Deported spies arrive in Moscow
Ten people who spied for Moscow in the US arrive in Russia after being deported in the biggest spy swap since the Cold War.
N Korea hails UN ‘victory’
North Korea welcomes a UN Security Council statement that avoids blaming it for the sinking of a South Korean warship.
China renews Google web licence
China renews Google’s licence to operate in China, the internet giant says, ending a long-running stand-off between the two.
‘Dead Mandela’ picture sparks row
A painting showing the body of Nelson Mandela undergoing an autopsy sparks criticism from South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party.
Strike over Italian wiretap bill
Italian journalists strike against a bill by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s government aiming to curb the use of wiretaps.
Dozens killed in Pakistan attack
At least 50 people are killed in a suicide bombing in a Pakistani tribal village on the border with Afghanistan, officials say.
Police raid heiress adviser home
French police raid the offices of the wealth manager of France’s richest woman, as part of a probe into illegal campaign funding.
UK envoy’s blog draws Israel ire
Israel criticises Britain’s ambassador to Lebanon for eulogising a late Lebanese cleric said to have inspired Hezbollah.
Delhi study suggests women unsafe
Two in every three women in the Indian capital have faced some form of sexual harassment in the last year, a study commissioned by the government says.
Cavendish wins second Tour stage
Mark Cavendish wins stage six of the Tour de France, sprinting to the line for his second stage victory in a row.
Disney’s loyal ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ comes to life
The live-action family adventure with Nicolas Cage spins a tale from the Mickey Mouse-starring centerpiece of Disney’s ‘Fantasia.’
Disney’s loyal ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ comes to life
The live-action family adventure with Nicolas Cage spins a tale from the Mickey Mouse-starring centerpiece of Disney’s ‘Fantasia.’
Mel Gibson being investigated for domestic violence
For weeks, reports have surfaced of nasty details of taped fights between Mel Gibson, 54, and ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, 40.
Mel Gibson being investigated for domestic violence
For weeks, reports have surfaced of nasty details of taped fights between Mel Gibson, 54, and ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, 40.
News and views: Emmys got nominations (mostly) right
Critic Robert Bianco says a list with new, mainstream series is a breath of fresh air.
News and views: Emmys got nominations (mostly) right
Critic Robert Bianco says a list with new, mainstream series is a breath of fresh air.
Pop Quiz: Week of July 5
Think you know celebrity and entertainment news? Test yourself with our weekly pop culture Pop Quiz.
Pop Quiz: Week of July 5
Think you know celebrity and entertainment news? Test yourself with our weekly pop culture Pop Quiz.
Critic’s Corner Weekend: ‘The Bridge,’ ‘Murder on the Orient’
CBS’ budget-driven fascination with Canadian cop shows hits a low with The Bridge (Saturday, 8 ET/PT), a plodding series about a police officer/union …
Critic’s Corner Weekend: ‘The Bridge,’ ‘Murder on the Orient’
CBS’ budget-driven fascination with Canadian cop shows hits a low with The Bridge (Saturday, 8 ET/PT), a plodding series about a police officer/union …
Lindsay Lohan’s lawyer calls sentence ‘harsh,’ resigns from case
Lindsay Lohan’s attorney says she and the actress believe the 90-day jail sentence the actress received earlier this week is harsher than other …
Lindsay Lohan’s lawyer calls sentence ‘harsh,’ resigns from case
Lindsay Lohan’s attorney says she and the actress believe the 90-day jail sentence the actress received earlier this week is harsher than other …
‘The Glades’ offers a haven; ‘Haven’ offers mediocrity
Two new cop shows are at the opposite ends of the TV spectrum.
‘The Glades’ offers a haven; ‘Haven’ offers mediocrity
Two new cop shows are at the opposite ends of the TV spectrum.
NBC changes rules to allow gay ‘Today’ wedding
NBC’s Today show says it is changing the rules for its annual wedding contest to allow same-sex couples to apply.
NBC changes rules to allow gay ‘Today’ wedding
NBC’s Today show says it is changing the rules for its annual wedding contest to allow same-sex couples to apply.
Miss USA: ‘I fear no question’ since competition
Rima Fakih said she’s learned to fear no question since competing for and becoming Miss USA.
