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June 10, 2013
This Is Edward Snowden's Girlfriend
UPDATE: Jonathan Mills, the father of Edward Snowden's girlfriend Lindsay Mills, has confirmed that his daughter has been dating the NSA leak source for 4-5 years. Lindsay Mills, a dancer, acrobat and graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, is the girlfriend that the NSA source left behind when he flew to Hong Kong.
Books To Give As Gifts For Every Occasion
Books make the best presents, unless the person you're giving them to is a horrible book-hating cave-monster and in that case why are you even giving them anything.
Mitch McConnell: Tea Party Leader?
Fending off a primary challenge at home, McConnell has gotten cozier than ever with the tea party. But can he be a movement leader and a Minority Leader at the same time?
15 Ways To Incorporate Zazzle Poetry Into Your Everyday Life
Stumped about how to wear those wearethecatfish originals? We've got you covered.
There Is A Middle School In Illinois That Has 24 Sets Of Twins
And the photos of all of them together are kind of creepy...
Lululemon Drops Second Bombshell Of Year With CEO's Plan To Step Down
Christine Day plans to leave the expensive yoga-wear maker after more than 5 years as its chief executive officer. The move follows a major recall of yoga pants for being too sheer.
6 Changes Hillary Clinton Made To Her Twitter Bio
Minor tweaks were made to the @HillaryClinton Twitter bio Monday.
10 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Happy Monday!
Photos Of Obama Reading Your Email
How did we never see this before! Inspired by Obama Is Checking Your Email tumblr.
Edward Snowden Is The Face Of Whistle-Blowers, Whether He Likes It Or Not
At a demonstration in New York City, transparency advocates embrace their new leader.
Hillary Clinton's First Tweet Shows What She Fears Most
Can Hillary be a candidate of the future? The generational challenge.
The Only Thing You Need To Read About Today's Apple Event
iOS 7 is here. And so is the new Mac OS.
Video: A Timeline Of Obama's Decade-Long Transformation On Civil Liberties
Contrast the then-state senator's opposition to the Patriot Act with his views today.
The Purging Of Scott Forstall From Apple
Apple has a new version of its iPhone operating system. Basically every element from former SVP Scott Forstall is gone.
Frank Pallone Jumps Into Senate Race, Stays Mum On Cory Booker
"Do I have to answer in less than 140 characters?"
The Only Post You Need To Read About The New Xbox One Games
First: It costs 500 bucks and you can get it in November. Here's what you can play on it.
White House Continues Policy Of Silence On Edward Snowden
Most predictable White House briefing ever?
Senate Staffers Can Take Free Classes On Sleeping, Sitting, And Forgiveness
Tax dollars hard at work.
George Zimmerman's Murder Trial Begins
The Florida man is accused of fatally shooting unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in 2012. Martin's family issued a statement asking for the community to remain peaceful.
Miguel Cabrera Commits Mid-Game Chewing Gum Assault On Former Teammate
That's just Miggy being Miggy.
Prince Harry Stopped A Homophobic Attack
A gay soldier wrote in his memoir that Prince Harry saved him when fellow soldiers threatened him in 2008.
Watch President Obama Debate Himself On Government Surveillance
A Redditor posted a video featuring Candidate Obama and President Obama debating each other on government spying and its constitutionality.
Hillary Clinton's Possible Presidential Campaign Has Stunted House Recruiting
Democratic recruits want to sit the midterms out and run in 2016 under Clinton's name instead. "Whoever has the job of recruiting for the DCCC after I leave will not have a difficult job," says Israel.
Violent Arrest Of Three Gay Men By NYPD Caught On Tape
Video footage shows several NYPD officers using anti-gay slurs and physical force while arresting three gay men in Brooklyn on Sunday.
Where To Eat The Best Ribs In America
Alabama-based magazine Southern Living polled its editors and readers to select the top 15 BBQ rib joints in the country. Here are the results.
Hillary Clinton Tweets!
The former secretary of state's Twitter account was verified less than an hour after it was unlocked.
The "Kitty" Daft Punk Parody You Didn't Know You Needed To Hear
"I'm up all night with my kitty."
Here's What Season 38 Of "Girls" Will Look Like
Hannah's 65-years-old, and Martin Starr wants to almost put it in her butt.
"Ref Cam" Could Change The Way We Watch Basketball
A look into the future of broadcast sports.
