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August 20, 2014
This Adorable Frenchie Puppy Jumping Off A Couch Will Make You Say D'Aww
You'll wish you had a French bulldog after watching this video.
The World Is A Horrible Place So Let's Go To The Most Remote Locations On Earth
If you need me, I'll be waiting out this wretched summer at my POLE OF INACCESSIBILITY.
U.S. Launched Secret Operation In Syria To Rescue James Foley And Other American Hostages
In a secret mission this summer, a Special Operations team attempted to rescue journalist James Foley and other Americans held in Syria. The operation failed.
Eyewitness Video Shows St. Louis Police Shooting Knife-Wielding Man
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department released cell phone video of Tuesday's shooting of a 25-year-old man just miles away from Ferguson, Mo. Warning: Video is extremely graphic.
California Highway Patrol Officer Who Beat Woman Could Face Serious Charges
Daniel Andrew, who was videotaped beating 51-year-old Marlene Pinnock on the side of the freeway on July 1, may face serious charges.
We Now Know Who Was Responsible For The “SeaWorld Sucks” Sign On A San Diego Freeway, And We're Not Surprised
"I'm putting my foot down for Shamu!"
Las 15 cosas que los amantes de los nuggets de pollo están cansados de escuchar
Tú sabes quién eres...
Rick Santorum: Obama "Pathetic"
Went there.
Teenage Slang Explained Again By Clueless Adults
Wait, wut now?
Democratic Congressman: People Think My GOP Opponent Is Moderate Because He's Gay
"Now he's saying, 'Well, I'm a gay man, I must be moderate. I'm pro-choice, I'm pro-environment.' And I gotta tell ya, around the country, where people don't know him, they completely buy it."
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
Liberia Quarantines Township Where Residents Attacked Ebola Clinic
The move is meant to contain what health officials had described as a hot spot of the disease in the capital.
16 fotos de personajes antiguos de los parques de Disney que harán que se te erice la piel
Disney solía ser el lugar más tenebroso de la Tierra.
Los 15 besos más incómodos de todos los tiempos
Acabo de sacarme los ojos con un tenedor.
Bernie Sanders Town Hall Devolves Into Screaming Match About Gaza
"Fuck Israel," one woman shouted. Sanders, the senator from Vermont, told someone to "shut up."
Quelle Nadine Morano êtes-vous ?
Trouvez la Nadine Morano qui sommeille en vous.
The Great Smartphone Data Wars Have Begun In Earnest
The days of your unlimited data plan are numbered whether you like it or not.
22 sencillos cambios de estilo de vida que instantáneamente te harán sentir mejor
¡Mejora tu vida al estilo relajado!
Obama's Top Ex-Advisers Are Cashing In On Fighting Unions
Now that they're not working at the White House, some of the biggest names from the Obama campaigns — Plouffe, Messina, Gibbs, LaBolt — are working against unions.
Forbes Won't Explain Why It Deleted Gaza Post
"But I always thought that's what opinion columns are for."
George Takei Gloriously Responds To Stupid Questions About Gay People
Oh my. Obviously.
This Squirrel Trying To Climb A Lubricated Pole Is All Of Us When We Try To Pole Dance
This is borderline genius.
There's A New App That Wants To Fix America's Food Waste Problem
And it's so much less gross than LeftoverSwap.
23 atuendos de principios del año 2000 que no creerías que Victoria Beckham alguna vez usó
¡Mira lo lejos que ha llegado!
17 Pueblos con nombres que parecen de mentira
Si hubiera existido un nombrador de pueblos, está claro que o no tenía mucha imaginación o tomaba muchos psicotrópicos o simplemente era muy vago para pensar. Spain is different.
Where Is ISIS Moving To Online As Twitter Clamps Down?
"It's almost like using Linux to control a bomb."
President Obama's Motorcade Heads To Golf Course Following Foley Statement
The president is on Martha's Vineyard currently.
La France sur Instagram vs. dans la vraie vie
Ne croyez pas tout ce qu'Instagram vous raconte.
Goldman Sachs Junior Bankers To Make As Much As $85,000 Per Year After Pay Raise
The bank is planning to hike salaries as much as 20%, according to a New York Post report. The raise follows an earlier move mandating that junior employees get Saturdays off.
Off Target
Big box retailer Target cut its full-year profit forecast Wednesday by roughly 50 cents in the face of continued consumer spending declines. The company, which recently named a new CEO after its customers had their data hacked over the holiday season, now expects to earn between $3.10-$3.30 per share.
28 Vegetarian Recipes That Are Even Easier Than Getting Takeout
Ready in 30 minutes or less and you don't even need to put a bra on to answer the door.
