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As Obama and world leaders address economic and military issues, get live updates on road closures, NATO news, and Occupy NATO protests.

As you prepare to observe today's solar eclipse, check out how ancient civilizations observed them before us.

Channel your inner bartender with these 4 summery cocktail recipes to commemorate (and observe) this Sunday's solar eclipse.

Mark Zuckerberg married longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, a day after taking Facebook public in a surprise to most of the 100 guests. Here are the the 4 takeaways.

Now that the mainstream media seems to have taken notice of Ron Paul's revolution, stories about the libertarian champion seem to be popping up from news outlets every week.

The anticipated launch of SpaceX has been aborted in final seconds due to technical difficulties. Next launch opportunity will be this Tuesday, May 22.

Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party’s nominee for president, has released a web ad in which a watermelon explodes on screen.

Mary Richardson Kennedy's "unattended death" is the latest tragedy of an American political dynasty that has known fame and power but also sorrow. May she R.I.P.

Sarah Palin sided with Ron Paul in boosting Tea Party Ted Cruz in Texas. She also endorsed Deb Fischer in the Nebraska Primary helping her defeat two powerful and well-funded rivals.

Half of Americans think the upcoming Facebook IPO (which would value the company at $100 billion, above Kraft, Ford and Disney) is overrated, and they’re right! Here are 4 reasons why.

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel's pro-Austerity coalition suffers loses in the ballot box, Occupy protesters have started taking over Germany with #Blockupy. Follow the live coverage here.

Ron Paul supporters keep determined to help their candidate accumulate delegates in today's Oregon primary as Mitt Romney inches closer to the magic number of 1,144.

Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union lost in Germany's most important regional elections as voters of the most populous state rejected Angie's Austerity.

As Mitt Romney makes the case for less government regulation as paramount to accelerate the economic recovery, a new $2 billion loss by JP Morgan Chase highlights the need for the Volcker Rule.

Ron Paul's march to the GOP nomination after key wins in Oklahoma and Arizona could be threatened by son Rand's endorsement of traditional marriage which is more in tune with Mitt Romney's views.

From Ann Romney and Hilary Rosen's SAHM controversy to the classic hockey moms, this election season has placed motherhood front and center. Here are the top 5 moms in American politics.

From LeBron James winning the 2012 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award to Mitt Romney officially opposing gay marriage, a rundown of the stories you will be updating your friends about.

The former governor of Alaska and the libertarian champion throw their support behind Texas Tea Party candidate Ted Cruz for Senate.

Bristol Palin has weighed in with her two cents, taking issue with the way in which President Obama declared his stance on gay marriage.

After a video of a 17-year old shooting at a North Carolina anti 'Amendment One' sign goes viral, authorities investigate the incident.

A 33-year old back up singer from Harriman, N.Y., won the $100,000 cash prize plus a record deal with Universal.

A Virginia federal judge has ruled that the popular Facebook 'like' button is not a constitutionally protected form of speech. Is he right?

Try these Mexican hangover cures while you check out (or recap) what happened in television during last night's weird Supermoon Cinco de Mayo fiesta.

Looking for hot topics of conversation for that werewolf-themed impromptu 'Supermoon Cinco de Mayo party'? Look no further, these memes will make you the soul of the fiesta.

Kate Upton's "Cat Daddy" video and Ashton Kutcher's new dating spot should never have been censored by the social media gods.

In an election year in which the Hollywood-Washington D.C. love affair is hotter than ever, here are the five celebrities who are in the spotlight in 2012.

On Bin Laden's anniversary, the Obama and Romney campaign are battling over who will protect national security the best. Expect more of this kind of Super PAC-funded showdown to come.

Colbert has racked up thousands in Super PAC donations, and Ron Paul could use the money. What will Colbert do with his surplus of cash?

As the popular photo-sharing application reaches 50 million downloads, here's a guide to make sure you don't miss out on the Insta-Revolution.

Oops! Watch the video that proves the young Cuban-American senator from Florida already thinks of himself as the vice president.

The $6 million Hollywood dinner in the actor's L.A. home will boost Obama's reelection funds with contributions from guests such as DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.

The news that President Obama ate dog meat as a child has eclipsed Mitt Romney’s obscure 1983 canine episode. It also has unleashed a deluge of macabre "Obama Eats Dog" Twitter recipes.

While Beyoncé wrote an open letter praising the First Lady of the United States, President Obama chose Jay Z over “talented Jackass” Kanye West. Here come America’s two new power couples.

Mitt Romney and the RNC should send Hilary Rosen flowers for her clumsy comments about stay-at-home mom Ann Romney. Here's why.

From creepy "Fear the Vest" to the epic "Tantorum" in which Santo dropped the "B" word, here are the Top 5 WTF moments of Rick Santorum's outrageous and failed presidential bid.