Five-Story Building Collapses In Mumbai, At Least 20 Feared Trapped
Rescue crews are scrambling to rescue at least 20 people from inside a building in central Mumbai that collapsed after days of heavy rainfall.
World's Largest Hedge Fund To Get Even Bigger
Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund, appears to be ramping up its hiring activity. Some say the firm plans to double its head count before its move to a new headquarters.
10 Best Moments From The 2013 Tony Awards
Sometimes all you need is Mike Tyson, a dog, and a good hashtag.
Hedge Fund Handbook Or Kinky Sex Advice?
Bridgewater Associates is the world's biggest hedge fund. It also has the most cultish employee handbook. Can you tell its handbook from a sex column?
James Clyburn: NSA Leaks Part Of Effort To "Embarrass" Obama
“There is an attempt by several people to do political harm to this president. I just think this is part of that,” Clyburn says.
The NHL Playoffs' Big Winner: Buffalo Wild Wings
It's not just Chicago that loves Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks. The beer and wings economy does, too.
24 Incredible Yarnbombs From Around The World
In honor of the third annual International Yarnbombing Day, knitters and crocheters took to the streets to cover everything within reach in cozy fiber.
Center Stage
Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference kicks off June 10, and all eyes will be Jonathan Ive. Known for his elegant hardware design, the conference mark the first since Ive took over Apple's software design.
The TSA Tried To Take Away Chewbacca's Cane
Let the wookie win.
Glenn Beck "Shocked" By Fox News's NSA Coverage
The former Fox host expressed disappointment at the network's coverage of the source who leaked information about the National Security Agency's PRISM surveillance program.
You've Been Tying Your Shoes Wrong Your Whole Life
Learn how to tie your shoes in one second flat. This is a cool way to teach kids how to tie their shoes, but adults can benefit from this time-saving trick, too.
A Peek At Japan's Underground Bike Vaults
It's like a Batcave for environmentally friendly transportation devices.
Beyoncé Thinks We Should All Bow Down To Serena Williams
The queen has spoken.
Ronald Reagan Pushed Support For Background Checks, Waiting Periods In Speeches
Reagan was speaking about the 15-day waiting period and background bill he signed in California during his 1989 speech. In 1992 he was announcing his a support for the national Brady Bill.
Every Episode Of "Game Of Thrones" Ranked From Worst To Best
Dragons and death are a plus; torture and tedium are not. Updated through the series finale. SPOILERS ahead!
4 Classic Cars From '80s Movies Made From Lego
Lego + '80s movies = Awesome. Fact. Can you work out which car is which? Bonus points if you remember the car's name.
33 Brain-Melting Works Of 3-D Sidewalk Chalk Art
You won't believe your eyes.
"Chewbacca" Actor Hassled By TSA Over Lightsaber Cane
It's not wise to upset a Wookiee.
Va. Republican Lt. Governor Candidate Compared Abortion, In Vitro Fertilization To Hitler And Stalin
"Practices such as cloning and in vitro fertilization by women who want to have children without fathers, are precisely kinds of evils God saw in the tower of Babel incident."
In 2001, Obama Predicted "Majoritarian Check" On Mass Surveillance In PATRIOT Act
"When we come to the wiretap provisions for example if those laws start encroaching too much on people's privacy the average person, me, Joe, everybody starts griping an complaining."
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Jayson Blair's Twitter Blossoms In NSA Controversy
The disgraced former New York Times reporter has thrown himself into the mix during a thriving Twitter conversation about surveillance scandals. A huge Greenwald fan.
Glenn Greenwald Blasts MSNBC Host's "Misleading White House Talking Points" About The NSA Leaks
The man who helped reveal the identity of the former CIA employee responsible for the NSA leaks had tense early morning debate with MSNBC host Mika Brzezinski over what he calls the administration's "rampant abuse" of power.
Let's Hope This Trend Does Not Catch On
Toe shoes...AND sandals.
This Is Definitely How "Game Of Thrones" Should End
Ae you listening, George RR Martin?
This Guy Can Clap 802 Times In One Minute
Meet Bryan Bednarek, the man with the world's fastest hands.
All Of The 2013 Tony Awards Performances
The Tonys is the best awards show because everyone sings. Seriously, it seemed like everyone at Radio City Music Hall was involved in one of the night's musical numbers.
