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June 19, 2013
Actor James Gandolfini, Famous For Playing Tony Soprano, Dies At 51
James Gandolfini died Wednesday morning in Italy from a heart attack, according to reports. Updated with statements from Gandolfini's Sopranos colleagues.
Republican Congressman: Does Dianne Feinstein Want Guantanamo Detainees To Die?
Rep. Pompeo asks what the alternative to force-feeding hunger strikers is.
20 Powerful Black-And-White Photographs Of Regular Americans From History
The untold faces of our country.
Michael Hastings In Baghdad
The reporter died Tuesday morning at 33. His friend and bureau chief remembers an era that shaped him.
8 Foods We Eat In The U.S. That Are Banned In Other Countries
This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "food poisoning." Original list found in Dr. Jayson Calton and certified nutritionist Mira Calton's new book, Rich Food, Poor Food.
Feinstein Calls For An End To Guantanamo Force-Feeding
"Out of step with international norms, medical ethics and practices of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons."
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today.
Xbox One Critics Win The Battle, But Not The War
Why today's changes to the Xbox One's DRM mean less than you think.
Did Obama Diss Catholic Education In Northern Ireland?
Catholics, conservatives say the president pulled a big gaffe in Belfast. Update: American progressive Catholic group defends Obama.
The Ultimate Regional Dialect Quiz
How y'all say it?
Miley Cyrus Had Some Lesbian Moments In Her New Video
Miley got down with her girlfriends in her new music video for "We Can't Stop". Enjoy.
From Food Stamps To Milk Subsidies, Farm Bill Stretching The Limits Of Ideological Purity
Small government conservatives and social welfare liberals abandon their hardline positions when homestate interests are on the line.
The Most Disturbing Scientific Facts In The World
Nope nope nope nope nope.
12 Beautiful Old Drawings For Bizarre Inventions
We all could use a floating top hat.
19 Ways To Trick People Into Thinking You Work Out
Too hooked to your Netflix account to go outside? No one has to know...
Martha Stewart Is A Marvelous, Crazy Twitter Wizard
The original domestic-goddess-cum-entrepreneur also tweets like a boss.
26 Different Types Of Tea Partyers At The Anti-IRS Rally
Very diverse.
Fox News Host Challenges Sarah Palin's Obamacare Claims
"A couple points of clarification."
Julian Assange: We're Helping To Broker Edward Snowden's Asylum In Iceland
Meanwhile, the Wikileaks founder's asylum at the Ecuadorian Embassy is stretching into a second year. "I'm worried about the state of journalism." (Updated below)
Never-Before-Seen Steve Jobs Footage Is Humble And Inspiring
"This is not a field where one paints a painting that will be looked at for centuries."
Fed Says The Economy Is Doing OK And Markets Mildly Freak Out
The Federal Reserve announced no changes in its policies but also said the economic recovery is on a stronger footing, which could mean a change later.
This Coaster Tip Will Likely Change Your Life Forever
This is some secretly genius engineering, you guys. This trick also makes stacking beverage containers for easy transporting a breeze.
Demonstrators Wear Huge Masks To Protest World Hunger, Go Golfing
Workers from the charity Oxfam were in Northern Ireland this week as world leaders met for the G8 summit.
Kid Rock Endorses "The Herm — Uh, No, The Black Guy...Ben Carson" For Possible Office On Fox News
Later Mr. Rock argued Dana Perino is "giving white people a bad name."
Joss Whedon Hesitantly Drops "Avengers 2" Spoiler About Loki
Rip our hearts out and stomp on them... again. Warning: Spoilers for Avengers 2 inside!
24 West Elm Hacks
Get the West Elm look on a Target budget.
22 Excellent Reasons To Drink More Whiskey
As if you needed any.
AP CEO Says Government Sources Won't Talk After Justice Department Probe
"The government may love this," says the AP CEO. "I suspect that they do."
Hanksy Met Tom Hanks
Whoooaaahhhhhh, is this allowed?
