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First Word: Legitimacy issues Where political journalism must not go Quakes beneath Antarctic glacier linked to ocean tides Promoting women in political office Ryan and Akin backed bill to redefine rape DNA tests tell trees from the wood; curb illegal logging NOW & Later: Pay & Presidents Assange's embassy life is cramped but connected Chicago teachers staff informational picket lines at 6 schools Troops' kids early victims of Congress budget inaction The Physics of Stuntwoman's Crazy Slackline Walk between Trucks Toddlers Show Less Sympathy for Whiners At Guantanamo tribunals, don't mention the 'T' word Belarus president fires foreign minister weeks after teddy bear row Cholera emergency declared in Sierra Leone Apple Admits Text Messages Insecure, Recommends iMessage Instead Bill would expand fertility coverage for veterans Actress Gabrielle Union: 'Women have to be more involved and engaged'Facebook's stock slides; Zuckerberg's leadership questioned Oldest bones from modern humans in Asia discovered Shooting death of handcuffed man in patrol car ruled a suicide New ultralight material good for space - and Earth Congressman takes us backward, golf moves us forward?How to Secure Your College-Bound Child's Laptop Chip Maker Advanced Micro Devices Hit by Data Breach Doggie Diagnosis: Tail Chasing Resembles Human Compulsive Behavior Healthy school lunches: How to get kids to eat them?One newspaper, two perspectives Michelle Obama hosts kids' lunchtime 'state dinner' at White House Twitter maps show where rudest, friendliest Americans may live Todd Akin compares himself to 9/11 first responders...again!Tuskegee airman George Hickman, 88, dies in Seattle Cows may lie down before it rains — but they do that a lot Photo: Dawn Breaks in Antarctica, Ending Months of Darkness Semen May Trigger Ovulation Oldest Bones from Modern Humans in Asia Discovered Princeton Review names top party school in the US Doctors appalled over Rep. Akin's comments that 'legitimate rape' prevents pregnancy Nimble-fingered robot could disarm bombs, put batteries in flashlight Obama draws 'red line' for Syria on chemical and biological weapons 'Travesty of justice': State quietly dropped violations and fine in workplace death Chains vs Change Your online viewing habits are private and protected, says court Obama addresses Akin scandal: 'Rape is rape'New Ultralight Material is Strong but Flexible A trip to the Paul Tsongas Center With recent violence in Afghanistan, Romney, Ryan focus on the conflict With recent violence in Afghanistan, Romney, Ryan focus on the conflict Planned Parenthood launches new breast health initiative Planes, bikes, automobiles coming to 'Grand Theft Auto V'Quakes beneath Antarctic glacier linked to ocean tides Darla Moore no stranger to breaking glass ceilings Alex Wagner takes on 'the Donald' over women voters Cartoon slideshow: Gas prices on the rise Obama defends campaign, challenges GOP: 'You can't just make stuff up'Woman who led Augusta charge 'knew we could outlast them'Why 3D Movies May Soon Be Glasses-Free Kids make eating well look like child's play Fire crews battle wildfires blazing across Western US Drinking milk not linked to early puberty, study suggests Akin on rape comments: 'We all make mistakes'What you didn't know about Steve Kornacki AT&T: You can have FaceTime over cellular if you use new mobile share plan The Week in Sports Pictures: August 13 - 19 Gas prices on the rise Germany forcing Greece's day of reckoning Akin pledges to stay in race following rape comments, GOP criticism Could more women in Congress put a stop to Akin-like debates? Sen. Gillibrand believes so Today's Cycle Lineup Obama condemns Akin remarks: 'Rape is rape'Battery can charge itself, thanks to nanotech hack Akin tries damage-control mode Romney condemns Akin's rape remark Oklahoma high school valedictorian denied diploma for using 'hell' in speech New Hover Vehicle Recalls 'Star Wars' Bike Even Bruce Willis Couldn't Save Earth from 'Armageddon' Asteroid 'Plants vs. Zombies 2' will eat your brains next spring Is Disney's 'feel good' movie 'Odd Life of Timothy Green' making kids cry?Salute this 'patriotic' celestial triangle shining in the night sky Apple becomes most valuable company in history HOT MIC: Monday Morning Hangover Curiosity hopes to take off on first Martian trek this week Shy people are better at reading facial expressions Shy people are better at reading facial expressions Salute this 'patriotic' celestial triangle shining in the night sky Ryan worsens Romney's tax problem(s)Woman shot to death in car before alumni volleyball game Senate send-off: Sen. Jim Webb 7 Steps to Landing and Profiting from Celebrity Customers Funeral for soldiers killed in suspected al Qaeda attacks in Yemen Mormon in America: JetBlue founder on going from missionary to entrepreneur VIDEO: First Read Minute: Scandal and misleading, just another day in politics Monday's campaign round-up "The female body also has ways of shutting down your whole election"20 years after Ruby Ridge, there's forgiveness More than 20 killed as clashes break out in Venezuela prison Leaky Valve on Space Station Delays Spacewalk Todd Akin & Pregnancy: Yes, It Can Happen to Rape Victims Wal-Mart Stores extends holiday layaway program Curiosity hopes to take off on first Martian trek this week Spacewalker tosses out an honest-to-goodness 'Spaceball'Protesters unfurl huge banner in support of Russian punk band on Swiss cathedral 3 Ways to Amplify Small-Business Marketing with Crowdsourcing When Republicans visited the Sea of Galilee Experts hope to shield cars from computer viruses iPhone app tries to rid world of cheesy photo filters Ramadan TV gently pushes Saudi boundaries How to make marriage work Must-Read Op-Eds for August 20, 2012 Study: Less religious states give less to charity New Nickelback video stars 'Seinfeld's' Jason Alexander, 'Baywatch's' Brooke Burns Tough back-to-school bags for your kids The post-truth campaign continues apace Study: Less religious states give less to charity Lost in debate over cancer ad: Romney has no plan to cover the Soptics Shy People Better at Reading Facial Expressions Sen. Claire McCaskill: 'Gut check moment' for Missouri Romney: Akin's rape comments 'insulting, inexcusable'Alex Wagner on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher"Republican lawmaker skinny-dipped on Israel trip Republican lawmaker skinny-dipped on Israel trip Shia LaBeouf: Sex scenes in new indie film will be real A man of weak, malleable principles America's wackiest mini-golf courses Courts flooded with poorer Americans representing themselves Pakistan blocks cellphone service to millions over terror threat Stocks close flat after six-week advance GOP Senate candidate Todd Akin's rape comment is very, very scary Abandoned newborn girl found in New York City Accidental candor in Ohio Red, White and Blue Triangle to Shine in Night Sky U.S. Tidal Power Ready for Prime Time First Thoughts: Akin it worse Programming notes 2012: Voter ID problems Pre-caffeine tech: Tossing phones, shaming dogs!Obama: 'Trickle-down snake oil'Romney: Welfare -- again Swimmers look like a bowl of Fruit Loops in crowded China pool Needle-free vaccines: How about a patch instead?Steve Kornacki's latest Salon.com article: Can Todd Akin still win?The larger significance of Todd Akin's ridiculousness Hank Williams Jr. calls President Obama a 'Muslim' who 'hates the military'Let Me Start...GM recalls 249,260 midsize SUVs for possible fire hazard Mars Rover Curiosity to Take 1st Martian Drive This Week Best Buy names Carlson's Hubert Joly as its new CEO Waiting For a New Heart, Lindsey Lou Stole Ours 3 Ways to Use Facebook Groups to Attract and Keep Customers Myanmar ends press censorship in latest shift from oppression Insurer Aetna to buy Coventry Health for $5.6 billion Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan Stagecraft over substance Disabled and elderly voters face a new Voter ID hurdle at polls Pakistani girl with Down syndrome reportedly arrested for blasphemy Pricey cars, costly insurance: