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September 3, 2013
Administration's Syria Message Muddled During First Pitch To Congress
Despite lingering questions, even critics of the Obama administration's plans for military strikes on Syria say "you're probably going to win."
MoveOn Gears Up For "Intensive" National Campaign Against Syria War
Liberal group behind the "General Betray Us" ad turns its aim to Obama's war.
Rand Paul Calls For Bipartisan Defeat Of Syria Intervention
"People always complain we don't have enough bipartisanship around here, this would be a example of bipartisanship if we could stop this war."
John Kerry: We Are Not Going To War "In The Classic Sense"
"100% of Americans will say no" to war in Syria, Kerry said.
Hillary Clinton Supports Obama On Taking Syria Intervention To Congress
An aide to the former secretary of state says Clinton is on board with asking Congress for a "strong and targeted response."
20 Most Adorable Supporting Hayao Miyazaki Creatures
After 50 years and 11 films, the Japanese animation master is set to retire. But his legacy will live on with these beautiful films stuffed full of spirits, demons, and cats.
Join The Quest To Build 500,000 New Emoticons
At last, a outlet for the emoji weary.
This Is What A Country In The Midst Of A Massive Blackout Looks Like
Nearly half of Venezuela has been paralyzed by major power failures.
How To Find Your Happy Place At Home
Moving back in with your folks? Here's where you can sneak away for some... you know... alone time.
John Kerry Refuses To Discuss If Hezbollah Already Has Chemical Weapons, Says It's "Classified"
"I think we need to talk about that in our classified session."
John Kerry Speaking To The Senate Foreign Relations Committee In 1971 Vs. 2013
Getting out of Vietnam vs. getting involved in Syria.
Inmate In Jail For Sexual Assault Appeals To PETA After Prison Gives Him Fish Despite Vegetarian Diet
PETA says fish is meat. "They are not swimming vegetables."
You Might Not Know English As Well As You Think
For example: Do you know where the word "testify" comes from? You may or may not want to know.
"Diana The Hunter Of Bus Drivers" Claims Responsibility For Vigilante Killings In Mexico
Two bus drivers were murdered by a woman in Ciudad Juárez last week. She might be acting as an "instrument of vengeance" for women sexually assaulted by drivers.
13 Disappointing Facts About Candy Crush
Someone send help. Please.
The Amazing Watermelon Hack You Have To See
You'll need: A watermelon, a coat hanger, a drill, and a thirst for adventure.
John Kerry Won't Rule Out Ground Troops In Syria
"All I did was raise a hypothetical question," Kerry says.
John Kerry To War Protester At Syria Hearing: "When I Was 27 I Had Similar Feelings"
"Secretary Kerry, the American people say no to war. Ban Ki-moon says no to war, the Pope says no to war. We don’t want another war," Medea Benjamin of Code Pink yelled at the hearing after Kerry was finishing his remarks. "The first time I testified before this committee, when I was 27 years old, I had very similar feelings to that protester," Kerry said.
Assad Once Pushed For Ban On WMDs In The Middle East
"Aware of the threat to peace and security in the region posed by all weapons of mass destruction and of the need to establish a zone free of such weapons in the Middle East," the proposed U.N. resolution read.
Facts That Will Make You Appreciate Modern Medicine
We used to do a lot of weird stuff. Including casual cannibalism.
September's Real Apple Event
Why Apple's big reveal next week won't take place on stage.
Facebook Has Most "Mobileness" Of Top Internet Media Companies
That's what Citigroup says in a new report today. Facebook is way outpacing Google, Yahoo and LinkedIn, according to these charts.
Your New Go-To Corn Recipe
You are going to be obsessed with it, promise.
Cloud Spin Is The Best-Looking Game Ever Made For The iPad
And it costs two bucks.
Can You Make It Through This Post Without Feeling Sexually Attracted To Food?
Get ready for the ride of your life.
U.N. Secretary-General: Use Of Force Lawful Only If Security Council Approves
"That is a firm principle of the United Nations."
Google Has Turned Android Into A Giant Advertisement
Welcome to a new breed of corporate synergy. Is nothing sacred?
"The Dictator" Mocked The U.N. For Their "Brave Inaction Over Syria"... In 2012
"Thirteen months and still no Security Council resolution," said the Dictator, played by Sacha Baron Cohen.
Annoying Things Friends Say After A Break-Up
Just got dumped? Don't worry, THERE ARE LOTS OF FISH IN THE SEA.
And Now For Shaq Serenading A Photo Of LeVar Burton
With the theme song to Reading Rainbow of course.
8 Times Women Played With Gender Roles In Their Music Videos
"Wish we could switch up the roles."
14 Brilliant Movies With Worse Reviews Than "Sharknado"
Sharknado received a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, so, um, yeah...
Soldiers' Backlash To Uniformed Facebook Protesters: "Stop Being A Pussy And Serve Your Nation"
The war on social media.
26 Products You Can't Believe Don't Exist Yet
Apparently, the human race still has a long way to go.