The outspoken Venezuelan-born former MLB shortstop and current manager of the Miami Marlins will hold a press conference from the Marlins Park to apologize to South Florida's Cuban community.

Two of the largest acquisitions to date in the social media world haven been announced on the same day, raising concerns about excessive consolidation in a young but wildly profitable industry.

By prolonging a not competitive presidential bid while missing 92% of the votes in the House of Representatives, the libertarian congressman from Texas is holding himself to a different standard.

Global fast food chain Burger King and Grammy-winning R&B singer Mary J. Blige face backlash from fans over stereotypical "Crispy Chicken" commercial.

The incident is reminiscent of the 2010 unjust firing of government official Shirley Sherrod by the Obama Administration after misleading video by the late conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart.

At this year's Masters tournament, President and Obama and Mitt Romney are telling the Augusta National golf club how to run its business in an attempt to attract women voters.

Just in time for renewed rumors about a Hillary Clinton presidential run, "Texts from Hillary" becomes this election season's hottest and most hilarious online political meme.

In the midst of a manufactured Republican war on women, Obama's consultants have turned to Pinterest to woo disenfranchised and critical female voters ahead of the November election.

After officially meeting the city that never sleeps in his first press conference as a New York Jet, former Denver Broncos QB meets the temptations offered by the city that never sleeps....

Just in time to promote her new reality television show, Bristol Palin, the daughter of former governor of Alaska Sarah Palin, is challenging President Obama on Bill Maher's sexist attacks.

From Lady Gaga to Ashton Kutcher, meet the top 5 celebrities who are investing their fortunes on Foursquare, Hipmunk, and the hottest tech startups out there.

From the release of Instagram for Android to Sarah Palin's unnecessary comeback on Twitter, here are the week's most shareable social media stories for busy political and tech junkies.

The top 5 songs from President Obama’s recently released Spotify playlist that best capture his 2012 reelection message plus Mitt Romney's unofficial and unapologetically rich response

To Pinterest or to Instagram? That is the question! Meet the top 5 celebrities and politicians who have already chosen between the two hottest online photo sharing services out there.

Meet the 5 online political firebrands worth following and loving (or hating) in 140 characters or less.

The $100 billion-valued social network has entered the super PAC wars likely to support national, state, and local campaigns from across the political spectrum.

The newly born NFL superstar would help the president secure both the African American and Latino vote as he prepares to face an emboldened Republican rival in the fall.

Rosinés Chavez’s online behavior exposes the double standard of the Hugo Chavez regime and its out of touch "socialist" elites.

Obama supporters who root for a third-party run by Ron Paul should be careful what they wish for since an independent bid by the libertarian would chip away at the president's base.

Now that libertarian rock star Ron Paul seems to be attracting young voters, it's time for millennials to organize their own Republican debate.

President Obama's demonizing of the rich while privately attending their swanky fundraising events undermine his recently espoused populist message.

Despite what many consider harsh immigration rhetoric, Romney’s vision of growth and opportunity for all could appeal to Latino voters who are concerned about the economy and jobs.

The outspoken governor of New Jersey declined to participate in the dysfunctional Republican primary just in time to secure the second spot in the eventual GOP presidential ticket.

The country's unemployment rate dropped to 8.5%, its lowest level in almost three years. This will reshape the 2012 elections and improves Obama's chances of reelection.

California's budget woes will not be fixed by demanding that celebs like Kardashian pay higher taxes. The state should reform its spending habits.

Rumors are mounting that Hillary Clinton should become President Obama’s 2012 running mate, but here's why she shouldn't accept a VP nomination offer.

A prediction for a GOP race that has become America's No. 1 reality television show.

The president's class warfare is alienating voters who identify with the timeless American values of self-reliance and personal responsibility.

The libertarian rock star will have to ride Twitter to an upset victory in the Iowa caucuses as the traditional media continues to ignore him.

Obama and the GOP candidates can save all their immigration rhetoric — what Latino voters really care about is jobs and the economy.

Perry, Cain, and now Gingrich are shielding Romney from the eroding scrutiny he'd have to endure as a lone front-runner.

Despite the country's rampant crime and inflation, Chavez is likely to secure a third term by handing out Chinese-made appliances to the poor in exchange for votes.

A new WSJ/NBC poll found that over three-quarter of Americans echo the Occupy movement's sentiment of income inequality. This could present an opportunity for Democrats in 2012.

Obama's recent performance at the G20 Summit in France means Europe won't be saved on American taxpayers' dime. It also means American global financial leadership is officially over.

After numerous campaign gaffes, Perry's presidential campaign is damaged beyond repair and he should bow out.

Marco Rubio, the Tea Party-backed junior U.S. senator from Florida, has bigger problems than "a few dates wrong" if he's expected to deliver the Latino vote as a possible GOP VP candidate.

Cain's rise is similar to Palin's gaffe-prone brand of politics that lacks substance.