They go hand-in-hand College Entrepreneurs Find a Green Niche in an Online Farmers Market Hawaii, Alaska and the states that get the most federal money College Binge Drinkers Happier Than Non-Bingers: Study Morning Maddow: August 20 Huge crowds greet Japan's Olympic athletes With wife's conviction, what is next for China's Bo Xilai?Trending NOW UK Queen's husband Prince Philip leaves hospital after bladder treatment Morning Headlines: Mon., August 20 Musician Willie Nelson hospitalized due to breathing problems 4 Lessons for Overcoming Setbacks from Food Network Star Guy Fieri Lightning kills boy, 9, on Lake Superior sail boat Eyes in the sky aim to cut down illegal logging Sightseeing boat runs aground in Alaska bay; 76 rescued Panetta intervenes after 10th US service member killed in 2 weeks in Afghanistan Pew! Pew! Pew! NASA's Curiosity Rover Zaps Mars Rock with Laser Cosmonauts to Take Spacewalk Outside Space Station Today 'Top Gun' director Tony Scott dies after jumping off bridge Cautious moves on foreclosures haunting Obama Cautious moves on foreclosures haunting Obama USS Constitution sets sail again in Boston Harbor Canadian veterans remember WWII Dieppe Raid Wife of disgraced Chinese leader gets death sentence with reprieve Romney-Ryan respond to Akin on 'legitimate rape...'Tungurahua volcano erupts in Ecuador Libya arrests Gadhafi loyalists over Tripoli bombings Tibetan Plateau much older than thought, new study finds NASA rover Curiosity shoots a Mars rock with laser As school bells ring, retailers start listening for sleigh bells Alabama man fights to keep wife buried in front yard Missouri Republican: 'Legitimate rape' rarely causes pregnancy Two brothers reunite after 80 years apart Wynonna Judd postpones concerts after husband's motorcycle crash American Airlines flight attendants accept contract offer Tips on air conditioning repair in your community Making hay in Germany What Google's New Stance on Copyright Infringement Means to Your Business Small plane crashes on Long Island, one killed Small plane crashes on Long Island, one killed Madonna to Russia: 'Let Pussy Riot go free'Deutsche Bank probed over ties to Iran, Sudan 'Expendables 2' outshines 'Sparkle' at the box office Drone attacks kill 13 in northern Pakistan August 19: Bob McDonnell, Martin O'Malley, Ted Cruz, Kasim Reed, E.J. Dionne, Peggy Noonan, Chuck Todd New York Times, Remington among the oldest brands in the US Hate Mondays? Seems the stock market does too Like NASA rover, family switches over to Mars time Stocks' slow-motion rally could continue this week Alabama man fights to keep wife buried in front yard Like NASA rover, family switches over to Mars time How your phone's screen shatters Quakes Beneath Antarctic Glacier Linked to Ocean Tides Czech police accuse man of plotting Norway-like copycat terrorist attack 300,000 U.S. education jobs have been lost since 2009 Health panel likely to make HIV tests routine Ted Cruz: If presidential race is based on personalities, GOP loses As the school year approaches, still dreaming Idaho town emptied as state's worst wildfire nears Post Show Thoughts: Focusing on VP's Democratic governor: Joe Biden's 'chains' remark was 'indelicate' but benign What you might not know about the stimulus: It included billions for anti-poverty measures Obama, Romney teams trade blame for negative bent in campaign In our August 19 show, we're going negative VIDEO: Paul Ryan defended stimulus in 2002, when George W. Bush wanted it Syria's Assad makes rare appearance for Eid prayers Meet the Press links — Sunday, August 19 Swimmer Nyad steady in Cuba-Fla. record attempt 10 Must-Know Tech Terms, Translated Americans Increasingly Super-Sizing Their Churches Good Look: 'We are all Sikh now'Hurricane warning in Azores as Gordon intensifies Marriage Drives Women to Drink, Study Suggests Investors Bank on the Appeal of a Startup's Design-Focused Office Products Assange in balcony appeal to Obama: Release leak suspect Bradley Manning Are we celebrity obsessed? Just take a peek at the obituaries Government minister among 32 people killed as Sudanese helicopter crashes into mountain in bad weather 4 Ways to Prevent Office Bullies Deadly car bombs rock Tripoli on first day of Eid Future of US Military's Hypersonic Plane Uncertain After Failure Nyad back in water in Cuba-Florida record swim try Japanese nationalists land on island claimed by China 'Asking for prayers' for boy missing in Yosemite river U.S. says Iraqis help Iran skirt sanctions over nuclear program Sale of Niger nomad's last camel is sign of hunger Captain's mission: Reunite Purple Heart medals with recipients' families Nicki Minaj cancels U.K. concerts due to strained vocal cords Nicki Minaj cancels U.K. concerts due to strained vocal cords Obama says GOP would raise costs for seniors, cut taxes for wealthiest Mars rover has summit in its sights Body found off Palos Verdes is that of missing diver Rebecca Weiss Two 15-year-old students accused of high school murder plot in California Russian top clerics forgive Pussy Riot, ask for mercy Sunday's Guests (August 19): Paul Ryan and the stimulus, voter ID laws, poverty and the campaign Lawyers who took on Big Tobacco target food industry Drug dealers say no to crack in Rio Surf's up on German creek, but mind the bridge!Obama opens campaign swing in NH, where voters know Romney well Kendall Jenner to make acting debut in 'Hawaii Five-0'Kendall Jenner to make acting debut in 'Hawaii Five-0'Kendall Jenner to make acting debut in 'Hawaii Five-0'Judge rejects Facebook settlement over users appearing in ads How to deal with someone unfriending you Teen driver? Tech tools can ease worried parents Why it matters that a woman moderates Teen driver? Tech tools can ease worried parents Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens 141, kills 2 Russia's prime minister wants space agency overhaul by September Hayes: Is Paul Ryan a hypocrite?Facebook stock FAIL Police seek suspect in killing of Philadelphia officer Russian prime minister orders space agency overhaul Ryan campaigns with mom in Florida, pitches Medicare fix China wins Miss World beauty pageant 3 Tips for Keeping Data Safe in the Cloud (Infographic)Man, woman shot dead in Louisiana; 2 children unharmed Burning at the beach: Greeks watch wildfire approach This Week in God Shark Culture: How Do We Connect with Sharks?5 Free and Low-Cost Tools for Improving Social Media Productivity The State of SEO and What Entrepreneurs Need to Know US Alcohol Drinkers Average 4 Beverages Per Week NYC taxi plan expected to make $1.46 billion ruled unconstitutional The Real Reason CO2 Emissions in US Plummeted Finding Business Success in a Farm-Inspired Food Niche In our August 18 show, we'l pull back the curtain A Quick Guide to Crafting a Budget Plan Tropical Storm Helene slams Mexico; Hurricane Gordon heads for Azores US soldiers hacked to death by N. Korean guards remembered Hundreds of thousands flee their homes in India amid deadly ethnic violence Hundreds of thousands flee their homes in India amid deadly ethnic violence Hundreds of thousands flee their homes in India amid deadly ethnic violence Creating Shops from Shipping Containers Romney slams Obama over Medicare, pledges more help for 'poor' and 'sick'Romney slams Obama over Medicare, pledges more help for 'poor' and 'sick'Report: 211 die during drugs trials in India 'Magnet for vapid celebs'? Support for jailed Russian rockers questioned Iran condemned after over claim 'cancerous tumor' Israel has no place in Mideast Seven charged over shootings of 4 sheriff's deputies in Louisiana Seven charged over shootings of 4 sheriff's deputies in Louisiana Ex-butler gets 20-year prison sentence for trying to extort millions from socialite Mountain biker hitting the trail at Whistler Mountain Bike Park Mountain biker hitting the trail at Whistler Mountain Bike Park Mock asteroid mission set for launch Dan Senor, 'spokesman for the last disastrous war,' now Ryan's top adviser Links for the 8/17 TRMS Paul Ryan releases tax returns, pressure stays on Romney Paul Ryan releases tax returns, pressure stays on Romney