August 4th 2010

Tennessee candidate Basil Marceaux (Dot Com), who will "immune you from all state crimes for the rest of you life," has an official campain [sic] ad! "Put me in the capitol," says Basil, "so I can do my issues." More »

Jane Lynch ’s Wax Figure Does Not Stink Of Mediocrity

August 4th 2010

Sue Sylvester unveils her wax figure of Sue Sylvester in Hollywood on August 4, 2010. ...read full story

Julia Roberts - ELLE’s September cover girl opens up (Fashion)

August 4th 2010

Fashion:
Julia Roberts  —  ELLE's September cover girl opens up  —  On her family with husband Danny Moder: “The children became the shooting stars of him, of that thing we have.  How lucky we are that we love each other so much that we burst into three pieces.”  —  On her acting skills: “I have no acting technique.

Lindsay Lohan’s Marc Ecko Photo Shoot Faked! (photos)

August 4th 2010

Before heading off to jail Lindsay Lohan seemed to have booked a number of racy photo shoots, a reminder that while she’s gone, doing time in jail and rehab, she shouldn’t be forgotten. But at least one series of photos was faked. The “Mean Girls” actress appears in a new campaign for fashion house Marc Ecko. It’s called the Muse campaign, but the photos are actually of another model — at least the body is. Lohan's head is superimposed.

Federal judge strikes down Calif. gay marriage ban (AP)

August 4th 2010

AP - A federal judge overturned California's gay marriage ban Wednesday with an unequivocal ruling that could eventually force the U.S. Supreme Court to confront the question of whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to wed.

S.Korea kicks off military drill despite threats (AFP)

August 4th 2010

AFP - South Korea on Thursday launched its largest-ever anti-submarine exercise including live-fire training near the disputed sea border with North Korea, despite Pyongyang's threats of retaliation.

Petraeus clarifies rules on Afghan air strikes (Reuters)

August 4th 2010

Reuters - The new commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan issued a directive on Wednesday that could facilitate use of air strikes but also called on troops to do everything possible to avoid putting civilians at risk.

Missouri vote puts health care back in crosshairs (AP)

August 4th 2010

AP - Missouri voters' overwhelming opposition to requiring nearly all Americans to buy health insurance puts one of the least popular parts of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law back in the political crosshairs.