Author: Erik Hayden

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Remote, Polluted Lakes; Comet Crossbow

AP Images

Discovered: remote polluted lakes, uninformed fish, a comet crossbow, clinical trial check-up and one place to be to find undiscovered invertebrates. 

By Erik Hayden

Jun 8, 2011

The New York Times Guide to Disney World on Drugs

One writer's lessons from smoking while touring the theme park: "Be ready to book it"

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 8, 2011

Anderson Cooper's Oprah-like Show Adds Oprah's Producer

You can't really get more Oprah-like than that

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 7, 2011

Anti-Semitism Turns Off Supporters of Circumcision Bans

Jena Troutman believes her effort was misrepresented as a religious attack

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 7, 2011

Romney's the Only Republican Who Can Beat Obama in New Poll

And Sarah Palin does the worst against the president

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 7, 2011

Glenn Beck and The New York Times Agree on Something: A Pay Wall

It will cost $5 a month to watch his new online-only show

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 7, 2011

Obama's Chief Economic Adviser and 'White Board' Man to Step Down

Meanwhile, disapproval over Obama's handling of the economy reaches new highs

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 6, 2011

Iowans Don't Take Kindly to Jon Huntsman 'Avoiding' the State

Huntsman not supporting ethanol becomes "Huntsman refuses to compete"

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 6, 2011

Bidding War Officially Over: Katie Couric Moves to ABC

The anchor will get that Oprah-esque syndicated day time talk show

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 6, 2011

Ron Paul's Latest $1 Million 'Moneybomb' Day

Raising grassroots money is what the libertarian firebrand does best

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 6, 2011

Fox News Can't Tell Tina Fey and Sarah Palin Apart

The network uses a Tina Fey impression to illustrate Palin in their election coverage

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 6, 2011

Goldman Sachs Fighting Back on Senate Report

The firm contends a report on its role in the housing collapse relies on "sloppy math"

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 6, 2011

Possible Prison Time Scuttled an Edwards Plea Deal

In their offer, prosecutors wanted Edwards to face up to six months in prison

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 3, 2011

McDonald's Could Account for Half of May's Job Growth

Morgan Stanley estimates half of the month's 54,000 new jobs are at the food chain

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 3, 2011

Wisconsin Democrats to Reveal Plan to Recall Gov. Walker

The Washington Post obtains excerpts of the party chairman's speech tonight

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 3, 2011

Palin's Bus Is a Road Hazard

It speeds, runs red lights, veers on the freeway and narrowly misses a biker

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 3, 2011

'Dr. Death' Jack Kevorkian Dies

The doctor was made famous for ushering his patients to their deaths by assisted suicide

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 3, 2011

HIV Infection Rate Fell 25% Over the Last Decade

But 34 million live with AIDS, and young women especially continue to be infected

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 3, 2011

Update: Grand Jury Indicts John Edwards

Unless his lawyers cut a last-minute deal, he'll be charged for misusing campaign funds

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 2, 2011

Groupon Files for $750 Million Public Offering

Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse will be underwriters

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 2, 2011

Jane Lynch Will Be Hosting This Year's Emmy Awards

The Glee actress is in demand

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 2, 2011

NPR Chief Who Resigned After O'Keefe Prank Goes to NBC News

Vivian Schiller will now oversee all the network's digital properties

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 2, 2011

The Glenn Beck Era at Fox News Will End on June 30

And the final countdown to the last Glenn Beck Show begins

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 2, 2011

Goldman Sachs Served Subpoena Over Credit Crisis

But they probably will escape criminal charges

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 2, 2011

'The Global War on Drugs Has Failed'

That's the conclusion of the Global Commission on Drug Policy

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 2, 2011

Hundreds of Refugees Missing After Boats Sink Off the Tunisian Coast

Over 200 are missing after multiple boats capsized in the Mediterranean

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

After 19 Years, Shaquille O'Neal Announces Retirement via Twitter

He posted a brief Twitter message and video indicating the announcement

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

A Conservative's Savvy Strategy for a 'Hollywood Bias' Book

Ben Shapiro is releasing the audio of his interviews with TV executives

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

Glenn Beck Is Hunting for New Authors Who Write Like Him

He's now adding a book imprint to his personal media empire

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

It Will Take 'An Act of God' for Jim DeMint to Run

It doesn't seem likely that a Tea Party favorite will make a White House bid

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

Jane Lynch Heckles News Corp at News Corp

Shots at The Daily, Glenn Beck, and, yes, Sarah Palin abound

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

Get Ready for a Deluge of Governor Palin News

Her 24,000 email pages as Governor are set for release later this week

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

Jon Stewart: Roger Ailes Won't Let Palin Talk to Media

The Daily Show host aired his semi-sarcastic theory about Palin's bus tour

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

Space Shuttle Endeavour Lands Safely for Final Time

"It's sad to see her land for the last time, but she really has a great legacy"

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By Erik Hayden

May 31, 2011

The New York Times's Long War on Water Pipes

They're not a healthful cigarette alternative, the paper scolds repeatedly

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By Erik Hayden

May 31, 2011

Coachella to Double Itself in 2012

More tickets, more fun, and maybe more money?

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By Erik Hayden

May 31, 2011

Obama Will Nominate John Bryson as Commerce Secretary

The former utility executive is a founder of the Natural Resources Defense Council

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By Erik Hayden

May 31, 2011

Elderly Engineers Volunteer for Fukushima Duty

"Us older ones have less chance of getting cancer."

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By Erik Hayden

May 27, 2011

A Mini-Guide to Mitt Romney's Sense of Humor

Sending leftover pizzas to Obama's headquarters is his latest stab at being funny

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By Erik Hayden

May 27, 2011

TEPCO's Fukushima Tsunami Plan Was One Page Long

The AP uncovers more evidence of a lack of preparation for a disaster

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By Erik Hayden

May 26, 2011

Fox News Is Keeping Palin on the Payroll for Now

Fox News's top brass is so far three-for-three in predicting which Republicans will run

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By Erik Hayden

May 26, 2011

ROTC Marches Through the Ivy League

Columbia and Yale just signed an agreement to return the program to campus

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By Erik Hayden

May 26, 2011

Though D.C. Has the Worst Drivers, It's Pretty Safe to Walk There

You may be better off walking than driving in the nation's capital

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By Erik Hayden

May 26, 2011

Report: California Attorney General Investigating Schwarzenegger

Tabloids suggest the state is looking into claims he misused funds while governor

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By Erik Hayden

May 26, 2011

Disney Reconsiders Its 'Seal Team 6' Snow Globe Plans

After weeks of ridicule, Disney has withdrawn its trademark application

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By Erik Hayden

May 25, 2011

Switzerland Votes to Phase Out Nuclear Power

It won't happen until sometime between 2019 and 2040

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By Erik Hayden

May 25, 2011

CNBC Anchor Mark Haines Dies

Mark Haines unexpectedly died at home on Tuesday evening

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By Erik Hayden

May 25, 2011

Federal Prosecutors Seek to Indict John Edwards

Criminal charges for campaign finance law violations could come within two weeks

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By Erik Hayden

May 24, 2011

1,500 People Still Missing After Missouri Tornado

The official tally of those killed by the tornado has reached 117

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By Erik Hayden

May 24, 2011

Obama Is an Encouraging Ping Pong Teammate

The President played some table tennis with UK prime minister David Cameron

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By Erik Hayden

May 24, 2011

Things Nice Guys Have to Do to Be Found Attractive

New research says women like brooding or pompous types instead

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