Britney Spears to Mars rover: What's new, girlfriend?Britney Spears to Mars rover: What's new, girlfriend?Report says US should stop funding iconic telescopes Iraq vet, former SEAL face off on controversial anti-Obama video 3rd soldier court-martialed in Pvt. Danny Chen's suicide; sentence criticized as light Google maps ancient Mexican ruins Homeless find friends, acceptance on social networks Sunday Study Guide: McDonnell, O'Malley, roundtable Office Hours: Melissa on the power of words When the internet is trying to tell you something...Russia's Pussy Riot jailed for two years, sparking worldwide protests What is a movie star? New Hollywood system is breaking down definition Paul Ryan releases two years of tax returns How to spot fake anti-virus software 'ED Show' playbook: Fri., Aug. 17 'ED Show' playbook: Fri., Aug. 17 'ED Show' playbook: Fri., Aug. 17 'Shamoon' spyware searches, then destroys Cost-wary Forest Service now tries to tamp out every flame Is Team Romney being vague on purpose?Republican cameos at the DNC?America's media consumption so high it's measured in zettabytes Who needs a license? Self-driving cars coming 'Shamoon' Spyware Searches, Then Destroys How to Spot Fake Anti-Virus Software Awesome Internets: Friday edition Tibetan Plateau much older than thought, new study finds Lawyer ordered to pay $4.5M to gay University of Michigan student Paul Ryan weighs in on Middle East policy Romney-Ryan ticket's one week anniversary Robots get their own encyclopedia Not so fast, naysayers: These may be parts of Earhart's plane Iconic telescopes should lose funding, new report advises Medical marijuana supporters sue city of Los Angeles to stop ban Sunflower-Inspired Solar Panels Track Sun Without Motors Southwest hikes almost a third of its fares by $5 Emory University: False academic data sent to ranking groups Netflix enables TV marathons with post-play feature CyberAuto Challenge Helps Expose Car Security Flaws Robots Get Their Own Encyclopedia The return of Christine O'Donnell Saturday's Guests (August 18): Paul Ryan, Medicare, Ayn Rand, the Wall Street bailout & Julian Assange Not so fast, naysayers: These may be parts of Earhart's plane Jobless rate rose in 44 states last month What would you take? A couple packs to flee wildfire in Washington What would you take? A couple packs to flee wildfire in Washington Friday's Mini-Report Who's who? Two new species of owls identified in Philippines Researcher creates most powerful MASER ever with spare parts Lyin' Ryan blames Obama for hometown GM plant that closed under Bush Lyin' Ryan blames Obama for hometown GM plant that closed under Bush Lyin' Ryan blames Obama for hometown GM plant that closed under Bush Lyin' Ryan blames Obama for hometown GM plant that closed under Bush Come fly with me He's no 'doormat'Mars rover gets set for laser blasts See comets across solar system without a telescope — online Pieces of Amelia Earhart's Plane Located?Shark Week Mars Rover to Fire Rock-Zapping Laser Ahead of 1st Drive Racy photo may get Michael Phelps in hot water The political week that was Report: Older Americans more obese, face high housing costs Report: Older Americans more obese, face high housing costs When code-switching goes wrong z023 We need a failure!Britney Spears to Mars Rover: What's New on the Red Planet?Netflix Enables TV Marathons with Post-Play Feature Dueling women groups hit road with bus tours targeted at candidates' records White House: Press hasn't lacked chances to hear from Obama Military delays Fort Hood shooter suspect trial over beard Ryan plan sparks debate: let each state run its own Medicaid program?Alaska issues permit for work on Gold-Rush era shipwreck Military delays Fort Hood shooter suspect trial over beard Stocks close near fresh four-year high Who's who? Two new species of owls identified in Philippines Videogame players, the next Olympians?Peregrine CEO pleads not guilty to scheme charges Peregrine CEO pleads not guilty to scheme charges American infrastructure investment inspiration of the day, 8/17/12 Baseball star Eddie Murray settles SEC insider trading charges Texas teacher sentenced to five years in prison for having sex with five students The veepstakes chase: Behind the scenes Government tightening its reins on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Undocumented immigrants confront author of strict immigration laws Lighter moment for Syrian rebels during break in fighting in Aleppo British anthrax death sparks outbreak concern Guitarist from Paul Ryan's favorite band delivers crushing diss to the congressman VIDEO: The Week That Was: Ryan, one week later Google Maps & Instagram Offer New Travel Tools Warnings issued after Tropical Storm Helene forms in Gulf of Mexico Aug.19: Steve Harvey, Gabby Douglas, and summer scams eBay bans magic potions, spells and curses People found living in 'anthill' 8 stories beneath ground in Russia Introducing 'Big Eddie's Board Of Truth'Devo pays tribute to Seamus Romney Steve King hoping for a Romney-Ryan White House Hubble takes an amazing photo of two colliding star clusters Introducing 'Big Eddie's Board Of Truth'Chronicling Mitt's Mendacity, Vol. XXX Could you go 10 weeks without lying?Summer is peak season for kidney stones Dark matter exposed? Gamma-ray find excites scientists Dark matter exposed? Gamma-ray find excites scientists California driver tracking by insurers sparks privacy debate California driver tracking by insurers sparks privacy debate California driver tracking by insurers sparks privacy debate California driver tracking by insurers sparks privacy debate Mystery Powerball jackpot winner leaves Michigan town abuzz PRESS Pass: Rudy Giuliani San Salvador combats dengue fever Attacks on US mosques prompt Muslim security concerns How Secure Package Delivery Can Raise Customer Satisfaction Jailed Pussy Riot releases 'Putin Lights Up the Fires' tune Suit claims Heinz stole idea for ketchup packet See Comets Across the Solar System Today: How to Watch Online Hubble takes an amazing photo of two colliding star clusters Vitamin C may lessen effects of air pollution Vitamin C may lessen effects of air pollution Iconic Telescopes Should Lose Funding, New Report Suggests Summer Is High-Risk Time for Kidney Stones Bomb threat to Carmike Cinemas chain over 'Expendables 2' prompts police searches nationwide Define 'worse'Wounded warriors show grit, determination on journey to recovery 'Second-class citizens': Wheelchair user's fury at Paralympics over seating Special NOW Monday & Alex on HBO tonight!Special NOW Monday & Alex on HBO tonight!Lead plaintiff, 93, in Pa. voting case gets ID - but countless more still out of luck Colo. shooting prompts gun bills in big states 'Mighty Eagle' lander passes test with — yep — flying colors Sunscreen and SPF: what you need to know Is spraying for West Nile virus safe?Students with gun permits get segregated dorms at University of Colorado Baby elephant brings joy and concern to Berlin zoo Ryan boosts Virginia as central to Romney's fortunes What Paul Ryan is doing now...Paul Ryan's next move Missy Franklin tweets new Olympic tattoo What Romney considers 'suicidal'Restoration Hardware CEO ousted amid reports of relationship with subordinate An all-new family of spiders that you could get hooked on 35 years later, humans respond to 'Wow' signal — on Twitter Star Cluster Crash Seen by Space Telescope What Makes a State Fat or Thin?z008 and we shall use a "smart" quote z007 and we'll use smart apostrophe Facebook stops hoarding your deleted photos Lawyer ordered to pay $4.5M to gay University of Michigan student A novel solution for 2012 Incoherence on Obama's auto rescue Pussy Riot gets prison for Putin protest Tiniest babies may need formula along with breast milk An all-new family of spiders that you could get hooked on Who? Who? Two New Owl Species Discovered Romney camp rejects Obama campaign's bargaining chip on taxes Social media makes smoke-filled rooms of political conventions a thing of the past Flames of Syria's conflict singe rest of region Flames of Syria's conflict singe rest of region "Your Business" starts