Author: Connor Simpson

Yahoo! Promises 'Not to Screw It Up' on Tumblr

Reuters

Yahoo! and Tumblr just officially announced their engagement to the world and they're already playing damage control. They're doing their best to calm your fears of Yahoo! digging its long, purple claws into Tumblr and ruining it forever.

By Connor Simpson

Aug 4, 2011

Wednesday Was David Wu's Last Day

Wu's 12-year Congressional career has come to a close.

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 3, 2011

The Collar Bomb Was a Hoax

Madeline Pulver is free after the collar bomb was ruled to be a bust.

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 3, 2011

It's Been a Tough Week for the Cocaine Business

Seizures in two continents account for $700 million worth of powder

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 3, 2011

Faye Dunaway Might Get Evicted In New York

Her landlord is taking her to court over her rent-stabilized apartment

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 3, 2011

A Man Hopped the White House Fence

He also interrupted a CNN's John King

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 2, 2011

Another Debt Deal Loser: The New York Islanders

Residents vote no on new stadium during debt deal debate

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 2, 2011

Anders Breivik Demands Psychiatrists and Cigarettes

Norway suspect issues two lists of demands in exchange for cooperation.

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 2, 2011

A Lesbian Couple Saved 40 Kids in Norway

Couple eating lunch rushed into water to save fleeing kids

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 1, 2011

The Tragic TV Show's Second Life at the Movies

Peter Berg confirms he's working on a 'Friday Night Lights' movie

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 1, 2011

Congress Passes the Debt Deal and Gabrielle Giffords Returns

Giffords makes her return to Washington to vote for the debt deal.

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 1, 2011

The New Yorker Made a Million Bucks Off Their App

The magazine is Conde Nast's most successful seller on Apple's tablet.

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 1, 2011

Drug Kingpin Captured In Mexico

Admitted to organizing over 1,500 killings to Mexican police.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 31, 2011

It Took Spotify Two Weeks to Get Sued

Swedish streaming site gets sued after two weeks on American soil

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 31, 2011

Compromise: A Bipartisan Debt Deal Has Been Reached

Mitch McConnell tells Congress, "U.S.A. will not default."

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 28, 2011

Former Counterterrorism Head Doesn't Think Al Qaeda is Dead

Former chief at the National Counterterrorism Center is the latest to deny the death.

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By Connor Simpson and John Hudson

Jul 28, 2011

Debt Limit Limbo: House Won't Vote Tonight

House Speaker Boehner may not have the votes to pass his debt bill

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 28, 2011

A Syrian 'Forcibly' Disappears Every Hour, Activists Say

Human rights group says the regime has abducted close to 3,000 people

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 28, 2011

DSK Accuser Was Misquoted, Her Lawyer Says

The calls that originally discredited her were apparently misquoted

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 27, 2011

Boehner's Debt Bill Is Revised and Ready For Its Close-Up

The revised and improved bill will go for a vote Thursday

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 27, 2011

The White House Was Feeling Playful Wednesday

A merry prankster tricked a complainer with an old internet joke.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 26, 2011

Dead or Alive? Walking Dead Loses Its Showrunner

Frank Darabont leaves right before a major press tour.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 26, 2011

A Vote to Delay: Boehner Bill Heads for a Rewrite

Reports say the bill doesn't save as much as advertised

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 26, 2011

No One Can Decide Where to Put Muammar Qaddafi

International Criminal Court disputes claims made by France and England.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 25, 2011

BlackBerry Maker to Cut 2,000 Jobs

The COO is also being replaced in a huge shake up at the Canadian company.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 25, 2011

The Final Days at News of the World

A writer says goodbye to his Fleet Street dream job.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 25, 2011

Highlights from the President's Debt Deal Speech

Obama addressed the nation before the last week of debt negotiations begin

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 25, 2011

The More, The Married-er: Same Sex Marriage in NYC

Same sex couples surge into state's capitol in record breaking numbers

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 25, 2011

Bachmann Says Pawlenty Is Presidential

Bachmann rep compares Pawlenty to the president

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 24, 2011

Norway Suspect to Plead 'Not Guilty'

Breivik to "explain" actions to court in first appearance Monday

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 24, 2011

Gawker Is Taking the New Jersey Governor and Fox News to Court

Gawker files first lawsuit to expose relationship between Christie and Ailes.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 22, 2011

The Winklevii Strike Back (with a Firmly Worded Letter)

The Winklevii respond to name calling with letter to Harvard President

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 22, 2011

Euro Leaders Bail out Greece

$157 billion allowance should help Greece restore financial stability

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 22, 2011

Report: American Authorities Coming for News Corp.

Justice Department getting ready to subpoena troubled media company.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 22, 2011

NFL Owners Announce End of Lockout; Players Balk

Huge strides made in the lockout between NFL owners and players, sort of

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 21, 2011

Tension Rising in Debt Negotiations

Party lines are blurring, but a deal still isn't done

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 20, 2011

Report: Living Marine To Receive Medal of Honor

Marine to be awarded for acts of courage in Afganistan from 2009

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 20, 2011

France Says Qaddafi Can Stay in Libya

He can stay put, so long as he releases power and a cease-fire is called

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 20, 2011

Reactions to 'Cut, Cap and Balance' Passing

What they're saying now that the bill has cleared the House.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 19, 2011

Socialist Party Front Runner Knew of DSK Attack

Mother of French accuser says Francois Hollande suggested cover up.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 19, 2011

House Approves 'Cut, Cap and Balance' Bill

A Republican victory on the march towards the debt deadline

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 19, 2011

Jon Stewart Examines the March Towards 'Armadebtdon'

Comedian takes a look at the latest news in the White House negotiations

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 19, 2011

Report: Anthrax Mailing Case Could Be in Jeopardy

New documents cast doubt on scientist accused of mailing anthrax in 2001

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 18, 2011

The Curious Case of Hugo Chavez

Government officials report he'll run in 2012 election despite health concerns

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 18, 2011

Rupert Murdoch Could Lose His Job Tomorrow

Investors are exploring their options in preparation of parliamentary talks

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 18, 2011

Watch: Ottawa Bluesfest Stage Collapses During Performance

Stage collapsed after windstorm swept through Canada's capitol

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 18, 2011

Japan Wins the Women's World Cup

The win sparks a rallying cry for a country facing tough times

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 17, 2011

Scenes From L.A.'s Carmageddon

The closure ended early after a weekend of reconstruction

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 17, 2011

Karzai Advisor Killed in Afghanistan

Advisor assassinated by two gunmen on behalf of the Taliban

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 15, 2011

Pawlenty Inches Bachmann in Fundraising Race

Minnesotans will report almost equal fundraising to the FEC

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 15, 2011

Obama Threatens Weekend Detention If Deal Isn't Made

Negotiators could work over the weekend if plan isn't reached by Friday

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