Pakistani Governor Gunned Down By His Own Bodyguard

John Cook · 01/04/11 02:37PM

Salman Taseer, the governor of Pakistan's most populous province, was assassinated by a member of his security detail today, reportedly because Taseer opposed killing blasphemers against Islam. The brazen murder of another non-Islamist politician edged Pakistan closer to chaos.

Watch Josh Groban Sing Kanye West's Tweets

Matt Cherette · 01/04/11 02:34PM

Last night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! gave the viewer quite an easter egg: a fake promo for Josh Groban's new album, The Best Tweets of Kanye West, which features the singer performing songs set to the prolific rapper's musings.

Overcome Self-Doubt Using Self-Loathing

Hamilton Nolan · 01/04/11 02:14PM

Courage theories! Sea drugs! Self-doubt conquering! Multi-species jet lag! True hair colors! The fattest place on earth! Dumb babies! And rovers that just won't quit! It's your Tuesday Science Watch, where we watch science—while "doing the robot," with words!

Crazy Woman Terrible at Hailing Cab but Awesome at Dancing

Marie Bardi · 01/04/11 02:00PM

After the horror and misery of Snowmageddon, it's nice to see someone really enjoying themselves out in the New York streets - even if "enjoying themselves" means making everyone else feel uncomfortable.

Dying Chatroulette Experiments with Skins

Ryan Tate · 01/04/11 01:24PM

Russian video-talk site Chatroulette has launched a new feature called "Skinsroulette." Contrary to what you might expect on the noted penis exhibition hub, Skinsroulette does not involve actual skin. Sadly, it also doesn't involve improvements to the Chatroulette core.