seventh season Ex-Border Patrol union president indicted on fraud charges Could teddy bears unsettle 'Europe's last dictator'?Friday's campaign round-up Sizzling new cars for the 2013 model year Campaign 2012 descends into trench warfare Older Americans Hit by Obesity, Housing Costs Opening secret tomb of China's first emperor waits for science Ex-butler who held socialite hostage, injected her in extortion attempt gets 20-year sentence Why Romney's choice of Ryan won't help America debate the big issues Must-Read Op-Eds for August 17, 2012 KLG on Bobbie's romper: 'It's for a 13-year-old!"Kickstarter projects generate millions of dollars Akin's stand against school lunches Internet Rallies to Save Tesla's Lab South African women protest police shooting of striking miners Volkswagen's Jetta Hybrid Is the World's Fastest Hybrid 'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell' foThursday, August 16th, 2012 'The Rachel Maddow Show' for Thursday, August 16th, 2012 Tip for candidates: avoid fake accents 'Hardball with Chris Matthews' for Thursday, August 16th, 2012 The Ed Show for Thursday, August 16th, 2012 Feds want cleaner disclosure of home appraisals by lenders PoliticsNation, Thursday, August 16, 2012 Detroit hot-rod parade a blast from cruising past 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' enchants with fantasy, real-life lessons Consumer sentiment hits three-month high The Secret Tomb of China's 1st Emperor: Will We Ever See Inside?Razing dozens of trees to save property, as Washington wildfire nears Missing the Medicare forest for the trees Say what? Haggis hurling at the Highland Games The face of the 'war on voting'See the Grand Canyon — From Your Computer Tibetan Plateau May Be Older Than Thought Chicago man mauled to death by his own pit bull Pattinson, 'Cosmopolis' too bland, monotonous to hold interest Pre-caffeine tech: Tesla museum, corgie love!Stocks advance, approaching 2012 high Fed. judges block Florida's attempt to reduce early voting days Which song do you want Train to play on TODAY?As K-12 classrooms go high-tech, colleges get more virtual Good Samaritans rescue two from burning car in Mississippi How connected are you?5 Ways to Transform Facebook Page Apps into Free Advertisements Team Obama offers a tax-return deal Real estate website Trulia files for IPO Steve Kornacki's latest Salon.com article: An offer Mitt will definitely refuse First Thoughts: The Ryan pick - one week later Programming notes 2012: Money for nothing?Obama: Let's make a deal Romney: 13%Romney: 13%Best Cartoons of the Week Prayers on the last Friday of Ramadan How that pot belly makes you stupid Eating walnuts daily can give sperm an extra kick The Week in Political Cartoons Tax Policy Center responds to 'garbage' comment Tax Policy Center responds to 'garbage' comment 'No papers, no fear': Undocumented immigrants declare themselves on bus tour Let Me Start...NOW Today: Team Obama has a deal for Team Romney Morning Maddow Action never gets old in 'Expendables 2'Action never gets old in 'Expendables 2'Sears, Dish Network among the lowest ranked workplaces by employees Stimulus problem adds to Paul Ryan's woes The Sun's Strange Shape Revealed Dark Matter Exposed? Gamma-Ray Find Excites Scientists Stunning Photo Reveals Colliding Star Clusters Seen by Hubble Telescope Houston's Hidden Space Shuttle Opening to Public Tours NASA's 'Mighty Eagle' Planetary Lander Passes Big Test Flight That student ID may not get you into the voting booth Plane diverts to Syria, passengers asked if they could pay for fuel How to Know When to Start Your Own Business (Infographic)Pussy Riot readies for verdict in Moscow court 'Thankful we weren't in it': Wildfire evacuees return to find homes gone Climbing slippery poles for prizes in Jakarta Trending NOW Russian court sentences Pussy Riot rockers to 2 years in prison Women allowed on bicycles as N. Korea turns wheels of change Women allowed on bicycles as N. Korea turns wheels of change Valve will put PC games on your TV this fall Lessons from Progressive screw-up: When it's Twitter vs. lawyers, take Twitter Global smoking pattern is 'alarming', says study Why You Can Raise Prices Now 7 Deadly Sins of Business Meetings Police find severed human head, foot in park near Toronto Texas sprayed as West Nile Virus spreads US forces in Afghanistan ordered to keep weapons loaded at all times Phones squeezing out game gadgets? 'That doesn't make sense' says Nintendo president Masses yearning to breathe free Few voters are truly up for grabs, research suggests Hindu devotees perform religious rituals on banks of Bagmati 'Skyrim' cover-singer returns with another hit Links for the 8/16 TRMS Rush Limbaugh attacks debate moderators as 'far left-wing liberal Democrats'Sherrod Brown: GOP has 'betrayed our values' with voter suppression push Paul Ryan caught red-handed in stimulus hypocrisy CDC: Baby boomers should be tested for hepatitis C Colo. shooting prompts gun bills in big states Colo. shooting prompts gun bills in big states What Waters Are Safe for Sharks?Appeals process begins for American imprisoned in Nicaragua 145 groups join fight to educate Pennsylvania voters on ID law Whitney Houston is vibrant in upgraded 'Sparkle' remake Patrick Kennedy has 'emotional' meeting with Jesse Jackson Jr.Twitter announces new restrictions on apps Rover reveals more of Martian peak Why psychopathy may not be the best defense Porn queen Jenna Jameson pleads guilty to DUI Rachel is "Totally Biased w/ W. Kamau Bell" tonight!Celebrity Real Estate: Kate Winslet, Alex Rodriguez, Hope Solo Mysterious polar bear death linked to zebra herpes Instagram gets geotagged with new Photo Map feature Bangalore's minority residents flee amid rumors of violence FRC shooting aftermath and the blame game Meet NBC News' Jeff Rossen!Ecuador grants asylum to WikiLeaks' Assange Video: Michigan Powerball winner has a year to come forward Statement from Narconon Arrowhead Statement from the Church of Scientology No use lying about it: Brain scans can tell your age Mysterious polar bear death linked to ... zebra herpes?Running scared 'ED Show' playbook: Thu., Aug. 16 'ED Show' playbook: Thu., Aug. 16 'ED Show' playbook: Thu., Aug. 16 'ED Show' playbook: Thu., Aug. 16 Romney's claim to pay 13% tax rate still leaves a lot of questions Philadelphia swim club discrimination case settled Wreckage of doomed explorer's famed ship Terra Nova located Brain function remains sharp in rare 'SuperAgers'Is faking your own death a crime? Not the act itself, apparently Monthly Army suicides reach all-time high in July with 38 suspected Romney, Ryan and surrogates on Medicare Ahead on the 8/16 Maddow show Earliest mammals may have been egg-layers after all Earliest mammals may have been egg-layers after all FBI surveillance backdoor might be open to hackers Doomed Polar Explorer's Famed Ship Found on Seafloor 'ED Show' alert: Jerry Casale to explain Devo's new song that hits Mitt Romney Inside the Romney economic brain Earliest mammals may have been egg-layers after all Romney flip-flops on Ryan budget plan FBI Surveillance Backdoor Might Open Door to Hackers GPS-Tracking Laws Complicated by Court Ruling Who coined 'United States of America'? New twist to mystery Rio de Janeiro offers ballet classes for underprivileged youth Who coined 'United States of America'? New twist to mystery 'I'll be back': Schwarzenegger returns to the big screen The Week in Pictures: Aug. 9 - 16 Obama campaign says Ryan forced to flip flop on Medicare AT&T says attack temporarily cut Internet access First Word: Whiteboard lesson #1 The importance of the young vote Extinct ichthyosaurs got the bends, fossils suggest 'Hidden' space shuttle opening to public tours in Houston Elephant orphans thrive at Kenyan orphanage Thursday's Mini-Report What Google auto-fill thinks about your state Statement from Narconon International After fatal head-on wreck, wrong-way driver's wife and two children found slain at home It's a space shuttle face-off!What Paul Ryan on the GOP Ticket Could Mean for Small-Business Owners 'Hidden' space shuttle opening to public tours in