Israel Is Barring Amnesty International And Human Rights Watch From Investigating The Gaza War
"At this point we think there is something intentional," said an Amnesty International representative.
President Obama Has Got One Less Problem Because He's Singing Along To Ariana Grande
What can our president NOT do!?
Obama On American Journalist's Execution: "The Entire World Is Appalled"
"No just God would stand for what they did yesterday."
12 Eye-Opening Confessions From Ferguson
People are using the anonymous secret-sharing app Whisper to describe their experiences in Missouri.
30 cosas que debes haber aprendido acerca del amor para cuando tengas 30 años
Las cosas se ponen peor, chicos. (Y también mucho mejor).
Man Carrying Umbrella Causes Lockdown On San Diego College Campus
Cal State San Marcos spent the first day of its student orientation on lockdown after reports of an armed gunman. Update — August 20, 1:35 p.m: The man reported as a gunman was actually carrying a large umbrella and umbrella case.
Salmonella Risk Causes Whole Foods, Trader Joe's Almond Butter Recall
The recall affects those stores' name-brand almond butter, as well as Arrowhead Mills and MaraNatha peanut and almond butters.
Sanford, Florida, Mayor Urges Ferguson To Welcome Obama Administration's Help
Jeff Triplett, the part-time mayor of the town where Trayvon Martin was shot, says the Justice Department saved the day in Sanford.
George W. Bush Took The Ice Bucket Challenge
And he's challenging Bill Clinton.
21 Preguntas que realmente no tienen respuesta
No se ni qué decir.
Anonymous Documents Sent To Hedge Fund Back PetSmart Into Likely Sale
Hedge fund Jana Partners, which has been pushing for a sale of the pet supply company citing poor financial performance in the last year, received anonymous documents that appear to have persuaded PetSmart into considering a deal. Competitor Petco or a private equity firm is looking to bid on the company.
Afghanistan Just Expelled A New York Times Journalist For His Critical Coverage
Matthew Rosenberg is the first western journalist to be publicly expelled since the Taliban ruled.
The Police Might Arrest You For Watching The Murder Of James Foley But They Can't Tell You The Law
London's police force previously released a statement saying that anyone viewing extremist material within the UK may be committing a criminal offence.
Las 19 peores etapas de enamorarte locamente
Los amo tanto, que sólo quiero darles una bofetada.
Unreal Photos Of Chicago Air Show Make Planes Look Like Little Toys
By photographer Craig Shimala.
9 Ingenious Food Hybrids That Deserve To Be Famous
That is not an objective opinion because we created them all.
15 Realizations You Have When Sending Your Kid To Kindergarten
Gird your loins. Life is about to get real.
19 de las más increíbles transformaciones de barba de celebridades que alguna vez viste
"Un hombre sin barba es como un pan sin corteza". (Proverbio lituano). ¡Con el CURSOR PARA DESLIZAR!
30 Things You Miss About Roommates When Living Alone
Without pants or other people around to judge you, life is pretty sweet, but seriously — who's gonna split this Pad Thai with me?
Elizabeth Warren Won't Say Hillary Clinton Is The Best Choice For President In 2016
"Hillary is terrific."
12 Famosos que se sumaron al #IceBucketChallenge
Nunca nos vamos a cansar de verlos tirandose agua helada.
Ebola Is Killing Women In Far Greater Numbers Than Men
A Liberian health official estimates 75% of Ebola deaths are women. That's because they are the nation's caregivers.
The Essential Ladies' Guide To Gaining Confidence From Construction Workers
Sky-high self-esteem is just a catcall away.
26 Extremely Honest Tee Shirts For People Who Just Really Love Food
"My favorite type of men is ramen."
50 Awesome State Tattoos That Will Fill You With Hometown Pride
The only thing more permanent than a tattoo is where you come from.
George Bush Did The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Even Though He Doesn't Think It's "Presidential"
"I do not think it's presidential for me to be splashed with ice water."
How Harvard Law Students Are Showing Support For Michael Brown And Ferguson
"Even though we are students at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, we are still subject to the same prejudices and biases that possibly led to Michael Brown's death."
7 Brain Hacks To Improve Productivity
Use these tips to hack your life.
17 galères que tous les mauvais danseurs connaissent
Danse avec les tares.
Send Us Your Ugly Troll Face And We'll Illustrate It
Time to get trolly!
16 parejas que necesitan que las detengan
El amor es ciego y también lo es el fotógrafo.
This Pretzel-Covered S'moresicle Is The Best Thing You'll Eat All Summer
Ice cream. Toasted marshmallows. Chocolate. Graham crackers. Pretzels. Eternal salty-sweet happiness.
