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Marvel free comics promotion called off after Comixology overwhelmed by demand
The Verge - 12 Mar 2013 01:02
Over the weekend Marvel announced that it was offering free digital copies of over 700 of its first issues for a limited time — but the response was so overwhelming the company's digital distribution partner Comix...
The Top 8 Political Jailbirds
ABC News - 12 Mar 2013 19:46
Corruption has plagued the world politics throughout history, and the United States is no exception. We take a look at five infamous politicians -- by no means an exhaustive list -- who were convicted of federal crimes a...
Piglet Rides Waves in New Zealand
Time - 12 Mar 2013 07:05
Piglet Rides Waves in New Zealand
Judge approves possible use of 'truth serum' on Colorado massacre suspect
Fox News - 12 Mar 2013 08:18
James Holmes could be required to submit to a "narcoanalytic interview" as part of an evaluation to determine if he was legally insane at the time of the July 20 shootings.
Pentagon vows to "protect" funding for F-35 if possible
Reuters - 12 Mar 2013 23:41
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Pentagon officials on Tuesday underscored their support for the Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter, saying they would try to protect funding for the most expensive U.S. weapons program despite c...
Meet Minnesota's All-Hockey Hair Team
Forbes - 12 Mar 2013 23:48
For the third straight year, an outfit called Pull Tab Productions has put together a video featuring its picks for the best boys' high school hockey hair in Minnesota. It's the strongest argument to be made for allowing...
Record Sea Lion Rescue Causes State of Emergency
ABC News - 12 Mar 2013 23:47
After 18 California sea lion pups that were “pretty much skin and bones†were rescued in just 48 hours, coming in a year that has already seen more than 10 times the number of rescues last year, a California ...
Celebs', Officials' 'Secret Files' Exposed
ABC News - 12 Mar 2013 07:30
Purported financial records on FBI director, actors, posted online; authorities investigating
Obama to Appeal Ruling Curbing Recess Appointments
The New York Times - 12 Mar 2013 23:52
The Obama administration will appeal to the Supreme Court a ruling that President Obama violated the Constitution when he made appointments to the National Labor Relations Board.
Union Pacific Loses Steam At $140 But These Business Units Could Help
Forbes - 12 Mar 2013 23:49The Fifth Down: Garrard Has a Chance to Start for the Jets
The New York Times - 12 Mar 2013 23:19
Always regarded as an accurate passer, David Garrard will learn the Jets’ new offensive system, which is predicated on timing and precision.
Force Yourself Out of Bed With This 'Evil' Alarm
Mashable - 12 Mar 2013 22:32
Let's face it: losing that extra hour for Daylight Saving Time can be painful. You've tried that extra cup of coffee, but alas, your circadian rhythm is still thrown off. It might be worth adding gamification to yo...
Teenaged Olympic athlete Douglas to publish second memoir
Reuters - 12 Mar 2013 21:13
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas, not yet 18, will publish her second memoir next month, publisher Zondervan said on Tuesday.
For Detroit, a Crisis Born of Bad Decisions and False Hope
The New York Times - 12 Mar 2013 05:24
One of the largest cities to face mandatory oversight has come as a result of millions in uncollected fees, a flight of its affluent tax base and misguided hopes that downturns might melt away.
Why we get lost — and how to avoid it
NBC News - 12 Mar 2013 01:59Muslim New Yorkers describe the fear and chilling effects of ongoing NYPD surveillance
The Verge - 12 Mar 2013 01:24
After September 11th, the New York Police Department began a campaign of surveillance against potentially "radical" Muslims in New York. In a series of articles starting in 2011, the Associated Press exposed the extent o...
Some of the weirdest marketing gimmicks we saw at SXSW
GigaOM - 12 Mar 2013 00:47
It's hard to stand out in a crowd of thousands, so some companies went big with their marketing stunts. Here were some of our favorites from the weekend.
Business Highlights
News Observer - 12 Mar 2013 23:59
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Steve Stricker takes reputation as 'nicest guy on tour' to a new level
Fox News - 12 Mar 2013 23:58
Steve Stricker is in semi-retirement from the PGA Tour, though it sure doesn't feel that way to him.
South by Southwest (SXSW): MoviePass, a Movie Subscription Service — for Theaters
Time - 12 Mar 2013 23:58
When I first heard of MoviePass — a subscription service which lets you watch a movie a day for one flat price — I assumed the movies in question were streamed over the Internet, and that the company was an...
HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona Roar Past Milan
The Huffington Post - 12 Mar 2013 23:57The Only Thing That Has Really Changed At Apple Is That There's No More Reality Distortion Field (AAPL)
Business Insider - 12 Mar 2013 23:57
Apple! A year ago analysts were tripping over themselves to raise their price targets. This year, they're tripping over themselves to lower their price targets. A year ago, the stock was flying to the moon. This year the...