Miss USA: ‘I fear no question’ since competition
Rima Fakih said she’s learned to fear no question since competing for and becoming Miss USA.
‘Girl Who Played With Fire’ smolders rather than burns
The second installment of Stieg Larsson’s trilogy doesn’t sustain the supense.
‘Girl Who Played With Fire’ smolders rather than burns
The second installment of Stieg Larsson’s trilogy doesn’t sustain the supense.
July 9–10, 1856: Visionary Tesla Born at Midnight
Nikola Tesla, the eccentric genius who pioneered alternating current, continues to fascinate the geek imagination.
July 9–10, 1856: Visionary Tesla Born at Midnight
Nikola Tesla, the eccentric genius who pioneered alternating current, continues to fascinate the geek imagination.
NSA to Spy on Critical Infrastructure, Says WSJ
The NSA will soon monitor the networks of private companies that run critical infrastructure, according to The Wall Street Journal. The project makes an end run over prohibitions against domestic military action and capitalizes on recent fears of cyberwar.
NSA to Spy on Critical Infrastructure, Says WSJ
The NSA will soon monitor the networks of private companies that run critical infrastructure, according to The Wall Street Journal. The project makes an end run over prohibitions against domestic military action and capitalizes on recent fears of cyberwar.
Gallery: These Cars Are Downright Un-American!
We bring you 10 cars that are about as un-American as reusable shopping bags, learning a foreign language and drinking wine in the afternoon.
Gallery: These Cars Are Downright Un-American!
We bring you 10 cars that are about as un-American as reusable shopping bags, learning a foreign language and drinking wine in the afternoon.
Factors for Predicting Phantom Traffic Jams
Ever wonder “WTF?” about a traffic jam? Researchers have devised a formula to explain (but not prevent) them.
Factors for Predicting Phantom Traffic Jams
Ever wonder “WTF?” about a traffic jam? Researchers have devised a formula to explain (but not prevent) them.
Crackdown 2 Pushes Xbox 360 to the Blasting Point
Crackdown 2 mixes Grand Theft Auto‘s open-world environment with the weaponry, superhuman strength and agility of comic book characters.
Crackdown 2 Pushes Xbox 360 to the Blasting Point
Crackdown 2 mixes Grand Theft Auto‘s open-world environment with the weaponry, superhuman strength and agility of comic book characters.
Alt Text: Unlikely Anime Surgeries Create Living Cartoons
Contact lenses that give you giant, glistening eyes are just the beginning. A coming wave of radical and extremely invasive procedures will fuel the ultimate manga-style makeovers.
Alt Text: Unlikely Anime Surgeries Create Living Cartoons
Contact lenses that give you giant, glistening eyes are just the beginning. A coming wave of radical and extremely invasive procedures will fuel the ultimate manga-style makeovers.
Code Cracked! Cyber Command Logo Mystery Solved
In short order, a Danger Room reader figures out that the odd string of letters and numbers in the logo of the U.S. military’s new Cyber Command is actually its mission statement.
Lawyers Who Won NSA Spy Case Demand $2.63 Million
Lawyers behind the first lawsuit to successfully win a case against the Bush administration over its warrantless wiretapping program are demanding $2.63 million in legal fees.
Soccer Refs Subconsciously Call More Fouls on Plays to the Left
Referees are more likely to make foul calls when they see the action moving from right to left, according to a new study by brain researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.
Storyboard Podcast: Climb Inside the World’s Coolest Cockpits
From a fighter jet to a monster truck, Wired plops you into the operator’s seat of some of the most amazing vehicles ever invented. This podcast takes you behind the scenes.
Glee challenges 30 Rock Emmy run
Hit musical comedy Glee is in pole position to end 30 Rock’s three-year run as best comedy in the nominations for the US TV Emmy Awards.
Glee challenges 30 Rock Emmy run
Hit musical comedy Glee is in pole position to end 30 Rock’s three-year run as best comedy in the nominations for the US TV Emmy Awards.
American Idol US tour cut short
The American Idol tour, featuring winner Lee DeWyze, is cut short by two weeks, just days after it kicked off in the US.
American Idol US tour cut short
The American Idol tour, featuring winner Lee DeWyze, is cut short by two weeks, just days after it kicked off in the US.