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Jon Stewart Butts Heads with Former Bush Speechwriter

Matt Cherette · 03/10/10 01:16AM

Tonight, Jon Stewart had Mark Thiessen on The Daily Show to discuss his new book, Courting Disaster, which alleges that the CIA kept the country safe and that President Obama is "inviting" a new attack. Things got heated. Video inside.

Armed Robbers Make Off with European Poker Tournament Jackpot

nightintern · 03/06/10 02:23PM

Moments ago in Berlin—and on live television—armed robbers raided the Hyatt hotel that was hosting a European Poker Tournament event and left with a reported €1 million. Inside, video of the panic that ensued as the robbery happened.

Italian News Producers Brawl as Oblivious Anchor Carries On

Matt Cherette · 03/05/10 03:13AM

We're not sure what started it, but—in this video—two news producers from Ostia, Italy's Channel 10 get into quite a tiff as an oblivious anchorman continues reporting on the day's events (until he notices and bolts off-camera).

Curling on the Wii is Way More Sexual Than You Think

Mike Byhoff · 03/03/10 09:45AM

Two Australian TV anchors play a curling game on the Wii because...news? The motions they make with the Wiimote are a bit suggestive. Think about violent sweeping motions necessary to work the curling broom—without the broom. Stop laughing!

Oh, No! Apolo Disqualified in Controversial Olympic Decision (VIDEO)

Matt Cherette · 02/26/10 11:06PM

It was a bumpy night for Olympic men's short track speed skating, as competitors went down in both the quarterfinal and semifinal. History repeated itself moments ago in the final race, and Apolo Ohno—who had won silver—was disqualified.

Body Hair Is a Socioeconomic Indicator at Nudist Camps

Mike Byhoff · 02/26/10 03:41PM

Reporting on a nudist camp is one is only one part of the story. How morning show anchors deal with that story is another. Ladies, start your double entendres! Bonus: Worst. Transition. Ever.

CNN Scandal: Is This Hot Dog Really 140 Years Old?

Mike Byhoff · 02/25/10 03:29PM

CNN is reporting that an old hot dog was unearthed, encased in ice, underneath historic Brooklyn hot doggery Feltman's. Also reported: this dog is 140 years old. We're not science bloggers here—but that shit is impossible. We investigate!