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Decoder Wire Boston bombing. Ricin in D.C. Texas inferno. Any links?
Boston bombing case has no suspect or suspects, which has opened the door to speculation. But the fire in Texas appears to be happenstance, and an arrest has been made in connection with the poison-laced letters.
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USA Update Mystery man on roof during Boston Marathon bombings (+video)
Mystery man on roof: An image of the second explosion also captures a shadowy figure on a roof above the incident. Who is the mystery man on the roof? Consipiracy theorists want to know.
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Sandy Hook 'truthers' harass Newtown man, conspiracy theories go viral
Sandy Hook truthers have attacked Gene Rosen, who took in six terrified children right after the shooting. The conspiracy theories stem from a distrust of government and media, among other things.
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Romney gets Trumped by birther talk
Though the GOP candidate clinched the nomination, Donald Trump's claims about the President's statements upstaged the news.
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Chapter & Verse Enough with the conspiracy theories, says one author: Shakespeare really was Shakespeare
Despite theories like those in the new movie 'Anonymous' that William Shakespeare was someone else entirely, drama professor Scott McCrea says conspiracy theories surrounding the playwright are all false.
10/28/2011 11:08 am -
The Vote Rick Perry doubles down on 'birtherism.' Can it help him gain ground?
After stepping into the birther issue over the weekend, Rick Perry tells CNBC on Tuesday, 'It's a good issue to keep alive.' Significant numbers of Americans still aren't sure where President Obama was born.
10/25/2011 12:04 pm -
Chapter & Verse How to read "Area 51"
Interested in picking up Anne Jacobsen's "Area 51"? Before you do, let me offer some advice.
08/26/2011 01:00 pm -
Area 51 loses mystique for some after accusations of hoax
Area 51 was not the site of extraterrestrial landing, but rather a Russian hoax, says investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen.
05/26/2011 12:55 am -
Top Picks: Sylvain Chomet's film 'The Illusionist,' Brian Setzer's new album, a book and TV show about Area 51, and more
A poignant animated film from Sylvain Chomet, an album with infectious tunes from Brian Setzer, a show and book about a location with rumored alien sightings, and more recommendations.
05/16/2011 01:00 am -
Number of 'birthers' is declining, recent polls show
The number of Americans who doubt that Obama was born in the US is declining, tracking the rise in his approval rating, recent polls show. Still, the number of 'birthers' is significant.
05/13/2011 05:25 pm -
Opinion Why I watched Trump and the birthers instead of PBS News Hour
Why was someone like me, who craves 'real, thoughtful news' glued to the ridiculous spectacle of Donald Trump and the birthers? Because shaking our finger in righteous anger makes us feel more in control of a complicated world. We just need to channel that anger into self-awareness.
05/04/2011 02:54 pm -
Osama bin Laden conspiracy theories race across the world
The quick burial of Osama bin Laden and the decision not to release photos of his body are sparking wild rumors, not just in Pakistan and the Arab world, but also in Europe and the US.
05/03/2011 05:46 pm -
Are Donald Trump and his fellow 'birthers' racist?
Donald Trump faces a backlash from those who see the “birther” movement as a new form of racism, which a new study seems to confirm. Trump has problems with conservatives too.
04/30/2011 11:13 am -
The Vote Three reasons why President Obama finally released his birth certificate
Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck have their theories as to why President Obama released his birth certificate Wednesday. But has anyone considered: It could be great comedic material.
04/27/2011 08:08 pm -
Obama releases birth certificate: Will that stop birthers?
President Obama releases birth certificate Wednesday morning – the long-form version for which birthers have been clamoring. But it hasn't quieted them.
04/27/2011 05:24 pm -
Editorial Board Blog Obama's long-form birth certificate: proof too late?
The White House today released the president's long-form birth certificate, more proof that he was born in the United States. But don't be surprised if this lie never dies.
04/27/2011 04:07 pm -
Obama birth certificate released – Donald Trump claims credit
President Obama released his long-form birth certificate Wednesday, saying the lingering issue, repeatedly raised by Donald Trump, kept the nation 'sidetracked.' The Obama birth certificate reiterates facts already made public about the president.
04/27/2011 12:32 pm -
Opinion Donald Trump, the 'birthers,' and the GOP's moment of truth
Serious Republicans would never let a 9/11 conspiracy theorist near the White House. So why are they not denouncing Donald Trump's 'birther' theories as utterly false?
04/26/2011 12:11 pm -
Chapter & Verse The woman accused of helping to kill Abraham Lincoln
Historian Kate Clifford Larson talks about Mary Surratt, the Washington D.C. landlady accused of plotting to kill Lincoln and profiled in new movie "The Conspirator."
04/22/2011 11:07 am -
Ph.D says JFK asked CIA about UFOs
Claiming to have obtained a top-secret memo (but the JFK Library has no record of it), author and paranormal researcher William A. Lester, Ph.D., found a way to combine UFOs with the Kennedy assassination, hitting the fringe-conspiracy-theory jackpot. (Lester has a doctorate from the American Institute of Holistic Theology, which according to its website 'has chosen not to seek traditional accreditation.')
04/21/2011 12:34 pm -
The Vote Why Arizona governor vetoed gun law and 'birther bill,' irking the right
Jan Brewer, Arizona governor, surprised conservatives by vetoing a bill to allow guns onto college campuses and a 'birther bill' to require certain proofs of US citizenship for presidential candidates.
04/19/2011 01:59 pm -
10 best-paid American mystery writers
It's no secret that, in the realm of literature, crime pays – big time. And, according to a study cited in The Guardian, American mystery writers receive a particularly staggering payoff for their work. (Totals include book sales, box office returns, license fees, and company accounts.) Here are America's top-ten best compensated mystery writers.
04/11/2011 03:48 pm -
Glenn Beck leaving Fox: his 10 most controversial statements (so far)
With the news of Glenn Beck leaving Fox officially announced, it's time to reflect. The host has packed a lot of wallop in just two-plus years at Fox News. Conspiracy theories, apocalyptic predictions, and just plain eyebrow-raising statements have kept the folks at Media Matters for America, a liberal watchdog group, busy. They track his show (along with many others) and take notes. Now that the show “Glenn Beck” is ending later this year, Media Matters has opened its files and shared some of the most noteworthy moments. We’ve whittled the list down to the 10 most controversial things Mr. Beck has said on Fox – so far, at least. It bears noting that Beck has a lot of followers, who admire his populist conservative critique of the Obama era. His Facebook page has more than 1.8 million fans -- coincidentally, the same number of viewers he had as of January (down from 2.9 million in January 2010). Whether those fans believe his every word is hard to tell. But, like any good showman, he knows how to draw a crowd.
04/07/2011 03:41 pm -
The Vote Donald Trump: Genuine 'birther' or just furthering his personal brand?
Donald Trump has apparently embraced the 'birther' idea – that President Obama was not born in the US – but his motivation remains unclear.
03/28/2011 07:33 pm -
Chapter & Verse Jared Lee Loughner: seeking insight from his reading list
Jared Lee Loughner's favorite books include many with anti-government themes.
01/10/2011 05:26 pm
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