“MSNBC host of The Cycle, Touré, attacked Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on Monday for his role in opposing United Nations ambassador Susan Rice’s nomination to replace Sec. Hillary Clinton as the next Secretary of State. Touré claimed that McCain is attempting to secure some of his fleeting influence in Washington …

What do the numbers mean? Why every 108 minutes? Where does Vincent the dog always run to? Is Vincent alive? What languages does Jin really speak? Does two flashbacks and a flashforward cause a flashfireball? Is Locke a smoke monster? Is Lincoln a smoke monster? Is Vincent the dog the …

“It’s common knowledge that Florida cut back on early voting in 2011 to reduce the turnout of blacks and other groups likely to vote for Democrats. But it’s refreshing to see that former top Republicans in the state are now saying so out loud. In an interview with The Palm …

“Obama senior adviser David Plouffe predicted that the fiscal cliff negotiations are “going to get hairy” in the coming weeks, saying President Barack Obama is committed to achieving the elusive “big deal” on taxes and spending he and Speaker of the House John Boehner have tried to strike for more …

“At first glance this picture of a naked woman reclining in a bathtub may seem rather risqué. But it is in fact completely innocent. The only nudity visible is her shoulder and her elbow, although it is posed to appear inappropriate. Yet that was enough for Facebook to censor it …

“Another star of the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” has gone rogue — but in a decidedly different direction than notorious carouser Charlie Sheen. Actor Angus T. Jones — the “half” in the sitcom’s title — says in a new online testimony that he’s become a Seventh-day Adventist …

“Courageous Mexican mayor Maria Santos Gorrostieta cheated death twice when she survived assassination attempts by druglords — but three times was too much. Gorrostieta, dubbed a “heroine of the 21st century” for her refusal to be cowed by the ruthless cartels that rule much of Mexico, was kidnapped in broad …

“A contrite Rob Ford finally apologized Tuesday to those who don’t like the way he handled his conflict of interest situation, but said he would fight to stay on as mayor. Ford also said his appeal of a judge’s decision to boot him from office should not be construed as …

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Finally, we have all 4 of our favorite Verge mobile editors together for a Tuesday Verge Mobile Show. When their powers combine, the force is so awesome even Google can’t handle it. Despite the technical difficulties, Dieter, Chris, Vlad, and Dan manage to have a great debate. Are we finally …