A roundup of today's most provocative stories, as voted by our readers.
Most Hilarious: 77%
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Roger Ailes: 'I Hired Sarah Palin Because She Was Hot'
(Newser) - In an interview with the AP about the 15th anniversary of Fox News, Roger Ailes has set off a mini-tizzy with this line about Sarah Palin: "I hired Sarah Palin because she was hot and got ratings." He was deflecting criticism that the channel is politically biased—as... More »Most Brilliant: 85%
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Hulu Joins Bidding War for Arrested Development
(Newser) - Arrested Development is one hot property: Showtime, Netflix, and Hulu are now in a bidding war over distribution rights to the upcoming new episodes . Showtime and Netflix were originally reported to be interested in the newly-announced "limited-run series," and Hulu has most recently jumped into the mix, New ... More »Most Scary: 93%
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Listeria Death Toll Hits 18
(Newser) - The death toll from the listeriosis outbreak linked to cantaloupes rose to 18 as government officials confirmed three more deaths yesterday. The total number of illnesses is now 100, according to the CDC. An FDA official says more victims are expected, since listeria symptoms can take up to two months... More »Most Depressing: 94%
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Steve Jobs Dead at 56
(AP) - Apple says company co-founder Steve Jobs has died at 56. In a brief statement, the company said Jobs died today. He had been battling pancreatic cancer. "Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives," Apple said.... More »Most Intriguing: 61%
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US Had Secret Talks With Haqqani Network
(Newser) - The US held at least one secret peace negotiation this summer with the Haqqani Network, the militant group at the center of its current public spat with Pakistan, senior officials tell the Wall Street Journal . The meeting was set up by Pakistani intelligence, which the US says confirms its suspicions... More »Most Annoying: 71%
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Probation Report: Casey Anthony Jobless, Drinking
(Newser) - The job market in Florida is tough these days—and presumably a lot tougher if your name is Casey Anthony. The 25-year-old has told her probation officer that she is unemployed, has no income, and is drinking alcohol, although not to excess, the Palm Beach New Times reports. Anthony, who... More »
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