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What's Scarier Than a Tornado? How About a Firenado
ABC News - 15 May 2014 18:24
As wildfires continue to ravage the West Coast, experts say fire tornadoes -- called firenadoes -- become a greater possibility.
How Magic Johnson Fought the AIDS Epidemic
The New Yorker - 15 May 2014 07:00
Donald Sterling, the racist cretin who owns the Los Angeles Clippers, raised a series of interesting questions about Magic Johnson on Monday, during an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper. “What has he done, can you...
Sudan woman gets death sentence for apostasy
Al Jazeera English - 15 May 2014 16:05
Judge orders Mariam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag to be hanged for apostasy and given 100 lashes for adultery, prompting protests.
15 Crew Indicted Over SKorean Ferry Disaster
ABC News - 15 May 2014 09:26
South Korean prosecutors indict 15 over ferry disaster; homicide charges for captain, 3 others
Missouri Lawmakers Pass 3-Day Abortion Wait Period
Time - 15 May 2014 07:05
Missouri's Republican-controlled Legislature gave final approval Wednesday to legislation requiring a woman to wait three days after first seeing a doctor before having an abortion. Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has not said...
Cycling to North Korea
CNN - 15 May 2014 03:16
Exploring the mysterious Hermit Kingdom just got a lot easier -- at least if you're Chinese.
Twitter Is the Preferred Social Media Platform Among Terrorists
The Atlantic Wire - 15 May 2014 00:42
According to a new report by the Woodrow Wilson Center's Gabriel Weimann, terrorists are using social media for the same reasons most us do — quick, easy, anonymous communication.
Feds warn jurors, 'don't be fooled' by al-Masri
New York Post - 15 May 2014 00:30
A federal prosecutor warned a Manhattan jury Wednesday not to be “fooled” by handless hate preacher Abu Hamza al-Masri’s claims that he was just a “peacemaker” or “mouthpiece” for followers of...
Nigeria Rejects Swap Of Boko Haram Prisoners For Schoolgirls: UK Minister
IBTimes - 15 May 2014 00:30
(Reuters) - Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the idea of a swap of Boko Haram prisoners for schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the Islamist group a month ago, Britain's minister for Africa said after tal...
Is country music dead?
The Week - 15 May 2014 18:21
If you're sick of what has become of America's music, you're not alone. Country music star Collin Raye is speaking out about it on Fox News. Here's an excerpt: There appears to be not even the slightest attempt to "say" ...
FBI: Drunken Passenger Gropes 3 on UK-Bound Flight
ABC News - 15 May 2014 16:14
A drunken, unruly airline passenger groped three women.
Do fast food workers deserve $15 an hour?
CNN - 15 May 2014 15:56
Fast food workers are striking for better wages. Their leader explains why they need a raise.
How will Pistorius evaluation play?
CNN - 15 May 2014 00:54
Robyn Curnow talks to legal expert Kelly Phelps about the possible outcome of psychiatric testing Pistorius will undergo.
Can We Keep the Internet Free?
OpEdNews - 15 May 2014 03:12
The struggle to save the world's greatest communication network.
Why People (Incorrectly) Think They Are Not Creative
Forbes - 15 May 2014 23:03
Earlier this week, one of my readers, Meshack Vallesillas, sent me a link to an article he posted on his own blog. It took my breath away.
We're Still at War: Photo of the Day for May 15, 2014
Mother Jones - 15 May 2014 16:24
A team of Soldiers belonging to the 450th Engineer Company, the 350th Eng. Co., and the 374th Eng. Co., moves through concealing smoke to enter and clears a building as one of the evaluated exercises for Sapper Stakes at...
10 Things to Know for Thursday
ABC News - 15 May 2014 03:10
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Who is protecting medical staff in Syria?
Al Jazeera English - 15 May 2014 00:24
Report says government forces are behind most attacks on hospitals, doctors and nurses.
Arkansas Voter ID Law Rescued by State Supreme Court
Time - 15 May 2014 00:18Sevilla win Europa final after penalties
Al Jazeera English - 15 May 2014 00:12
Bela Guttmann's curse continues to hang over Benfica as the Spanish side prevail 4-2 after a goalless first 120 minutes.
Report: Uber Nearing $10B Valuation
Time - 15 May 2014 23:59
Bloomberg reports the company is in talks with investors that could triple the ride-share company's value if secured