Russia Bans 'Scientology Writings'

Max Read · 04/22/10 01:44AM

The Russian prosecutor general's office has found that Scientology texts undermine "the traditional spiritual values of the citizens of the Russian Federation." Probably the prosector general just needs a FREE STRESS TEST. [The Moscow Times]

Are We Going to Get Financial Reform, or What?

Max Read · 04/22/10 01:31AM

Good news! A Republican helped move a crucial component of financial regulatory reform through a procedural hurdle today, which marks the first time a Republican has helped a Democrat since, oh, the Civil War. But there's bad news too, right?

Birthers Are Back In a Big Way

Adrian Chen · 04/21/10 10:00PM

We've missed the Birthers. They put the "crazy" in "Democrazy". Without them, we've had to confront the actually scary lunacy of the gun nuts and the Tea Party. But now birthers back with new wacky schemes and characters. Woooo!

Geezer Bandit Strikes Again!

Adrian Chen · 04/21/10 09:40PM

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Yesterday, the "Geezer Bandit" flashed his revolver to a teller and robbed his seventh San Diego area bank since last August. He is believed to be between 60 and 70. Reward: $16,000 [LAT]

Fox News Commentator: "Clearly, I Got to Jon Stewart"

Adrian Chen · 04/21/10 08:09PM

As the latest skirmish in the Jon Stewart Vs. Fox war reaches its fifth night, Bernie Goldberg claimed a sort of Pyrrhic victory on the O'Reilly Factor. On the one hand: He "clearly got to" Jon Stewart. On the other...

Greg Fitzsimmons at the AVN Awards

nightintern · 04/21/10 08:00PM

During his hosting gig at the AVN porn awards, Greg Fitzsimmons took some time to do a little stand up during the opening monologue. There may be no nudity in this clip but it is definitely NSFW.

Live Blogging Top Chef Masters, Week 3

MisterHippity · 04/21/10 08:00PM

Welcome to the commenting party that's as enjoyable as bacon—but without the calories, fat, or cholesterol. Yes, it's time again for our Top Chef Masters live blog. Indulge in it with us! Your heart will thank you!

Let's Get This #tvparty Started!

Kristina Lucarelli · 04/21/10 06:30PM

Peep Show does awkward better than any other show in the world. I know that's a tall order, but tune in tonight and you'll see exactly what I mean. What are you watching tonight, #tvparty friends?