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Twitter urges “Dark Knight” star to “Bale Out Aurora”

Many online called for actor Christian Bale to don his Batman costume and pay a visit to the victims of Friday's shooting in Aurora, Colo., but support for the idea was far from unanimous.

On Jul 24, 2012 by Lindsey Weber

Streaming

Will the Internet rally for an uninsured Aurora shooting victim with a newborn?

While Caleb Medley laid in a medically induced coma after being shot in the face, his first son, Hugo, was born one story up in the same Colorado hospital.

On Jul 23, 2012 by Kevin Morris

IRL

Reddit raises funds for an Aurora shooting victim

In today's digest, hear from a former prisoner at a World War II Japanese internment camp, learn why dark hair is more common around the equator, and discover what shocks foreigners most about the U.S.

On Jul 23, 2012 by Kevin Morris

IRL

Buzzed: The weekend in night show hosts, Canadian cougars, and remembrances

Craig Ferguson delivers a touching monologue, Carly Rae Jepsen prances onstage, and Passion Pit gets remixed.

On Jul 23, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

Streaming

NRA sparks outrage with ill-timed tweet

A National Rifle Association publication angered Twitter users by posting "Good morning, shooters. Happy Friday!" as news broke of a mass shooting incident in Colorado.

On Jul 20, 2012 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture

Batman fans condemn theater shootings, defend “Dark Knight”

Fans of The Dark Knight Rises say the movie is not to blame for the mass shootings in Aurora, Colo., whatever the media may imply.

On Jul 20, 2012 by Aja Romano

Streaming

Aurora shooting survivor posts ticket stub and story to Facebook

“I saw that shadow of evil and literally had blood of an innocent man on my hands," Chris Ramos wrote on Facebook.

On Jul 20, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture

After tragedy, Facebook groups seek revenge, offer prayers

In the wake of the tragic shootings at an Aurora, Colo. theater, people are turning to Facebook to pray for the victims and seek the death penalty for the shooter.

On Jul 20, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

IRL