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October 18, 2013
Rep. Bill Young, Longest-Serving House Republican, Dies At 82
The Tampa Bay Republican had served 43 years in Congress. He “was a man who had seen it all and accomplished much.”
Watch Three Boy Scout Leaders Destroy A 20 Million-Year-Old Rock Formation In A Utah State Park
The three men, who were thrilled that they had "modified" Goblin Valley, may face felony charges.
Cheney's Doctor Feared Defibrillator Could Be Used To Assassinate Him
Former Vice President Dick Cheney's doctor ordered the wireless function of his defibrillator disconnected by the manufacturer in 2007, fearing a terrorist assassination.
8 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Happy Friday! Here's what happened.
Why You Need An Extra Hour Of Sleep
Sleep to achieve.
26 DIY Hairstyles Fit For A Princess
Get the fairy-tale look, no tiara required.
Democratic Congressman Blasts Republicans For Inviting Anti-Israel Witness To Terrorism Hearing
Rep. Nadler says inviting Michael Scheuer to a House Homeland Security Committee hearing is "inexcusable."
18 Reasons Pizza Is Your Best Friend
Pizza has been with you every step of the way. It's most definitely not overrated.
Benedict Cumberbatch As Your Favorite Disney Princes
This is the Disney prince you want and deserve.
Fox News' Shep Smith Explaining Candy Crush On The Biggest Tablet Ever Actually Happened On TV
"There was a time when I would download content to read on the subway, but not anymore. Now I've got my handy-dandy Candy available."
The Investment Advisor Who Sued Michael Lewis Has Been Charged By The SEC For Misleading Investors
Wing Chau helped set up investment products at the heart of the financial crisis. SEC says he compromised his "independent judgment as collateral manager" in order to help a hedge fund profit from the failure of CDOs he arranged.
17 Inspirational Sayings That Are Actually Realistic
It's time to keep it real.
New Video Offers Glimpse Inside The Kenya Mall Terrorist Siege
The attackers are seen stalking and strolling through the Nairobi mall, where they would kill at least 67 people over four days. Warning: graphic.
Tom Hiddleston Laughing At A Video Of Himself Laughing Is The Best Thing You'll See Today
This is basically Hiddlesception.
No Labels Republicans Voted Against Ending The Shutdown
Thirteen Republicans affiliated with No Labels voted against the deal that reopened the government.
Which Social Network Is Taking Your Breakup The Hardest?
The sad, thriving art of the "please come back" email.
Capitol Police Report On Navy Yard Shooting Delayed Because Of Shutdown
The findings were supposed to be released Oct. 21.
Wall Street Journal: BuzzFeed's Brazen, Nutty, Growth Plan
October 14, 2013 - "In a sense, when you click on a BuzzFeed link, you're subsidizing language education for millions of people around the world." -WSJ
San Francisco Tech Company Gets Charity Tax Breaks For Helping Other Tech Companies
San Francisco asked tech companies to help local community groups in exchange for tax breaks. 21Tech's charities, however, look an awful lot like startups.
Reasons Your Study Abroad Experience Was The Best
We know it was amazing, now tell us about it.
19 Halloween Pinterest Fails
LOL nope.
19 Mind-Blowing Tricks Every iPhone And iPad User Should Know
You spend, like, half of your life on that thing. Time to figure out what it really does.
State Department "Not Aware Of A Heads Up" From Saudis Before UNSC Decision
A surprise move by the Saudis.
22-Year-Old Gang Rape Victim Collapsed In Court
The victim felt nauseous and fainted in a Mumbai court after being asked to identify the pornographic video clips that her alleged assaulters forced her to watch before raping her in an abandoned mill.
21 Pairs Of Baby Shoes That Will Make Your Ovaries Explode
Or your brovaries.
8 Celebrity Facts You Won't Believe Are True
Wait... It's really Orpah Winfrey?!!
Mark Zuckerberg Will Join LinkedIn, Dropbox Founders At "Dreamer" Hackathon To Reignite Immigration Reform
The Facebook CEO will join LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, Dropbox CEO Drew Houston, and Groupon co-founder Anthony Mason at a tech event for undocumented immigrants in San Francisco in November.
25 Secrets From Cycle 20 Of "America's Next Top Model"
The guys bare all. Don Benjamin, Chris Schellenger, Mike Scocozza, and Marvin Cortes visited BuzzFeed to give us the behind-the-scenes dirt on filming this season.
Some Republicans Who Voted Against Debt Ceiling Deal Are Happy It Passed Anyway
Several House Republicans who voted "no" on the agreement to raise the debt ceiling and reopen the government said afterwards they were still glad the deal was made. Huh?
Global Anti-Gay Crusader Scott Lively Returns To Russia
Though facing trial for crimes against humanity for his role in Uganda's anti-LGBT movement, Scott Lively heads to Russia this week determined to appear integral to that country's crackdown on LGBT rights.
In New Ad, Barbara Buono Says Chris Christie Is Running For President, Not Governor
The Democrat's first television ad of the general election. "He wants to be president. I want to be your governor."
This Is Kate Middleton's Post-Baby Body
The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth 88 days ago.
Daisy Coleman Publishes A Personal Essay About Her Sexual Assault
"I'm Daisy Coleman, the teenager at the center of the Maryville rape media storm, and this is what really happened," writes the 14-year-old on xoJane.com.
Newtown Will Not Host Official Event On Anniversary Of School Shooting
The town asks for privacy on Dec. 14.
Kenyan Rhinos To Get Microchips Implanted In Horns
In an attempt to fight off poachers, conservationists in Kenya are putting microchips in the county's rhino population.
Company Behind Troubled Obamacare Website Donated Heavily To Republicans In 2012
The GOP is arguing that the federal contractor got a sweetheart deal from its ties to the Obama administration, but the company donated just as much to Republicans last cycle. Bipartisan favor-currying.
19 Signs You're Too Young For Your Neighborhood
Oh, sorry, your toddler wants my seat at the bar? No problemo.
12 Photos Of Fox News Chief Roger Ailes As A Young Man
The head of Fox News has been involved in media and acting since his high school days in Warren, Ohio and college days as a student at Ohio University.
Morgan Stanley Continues Comeback, Beats Goldman Sachs In Revenue
Though it still had the same nasty drop in trading profits as its peers, Morgan's investors are happy.
Pussy Riot Member Withdraws Plea For Early Release
Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina has dropped her plea for early release to support her fellow bandmate, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova.
BART Workers Confirm There Will Be A Strike Today
Commuters in San Francisco will have a frustrating morning as the area's commuter train network, BART, has announced its workers are on strike again.
Gored In The U.S.A.: The Running Of The Bulls Comes To America
Two enterprising ex-lawyers are risking their livelihoods to reinvent a centuries-old Spanish tradition for thrill-seeking weekend warriors. But what are the long-term prospects for a venture that relies on its customers getting trampled by large, angry animals?
Weird Coincidences That Really Did Happen
What's the weirdest coincidences you know?
7 Ways Reporters Hustle
Interviews aren't for the faint of heart.
How Robert Redford Survived Making "All Is Lost"
Redford did most of his own stunts in the nearly wordless thriller about a man stranded at sea. He is 77 years old.