The 5 Best Quotes From Sean Hannity's Playboy Interview
Sean Hannity was interviewed by Playboy for their July/August interview (it comes to newsstands this Friday). Here are five of the best quotes.
Paula Deen Allegedly Admits To Using N-Word, Wanting Black People To Dress As Slaves
The Food Network star was reportedly a big fan of racist jokes. Warning: Offensive language.
Bumper Crop Of Royal Baby News: Child Will Be Born In Same Hospital Where Diana Had William
Less than a month before the royal baby's due date, new details of the Duchess of Cambridge's (aka Kate Middleton) birth plan and how the child's arrival will be announced have been released.
Men's Wearhouse Owns Rights To Founder's Image; Was Evaluating His Connection To Millennials
The fact that Men's Wearhouse fired the face of its brand won't impact the company because it has tons of Zimmer footage and the legal rights to his image, an analyst says.
FBI Director: "You're Right The American People Are Frustrated" Over Secrecy Of FISA Court
FBI Director Robert Mueller testifying on Capital Hill Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee responded to a question about Americans gaining trust from redacted versions of FISA court opinions by saying "you're right the American people are frustrated." Mueller added that the ODNI was looking at the possibility of releasing redacted copies.
What We Say At Bars Vs. What We Actually Think
Enough with the small talk.
Let's Be Honest, Cher's Hair Was The Real Winner Of "The Voice" Last Night
It certainly...stood out.
34 Of Your Favorite LEGO People Are In The New LEGO Movie
Also, Morgan Freeman is a wizard. This has been a Public Service Announcement.
What Could Give You Mutant Powers?
If I could just eat a little more spinach...
It's Ridiculously Hot In Alaska Right Now
It might not be as bad as actual places that are actually hot, but remember, they don't have many air conditioners in Alaska. It's the hottest heat wave in the state since 1969, Jeff Masters, meteorology director of the online forecasting service Weather Underground, told the AP.
Brazil Protests Rage On As Thousands Accuse Government Of Corruption
President Dilma Rousseff, a former guerilla herself, praised the protests, but the National Public Security force will be deployed.
The Obscure 1960s Horror Movie That May Have Inspired "The Last Of Us"
Has there always been a fungus among us?
Men's Wearhouse Kicks Founder And Pitchman To The Curb
George Zimmer wasn't just the Men's Wearhouse founder and executive chairman — he was its pitchman. And he was icily fired this morning.
38 Unexpectedly Brilliant Tips For Dog Owners
Here are some tips and tricks to make the rewarding task of caring for your dog just a tiny bit easier.
Obama Thanks Europe For Leading On Climate Change
At the Brandenburg Gate, Obama calls for changes in America's nuclear posture and for action on climate change.
The Birdwatcher's Guide To Twitter
Use this Tweet Cheat Sheet to explore the wide array of species that live in the Twit-O-Sphere. #binoculars not included.
Gay Rapper Cazwell Releases Weird New Music Video With Luciana
Epilepsy warning. Seriously, though.
The Most Stylish Game Ever Made Gets A Sequel
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.
Inside The Surprisingly Non-Evil Ad System Saving Facebook's Business
Nearly half of all top developers now use Facebook's mobile app install ads as a main channel to acquire traffic.
The First Time In American History A Congressman Vined His Vote
Well that was different.
"GQ" Picked Their New Cover Star Just For Amanda Bynes
It's Drake. (And they really did.)
Missing Michael Hastings
One of the great reporters of his generation died Tuesday at 33. The stories he wrote, and the ones he didn't live to write.
Remembering Michael Hastings
Journalist Michael Hastings died Tuesday morning at 33. People who know him and his work react to the loss.
BuzzFeed Staff Remembers Michael Hastings
The journalist died Tuesday at 33. He was loved and respected by his colleagues at BuzzFeed.
Heritage Foundation Challenges CBO Immigration Reform Estimates With Controversial Study
The Congressional Budget Office released a report saying the immigration reform bill could reduce the federal deficit by $200 billion over the next decade, but the Heritage Foundation has challenged that estimate, citing its own embattled report.
