 11-year-old who had his leg gnawed off by a cool-as-hell shark. more»

  • Injured Derrick Rose Will Play Next Game Strapped To Gurney

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.16.12 | OSN GOOMF

    After another bite of sour fish, Doc struggles to hold down the Jeremy Lin trade, Derrick Rose in a gurney, and the wusses on the Mariners. more»

  • The Week In Pictures

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.20.12 | Slideshow

  • Royal Welcome

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.20.12 | Editorial Cartoon

  • 'I Killed Myself' One Man's Lost Battle With Alcoholism

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.20.12 | Sunday Magazine

  • Pennies, Nickels To Change?

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.20.12 | American Voices

    Because they cost more than twice their face value between non-cost-effective raw materials and manufacturing expenses, the Obama administration asked Congress for permission to change the metal composition for the nickel and penny. more»

  • Local Child Amuses Café Patrons—But For How Long?

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.20.12 | Radio News

  • Suspicious-Looking Duffel Bag Spotted On Magic Bench Just Glen Davis

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.19.12 | Sports News in Brief

    ORLANDO—The Orlando Magic were forced to evacuate the Amway Center prior to their game against Milwaukee Friday after team officials called security to investigate a large, suspicious duffel bag that turned out to be forward Glen Davis. more»

  • Suave Releases New 20-Year Leave-In Conditioner

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.19.12 | News in Photos

  • On Lance Armstrong’s Second-Place Triathlon Finish

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.19.12 | Fan On The Street

  • NASCAR Driver's Parents Pay For Congratulatory Message On Side Of Son’s Car

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.18.12 | Photo Finish

  • Jeremy Lin

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.18.12 | Strongside/Weakside

    Since coming out of nowhere two weeks ago, Jeremy Lin has rejuvenated the Knicks, reignited interest in basketball, and become a bona fide phenomenon. more»

  • Tom Brady Cruelly Consolidates Power By Marrying Sister Off To Twisted But Influential Kevin Youkilis

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.18.12 | Sports News in Brief

    BOSTON—While acknowledging Tom Brady’s decision to betroth his sister Julie to savage, lecherous Kevin Youkilis may be morally repugnant on a personal level, Boston sports analysts said Thursday the move should consolidate the superstar’... more»

  • Person Who Will One Day Become Warlord-Ruler Of What Was Once Nebraska Born In Omaha Hospital

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.18.12 | News

    BELLEVUE, NE—Shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday, Landon Matthew Crowley, a 7-pound, 14-ounce baby boy and the future warlord who will rule over the charred remnants of what was once the state of Nebraska, was welcomed into the world at Omaha's Methodist H... more»

  • New Sitcom To Feature Blocking Tight End Living With Pass-Catching Tight End

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.17.12 | Sports News in Brief

    LOS ANGELES—CBS executives announced Friday they have ordered a full season of a new show called Loose Ends, a situation comedy about a buttoned-down NFL tight end known for his blocking ability who lives in a condo with his brash young teamm... more»

  • Terry Gilliam's Barbecue Plagued By Production Delays

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.17.12 | Radio News

  • What To Look For In NASCAR This Year

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.17.12 | Sportsgraphic

    Danica Patrick and fuel-injected cars are just two of the exciting changes NASCAR has in store for us this racing season.   more»

  • What's Our Waiter's Deal?

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.17.12 | Statshot

  • FCC Blocks GPS-Jamming Broadband

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.17.12 | American Voices

    Fearing it would interfere with GPS devices, the Federal Communications Commission is revoking the permit of the company LightSquared to build a nationwide wireless broadband network. more»

  • Knicks Doctors Continue Carefully Reinjuring Carmelo Anthony's Groin

    ISSUE 48•08 | 02.17.12 | Sports News

    NEW YORK—As the Jeremy Lin phenomenon continues to lift hopes and spirits among the Knicks faithful and basketball fans nationwide, team doctors are doing everything they can to maintain the unusually high level of morale by painstakingly and method... more»

  • Chinese National Found Guilty Of Stealing Trade Secrets

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.16.12 | Infographic

    A former Motorola software engineer was found guilty of stealing industrial secrets, though acquitted of charges she intended to commit espionage on behalf of China. Here are some of the secrets she may have been trying to smuggle out of the country:... more»

  • Jamie Oliver Unearths Joy Division Master Tapes

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.16.12 | American Voices

    While renovating the basement of a bank he plans to turn into a restaurant, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver reportedly found $1.7 million in valuables, which included jewelry, New Order and Joy Division master tapes, and a gun. more»

  • Moviegoers Not Interested In Hearing What Is, Isn't Possible, Demand Heath Ledger 'Dark Knight Rises' Appearance

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.16.12 | News

    LOS ANGELES—Saying they don't want to hear anything at all about what film producers can or can't do, moviegoers across the country warned Thursday that the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises, had better include an appearance by the l... more»

