Is the Carnival Splendor Cruise Ship Cursed?

Max Read · 11/10/10 01:35AM

The Carnival Splendor, a cruise ship bound for the Mexican Riviera, has been drifting off the coast of Mexico since a fire disabled engine operating systems. But it's not the first time the ship's run into trouble.

The Glee Kids get Bullied, Kiss, but Don't Make Up

Kristina Lucarelli · 11/10/10 01:12AM

Tonight's Glee was all about bullying. A serious episode, at least in Glee standards, it tackled deliberate and unintentional harm to feelings and self worth, particularly Kurt and Coach Bieste. Oh, and there was some boys vs. girls singing, too.

Conan O'Brien to Tom Hanks: "You Ruined My Life!"

Matt Cherette · 11/09/10 11:54PM

Tonight, Conan O'Brien welcomed Tom Hanks! Fun fact: Hanks popularized O'Brien's nickname, "Coco." Tonight, for that, O'Brien joked, "You ruined my life!" to which Hanks responded, "Finally, he'll blame something on someone other than Jay." The full, hilarious exchange, inside.

Jon Stewart Is Dubious About President Obama's India Trip

Matt Cherette · 11/09/10 11:32PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart discussed President Obama's trip to India. During it, Stewart questioned Obama's motivation for the trip, before—regarding Obama's dancing—saying, "You campaign with rhythm, but you govern like an old white man at a wedding." Watch inside.

The Most Amazing Time-Lapse Video Featuring a Dandelion You'll Ever See

Matt Cherette · 11/09/10 10:46PM

This? This is cool. And, weirdly, haunting? (Maybe it's the music.) Anyway, here's a 90-second time-lapse video showing the entire process of a dandelion's natural transformation from flower to seed head. It's beautiful, it's mesmerizing, it's... oh, just watch already!

New Yorkers Are Most Stressed-Out People in the U.S.

Max Read · 11/09/10 09:30PM

A new study found that the economy is causing stress in 75 percent of New Yorkers—highest in the country. Other stresses include "health issues, housing costs and personal safety." What they're not stressed about: finding good Thai food.

Keith Olbermann's Return: Tongue-In-Cheek Intro, Gloat-Heavy Outro

Matt Cherette · 11/09/10 09:16PM

Tonight, our really short national nightmare ended when Keith Olbermann reclaimed the Countdown anchor chair. Olbermann wasted no time referencing his suspension when he slowly moved into the frame during a tongue-in-cheek introduction. Update: Olbermann's self-referential/gloat-heavy outro is also inside.

An Honest Four Loko Commercial

Ena Brdjanovic · 11/09/10 07:30PM

Sometimes when I'm chugging my fourth "Five Hour Energy" and my neck's cramping from the weight of my beer helmet, I say to myself, "Self, there's gotta be an easier way to get your energy buzz on." Enter Four Loko.

Shock and Awe

Brian Moylan · 11/09/10 06:55PM

[George W. Bush is shocked that there's stack of books in such close proximity to him while promoting his new book, "Decisions Points," in Dallas today. Image via Getty.]