News Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 2:10 AM UTC
Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M wins Heisman, first freshman
The quarterback bested Notre Dame's Manti Te'o and Kansas State's Collin Klein
Boom in X-rated animated photos and GIFs may evidence shrinking attention spans, but they're unlikely to take over
The quarterback bested Notre Dame's Manti Te'o and Kansas State's Collin Klein
On his blog, the brilliant writer denies "strange news" about his health, but calls pain "off the charts"
Each leader, he says, gets two files about extraterrestrials who have stayed on earth
The stock has fallen 25 percent in less than three months, shaving $150 billion from the company's value
Benefits could run out for millions four days after Christmas
South Africa's president insists there is no cause for alarm about the 94-year-old's health
The powerful military urges the president to compromise on a simmering dispute between Islamist and secular forces
What does the awfulness of most Yule-themed movies tell us about the reality of our so-called favorite holiday?
New research shows that simple scents -- like cookies and oranges -- can get consumers in the shopping spirit
As an MFA student, my fiction was derivative. Then I reconnected with my inner Dungeon Master and found my voice
Yes, it's annoying only a month removed from the last election, but now's when possible candidates start to emerge
Don't buy their bunk about "pro-growth tax reform." These corporate pirates would shipwreck the U.S. economy
The officer says the alleged source of Wikileaks documents was stripped naked every night for his own good
The former Florida governor, once a Republican, tweets his new affiliation. Is he running for his old job?
South Carolina's governor appears to end the speculation over Jim DeMint's seat. Blame it on milk (really)
From an election in Ghana to the fiscal cliff threat in D.C., a look at what dominated the headlines this week
An Australia radio station pulls the radio team off the air after the nurse they pranked commits suicide
The Select Committee on Intelligence is producing a "definitive review" of government detention practices
Gary Shteyngart admires his Biblical outrage. Sports stadiums are still playing "Gangnam Style." All forgiven?
"I'm a confrontational writer. I want to be in your face," the horror master tells students
"Gangnam Style" star is sorry for performing a song that urged the slow and painful deaths of U.S. leaders
Think "It's a Wonderful Life" is a sentimental holiday film? It's darker than you remember and speaks to our times
Last year, I lost 50 pounds. Now, I'm torn between accepting my girlfriend and wanting a better life for her
The gaming industry uses "pure Las Vegas" psychology to make their products more addictive
Twenty Thai elephants excrete the world's most expensive, unique cup of Joe
In an attempt to combat rape culture, images objectifying women will be removed from public and work areas
"Brought to you by Sudafed" VIDEO
Conservatives are outraged over a video they claim encourages abuse victims to cover up bruises VIDEO
A Twitter user describes what Obama means to him
Now that voters have made it clear they support legal recreational marijuana use, the feds need to make a choice
Morsi's opposition has demanded he cancel the referendum on the disputed constitution and meet other demands VIDEO
Ten years after the "Jewsploitation" cult flick first hit the screen, the Hebraic hero returns to take on Hitler
This miniseries is a mashup of two thrillers too moody to be enthralling, but Rampling is riveting to watch
The Supreme Court announced that it will take up two gay marriage cases, and will likely reach a decision in June
He's packing up his Senate office while Obama plans his second inaugural and Harry Reid enjoys a bigger majority
The president didn't accept it last time
I wanted fingers that were girlish, but my body betrayed my true self: Hungry, wanting and grabby
Democrats need to fight for the payroll tax cut holiday, and hammer Republicans on it
"Glee" and "The New Normal" rely on scene chewers. So why are the best episodes the ones when they're not there?
It's not just "grouchy misanthropic heathen atheists" who hate Christmas, a Fox News guest says VIDEO