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Ricky Gervais May Be Mocking The Mentally Ill In Sitcom "Derek"
The latest Netflix-only show from British comic Ricky Gervais is called "Derek" and will be available in its 7-episode entirety. The show tracks a quirky group of people working in an old-folks home. Gervais' character, the title character Derek, seems to some like he a mentally ill man -- prompting all manner off criticism and praise. (Image via of Netflix.)
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In The 5 Years Since Lehman Brothers Collapsed What's Changed?
5 years ago this weekend, Lehman Brothers collapsed, marking the low point of the 2008 recession. Millions of people lost their jobs, unemployment skyrocketed, and a web of shady financial practices were revealed. Now, half a decade later, as the US economy continues its slow recovery, the anniversary is prompting reflection on what went wrong and how it could have been prevented.
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Meet Bashar al-Assad's Spokeswoman
Bouthaina Shaaban is the public face of the Syrian regime and a member of the Baath Party since age 16.
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If You Missed It: The Cutest Ever Marriage Proposal In A Home Depot
Flash mobs can be kind of cringe-worthy, but this one’s 100% amazing. A man in Salt Lake City sent his boyfriend on a boring trip to Home Depot, and then surprised him with a giant choreographed dance performed by his friends and culminating in a proposal! The dancers performed to Betty Who’s song “Somebody Loves You,” appropriately enough. Adorable!
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"After Tiller": The Dangerous Life of an Abortion Doctor
The number of doctors willing to perform third-trimester abortions are dwindling. "After Tiller" takes a look at the last four doctors in America willing to perform the procedure. The documentary makes its theatrical opening on September 20 after debuting at Sundance.
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Voyager Spacecraft Now First Man-Made Vessel To Leave Our Solar System
It took 36 years of space exploration, but the Voyager 1 has officially left our solar system. NASA scientists have just confirmed that the probe crossed the interstellar threshold last year after analyzing vibrations on its antennae. It’s now almost 12 billion miles from home.
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The Making Of A Fashion Week Show With Designer Timo Weiland
Timo Weiland gives an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how a New York Fashion Week show is put together.
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American-Born Jihadi Rapper Killed In Somalia
Omar Hammami, an American-born jihadi, has been killed in Somalia by fellow militants, according to reports. There was a $5 million bounty from the US on his head.
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Girls-Only App Lets You Rate Your Male Friends' Sexiness
It's called Lulu, and it's basically a digital burn-book.
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Leaked: Russia's Plan For Syria's Chemical Weapons Exposed
A Russian newspaper released details of the government's proposal to rid Syria of its chemical weapons. The plan was leaked in advance of John Kerry's meeting in Geneva with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the matter.
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Kerry To Russian Minister: 'You Want Me Take Your Word? It's A Little Early For That'
Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to start talks about disarmament in Syria.
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Don't You Dare Try To Read A Newspaper In Front Of This Cat
This cat refuses to let its owner finish reading the newspaper. Every time she lifts it up, a paw comes to knock it down. Don't even think about attempting the crossword.
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Rare Gold Coin Could Go For $1.5 Million At L.A. Auction
A single gold coin could be sold for more than most people's entire worth. An 1880 U.S. gold coin could sell for a potential $1.5 million at an auction at Bonhams in Los Angeles.
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Portrait Of Malala, Teen Shot By The Taliban, Unveiled In London
A new portrait of teen education activist Malala Yousafzai is on display at the National Museum in London. Malala became famous last year when the then 15-year-old was shot in the head by the Taliban on her way to school. She survived and became an international activist for women's educations. The portrait, by Jonathan Yeo, shows her doing her homework.
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D.C. Cribs: Top Chef's Mike Isabella Shows Off His Liquor Stockpiles
In our latest installment of D.C. Cribs, we dropped by the house of Washington restauranteur and one-time Top Chef contestant Mike Isabella. He shows us his beautiful kitchen, custom liquor cabinet (complete with bottles of Cristal) and a thank-you note from Hillary Clinton.
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Dramatic Rescue: Car Flips Into A Colorado River With Driver Still Inside
A driver in Colorado had a brush with death when his car fell into a river -- and then flipped upside down. Fortunately, rescue crews were able to drag him to safety. The car was on Highway 287 near Boulder, Colorado, when the road collapsed due to heavy flooding. The driver and both passengers survived.
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New Plant-Based Eggs Don't Require A Chicken
A California company called Hampton Creek eggs has debuted a new product: chicken-free eggs. They're made entirely of plants, and at least according to their creators, can be used in all the same recipes as you'd use a regular egg.
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New Regulations For America's Deadliest (& Legal) Drugs
The FDA is pushing new labeling for drugs like OxyContin and others of the class of serious painkillers called opioids. These drugs, legal painkillers when prescribed, are behind a new epidemic of overdose and death.
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Grandma Shows Off Her Baseball Skills
Rockies first baseman Todd Helton fouled into the stands last night playing against the San Francisco Giants. The ball flew straight into the waiting glove of this elderly fan... and apparently made her day.
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Watch The 9-Year Rise Of The Freedom Tower In This Stunning Timelapse
EarthCam captured the nine years of construction it took to build One World Trade Center, now the tallest building in New York City. The timelapse shows the Freedom Tower rise from the ground up starting in 2004 and ending with the spire's installation in 2013. The tower now reaches a staggering 1,776 feet.
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