Houston Medicare Advantage vs. the Romney-Ryan plan Mars rover team faces the masses Six things to love (and hate) about the Nintendo 3DS XL Romney: I've paid at least 13% in taxes Tina Dupuy: Stop Comparing Paul Ryan to Sarah Palin The challenge of assigning blame Why Do Seniors Fall for Scams?Washington Post falls for myth of Paul Ryan as 'deficit warrior'Political campaign ad spending tops $500 million Edison who? Cartoonist starts online fundraiser to save Nikola Tesla's lab Feminist sparks debate with a wish for her own mother's abortion Michael Phelps to be featured again on Wheaties boxes Man dead from rodent disease at Yosemite Is Faking Your Own Death a Crime?Mysterious Polar Bear Death Linked to Zebra Herpes Ed called it: Paul Ryan to campaign with his mommy Stock close higher; S&P 500 at 4-month high Martin Bashir's new "Lean Forward" ad Facebook stock tanks on first day early investors can dump shares Yosemite river drowning tragedy: One boy dead, another missing after being swept away Jacksonville still open to LGBT discrimination 'Smishing' text messages seek your credit card info Chickenpox cases drop 80 percent in last decade Taking Public Transportation Gets Easier with Android Google Maps How to Get the Most Out of New Instagram Location Update Bring on the whiteboards What's leading Afghan troops to turn on coalition forces?MSNBC's 2012 Republican and Democratic national convention plans How the sun measures up — it's rounder, but it's also flatter Horses collide at the medieval Palio race in Siena Photographer attaches DIY computer to camera for kicks Wildfires continue to burn, destroy homes in Central Washington Solar-powered desalination brings relief to parched farms Silversun Pickups diss Romney campaign Book converted to DNA then 'read' to show off bio-digital storage Flexible color-changing robot inspired by octopus Time to learn to speak animal languages? Scientists are trying Driver swerves to avoid moose, hits bear instead Princeton scholar: Poor and middle class have no say in government policy Photobucket shuts down Reddit's nude photo thieves Driver swerves to avoid moose, hits bear instead Yes, icon (the latest Foxrage)NASA orbiter confirms there's helium in moon's atmosphere There's one less song Romney can use at campaign stops Martha Stewart battle between Macy's, J.C. Penny back in court This Book Has a Twist: It's Been Converted into DNA Flexible, Color-Changing Robot Inspired by Octopus Age Revealed By Brain Scans Why Psychopathy May Not Be the Best Defense Earliest Mammals May Have Been Egg-Layers After All Some Species Owe Protection to Citizen Efforts Extinct Sea Creatures Got the Bends Joe Biden lives in the Big Tent Romney makes his tax-return troubles worse Romney opens Medicare offensive Sen. Snowe Exit Interview Elephant population dwindles as demand for ivory grows; how to foster a baby elephant NASA orbiter confirms there's helium in moon's atmosphere CDC: Baby boomers should be tested for hepatitis C Are babies moral? Or do they just like bouncy things?Iraqi who helped U.S. soldiers charged with sexual assault in Colorado Millions make a crowded (sometimes dangerous) journey home for Eid al-Fitr Election-year politics affect fate of farm bill and disaster relief Mortgage rates continue to tick back up The science of spite, explained Meet Bachmann-backed congressional candidate Allen Quist Ann Romney talks tax returns Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's ban on driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants likely to wind up in court South Africa police fire on striking miners, killing 34 Ancestors had a sixth sense to detect aquatic electrical fields Actress urges voters to 'be patient' about economic recovery Scott Brown's troublesome summer continues [Updated]Plier-like tool makes tough surgical stitching easier, may shrink medical bills Home builders face long, bumpy road to recovery Romney: 'I've never paid less than 13%' in taxes 'Shark Callers' Get Wiser With Fishes' Help Extinct Sea Creatures Got the Bends, Fossils Suggest Family Research Council says civil rights group shares blame for shooting Activists hack Uganda government website over gay rights New cancer drug affects sperm, study shows. Finally, a male birth control pill?So what feeds verdant Antarctic moss? Well, it's penguin poop Your dog's no dummy about shaking himself dry Lower temps, rain bring some relief from drought conditions Curiosity's 'voice' is captured during nail-biting Mars landing Helium Spotted in Moon's Wispy Atmosphere Hundreds more flee massive wildfires; Guard joins battle in Idaho How an app with 200,000 downloads led to developer homelessness Curiosity's 'voice' is captured during nail-biting Mars landing Romney: 'I never paid less than 13 percent' in taxes Senior Russia space official quits after loss of satellites Run the numbers Hunt for gravitational waves from black holes set to begin 'Star Wars 1313' almost looks too good to be true Marijuana: The new green economy?Male Birth Control Pill Gets Boost in New Study How Long Until We Learn Animal Languages?'We're NASA and We Know It': Hilarious Music Video Spoofs Mars Rover Team One Ecommerce Tool Makes Doing Business Internationally Easier Penn State pays legal bills for accused ex-officials, but not McQueary Must-Read Op-Eds for August 16, 2012 Hang up and eat: Give up your cell phone and restaurant discounts your meal Ohio standardizes early voting, but weekend hours remain banned Hunt for gravitational waves from black holes set to begin Pinterest for iPad tops regular version Thursday's campaign round-up 100 FedEx employees treated after chili pepper leak Vatican hands down first drug conviction Ryan has tough words for China, contradicting 2010 vote Obama campaign backs Biden's controversial 'chains' remark German official: Facebook must delete faces Some companies pay more to CEOs than to Uncle Sam Life, death of King celebrated during Elvis Week in Memphis Young Entrepreneurs: Not the Cure for What Ails the Economy (Opinion)From 'very different' to 'identical' in 24 hours 'World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria' cinematic trailer Has Teach for America betrayed its mission?Two Louisiana deputies killed in ambush shootings Two Louisiana deputies killed in ambush shootings Record-Breaking Phoenix Galaxy Cluster: By the Numbers Sun Dominates Space Weather Concerns for Next Decade: Report Mars Rover's 'Voice' Captured During Nail-Biting Landing Hunt Is On for Gravity Waves in Space-Time In Iowa, Obama employs a 'beer garden' strategy Maine's retiring Sen. Snowe tells GOP to stop focusing on social issues Romney: I'd cut subsides for PBS '10 years of birth certificates'The Party is Over 'The Rachel Maddow Show' for Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 Children's self-control may help keep them thin 'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell' for Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 'Hardball with Chris Matthews' for Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 Lone house, surrounded by scorched earth, survives wildfire The Ed Show for Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 Antarctic Moss Lives Off Penguin Poop Tropical Storm Gordon Forms in Atlantic Ancient Tech Helped People Survive Global Warming The Pros and Cons of Mobile Payment Services PoliticsNation, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Videos: The good, the bad, and the ugly; political promises Paul Ryan condemns Paul Ryan's policy Dozens killed when landslide causes illegal mine shaft to collapse in Congo Report: Apple is pitching a set-top box to cable providers Megadeth's Dave Mustaine says Obama is behind deadly shootings Megadeth's Dave Mustaine says Obama is behind deadly shootings When Will We Learn to Speak Animal Languages?Stocks flat as investors digest new data Steve Kornacki's latest Salon.com article: Clinton revisionism will cost the right Steve Kornacki's latest Salon.com article: Clinton revisionism will cost the right Brewer's order 'doesn't seem to really do anything'Video: Obamas hit the campaign trail Woman