Edward Norton’s ‘SNL’ Promos; Or, Hey, Did You Know He Can Speak Japanese?

Edward Norton teased his upcoming “SNL” hosting stint in some new promos with Bobby Moynihan. A few things we learned about Norton: 1. He can speak Japanese. 2. He will hit you as hard as he can. 3. He doesn’t have a Halloween costume yet.

Watch the promos above, and check out what you’ve missed from “SNL” season 39 here.

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Vudu teams up with Sony to offer extra streaming features

Vudu is joining Netflix in trying to put another nail in DVD’s coffin by offering interactive features for select Sony films. The Walmart-owned streamer calls the new service Vudu Extras+, and kicked it off today with deleted scenes, featurettes and trivia from Sony’s District 9 alien flick. Other …

Obama’s Uncertain Path Amid Syria Bloodshed

WASHINGTON — With rebel forces in Syria in retreat and the Obama administration’s policy toward the war-ravaged country in disarray, Secretary of State John Kerry arrived at the White House Situation Room one day in June with a document bearing a warning. President Bashar al-Assad of Syria had used chemical weapons against his people, the document said, and if the United States did not “impose consequences,” Mr. Assad would see it as a “green light for continued CW use.”

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This Professor X-Approved Futuristic Wheelchair Is Arriving Next Year

This Professor X-Approved Futuristic Wheelchair Is Arriving Next Year

The original WHILL was a clamp on device designed to power manual wheelchairs lacking an electric motor. Unfortunately, it turns out it will never see the light of day, but the design and technology behind that original concept have been repurposed for the futuristic Whill Type-A electric wheelchair that’s actually now up for pre-order with an expected delivery of early next year.

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Willow Shields Covers Seventeen Magazine, Talks ‘Catching Fire’ Co-Stars (PHOTO)

Katniss’s little sister is taking the spotlight on the November cover of a special issue of Seventeen magazine.

“Hunger Games” and “Catching Fire” star Willow Shields looks gorgeous in powder blue and bright pink, though our favorite detail might be her red and black nails, which feel very Girl on Fire-inspired. Can you believe she’s only 13-years-old?

Scroll down to see the full cover.

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Jason Campbell Starting For Browns At Quarterback, Brandon Weeden Benched

BEREA, Ohio — BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns backup quarterback Jason Campbell will replace struggling Brandon Weeden and start on Sunday in Kansas City.

Coach Rob Chudzinski announced the decision to sit Weeden on Tuesday. Chudzinski said the choice to go with Campbell was based on “consistency and production.” Chudzinksi said the bottom line is that Campbell, who has made 71 career starts in the NFL, gives the Browns the best chance against the unbeaten Chiefs.

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Ryanair Is Making Changes, Hopes To Improve Poor Image

Ryanair is making changes, hoping to improve its controversial image as one of the world’s most hated airlines.

On Monday, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary took to Twitter for a question-and-answer session where he fielded questions regarding his airline’s sneaky fees and poor customer service.

One Twitter user asked: “Does anyone in your organization have any experience of running an airline?”

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Facebook decapitation video forces U-turn over graphic violence

Facebook has removed a graphically violent video that had been circulating around the social network, reviewing its policies on sharing in the process so as to reduce the amount of controversial content that is posted without any warning or consideration of audience. The company prompted raised eyebrows when it surprisingly permitted the sharing of a […]

Gay Marriage Debate Flares Up In Four States

This piece comes to us courtesy of Stateline. Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Charitable Trusts that provides daily reporting and analysis on trends in state policy.

The recent victory by same-sex marriage advocates in New Jersey and court fights elsewhere have refocused the spotlight on gay marriage in the states, a trend that legal experts predicted in the wake of U.S. Supreme Court rulings in June.

A pair of state Supreme Court cases to be argued Wednesday – along with coming legislative battles in at least two more states – could prove significant in the debate over gay marriage.

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Automatic Link driving assistant arriving for iPhone users today

This isn’t the first time we have seen details of the Automatic Link. In fact, the setup was previously expected to arrive back in May. And after that there was another release delay, but the delays have all been put to the side today. The Automatic Link “Smart Driving Assistant” is now available for those […]