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In today's day-end link roundup, naked paintings of Hillary Clinton, a Cadillac that shoots fire, a broken bong-induced rage, and so much more! Follow Gothamist on Twitter and like us on Facebook . You can also get the top stories mailed to you— sign up here . [ more › ]  

Fugitive penguins. Monkeys on a plane. Presidential pot smoking. Just in case you don't have enough surreal news to think about today, try this little gem: Silvio Berlusconi enjoyed a sexy "Burlesque version of President Barack Obama." Let that sink in for a second.  

Recently, there was a dust-up in the media about Hillary Clinton again. It's funny because lately the media has been leaving her alone, generally indicating that she is doing a fab job as Secretary of State.  What prompted the news outlets to get all worked up when Hillary appeared in public, doing her job, without make-up?  I think the public wants her to adhere to a certain standard of ...  

Steve Welch seeks forgiveness for supporting Barack Obama in the 2008 primary. — Chester County businessman Steve Welch may have the support of Pennsylvania's Republican establishment in his bid to win the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, but he was vividly reminded Saturday that the path to victory in the April 24 primary will hardly be a smooth one.  

Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton's deputy chief of staff, discusses her winding career path from Saudi Arabia to Washington D.C. at Fortune's Most Powerful Women dinner.