Recent U.S. News Posts

Greatly exaggerated

With the world buzzing about celebrity deaths, it was an opportune moment for hoaxsters. A rumour that Jeff Goldblum had died spread quickly on Twitter, and "'Jeff Goldblum dead' was… Read more »

Evan Handler: Can Anyone Restrain Themselves?

It's been oodles of time since I posted, and I don't really have much to say today. I'm saddened by the passing of Farrah Fawcett,... Read more »

Sanford's wife: His career not my concern

Jenny Sanford said Thursday that her husband Mark Sanford's political career is "not a concern of mine" and that she'd be just fine -- regardless of whether their marriage survives.... Read more »

The Future! Brought to you by generous geeks of the world.

Foldable Display Tracking - more Wiimote magic from Johnny Lee Chung [previously].... Read more »

Sanford plans to return to work Friday

Embattled South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford plans to return to work Friday, despite calls for him to resign because of a sex scandal.... Read more »

Mike Ragogna: Michael Jackson, Child of America, Gone

Beyond the reams of his documented eccentricities, Michael Jackson was a huge talent who'll be missed, and he was one of our better, kinder kids whose life and story spun… Read more »

RJ Eskow: Global Pop: Finding Michael Jackson in Albania

Here's a small Michael Jackson story to place upon on the pile, one that illustrates the global reach and power of pop music. Albania existed... Read more »

Deepak Chopra: A Tribute to My Friend, Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson will be remembered, most likely, as a shattered icon, a pop genius who wound up a mutant of fame. That's not who I... Read more »

Mark Morford: Michael Jackson vs. the news

Do you want to even compare? Do you dare even try? Don't you already know the outcome? Of course you do. You already know which... Read more »

Will Bunch: The Love You Save: Michael and the Rear-Guard Boomers

It was called the "Third Album," by the Jackson Five -- but it was the very first album I ever owned. I'm pretty sure it... Read more »