Borders Gets a Loan For Some Reason

Hamilton Nolan · 01/28/11 09:27AM

When we last checked in with dinosaurlike "book store" Borders, it was desperately seeking a loan to stave off bankruptcy. Well, they got their $550 million loan! But there's a fair chance they'll still go bankrupt. Showing good effort! [Dealbook]

Freeze Frame

Whitney Jefferson · 01/28/11 09:00AM

Can you guess what movie this image comes from? Check back for the answer at 4pm today.

Days of Rage

Jeff Neumann · 01/28/11 07:50AM

[Protesters across Egypt are on the streets again today demanding an end to President Hosni Mubarak's 30 years in power. Mubarak has responded with violence, intimidation and censorship. Image via Getty]

Tea Party Senator Ready to Violate Constitution

Max Read · 01/28/11 03:59AM

I don't know if you've noticed, but a lot of people are becoming citizens without "respecting our immigration laws" or "following the rules." These people are called babies. And Sen. Rand Paul (R - Ky.) is doing something about them.

Tracy Morgan on Sarah Palin: 'Good Masturbation Material'

Max Read · 01/28/11 03:16AM

Did NBA on TNT's Kenny Smith think he was in for some lighthearted comedic banter when he asked 30 Rock's Tracy Morgan "Tina Fey or Sarah Palin?" Because instead he got Morgan telling him that Palin is "good masturbation material."

FBI Raids Dozens In Pro-Wikileaks Hacktivist Investigation

Adrian Chen · 01/28/11 12:59AM

The FBI executed more than 40 search warrants today in connection with its investigation into Operation Payback, last month's wave of cyber attacks targeting companies that cut off Wikileaks. Things are not looking good for Anonymous.

How to Commit 'Suicide By Bear'

Adrian Chen · 01/28/11 12:21AM

According to a new report, killer Tracy Province planned to commit 'suicide by bear' in Yellowstone park this summer while on the lam. Instead, he gave himself up. But how does one commit suicide by bear? Here's how!

30 Rock: The Celebrity Benefit From Hell

Matt Cherette · 01/27/11 10:46PM

On tonight's 30 Rock, Jack had a brilliant idea: pre-record a celebrity-studded benefit for the victims of a natural disaster so that NBC would have a timely exclusive once the disaster actually happened. How'd it go down? Find out inside.

Here is Michael Scott Meeting David Brent For the First Time

Henry Baker · 01/27/11 10:39PM

A longtime dream of many Office fans was realized this evening as two titans of industry finally happened upon each other in a hallway. The Gervais/Carell team up was exactly as glorious as you'd expect. Video inside.