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Brazil's World Cup Loss to the Netherlands Reopens Wounds Just Beginning to Heal and 10 More

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Brazil's World Cup Loss to the Netherlands Reopens Wounds Just Beginning to Heal

The Netherlands' 3-0 defeat of Brazil had the feel of a World Cup game that only magnified the host country's dashed hopes.

Australian Olympic Swimmer Ian Thorpe Comes Out as Gay

Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe revealed in an interview that he is gay, confirming years of speculation about his sexuality.

Tracy Morgan Sues Wal-Mart Over Deadly Crash, Released From Rehab

Tracy Morgan has sued Wal-Mart over last month's highway crash that seriously injured him, and killed a fellow comedian.

World Cup Day 31: The Painful, Penultimate Third-Place Match

In the penultimate match of the World Cup, Brazil and the Netherlands take the pitch one last time to play for third place. Here's what you can expect.

21 Ingenious Accessories to Deck Out Your Backyard

A list of ridiculous backyard accessories that nobody needs, but everyone wants.

Medieval Child's Skeleton Is the Earliest Down Syndrome Case Yet

The earliest probable case of Down syndrome in the archaeological record comes from a 5- to 7-year-old child who lived in medieval France some 1,500 years ago, new research shows.

Israel Airstrike Hits Gaza Mosque, Death Toll Tops 120

Israel's airstrikes targeting Hamas in Gaza hit a mosque and a center for the disabled where two women were killed Saturday.

15 Crazy Things You Never Thought About

A collection of facts and randomness that you've never thought about.

10 Summer Blockbuster Movies Turning 20 This Year

A list of 1994 summer blockbusters to make you feel old.

Chrome Extension Plays Clown Music When You Read About Rob Ford

A new browser extension for Google Chrome will play clown music when you read an article or news story about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.

Singapore to Destroy Copies of Book About Gay Penguins

Singapore plans to destroy copies of three children's books, including one about two male penguins raising a chick.

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