Gabrielle Giffords to Attend Next Month's Shuttle Launch

Adrian Chen · 03/10/11 08:54PM

It looks like Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is going to attend the launch of the space shuttle mission commanded by her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, this month. Giffords hasn't been seen in public since the shooting in January, and it's unclear if she will actually be seen at the launch. But very good news nonetheless!

Computer Game Prank Nearly Scares Little Girl to Death

Lauren Soroken · 03/10/11 08:15PM

This little girl is intently watching something onscreen when a mischievous adult gives her a possible case of post-traumatic stress syndrome. Her reaction to whatever is onscreen is absolutely priceless.

Obama Was Bullied As a Kid

Adrian Chen · 03/10/11 07:47PM

There was an anti-bullying conference today, where everyone talked about the importance of protecting America's dweebs and losers. (Kidding: Everyone is special in their own way.) During a speech, Obama said he was bullied as a kid for looking funny and being different. From CNN:

German Military Band Plays Deep Purple's "Smoke On The Water"

Marisa Gladstone · 03/10/11 07:45PM

Who knew the Germans were fans of Deep Purple? Well, here's their military band playing "Smoke On The Water" like real rockstars. Apparently, "Zapfenstreich" is an old German tradition meant to honor retiring or resigning politicians. Quite an honor.

Elegant Readings with Michael Ian Black

Marisa Gladstone · 03/10/11 07:00PM

In this video, Michael Ian Black treats us to a dramatic reading from his book, "My Custom Van, And 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays that will Blow your Mind all over your Face."

The Sister Wives Family Talk Polygamy on Ellen

Leah Beckmann · 03/10/11 06:30PM

The five-member marriage featured on Sister Wives appeared on Ellen this afternoon. Kody Brown and wives, Mary, Janelle, Kristine, and Robyn made one of their first appearances on the talk show circuit to answer questions about living in pluralism.

Cancer Makes Lupus Look Like Such a Wuss

Hamilton Nolan · 03/10/11 05:55PM

Mental game! Lupus drug! Elderly tech! Menopause needles! Cancer survivors! Cigarette sales! Tainted beef! Premature drugs! And the total crumbling of American healthcare! It's your Thursday Health Watch, where we watch your health—laughing, but really crying!

Here's the Sleepiest Cat in the World

Matt Cherette · 03/10/11 05:53PM

Well, folks, the headline pretty much says it all... here's 78 seconds of a really, really, really sleepy cat begrudgingly being woken up by its owners (who want to assure you that it's not drugged—or dead!—just sleepy).

Inception Summarized in a 60 Second Victorian Animation

Marie Bardi · 03/10/11 05:45PM

This stop motion short by Austrian artist Wolfgang Matzl summarizes everyone's favorite mindbender of a summer blockbuster - and it's obviously just as confusing as the original source.

Tyra Banks Officially Drops Her Last Name on Ellen

Whitney Jefferson · 03/10/11 05:30PM

Tyra, why'd you ever give up your talk show? Moments like these are the perfect reason to keep it going strong. We will give Tyra credit where credit is due—she is apparently going to Harvard?!

Obama's Intelligence Director Says Qaddafi Could Win, Gets in Trouble

Jim Newell · 03/10/11 05:25PM

President Obama's Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, was called to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee today, and stupidly tried to give an honest assessment of difficult foreign policy situations in response to questions asking for that. Now he's in big trouble, or at least Lindsey Graham wants him to resign.

Nineties Nostalgia Has Officially Begun

Richard Lawson · 03/10/11 05:15PM

If you mid-late twentysomethings weren't feeling the creep of years yet, this TV news will get you there. Also today: pilot news about a terrible musical show, Keira Knightley slums it, and Hemingway gets his wives.