  • Deadbeat Dads March On Las Vegas

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.16.12 | Radio News

  • Charlize Theron Hired To Ride Struggling Cleveland Light Rail System Monday Through Friday

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.15.12 | News in Brief

    CLEVELAND—As part of an ongoing effort to rejuvenate its public transportation system, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority announced Wednesday that it had signed a three-year, $32 million deal hiring Academy Award–winning actress ... more»

  • Supreme Court Justice Robbed At Knifepoint

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.15.12 | American Voices

    While vacationing in the Caribbean, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and his family were robbed of $1,000 by an intruder wielding a machete. more»

  • Nation Refuses To Read Headline Beyond Words '4-Year-Old Girl Forced To'

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.15.12 | News

    RAFFERTYVILLE, FL—According to reports coming in from around the country this morning, people are steadfastly refusing to read a news headline past the words "4-Year-Old Girl Forced To," with most saying they simply don't have it in them t... more»

  • Smoker Inspired By Sight Of Elderly Smoker

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.15.12 | Radio News

  • Roger Goodell Backs Off Expansion Talk After Being Reminded Of Jacksonville Jaguars

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.14.12 | Sports News in Brief

    NEW YORK—Amid talks of "possibly adding a 32nd team" to the National Football League, Commissioner Roger Goodell was reminded by aides Tuesday that the Jaguars have been playing in the AFC South for more than a decade. more»

  • Joad Cressbeckler: Immigrants Who Survive Arizona Desert Deserve Citizenship

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.14.12 | Newsroom

    On The Cressbeckler Stance, Joad says any Mexican who crosses the scorching-hot desert on foot has proved himself worthy of U.S. more»

  • So, How Was Afghanistan?

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.14.12 | Commentary

    Welcome back! Wow, I almost didn't recognize you. How long has it been? It seems like forever since you left for Afghanistan. more»

  • Saudi Journalist Arrested For Tweeting To Muhammad

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.14.12 | American Voices

    Twenty-three-year-old Saudi newspaper columnist Hamza Kashgari was arrested in Malaysia, where he was trying to flee after receiving death threats for tweets addressed to the Prophet Muhammad. more»

  • Shiny, Wriggling Object Attracting Interest Among Fish Community

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.14.12 | Radio News

  • Prime Time for Ticker Tape

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.13.12 | Editorial Cartoon

  • New Breeding Program Aimed At Keeping Moderate Republicans From Going Extinct

    ISSUE 48•07 | 02.13.12 | News

    WASHINGTON—Saying the now critically endangered species of politician is at high risk for complete extinction within the next 10 years, Beltway-area conservationists announced plans Monday for a new captive breeding program designed to save moderate... more»

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Boy Loses Leg In Totally Awesome Shark Attack

Opinion
  • Best Spaghetti 02.22

  • Negative Advertising More Frequent In 2012 Primary 02.22

  • I’m Getting Bitten By The Oscar Bug…AGAIN! 02.21

  • Fruit Flies Seek Out Alcohol 02.21

Local
  • SAN ANGELO, TX—The obnoxious drunk hitting on Lloyd’s girl was in need of a serious beating, but it’d have to wait until he hit the gym for a couple more months. 02.22

  • Area Man Hears Self Say He's A 'Big Chicken Pot Pie Guy' 02.22

  • Crush Lasts Nearly Entire Bus Ride 02.22

  • Margerie Hempstead 02.21

Entertainment
  • Ace Of Lasagnas 02.22

  • Leaf From "Tree Of Life" Frontrunner For Best Actor Oscar 02.22

  • Your Horoscopes - Week Of February 21, 2012 02.21

  • I’m Getting Bitten By The Oscar Bug…AGAIN! 02.21

Science & Technology
  • New Biography Reveals Einstein Devised Theory Of Relativity On Paper Because He Wasn't Smart Enough To Invent Microsoft Word 02.09

  • Intelligent, Condescending Life Discovered In Distant Galaxy 02.06

  • New Study Finds Humans May Have Some Capacity For Compassion 02.02

  • FDA Urges Americans To Check Out Weird-Looking Potato 01.30

sports
  • Little League World Series to Begin Testing Players For Mustaches 02.21

  • MMA Fighter Unfortunately Discovers True Love For First Time On Morning Of Big Fight 02.21

  • Arena Sound Guy Given Cousin's Demo To Play During Timeouts 02.20

  • Suspicious-Looking Duffel Bag Spotted On Magic Bench Just Glen Davis 02.19

Politics
  • Negative Advertising More Frequent In 2012 Primary 02.22

  • NewsBlitz: Senate Session Interrupted By Wailing Of Ted Kennedy's Ghost 02.21

  • Disturbed Beltway Sources Report Congress Eerily Cooperative Today 02.20

  • U.S. Loses U.N. Membership After Embarrassing Video Of Nation Surfaces On Internet 02.18

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