IDF investigates Instagram photo of child in sniper’s crosshairs
The Israel Defense Force is investigating an Instagram photo posted by one of its members showing a Palestinian child in the crosshairs of a rifle.
As Facebook murder trial closes, teen faces life without parole
Closing arguments begin this week in the trial of a teenager who allegedly used a fake Facebook profile picture of a busty model to lure and murder a rising boxing star.
Buzzed: Britain’s prime minister joins One Direction (sorta)
In today's Buzzed, David Cameron begins a powerful alliance with the teen idols, Azealia Banks fights "Harlem Shake" producer Baauer, and Vampire Weekend's singer pops up on Girls.
Facebook threats against police landed these men a terrorism charge
"Wish people would kill more cops. We need more cops getting killed. We need true soldiers."
We’re Skyping at a record-setting rate—are phone carriers doomed?
Skype calls are now equivalent to one-third of global phone traffic—and it's increasing steadily. What does this mean for the phone?
I’m posting my Twitter archive, even if it ruins my life
These are the 10 worst tweets from my archive. I'm sorry for ever writing these things.
Will Anderson Cooper accept the crown of King Dyngus?
The CNN anchor mocked a Polish tradition called "Dyngus Day," and now the organizers are campaigning for him to make amends by appearing at the event.
Oscar Pistorius’s murdered girlfriend left this haunting Valentine’s Day tweet
"What do you have up your sleeve for your love tomorrow??? #getexcited #ValentinesDay," 30-year-old model Reeva Steenkamp tweeted Wednesday.
Facebook pulls popular “barebacking” page promoting unsafe sex
On the now-defunct page, a "featured member" section encouraged men submit a picture and information.
Horse meat pops up on eBay after being pulled from stores
The European horse meat fiasco just got weirder.
Air Canada employees suspended over Facebook posts
A group of Air Canada employees has been suspended for making comments about the airline in a private Facebook group.
These 7 soul-eating images prove teens are ruining Facebook
Several of the most popular pages on Facebook are a saccharin-flavored mix of grammatically challenged, emoticon-happy, and emotionally perturbed groups.
Bieber fans go after Black Keys drummer on Twitter
Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney is the latest celebrity to feel the wrath of Justin Bieber's fans on Twitter.
“Traditional prom” stirs up high school drama on Facebook
This Indiana high school is divided over a proposal for a straights-only prom, and they're taking the fight to Facebook.
5 important things we learned from Justin Timberlake’s Instagram
Now that Justin Timberlake has joined Instagram, his plans for world domination are pretty much complete.
10 Valentine’s Day Someecards that are actually funny
Someecards: because you're too cheap to buy a Hallmark card. Why spend $2.99 on a piece of paper that's just going to be pitched?
The 10 coolest dogs on Instagram
These doggy-centric accounts exemplify why pups are man's best friend and Instagram's best attribute.
Teen arrested for threatening cop on Facebook
Dumb: making Facebook threats against a cop. Dumber: making Facebook threats against a cop who leads an online investigation unit.