This Banana Pudding Cannoli Will Change The World
Before the Bannoli, nothing mattered.
21 idées de manucure pour ongles courts
Ce n'est pas la taille qui compte.
14 Perfect Responses To Skinny Boy Body-Shaming
We're not small. We're fun-size.
This Is Where Disney Princesses Would Buy Their Clothes
Hint: Not at the Disney Store.
UK Still Allowing Arms Exports To Israel Because The Resumption Of Hostilities Is Not "Significant"
The business secretary announced last week that the government would end arms exports if military hostilities started again.
29 bebés que te están juzgando por completo detrás de sus gafas de sol
Personas pequeñas, grandes gafas de sol.
Here Are Blueberry Pie Tacos And You Are Welcome
The two best summer foods (undeniably, unarguably) — combined into one.
Supporters Of Scottish Independence Are Winning The Comedy War On Vine
The Vote No campaign really needs to up its game.
American Dies Fighting Separatists In East Ukraine
"He swore in Ukrainian absolutely beautifully."
This Is How We Should Remember James Foley
Journalists and colleagues have been sharing memories of James Foley, known as Jim to his friends.
Is Gerry Adams Posing With This Goat Or Is This Goat Posing With Gerry Adams?
Everyone wants a "goatie" these days.
33 momentos de padre e hija en el baile de la boda que derretirán tu corazón
Agarremos los pañuelos y pongámonos sentimentales.
The Ferguson Area Is Even More Segregated Than You Probably Guessed
There's a startling degree of racial division in St. Louis County.
24 maneras en las que "Friends" te dio expectativas irrazonables en cuanto a la vida adulta
Ellos realmente nunca te dijeron que la vida iba a ser así.
Divide And Conquer: How A Shift In Tactics Dramatically Changed The Ferguson Protests
Police in Ferguson managed to disperse a crowd early Wednesday morning by focusing on containing and corralling protesters. It was a quieter night, but police still arrested 47 people.
19 choses pénibles qui se produisent dans toutes les salles de sport
Si seulement ma salle de muscu était chez moi.
This Gay Scottish Teenager Has Delivered The Ultimate Smackdown To The Westboro Baptist Church
Her mother said: “Rebecca, a lesbian, wanted to make a stand for gay rights and to invite the world to recognise the hypocrisy and hatred that WBC proclaim.”
The Crackdown In Ferguson Is Tailor-Made For Russian Trolling
"Why don't our senators go to Ferguson and speak out in support of the rights of negroes, and give them biscuits?"
26 Times Alex Salmond Wore The Same Tie
Cool tie bro.
This Boy Was Forced To Leave School Due To His Giant Hands And His Family Are Desperate For Help
“The teacher says other kids are scared of my hands."
19 chiens qui ne savent même pas à quel point ils sont mignons
« Comment ça je suis adorable ? »
Twitter To Suspend Accounts Of Anyone Tweeting Graphic Images Of Journalist's Alleged Execution
A video emerged last night appearing to show photojournalist James Foley being beheaded by a member of ISIS.
19 situations embarrassantes pour les gens qui sont toujours en retard
Être à l'heure, c'est plus difficile qu'on ne le croit.
Le nouveau clip de Taylor Swift jugé raciste
Haters gonna hate ?
Ebola Is Killing Liberia's Coffin Business Too
Everyone is afraid of the dead, so the funeral business is slow.
At Least 50 People Killed As Landslides Sweep Away Homes In Japan
In Japan's Hiroshima prefecture, torrential rains caused landslides and floods Wednesday that left at least 50 people dead and 38 others were still reported missing on Sunday.
AT&T To Roll Out High-Speed Broadband Service On Apple's Home Turf, May Expand It To Google's
Cupertino will be the first California market in which AT&T will deploy its fiber network. The telecommunications giant, whose $67 billion deal to acquire DirecTV is under regulatory review, may also expand the rollout to San Francisco, Oakland, and parts of San Jose, including Mountain View.
The NSW Police Force Probably Need To Rethink How They Name Awards
Heart in the right place, dictionary missing.
Republican Congressman Accuses His Opponent Of Fat Shaming Him
"To see my opponent use this politically, it's just offensive, and it's offensive to millions of Americans who deal with this situation and I empathize with them."
This Adorable Video Of Kids Reenacting Emmy-Nominated Shows Is So Super Cute
Get these kids an Emmy!
A Man Suffering From ALS Created His Own Ice Bucket Challenge Video And It's Amazing
A native Texan and father reminded us what the cause is really for.
This Incredibly Cheesy Local Mall Commercial Is So Bad That It's Good
"Boots and pants."