parasailing with husband in Florida dies after falling 200 feet Landslide Deaths Up to 10 Times Higher than Thought, Study Suggests First Thoughts: All about Medicare First Thoughts: All about Medicare Programming notes 2012: 'The guardrails have disappeared'Medicare: Not about jobs right now Romney: Budget balance?Romney: Budget balance?Obama: Firing back You wouldn't like him when he's angry Let Me Start...Pre-caffeine tech: Assange asylum, nerdy math jokes!Your late night TV habit is depressing (literally)Relief from the heat in Pakistan Fewer teen girls having oral sex, study shows More Americans seek jobless aid, but healing labor market seen Jobless claims inch higher, remain below threshold Housing starts fell unexpectedly in July Silversun Pickups blast Mitt Romney for using their song Caring companies promote work-life balance Ancestor of Sharks, Humans Had Sixth Sense Seven American troops killed in Afghan chopper crash NOW Today: The negative campaign Immigration Program Governments mull radical solution to underwater mortgages: seize them A candidate can't win if his supporters can't vote Do Babies Have a Moral Compass? Debate Heats Up Morning Maddow: August 16 Morning Maddow: August 16 Morning Maddow: August 16 Families question Scientology-linked drug rehab after recent deaths Texas GOP vows to defend Voter ID; Latino vote in Southwest could decline An excerpt from Kati Marton's "Paris: A Love Story"An excerpt from Hope Solo's "A Memoir of Hope"How Customer Data Can Help Build Better Marketing Campaigns Up to 25 Shiites dragged off bus and shot dead in Pakistan Taxi for Julian Assange? Supporters scuffle with cops outside Ecuador embassy in London Trending NOW UK refuses WikiLeaks' Assange safe passage to Ecuador Life on the tracks at a Thai railway bazaar London-bound veterans push Paralympics back to battlefield roots London-bound veterans push Paralympics back to battlefield roots Spain's 'Robin Hood' mayor on march, sparks outrage after supermarket heists Morning Headlines: Thurs., August 16 NZ skydiver survives harrowing plunge to ground after parachute fails Vigilant beasts Preview: Lift, a Motivational App for iPhone New York-Moscow jet makes emergency landing after bomb threat Clinton to suspend her campaign on Saturday Clinton to suspend her campaign on Saturday Ex-officers attack Obama over bin Laden raid leaks When Ayn Rand and Johnny Carson collide Links for the 8/15 TRMS Japan arrests Chinese activists on disputed isle Judge upholds Pennsylvania voter ID law Ryan on Medicare: 'We want this debate'Ryan on Medicare: 'We want this debate'Obamacare is Romneycare 'with three more zeroes,' says architect of both The King will be everywhere as Memphis hosts Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Ann Romney: Releasing more tax returns will 'just give them more ammunition'Robert Downey Jr. injures ankle on 'Iron Man 3' set See Mercury and Venus reach orbit milestones Howard Dean compares Romney Medicare claim to Soviet 'propaganda techniques'Santorum says government forcing Catholics to sin See Mercury and Venus reach orbit milestones South Africa police fire on striking miners, several dead It's hot now, but forecasters see a big winter coming It's hot now, but forecasters see a big winter coming 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' coming to IMAX Solar-powered robots to track sharks NASA's Dawn spacecraft hits snag before trip to next asteroid Fire crews, inmates, helicopters fight massive Washington blaze Barney Frank on Ryan: 'An extremist who understands politics''Snooki & JWoww' deliver the ... zzzzzzzzz Solar-Powered Robots to Track Sharks 'ED Show' playbook: Wed., Aug. 15 First Word: Campaign getting dirty?Portland man travels to confront alleged bike thief, succeeds Voting early in Ohio? OK, if you're a Republican Living Earth Simulator to seek planet's future in its data Video: Myanmar's Rohingya, a Muslim minority, struggle in forbidden camps Sachs: Drought demonstrates impact of climate change Centuries-old Siena Palio race begins in Italy NASA's Dawn spacecraft hits snag before trip to next asteroid What's Uwingu? Space funding venture isn't just for space fans With Ryan, GOP can no longer hide behind lies Four-star general accused of lavish spending could be demoted In hypocritical move, Romney criticizes Obama's attack ads Campers evicted from settlement in Guatemala Cannonballs, Grenades and Eels Confiscated This Year at Airport Security Best of Instagram Art Goes Wall-Ready with CanvasPop Donkey Kong shelves are barrels of gaming fun Ultrafast bursts of lightning — elusive sprites — caught on film Ex-Penn State officials' perjury case renews Sandusky case questions The 2012 Drought affects all of us iPad mini will look more like iPhone than iPad: reports A first look at Samsung's new 10-inch tablet Marine barracks bombing victims' estates sue Standard Chartered Ecuador: UK threatened to break Wikileaks' Julian Assange out of embassy Judge: 'No reasonable expectation' you won't be wiretapped without warrant More Altruism Found in Wealthier Neighborhoods The Science of Spite Explained NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Hits Snag on Trip to 2 Asteroids Ann Romney: No more tax returns coming iPhone faces stiff, and cheap, competition in China Wednesday's Mini-Report Twitter founders start new 'Medium' social publishing site Syrian government air strike in Azaz Syrian Air force air strike in Azaz kills 30 Elusive Sprite Lightning Caught On Film Benefits of PSA testing may outweigh harms testing 6 we need more posts US Military's Hypersonic X-51A Aircraft Fails Seconds After Launch testing 5 we need many many posts for this testing 4 we need many many posts testing 3 we need many many posts Are we celebrity obsessed? Just take a peek at the obituaries Arizona's on shaky ground: 1,000 earthquakes in 3 years Chase, HSBC among 7 banks subpoenaed over rate fixing Cops: Teens beat man because 'they were just bored'American kids downing more diet drinks U.S. regulators clear hurdle for political text message donations Are we celebrity obsessed? Just take a peek at the obituaries Mars fans make viral video Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan and windmills Seamus Romney game gets Devo song Sandra Fluke: Paul Ryan on women's issues -- so bad it's unbelievable ... but true Life and death continue amidst the floods in the Philippines Google recommends Paul Ryan... shirtless?Blatant dishonesty matters more than who's 'mean'Warrantless cellphone tracking is legal, federal court rules Report: 30 dead in Syrian air strike on rebel-held town; strife spills into Lebanon Nidal Hasan barred from pleading guilty to murder in 2009 Fort Hood shooting Urban athletes get into swing of things in an orangutan's world Heads, you win (a parable with antlers)Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Turns Tablets Into PCs CodePink wants you to 'bring your vagina to the RNC'India plans to send spacecraft to orbit Mars next year Fare or not? Spirit sued over fee Homeland Security official takes leave amid sexual harassment allegations Stocks close little changed for a third day Watch the 'Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed' trailer Drought of action Hear it now! Devo unleashes song about Mitt Romney's dog Wildfires burn Western states Spared from drought, Wash. state farmers enjoy good yields and high prices 'Best year ever' for some farmers outside drought region âMind Readerâ: Tap into the powers of a mentalist Scholarship for Aurora theater shooting victim raises $45K Scholarship for Aurora theater shooting victim raises $45K 'That's the difference between our plans on Medicare'Boehner tries to reassure GOP caucus on Medicare Boehner tries to reassure GOP caucus on Medicare Airbnb rental in Sweden allegedly used as 'temporary brothel'Winning $337 million Powerball ticket sold at Mich. gas station India plans to send spacecraft to orbit Mars next year Meet the gaming keyboard with shape-shifting powers Watch 'Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller' trailer 'Shark Callers of Kontu' Feel at One