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FDA Says It Knew Scopes That Allegedly Spread 'Superbug' Could Transmit Bacterial Infections
ABC News - 23 Feb 2015 19:36
The scopes are still used because they continue to save lives, experts say.
Schumer slams Obama's proposed cuts to anti-drug program
New York Post - 23 Feb 2015 06:10
President Obama's proposed budget cuts to a federal drug-trafficking program will have dire consequences, Sen. Charles Schumer warned Sunday. "China White," a type of heroin laced with fentanyl, has hit...
N. Korea Bars Tourists From Popular Race Over Ebola Concerns
ABC News - 23 Feb 2015 05:42
Travel agent: North Korea, citing Ebola concerns, bars tourists from Pyongyang marathon
NYPD reportedly being told to 'take a deep breath' during tense situations
The Week - 23 Feb 2015 23:22
As part of the New York Police Department's $35 million "smart policing" program, officers are reportedly being told to close their eyes and take a deep breath when dealing with a tense situation. According to the New Yo...
Retrial of Al Jazeera staff set to resume in Egypt
Al Jazeera English - 23 Feb 2015 05:59
Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy to be retried after convictions for alleged links to Muslim Brotherhood were overturned.
Ferry Sinks in Central Bangladesh, Killing at Least 48
Time - 23 Feb 2015 04:12
It's not clear how many passengers are missing
Yemeni President Is Taking Steps to Resume Duties
The New York Times - 23 Feb 2015 03:48
President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Sunday held his first public meeting with state officials since he fled house arrest by the Houthi militia.
The Pentagon Spills the Beans: Stupidity, or Strategy?
Time - 23 Feb 2015 01:10
Lawmakers pounce on disclosures, which have been known for months
McCain 'Ashamed' of How U.S. Has Handled Ukraine Conflict
Time - 23 Feb 2015 00:19
"It is really, really heartbreaking"
Why More Male Celebs are Wearing Makeup
ABC News - 23 Feb 2015 18:26
It wasn't just the ladies who impressed at last night's Oscars.
The Significance of Laura Poitras' Oscar Win
The Atlantic Wire - 23 Feb 2015 14:56
When her film Citizenfour received the Academy Award for best documentary, civil society was pushing back against the deep state.
O'Reilly: 'M16 pointed at my head'
CNN - 23 Feb 2015 04:30
As 2008 video of Fox News' host Bill O'Reilly's claim about unrest in Argentina surfaces, a former CBS colleague who was also there disputes his account.
'Ida' director's acceptance speech goes too long
Fox News - 23 Feb 2015 04:22
"Ida" director won't stop talking.
Russia Gave Artillery Weapons To Ukraine Rebels Trying To Take Strategic Mariupol Port, Ukrainian Military Leader Says
IBTimes - 23 Feb 2015 03:13
Russia allegedly is providing artillery weapons to rebels in Ukraine trying to take Mariupol, a strategically important seaport. Col. Viktor Shidlyukh, the deputy commander of Ukrainian forces defending Mariupol, said th...
Review: In 'The Buried Giant,' Ishiguro Revisits Memory and Denial
The New York Times - 23 Feb 2015 23:54
Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel, set in a mythical Britain around the time of King Arthur, examines the impact of amnesia.
Woman recruiting for ISIS
CNN - 23 Feb 2015 23:53
Aqsa Mahmood, who left to join ISIS in Syria more than a year ago, may have been involved in the recruiting of the 3 missing UK girls. Atika Shubert reports.
This Machine Is Surprisingly Great at Playing the Violin
Time - 23 Feb 2015 23:53
It plays "Amazing Grace" and "Hello, Dolly," among other tunes
An Extraordinary Pentagon 'Bull Session' Over ISIS
Time - 23 Feb 2015 23:50
New defense chief convenes Kuwait confab to confirm war plans
Early Peanut Exposure May Reduce Allergies, Study Finds
ABC News - 23 Feb 2015 23:49
Experts call new peanut allergy prevention study a "game-changer."
'Sesame Street's' Hilarious 'House of Cards' Parody
ABC News - 23 Feb 2015 23:48
We are just days away from season 3 of "House of Cards," but in the meantime, there's a goofy, educational alternative.
Apple is finally set to roll out racially diverse emoji
The Week - 23 Feb 2015 23:47
If an emoji is worth a thousand words, then you're about to dramatically expand your vocabulary. Thanks to Apple, a whole new buffet of emoji options will soon hit iPhone keyboards, TechCrunch reports. The new offerings ...
Hang Up and Listen: The Two Guys Punching Each Other in the Face Edition
Slate - 23 Feb 2015 23:42
Listen to Hang Up and Listen with Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca by clicking the arrow on the audio player below: