Headlines from February 1, 2012

Pakistan’s foreign minister denies links to the Taliban as reported in a leaked secret Nato report.
The façade of African unity has been blown asunder. Elections for the head of the African Union end in stalemate.
Nature of memory shows that taking notes is a good idea, and we never truly forget an old phone number.
Itemized expense sheet of an anonymous A-list actor.
Children’s classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark reborn with less terrifying illustrations.
In case you missed it: Christoph Niemann doodles while on hold.
Doctorow on perseverance, studying drama, and reading Dostoevsky at age eight.
Obit editor: Writing death commemorations can be an uplifting job.
TMN’s Sarah Hepola visits Chuck E. Cheese as an adult—where adults now make headlines for going crazy.
Natural disasters: Why a strong federal government is necessary. #opinions
Map shows where junk ends up in the oceans.
History of trip-hop, born in Bristol.
Moral psychologist explains how research turned him from religion-loathing liberal to faith-respecting centrist.
Infographics to help explain how carbs, not fat, make you fat.
Photo of the day: “I See The Millennium Falcon.”
Romney’s win in Florida cost him and his Super PAC $19.94 per vote.
I got 99 problems but a non-connected independent-expenditure only committee ain’t one.
How far can you go from Trafalgar Square without crossing a road or going over the same place twice: almost 17 miles.
How states act after they get nuclear weapons: “not much more aggressive.”
Why Bertrand Russell wasn’t given fruit as a child: to stay healthy.
Fascinating items about the luring of penguins in order to eat them.
Compelling study of the struggle to convince Japan that suicide is a symptom of disease.
“Pet Rescuers Venture Into Japan’s Exclusion Zone.” #photography
Post-burgling, the best way to get your stuff back may be to engage dealers while lying to the police.
The Dark Tower; Malice; Night Shade. Alternative titles offered by Paramount to replace Hitchcock’s preferred “Vertigo.”
Five-year-old’s thoughts about well-known logos. #video
Go back 140 years to hear silly noises and a count to six, among the earliest audio recordings.
Oldie but goodie: 20 radio pieces in 60 minutes. #audio
Along the same lines, Ira interviews cousin Philip about working in a record shop and kicking (or not) the habit of voice.
Art shows to see this February in Miami, New York, Denver, Kansas City.