with Sharks Obama fights back on Medicare Fertile Gals Have All the Right Dance Moves Pennsylvania's voter suppression gets green light Fishing venture turns up all kinds of weird deep-sea sharks 'Star Wars' of the sea: Navy wants a ship-based laser weapon Will new games save the PlayStation Vita?Thousands of 'Dreamers' line up to apply for deferral program Wildfire arsonist guilty of 5 heart attack deaths Pa.'s controversial ID law stands, as opponents lay out strategy for appeal Biden gets back on message: 'The Etch A Sketch is gone'Biden gets back on message: 'The Etch A Sketch is gone'The perspective of an undecided voter Wildfire arsonist guilty of 5 heart attack deaths July Ranks as Fourth Warmest on Record PHOTOS: DREAM-er applicants line up to file for legal status Hypersonic craft lost during test Cayman's blazing blue iguanas bounce back, inspire locals Google upgrades Android maps as Apple battle looms William Shatner's Priceline Negotiator returns from the dead Will baby boomers live as long as expected?Slowing down is for sissies: The septuagenarians of Sturgis Why Mars rover Curiosity takes time to 'dream' on Red Planet RNC Chairman Priebus brings cheese to the set of Morning Joe Young undocumented immigrants line up for chance to legally stay, work in US under new deferral program Forced to sell cattle during drought, dairy farmers 'just keep praying' for rain Domino's new order: Hold the 'pizza' in our name Biden on chains metaphor: 'I'm using their own words!'Biden on chains metaphor: 'I'm using their own words!'Pres. Obama brings up Seamus Romney Wanna talk fast? Solar outburst clocked at 7.92 million mph Freeing Wall Street of its burdens Doctor in waterboarding case faces array of troubles, court records show Shia LaBeouf: 'I'm done' with Hollywood movies 'The Rachel Maddow Show' for Tuesday, August 14, 2012 'The Rachel Maddow Show' for Monday, August 13, 2012 Massive galaxy cluster contains a super-mom of starbirth Adam Richman on eating a lot of salads when he's not feasting on television Major retailers join for single mobile payment platform 'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell' for Tuesday, August 14, 2012 'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell' for Monday, August 13, 2012 UN investigators conclude war crimes perpetrated in Syria Medicare fight panders to seniors while ignoring the poor 'Hardball with Chris Matthews' for Tuesday, August 14, 2012 'Hardball with Chris Matthews' for Monday, August 13, 2012 Today's Lineup Today's Lineup FDA: Codeine after surgery deadly for some children Record-Breaking Galaxy Cluster May Be Most Massive Ever How Healthy Are Earth's Oceans?Shifting plates may have caused 'Marsquakes' on the Red Planet The Ed Show for Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Record-breaking 'space jump' delayed by damaged capsule The Ed Show for Monday, August 13, 2012 UN body opens debate on Internet future to public PoliticsNation, Tuesday, August 14, 2012 PoliticsNation, Monday, August 13, 2012 Cutting PBS and the NEA won't do it Celebrating India's independence day, across the country Hot dogs won't roast with owner-texting collar Pinterest for iPad Tops Regular Version Aug. 17: 'Written In Blood'Ryan pick energizes the left, giving Democrats easy out on tough issues Laser mouse has no squeaking parts Record-breaking 'space jump' delayed by damaged capsule Typical toddler behavior or ADHD? 10 ways to tell IKEA plans to build a budget hotel chain in Europe Security guard shot at conservative group's DC office Security guard shot at conservative group's DC office The battleground path less traveled: Why Obama's in Iowa for three days Google feasts Julia Child on her 100th birthday A day in which 'dreams' come true Today's guest spot: Doug Fine 1,000 Earthquakes Rattle Arizona in 3 Years Melting of Greenland Ice Sheet Breaks 30-Year Record Wednesday's campaign round-up How Washington Abandoned Main Street Ultra-Sharp Color Photo Reveals Mars Rover From Space Drought expected to take toll at checkout Sharks can get sun tans — and not worry about skin cancers Uganda's Olympic marathon champ Kiprotich returns home to a hero's welcome 10 soldiers struck by lightning at Fort Drum expected to be OK Syria air strike hits Aleppo hospital Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1, made for media creation, arrives Thursday "NOW with Alex Wagner" to air special show on the issues affecting women this election season - Monday!Other than tax returns, 'there's nothing we're hiding'Must-Read Op-Eds for August 15, 2012 Man drops gun in movie theater, shooting self in buttocks Long Island 'missing swimmer' Raymond Roth pleads not guilty to fraud charges Obit Archives Reveal Rise of Celebrity Culture VIDEO: First Read Minute: Not exactly the high-minded campaign Pennsylvania voter ID law survives first court challenge J&J to remove harsh chemicals from baby products Queen's husband, Prince Philip, 91, hospitalized with recurrence of bladder infection Arctic Sea-Ice Melt Picks Up, Could Set Record Urban Athletes Mimic Orangutans in Name of Science Senator Kent Conrad's Send-off Farmers finding hope in 'super seeds'Court clears Pennsylvania voter-suppression scheme Fishing Expedition Finds Weird Deep-Sea Sharks Cruise Sets Sail to Count Fish Off Alaska Mars Rover Curiosity Has 'Dreams' on Red Planet Cosmic Photo Smokes Out Stars Inside Pipe Nebula 'The point is I joined the Romney ticket,' Ryan says in defense of his contentious budget Rand Paul sees armed meteorologists as radical threat 'Crazy': Dozens of dead birds fall from the sky in New Jersey I'd like a beer, 70-year-old says after icy 6-day ordeal in Alps Home builder confidence hits five-year high Pennsylvania judge won't block voter ID law Will new photo ID laws keep down the black vote in the South?Skies friendlier, but air traveler complaints soaring When Medicare confusion becomes Medicare incoherence Paul Ryan Putin welcomes Russia's Olympians Pre-caffeine tech: Reinvented toilets, pizza-fied Cinnabons!Stocks waver as investors digest new data Boehner rejects the 'knuckle-draggers' in his midst Cops: Man steals pot from police because 'it smelled so good''Like a bad Hollywood cop movie': Asia's biggest wildlife traffickers mostly untouchable Getting iPhone 5 Won't Require Sleeping Outside Apple Stores First Thoughts: Getting nasty Programming notes 2012: Tough not AFP spot Romney: Finance event vs. fundraiser Obama: The answer my friend is blowing in the wind Pinterest unveils Android, iPad apps Drought sends Mississippi into 'uncharted territory'Consumer inflation muted in July When 'anger and hate' replaces 'jobs and the economy'Let Me Start...Kristen Stewart dropped from 'Snow White and the Huntsman' sequel? Not so fast ...Kristen Stewart dropped from 'Snow White and the Huntsman' sequel? Not so fast ...New York house explosion kills toddler, injures 17 New York house explosion kills toddler, injures 17 Auto Bailout's High Cost Steve Kornacki's latest Salon.com article: Yes, the Tea Party can lose Steve Kornacki's latest Salon.com article: Yes, the Tea Party can lose Sleepwalking writer uncovers the mysteries of slumber NOW Today: Too far?Germany arrests 4 suspected of violating Iran embargo Auto Bailout's High Cost Time to buy: The most affordable housing markets Democrats remain thankful for GOP base Sharks Get Worry-Free Tans Report: US government weighs using battlefield blimps at Mexico border Morning Maddow: August 15 C-H-E-A-T-E-R: Top youth player gets kicked out of national Scrabble tournament Ann Romney talks family, finances in exclusive interview: 'There's nothing we're hiding'New storm hits Philippines as weather forecasters protest over pay C-H-E-A-T-E-R: Top youth player gets kicked out of national Scrabble tournament Lightning pierces dark sky over Shanghai Nostalgic Niche: Bringing Back the Butcher Shop 4 million Bumbo baby seats recalled after injuries from falls Joint celebration at border as India and Pakistan mark independence Trending NOW Okla. executes man who killed ex-girlfriend, her 2 kids Pussy Riot supporters protest at Russian cathedral