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It's UK Prosecutors, Not
Swedes, Who Want Assange in Jail

By Dana Kennedy | AOL News

British authorities are the ones reportedly appealing a decision to grant the WikiLeaks founder bail. "It's fair to say that this is all a bit fishy. The whole case reeks," says Assange's lawyer.

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A New Korean War Would Be Devastating, but It Could Happen

By Joseph Schuman | AOL News

Both sides are bracing for the worst as tension reaches a dangerous level in the region.

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Reed Saxon, AP

Reported Count Is Down, but Food Still Poisons a Lot of People

By Andrew Schneider | AOL News

Accurate counting, rather than better food safety, explains the drop in numbers.

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Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Tax-Cut Package

By Alex Wagner | Politics Daily

The Senate passes the tax-cut compromise deal struck between President Obama and senior Republicans by a vote of 81 to 19.

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Charles Dharapak, AP

House Votes to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

By David Wood | Politics Daily

After a heated debate on lifting the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, the House passes the bill.
Plus: Dan Choi Is Involuntarily Committed

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NY Weather Anchor Heidi Jones Suspended, Allegedly Lied About Assault

By Mara Gay | AOL News

Police say the WABC-TV anchor made up a story about being attacked in Central Park.

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Best Art in the Universe? Hubble Space Telescope's Amazing Pics From 2010

By Ben Muessig | AOL News

There is a precise art to capturing images of the darkest corners of the universe.

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The Spectrum

Bugatti Veyron Available in 'Rape Yellow'
Why would Bugatti offer such a distasteful color option? It's not actually distasteful at all but a "simple translation error."
It's UK Prosecutors, Not Swedes, Who Want Assange in Jail
It's British authorities who are appealing a decision to grant the WikiLeaks founder bail. "The whole case really reeks," his lawyer says.
House Votes to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
After a heated debate on lifting the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, the House passes the bill.
Plus: Dan Choi Is Involuntarily Committed
Sexual Assault Reports Increase at Military Academies
But they are likely only a fraction of the number of attacks that actually occur.
A New Korean War Would Be Devastating, but It Could Happen
Both sides are bracing for the worst as tension reaches a dangerous level in the region.
What Does Facebook Have Against Captain Awesome?
What do you do when you don't like your name and want to change it to something that truly personifies who you are? You become Captain Awesome, of course. But Facebook won't let him use his new ...
Government Sues BP, Others Over Gulf Oil Spill
The Obama administration filed a civil lawsuit Wednesday against BP and eight other companies, seeking money for fines and clean-up costs in April's disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Best Art in the Universe? Hubble Space Telescope's Amazing Pics From 2010
There is a precise art to capturing images of the darkest corners of the universe.
Gimme Shell-ter! Chinese Man Evicted From Giant Egg
Finding your dream home is never easy, but a man in Beijing thought moving into an egg-shaped hut would be a hatch made in heaven.
Move Over, Frosty! Milocinek Is Poland's 30-Foot Abominable Snowman
Frosty has met his match. A giant snowman named Milocinek stands more than 30 feet tall near the town of Trzebnica, Poland. Constructed by a group of builders over six days, the massive snow ...
'Tis The Season For Tacky Christmas Lights
The holidays wouldn't be complete without an array of tacky Christmas lights in the news. And, by the looks of some of these crazy displays, Christmas enthusiasts appear to be taking a page from ...
Manhattan Declaration iPhone App War Rages On
Apple is caught in the crossfire between the Manhattan Declaration and GLAAD over a recently pulled iPhone app.
No Sex for Gays at Qatar World Cup? Was FIFA Chief Joking?
Head of soccer's ruling body draws heat after his remarks about homosexuality in Qatar, where the practice is illegal, during the 2022 games.
Moscow Police Arrest Hundreds to Prevent Ethnic Rioting
The death of soccer fan triggers massive fights between ethnic Russian youths and Muslims and other minorities.
House Debates DADT Repeal [LIVE STREAM]
The U.S. House of Representatives is debating a measure to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Surge Desk provides a live look at the proceedings.
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Foe Dan Choi Involuntarily Committed
The veteran says he felt betrayed by the Senate's failure to vote to repeal DADT.
Plus: House Votes to Repeal 'Don't Ask'
Brian Terry: Key Facts About the Border Patrol Agent Killed in Arizona
Authorities continue to search today for a fifth suspect in the death of Brian Terry, a Border Patrol agent who as shot during a gun fight late Tuesday night. Surge Desk offers some facts about ...
Police: Florida School Board Gunman Planned Attack
Authorities say Clay Duke was mentally ill and had the date of the shooting circled on a calendar in his mobile home.
Plus: 'God Blocked the Bullet,' Says Official
German Raids Target 2 Radical Muslim Groups
Authorities say the operation had nothing to do with a current terrorist threat, but that the groups were preaching Islamic theocracy.
Opinion: Devaluing the Dollar -- A Fool's Errand
The Fed's effort to cut the value of the dollar and boost imports might have made sense in the 1950s, but now? Not so much, says Richard D. Soultanian.
The Great Wall of Sal Alosi: Twitter Responds
With news that the New York Jets have indefinitely suspended assistant coach Sal Alosi over revelations that he instructed players to form a wall on the sidelines, Twitter users expressed a range of ...
Michael Vick: 'I Would Love' to Be a Dog Owner Again
Banned from ever owning a dog by the judge who sentenced him on dogfighting charges, the quarterback says owning one would be a big step in his rehabilitation process.
Woman Samaritan Helps Save Cop From Beating
"Thank God she appeared," says a policeman who had been attacked by a motorist in Ohio after a routine traffic stop.
Chinese Government Launches Red Twitter
China launched a state-monitored microblogging website called Red Microblog on Wednesday.