Dead Tropical Plants Induce Massive Carbon Release from Soil: Study
Tropical plants, long considered a major counterforce to human-induced increase in global carbon dioxide, may not yield such a big net reduction effect after all.
Obama Uses Warren Buffett New York Times Op-ed to Blame Republicans
The Warren Buffett New York Times op-ed has caused quite a stir. Buffett argued that the U.S. needs to cut the budget deficit by ?far more than? the currently $1.5 trillion 10-year cut put in place by the U.S. debt ceiling deal.
Hilary Duff Pregnant, Shares Wedding Pics With Fans
Actress and singer Hilary Duff is pregnant. She shared her pregnancy with the public on Facebook and her official website on Sunday.
Pastor Zachery Tims Dead, NDCC Statement at 7, Prayers Pour In
Megachurch Pastor Zachery Tims was found dead at the W Hotel in Time Square, New York, on Friday afternoon. He was unresponsive at the floor of a room and pronounced dead at the scene, reported CNN.
Warren Buffett New York Times Op-ed: Tax the Super-Rich Investor Class
Warren Buffett, in a New York Times op-ed, suggested that the U.S. government raise taxes on the investor class.
Megachurch Pastor Found Dead in NY Hotel, Condolences Pour in
Pastor Zachery Tims was found dead in a New York City hotel room on Friday afternoon. No foul play was suspected as of late Sunday and the medical examiner has yet to publish the cause of death, reported AP.
Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse: 5 Dead, 45 Injured [PHOTOS]
The Indiana State Fair stage collapse has killed 5 people and injured 45 people, according to Indiana?s RTV6 News.
#OpBART: Anonymous Defaces myBART, Leaks BART User Info
Hacking collective Anonymous has launch #OpBART against the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) for its cell phone shut down last Thursday.
Anonymous Attacks BART Cell Phone Shutdown in #OpBART, Leaks User Data
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) cell phone shutdown has drawn heaps of criticism. Now, hacking collective Anonymous has joined the fray.
Was the BART Cell Phone Shutdown Ethical? 2 Points to Consider
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) of San Francisco shut down underground cell phone communications for a few hours at various stations on Thursday night.
Undersea Life Thrives at Mexican Marine Park, Biomass Surges 460 Pct [PHOTOS]
Undersea life at the Cabo Pulmo National Park of Mexico is thriving thanks to a 15-year ban on fishing and other extractive activities.
Arctic Sea Ice May?Expand in Next Decade?
Scientists are predicting that the Arctic sea ice may actually expand in the next decade.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2011: Amazing Photos from the Peak
The Perseid meteor shower in 2011 was partially drowned by the light of the full moon. Still, the night of August 12 to the dawn of August 13, which marked the peak of the Perseids in 2011, still wowed and dazzled viewers.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2011: Last Minute Cheat Sheet
The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak from the night of August 12 until the morning of August 13. At the time of this article's publication, that's just a few hours away. Below is a last minute cheat sheet for the event.
Herman Cain Quotes from Pokémon Song
In Thursday's Iowa GOP Presidential debate, rising star Herman Cain ended his closing remarks with a quote from a Pokémon song.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Targeted for 2012 Release [PHOTO]
Game maker Valve just announced that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) has been targeted for release in early 2012.
Jon Stewart Accuses Megyn Kelly of Flip-Flopping [VIDEO]
Jon Stewart accused Megyn Kelly of flipping-flopping on maternity leave on The Daily Show.
Jon Stewart Rips Megyn Kelly for Flip-flop on Maternity Leave [VIDEO]
Comedian Jon Stewart ripped Megyn Kelly for (what in his opinion is) flip-flopping on her stance for maternity leave.
Stephen Colbert Super PAC: Vote for Rick ?Parry' [VIDEOS]
The Stephen Colbert Super PAC (political action committee) wants you to cast a write-in vote for Texas Governor Rick "Parry" at the Ames Straw Poll. That's right, Rick "Parry" with an "A."
Dr Pepper Sues its Oldest Bottler That Still Uses Original Recipe
The parent company of Dr Pepper is suing its oldest bottler, which brands its drinks as Dublin Dr Pepper.
Stephen Colbert Super PAC Video Mocks Rick ?Parry? [VIDEO]
Comedian Stephen Colbert's Super PAC has released a video that mockingly endorses Texas Governor Rick Perry, or Rick "Parry," as the videos state.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Friday Night: What You Need to Know
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most visible and spectacular annual sights from the night sky, will peak from the night of Friday Aug. 12 until the early morning of Saturday Aug. 13.
Face Transplant From Chimp Attack a Success [PHOTOS]
The face transplant from the chimp attack is a success so far.
Derek Bieber Trending, Beliebers ?Own Twitter? [VIDEO]
Derek Bieber has been trending on Twitter.
Romney to Heckler: ?Corporations Are People, My Friend? [VIDEO]
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney said "corporations are people," drawing heckling from a crowd at the Iowa State Fair Thursday.
Robyn Gardner, Woman Missing in Aruba, Had ?Roller Coaster? Friendship with Suspect
Robyn Gardner, a 35-year-old Maryland woman, is still missing in Aruba.
UK Prime Minister Social Media Ban Proposal [FULL TEXT]
UK Prime Minister David Cameron Speech on Consideration to Ban Social Media for Rioters.
Stocks Plunge Again in Wild, Erratic Session
U.S. stocks plunged again in another wild and erratic session on Wednesday.
Apple Becomes Most Valuable Company, World Loves Its Products
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) just became the most valuable company in the world by declining less than Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), the previous leader, in Wednesday?s brutal session that saw the S&P 500 plunge 4.42 percent.
U.S. Stocks Plunge, ?No Obvious Catalyst?
In what is turning out to a highly volatile week, U.S. stocks plunged on Wednesday on a vicious late-session sell-off.