Max Read · 10/23/13 09:16AM

The AP Is Acting Panicky and Bizarre

Hamilton Nolan · 10/23/13 08:58AM

Two weeks ago, the AP published a news story alleging serious misconduct by a Virginia gubernatorial candidate. The story was wrong; the AP pulled it after less than two hours. The AP has now fired three journalists as a result. This is insane.

Family Opens Casket and Finds Wrong Dead Man

Lacey Donohue · 10/22/13 10:23PM

Jerry Moon’s family opened his casket to say their final goodbyes at his funeral on Monday. But what they saw was not their father’s corpse: inside the casket was the body of an unknown man with a plastic bag over his head. Even worse, the dead man inside the casket was dressed in their father’s clothes and had a picture of their mother tucked under his arm.

Lacey Donohue · 10/22/13 09:55PM

[A woman whose Acapulco, Mexico home was destroyed by Tropical Storm Manuel last month stands inside her home on Tuesday as it is again flooded by Hurricane Raymond. Photo by Bernadino Hernandez via AP]

Very Upset Joe Lhota Cries "I'm Not Upset!" During Debate

Lacey Donohue · 10/22/13 08:02PM

In Tuesday night’s mayoral debate, Republican candidate Joe Lhota resorted to loud voices, eye rolls, and Rudy Giuliani-worship to prove that he deserves to be mayor of New York City. On the other side of the stage, Democratic candidate Bill de Blasio called out Lhota’s campaign for “race-baiting,” then stepped back watched Lhota self-destruct.

Lacey Donohue · 10/22/13 06:03PM

New York City mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio’s lead has fallen six points in the last three weeks. Now his Republican opponent Joe Lhota is only 44 points behind. Watch the candidates square off in tonight’s debate here.

John Cook · 10/22/13 04:05PM

Some Air Force guys with the launch keys to nuclear warheads accidentally left blast doors open twice this year, but don't worry because the doors are only "intended to help prevent a terrorist...from entering the officers' underground command post and potentially compromising secret launch codes."

Bernie Madoff Was a Great Boss

Hamilton Nolan · 10/22/13 04:00PM

You heard of this fella, Bernie Madoff? Runs some sort of money management place in Midtown. Great guy to work for. The best. If you're job-hunting, that is absolutely the man you wanna work for.

Former Porn Star Recalls Her Horror Story of a Career

Rich Juzwiak · 10/22/13 03:01PM

In coincidence of perfect timing, UK's Channel 4 aired a porn exposé last night, in which three hardcore enthusiasts met the adult performers of their dreams. These soon-to-be-former porn fans were also treated to a live porn shoot, which left them traumatized.