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The network Syfy is letting fans choose the subtitle for the sequel 'Sharknado 2.' Here are some that have been suggested so far.

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Chapter & Verse 'Hamlet' goes on tour everywhere – literally, everywhere

The Globe Theatre company has a two-year plan to bring Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' to every country on earth.
'Sharknado 2': 10 of the best ideas for a sequel title

The network Syfy is letting fans choose the subtitle for the sequel 'Sharknado 2.' Here are some that have been suggested so far.
'Sharknado 2': The Syfy movie is getting a sequel

'Sharknado 2' has been greenlit, says network Syfy, and it will premiere in 2014. 'Sharknado 2' will center on sharks falling from the sky in New York City.
North Korea missile? Weapon parts found on North Korean ship, Panama officials say

North Korea missile: Panamanian officials say they found parts to a weapons system, including what appears to be a missile or rocket, on a North Korean-flagged cargo ship off Panama's Caribbean coast.
Thom Yorke vs. Spotify: Yorke and Nigel Godrich pull album from the streaming service

Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich announced they are pulling their Atoms For Peace collaboration from Spotify. Thom Yorke, who is the frontman for Radiohead, wrote, 'New artists you discover on #Spotify will no[t] get paid. meanwhile shareholders will shortly being rolling in it.'
Modern Parenthood Astronaut Karen Nyberg washing her hair: Who knew it could bring us together? (+video)

Astronaut Karen Nyberg goes viral while washing her hair in zero gravity on YouTube. How the ordinary can bring us together.
'Glee' star, Cory Monteith, found dead in Vancouver hotel room

Cory Monteith, who played Finn Hudson on Fox's hit series 'Glee,' was found dead in his hotel room in Vancouver on Saturday. Police said there were no signs of foul play, though the actor, 31, had admitted to struggling with addiction issues.
Texas Legislature passes abortion bill, Democrats vow a fight

In a few days, Texas Governor Rick Perry will sign into law a controversial bill banning abortions after 20 weeks. Democrats, who offered 20 amendments to the bill, all rejected, have vowed to fight it through lawsuits and at the ballot box.
Police in Florida warn against riots in wake of a George Zimmerman verdict

As jurors in the George Zimmerman trial began deliberations Friday, officials warn against post-verdict violence and take precautions to stem it. Are conditions ripe for racial unrest? At least one expert doubts it.
Decoder Wire Do media treat Michelle Obama like the new Jackie Kennedy?

Not since Jackie's Camelot days in the Kennedy administration has a first lady so captured public attention and respectful coverage by much of the press. Unlike Jackie, Michelle Obama has got social media.
Modern Parenthood Barack Obama's love for broccoli: brave, noble, preposterous

Barack Obama told a child at the White House recently that his favorite food is broccoli. That can't be true. Broccoli is no one's favorite food.
Edward Snowden heads to Venezuela? Yes! No. Maybe? (+video)

Edward Snowden's whereabouts and travel plans are unclear. Rumors about that Edward Snowden has already or will soon be heading to Venezuela, but confirmation remains elusive.
Chapter & Verse Colin Firth statue appears in London lake as 'Pride and Prejudice' tribute

A statue of Colin Firth, dressed as Mr. Darcy in an homage to his 'Pride and Prejudice' role, has appeared in the Serpentine Lake in London. Colin Firth emerging from a lake in 'Pride and Prejudice' was recently voted the most memorable moment in British drama.
Venezuala Snowden's last chance: Russian official

Venezuala: Snowden hasn't yet been in contact. Russian officials say he has been stuck in the transit area of Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport since arriving on a flight from Hong Kong two weeks ago.
Tweeting, Muslim, policy-wonk mayor wins over 'cow town' Calgary

As other Canadian mayors suffer scandal, Naheed Nenshi is wildly popular in this western city.
Backchannels Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and Morsi have their backs to the wall

Warnings of a coup and the death of democracy come from senior Muslim Brotherhood members and advisers of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
Are you savvy about social networks? Take our quiz to find out.

Take our Web culture quiz to find out how much you know about where social networks have come in the past decade.
Tomfoolery introduces Anchor, a Facebook for the workplace

Tomfoolery's Anchor software allows co-workers to chat, share photos, and post interoffice updates.
Lauderhill Mall fight: Teens summoned by social media, new trend? (+video)

Lauderhill Mall fight : A group of 100 or more teen apparently responding to social media calls to gather at Lauderhill Mall erupted in a fight. It's similar to violence at several other spontaneous gatherings in shopping malls and districts around the nation.
USA Update Filibuster of Texas abortion bill makes a star of Wendy Davis. Will that last? (+video)

A Democratic state senator in heavily Republican Texas, Wendy Davis rocketed to global social media prominence on the strength of her filibuster and the failure of the abortion bill she opposed.
Youth coding camps rise in popularity as US demand for programmers increases

There's a lack of coding education in high schools and a lack of programming professionals in the real world. Enter coding camps; rising in popularity, these camps are trying to get kids hooked on programming.
Filibuster broken, but Texas abortion law fails to pass

Filibuster fails: Wendy Davis spoke for 11 hours in a filibuster but was stopped before the midnight deadline. Still, the Texas abortion law failed to pass when protestors managed to stall a vote.
Modern Parenthood Snapchat's new feature, SnapKidz, good in theory, not in practice

Snapchat — a temporary photo sharing platform that sends 200 million messages per day — introduced SnapKidz, a feature that attempts to prevent children from sending photos to friends. It could work, but it's easy to get around.
Snowden saga in overdrive after flight to Russia

Internet snark intensifies amid uncertainty about NSA leaker Edward Snowden's current whereabouts.
Big data: How cellphones help track diseases

The same type of data used by the NSA to track terrorists can be used by public health researchers to combat the spread of diseases.