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DOT: Dangerous Intersection Causing Some Pretty Cool Accidents

SACRAMENTO, CA—The California Department Of Transportation (Caltrans) released a study Monday that focused on a problematic intersection in Livermore, CA estimated to be nine times more likely to have extremely cool, awesome, or just plain unbelievable accidents than anywhere else in the...

N. Korea Detonates 40 Years Of GDP

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | News

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA—The fiscal equivalent of 2.3 billion hot meals, 11 million housing units, and 1,700 hospitals was blown up below the... more»
Iraqi Leaders Call For Moment Of Violence During Ramadan

issue 4242 | 10.17.06 | News

BAGHDAD—"In this time of fasting and contemplation, we should ponder the mutual rage, hatred, and bloodlust that we all share," said Sunni... more»
Area Woman Emotionally Invested In Jennifer Aniston's Well-Being

issue 4242 | 10.16.06 | News

SCOTTDALE, PA—"I just want to hug her and tell her everything's okay," said local dental-office receptionist Gayle Caudill about the... more»
Indonesian Mother Sews Halloween Costumes For 60,000 Children

issue 4242 | 10.19.06 | News In Brief

PONTIANAK—Indonesian factory worker Weninng Panggi is keeping busy in the weeks leading up to Halloween by sewing costumes for thousands... more»
Richard Branson's Global-Warming Donation Nearly As Much As Cost Of Failed Balloon Trips

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | News In Brief

LONDON—Analysts are predicting that the $3 billion Sir Richard Branson has pledged for developing energy... more»
Area Man Going To Go Ahead And Consider That A Date

issue 4242 | 10.17.06 | News In Brief

MOUNT PLEASANT, PA—Anthony Pennline, 28, decided Tuesday, following a random encounter at a coffee shop with 26-year old acquaintance... more»
Christian Rock Band Cleans Up Hotel Room

issue 4242 | 10.16.06 | News In Brief

WAYCROSS, GA—Hotel staff at the Highway 82 Best Western found the suite occupied over the weekend by members of the Christian rock... more»
National Trust For Historic Preservation To Pay For Andy Rooney's Upkeep

issue 4242 | 10.13.06 | News In Brief

NEW YORK—The National Trust For Historic Preservation announced Monday that private fundraising efforts will allow the organization to... more»
Tim Duncan Releases Decade Worth Of Pent-Up Emotion After Spurs Preseason Loss

issue 4242 | 10.19.06 | Sports News

SAN ANTONIO—Star Spurs center Tim Duncan has issued a public apology for his "unacceptable, inexcusable behavior" last Saturday... more»
9/11 Families Upset Over New Remains

issue 4242 | 10.24.06 | American Voices

Families of the victims of 9/11 are angry as new remains—including wallets, clothing, and bones—were discovered at Ground Zero. What do... more»
Computer Makers Die More

issue 4242 | 10.23.06 | American Voices

Death rates among people who work building computers are considerably higher than the rest of the population. What do you think? more»
Mills: McCartney Abusive

issue 4242 | 10.20.06 | American Voices

Paul McCartney is denying allegations from estranged wife Heather Mills that he was often drunk, high, and violent. What do you think? more»
Madonna's Adoption Flak

issue 4242 | 10.19.06 | American Voices

Critics of Madonna's decision to adopt a Malawian orphan are accusing the pop star of choosing the child like one would choose "a handbag." What do... more»
Fake Degrees In Government

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | American Voices

It was reported last week that at least 135 employees of the White House and NSA purchased fake college degrees from the Internet. What do... more»
Democrats Poised To Retake Congress, Fix Everything

issue 4242 | 10.24.06 | Radio
Sexy Nurse Having Trouble Finding Halloween Costume

issue 4242 | 10.23.06 | Radio
Elderly Man Secretes Last Hormone

issue 4242 | 10.22.06 | Radio
Large, Dependent Film Tops Weekend Box Office

issue 4242 | 10.21.06 | Radio
38-Year-Old Man Who's Never Been To CBGB's Feels Like Part Of Him Is Gone

issue 4242 | 10.20.06 | Radio
Auto-Dealer Saving All The Good Cars For Himself

issue 4242 | 10.19.06 | Radio
Mrs. Butterworth's Scientists Engineer More Absorbent Pancake

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | Radio
Editorial Cartoon - October 18, 2006

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | Editorial Cartoon
Area Photo 201 Students All Take Pictures Of Same Homeless Guy

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | News In Photos
Dennis Hastert Fights To Locate, Save Neck

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | News In Photos
Studio 60 Was Better When It First Came Out

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | Commentary

I remember when the famous phrase "Live from Studio 60, it's Friday Night In Hollywood!" used to mean something. Back then, when the show... more»
I Can't Stop Thinking About The Foreign-Policy Discussion We Had In The Shower Yesterday

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | Commentary

I can barely keep it together at work today. It's impossible to focus. Every time I try to get something done, my palms start to sweat, my... more»
Your Horoscope

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | Horoscopes
Streisand Farewell Tour

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | Infographic

Barbra Streisand recently kicked off her latest farewell tour in Philadelphia. Here is what she is bringing to her final round of stage... more»
Least Successful Comics-to-Movie Adaptations

issue 4242 | 10.18.06 | Statshot
The Linen Closet: America's New Vietnam

issue 4242 | 10.20.06 | Sunday Magazine
Heart And Soul Of Team Badly In Need Of Brain

issue 4242 | 10.19.06 | Photo Finish

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