as global campaign heats up Explosion hits near Damascus hotel used by UN Morning Headlines: Weds., August 15 Study: Wildlife vanishing at 'staggering rate' in Brazil forests Military demand dries up, but US gun lovers help keep AK-47 firm afloat American gun lovers turn to Russian AK-47s New Jersey kids win $500,000 settlement after being forced to eat on school's gym floor 1,000 suicides linked to hard economic times in Britain?Federal officials investigate Idaho wildfire death Japan minister's visit to war shrine sparks controversy Australian court OKs logo ban on cigarette packs Why Do So Many Women Go Blonde?Caught in a bad romance with Ayn Rand Favorites headed to victory in four US state primaries Links for the 8/14 TRMS Results: Four states host Republican congressional primaries Ryan meets with Vegas casino mogul as hundreds protest The media myth of Paul Ryan, fiscal conservative Colbert is really excited about Paul Ryan Romney calls Obama presidency 'angry and desperate'Awesome Internets: Tuesday edition Blundering Biden It's B.Y.O.B. on the road with Obama Biden on 'chains' comment: I'm using Republicans' own words Wendell Potter: 'Many seniors would die' under Ryan's Medicare plan Mars rover survives 'brain transplant' with flying colors Radio City Rockettes try for Bill Wolff video cameo Researchers crack retinal code to deliver artificial vision Rescued Dolphin 'Edna' Released into Wild Sheryl Crow gets restraining order against 'dangerous' man 2 million white Americans have celiac disease Study links British recession to 1,000 suicides Blundering Biden Your dog's no dummy about shaking himself dry Secret to squid's skin with bling discovered How to Take Sequential Action Shots on Your iPhone Sri Lankan army holds athletic competition for disabled officers Secret to squid's skin with bling discovered Hillary Clinton breaks record as Secretary of State Ahead on the 8/14 Maddow show Ryan's super power: Raising cash from big-ticket donors Report: Obama's campaign more wired than Romney's Wow! How Dogs Get Dry in 1-Second Shake Secret to Squid's Iridescent Rainbow Skin Discovered Curiosity has arsenal of tools to sample Red Planet's rocks Microsoft, Adobe roll out 12 fixes for Patch Tuesday Sony gears up for PlayStation Mobile launch 5 things you didn't know about traveling with Hillary Clinton 'ED Show' playbook: Tue., Aug. 14 Mennonite pastor convicted of helping mom Lisa Miller flee to Nicaragua with daughter Mennonite pastor convicted of helping mom Lisa Miller flee to Nicaragua with daughter Baby killed, 14 injured in New York house explosion; gas leak suspected Medical tech's arrest shows flaws in system ISS crew gears up for two space walks to do some home repairs Insurance company sympathies ring hollow on Twitter PennyMarketMovers.com Profiles the Most Alerted Penny Stocks: IMUN, DIMI, CMXI Devo to release song about Mitt Romney's dog Obama's anti-deportation order to take effect Wed., Aug. 15 Death has come to save us in ‘Darksiders 2’Panoramas add spin to Mars Where does the Romney-Ryan ticket really stand on Medicare?First Word: Buyer's remorse Beijing imparts traditional Chinese opera to youth Obama Wizard shot wows the Interweb Egg donors often recruited unethically, study finds 'Assassin's Creed III Liberation' trailer shows off Vita, first female protagonist Watch the 'Assassin's Creed III Naval Warfare' trailer Go inside 'Dead or Alive 5'Space Station Crew Gears Up for 2 Spacewalks After Fukushima, residents spared of nuclear contamination After Fukushima, residents spared of nuclear contamination Watch the 'Star Trek' trailer Future toilets go head to head for Gates-funded prize Blood type may affect heart disease risk Curiosity has arsenal of tools to sample Red Planet's rocks Americans tell their story of #Drought2012 Vets who died decades ago at state mental hospital finally get military funeral Vets who died decades ago at state mental hospital finally get military funeral 'Injustice: Gods Among Us' Catwoman preview Go inside Aliens: Colonial Marines Girl's charity campaign raises $1.26 million, even after her death Two private planes collide on ground at Nashville airport Homemade Dane space capsule launched to test safety systems Tuesday's Mini-Report $60,000 in gear heisted from Steve Jobs' home Pussy Riot fans wear balaclavas to rally behind feminist Russian punk band About that Montana TV ad Microsoft, Adobe Roll Out 12 Fixes for Patch Tuesday GOP feigns outrage over Biden's 'chains' remark GOP feigns outrage over Biden's 'chains' remark Per S.E: The Romney-Ryan ticket American pi: US population passes 3.14 hundred million Could genetically modified seeds be a drought solution?Is Penn State in more trouble?VA office stacked 37,000 files on cabinets after running out of storage Aircraft shoots for 3,600 mph for 300 seconds Should You Buy Today's iPhone?U.S. Olympic gymnast John Orozco hoped for gold to ease family's financial woes Clear as mud Biden guarantees: 'There will be no changes in Social Security'Ryan gets enthusiastic reception in Colorado Ryan gets enthusiastic reception in Colorado Romney draws on 2010 playbook in Medicare offensive Japanese Spared of Nuclear Contamination, Study Suggests American Pi: US Population Hits 3.14 Hundred Million Tuesday High distress seen in Japanese nuclear plant workers Auto bailout cost now upped to $25 billion Ecuador president: I've not yet decided on asylum for Wikileaks' Julian Assange Unpopular on a historic scale The Medicare message war is on: Romney goes on air hitting Obama for cuts The Medicare message war is on: Romney goes on air hitting Obama for cuts Paul Ryan's women problem Registering to vote at 35,000 feet Homemade Dane space capsule launched to test safety systems Powerful runaway star may be the fastest-traveling pulsar yet Romney's Medicare gamble 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2' gets more competitive with League Play The Insecurity Olympics: How 3 Companies Dropped the Baton Anti-Virus Firm Needs Help Decrypting Gauss Malware Mars Rover Curiosity Survives 'Brain Surgery,' Set for 1st Drive Romney's own personal food stamp Fisker gets new CEO, and another hybrid on fire Homeowners try to profit off conventions by renting Europe's next big problem: France Undocumented immigrants are warned of scammers as new Obama policy takes effect First step to digital surgery: Virtual cadavers In drought-stricken Wisconsin, farmers helping farmers Get the long view of the Mars Curiosity rover's locale Latest Mars Hoax: Photo of Martian Double Sunset New 'Nonstick' Plastic Repels Bacteria Breaking new ground in Chutzpah Politics Bike counter is first step towards safer city transit 'Sleeping Dogs' is a gritty high-octane thriller Catholics on both sides of presidential ticket demonstrate split among the faithful Cameras catch China crashes, including dog-triggered accident 10-year-old girl flying alone on United left stranded at Chicago airport Betsy's Trivia: Veep Edition Syrian rebels and Assad's loyalist troops continue battle for Aleppo Canon recalls thousands of T4i DSLRs for allergy risk Company expands cantaloupe recall to honeydews Bloomberg: To create more jobs, we need more immigrants Extremism during the election, instead of after?Tea Party billboard tacitly equates Obama and Osama Romney assails Obama on coal on Ohio's mining turf Remains of hundreds of ancient warriors found in Danish bog Hope for 'miracle cure' may prolong kids' suffering Wyden's Medicare collaboration with Ryan puts him center stage for 2012 Connecticut woman wrongly billed for street lights for 25 years gets $10,000 refund Dozens killed in Afghan suicide bomber attacks; Ramadan shoppers main targets Italy's long earthquake history hidden in ancient records Standard Chartered, New York regulator reach $340 million settlement Obama alludes to dog-on-roof story to ding Romney Pawlenty gets VP news from Romney's son Crystal Bull: Obama's Second Term Revealed!Windows RT devices will have 320 hours of standby Massive Louisiana sinkhole prompts drilling to find source Massive Louisiana sinkhole prompts drilling to find source