Malala Yousafzai Opened An Amazing, Futuristic Library In Europe
"Pens and books are the weapons that defeat terrorism," says Yousafzai, the 16-year-old Pakistani activist.
Exclusive: The Hairstyles Abercrombie Has Deemed "Unacceptable"
Abercrombie, the teen retailer for which image is everything, has very specific guidelines for employees' hair. A source tells BuzzFeed they have been enforced strictly recently, adding to the pressure of the brand's "Look Policy Guidelines" on store associates.
Tiny Eggs Can Exist Inside Other Eggs
Eggception is real. Here's how it happens.
Ganon's Castle Is Worth Over $50 Million In Real Life
The clever folks at Movoto have valued the real estate of the archvillain.
How Does $130 Billion Sound
Verizon, the company behind the ubiquitous "Can you hear me now" commercials, agreed to pay $130 billion to buy out partner Vodafone Group's stake in its U.S. wireless business.The deal, which ranks as the third-largest in corporate history, ends an often tense 14-year partnership between Verizon, led by CEO Lowell McAdam, and Britain's Vodafone.
Woman Who Died At Electric Zoo Festival Took Six Hits Of "Molly"
Olivia Rotondo, 20, and Jeffrey Russ, 23, a Syracuse University graduate from Rochester, died at the high-profile EDM music festival. Rotondo reportedly took six hits of Molly, a concentrated version of the drug MDMA. Four more were hospitalized, a 16-year-old was allegedly sexually assaulted, and 31 were arrested before the final day of the festival was canceled on Sunday.
Boehner: "I'm Going To Support The President's Call For Action"
After a meeting with Obama on Tuesday, the speaker of the House says he will support U.S. military action in Syria. McCain, Pelosi, and Cantor join him.
"Game Of Hearts" Turns "Game Of Thrones" Into A Romantic Comedy
Sansa Stark and Tyrion Lannister are made for each other... they just don't know it yet. Proof positive that movie trailers can be deceiving.
Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Street Fighter In One Video
I Am Street Fighter celebrates 25 years of the iconic fighting game.
World No. 1 Tennis Player Denounces Any Attack Against Syria, Says "War Is The Worst Thing In Life"
"I'm totally against anything that is destructive," said Novak Djokovic after winning his third-round match at the U.S. Open.
Israel Fired A Test Missile Toward Syria This Morning And Made A Lot Of People Nervous
Israel Defense officials denied then confirmed a military exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.
The 27 Stages Of Cutting Your Own Bangs
Scissors: your greatest friend and worst enemy.
A Rue 21 Store In Oregon Is Being Accused Of Kicking A 14-Year-Old Girl Out For Being "Too Big"
Shelby Buster went clothes shopping for the first time ever without her mom when she was told she was "too big" and had to leave.
Russia Marks Back To School With AK-47s, Death Metal
Back to school never looked so... violent.
Obama: I'm Ready To Work With Congress On Syria
As Congress promises to rewrite Obama's war authorization, the president says he's willing to deal.
19 Delightfully Macabre Disney Heroines
It's the little details that really push them over the edge into nightmare territory. For over five years, artist Jeffrey Thomas has been working his way through the roster for his Twisted Disney series.
Nokia Deal Locks New Microsoft CEO Into Steve Ballmer's Old Strategy
Like it or not, Microsoft is going to be a consumer-oriented company with its enterprise services funding the rest of the company. Yesterday's announcement basically confirms the former Microsoft CEO's vision.
In Frenzied Final Campaign Push, Christine Quinn Fights For Her Political Life
With days to go before the New York City mayoral primary, Quinn is anxious but resolute. "You know, you don't end up the first openly gay and woman speaker of the City Council 'cause you're the frontrunner."
Two Million Syrians Are Now Refugees
The number of Syrian refugees passed the 2 million mark on Tuesday, according to the U.N. Refugee Agency. Last month, it was announced the number of Syrian child refugees had exceeded 1 million.
Fear Of Dying Alone: Microsoft's Last-Ditch Plan For Nokia And Windows Phone
What exactly does Microsoft want with the second saddest company in mobile?
Assad Speaks: "The Only Way To Deal With Them Is To Annihilate Them"
In an interview with France's Le Figaro, the Syrian president blasts Obama and warns of regional war as he faces U.S. military strikes.
Federer Is Knocked Out Of U.S. Open In Straight Sets
The once-dominant star was upset in the fourth round on Monday.
Watch Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Make The Case For Marriage Equality
"I took a position [to support marriage equality] ... because I concluded in my conscience—through an informed conscience, a Christian conscience—that it was the right thing to do," says the prime minister, who faces re-election September 7.
Dennis Rodman Returns To North Korea, But Not To Negotiate Release Of American Hostage
"I'm not going to North Korea to discuss freeing Kenneth Bae," Rodman told Reuters.
Watch Anthony Weiner Yell In A Jamaican Accent From His Giant Float In The West Indian-American Parade
"Anybody here from Jamaicaaaaa?"
