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August 26, 2013
Brothels In Nevada Aren't Doing Very Well
Rising fuel costs, a sluggish economy, and the internet are all threatening Nevada's "houses of ill fame." Most Nevadans say they believe brothels should be legal in their state.
Republicans Say It's Unfair To Compare Civil Rights To LGBT Rights
"You're talking about a race of people, I don't think you can make that comparison between a race of people and the gay rights movement, if that's what you want to call it," said former Congressman Allen West.
11 Obsolete Words We Should Bring Back
Do people still say amazeballs? That needs to stop.
Listing On The Nasdaq Or NYSE Doesn't Matter Anymore
The differences between the two exchanges are shrinking, experts say. It matters less where the next big tech company (Twitter, anyone?) lands.
The 16 Biggest Summer Movie Surprises, Both Good And Bad
Iron Man 3, Fast & Furious 6, and Man of Steel were always going to be hits, and no one thought R.I.P.D. was going to do well — but sometimes the summer movie season can truly surprise you.
White House Begins Reaching Out To Congress On Syria
Inching closer to potential action in Syria, the Obama administration begins talking to Congress.
Democrats' Favorite Industries Vs. Republicans'
Democrats like the government way more than Republicans do and Republicans like the oil and gas industry way more than Democrats do.
The TaskRabbits Of Burning Man
Desert-bound techies are paying TaskRabbits to pack, shop, and build DIY art projects. And pretty much rejecting everything the "Playa" stands for.
End Of An Era
The impending retirement of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer within the next 12 months comes during a difficult time for the software giant.Microsoft is in the midst of charting a new strategic direction after losing ground to rivals and credibility with consumers. Ballmer's departure, along with a number of other senior executives over the last year, leaves Microsoft with more questions than answers.
Reporter Asks White House If Chelsea Manning's Gender Identity Will Play Role In Possible Pardon
White House press secretary Jay Carney said he wouldn't speculate, responding to the question from The Washington Blade's Chris Johnson.
Chicago Children Escorted Through Gang Boundaries By Hundreds Of Guards On First Day Of School
The city hired 600 workers at a rate of $10 an hour to supplement a Safe Passage program.
Billionaire Investor Ackman To Dump J.C. Penney Shares After Losing Estimated $700 Million
His bet on the beleaguered department store has gone horribly awry since his initial investment in October 2010.
The Craziest Facts About Your Favorite Horror Films
When only a literal truckload of blood will do.
An Unfiltered Peek At The Most Popular Gifs On Twitter
When it comes to GIFs, Twitter loves Justin Bieber, One Direction, and porn.
15 Ways To Blend In According To "Star Trek" Aliens
Humans are suspicious but easy to trick! Make sure you follow these tips to have a hassle-free time traveling experience.
21 Things Every Gummy Bear Lover Should Know
Hold on to your butts, because things are about to get bear-y interesting!
John Kerry Calls Syria's Use Of Chemical Weapons "Undeniable"
He says the White House will decide how to respond in the coming days.
Putin: No Evidence That Syrian Chemical Attack Took Place
In a phone call with British Prime Minister David Cameron, the Russian president sticks to Syria's denial.
Can Dogs Be Fashion Models?
They're all in real fur.
Miley Cyrus Twerks On Famous Paintings
Sorry and you're welcome.
Play This Destructive Housecat Simulator
Catlateral Damage, by Chris Chung.
367 Dogs Were Rescued In The Second Largest Dogfighting Raid In U.S. History
Don't worry, all the dogs are doing fine now!
This May Be The Hardest "Boy Meets World" Quiz You Ever Take
How well do you remember this '90s classic?
The Rise And Fall Of A Startup Mansion
Startups, pizza, ego, beer, filth. The collapse of a hacker house and the battle for Silicon Valley's soul.
How Five Activist Investing Campaigns Fared, In A Single Chart
Bloomberg has a huge report on the state of activist investing. Here's the basic summary of some of the biggest campaigns, laid out in one simple chart.
Group Proposes Naming Hurricanes After Climate Change-Denying Lawmakers
"The eye of Michelle Bachmann will be hitting Florida..."
Julian Assange Sang And Danced In A Parody Rap Video For Some Awful Reason
The WikiLeaks founder raps and sings and it's really strange.
Best End-Of-Summer Ratatouille
Put all the beautiful summer vegetables in a dish and bake it. The end.
21 Design Fails That Will Make You Feel Better About Your Own Home
No matter how cramped your house/apartment/hovel, at least you can probably still access your toilet.
10 Ways To Craft Like A Kid Again
Just because you grew up doesn't mean you have to put away your toys.
Under Obama, No Improvement For Gender Equality In The White House
The President is considering appointing Janet L. Yellen for President of the Federal Reserve, but the number of women in cabinet positions remains low.
Horror Before They Were Famous
Here's to the A-listers who started their acting careers in the world of horror!
Amazing Photos Of Mexico City Show That Natural Boundaries Are No Match For Urban Sprawl
Unbelievable aerial photographs of Mexico City show how the urban landscape spreads over mountains while maintaining a remarkable 25,400 people per square mile. "In a megalopolis like Mexico City," photographer Pablo Lopez Muz tells the Daily Mail, "the relationship between man and space is ever so apparent."
28 Places Where You'd Rather Be Working Right Now
These are real office spaces. It's not even fair.
2016 Presidential Hopefuls As "Sesame Street" Characters
Can you tell me how to get, how to get, to Pennsylvania Avenue?
Meet Finnick's Tragic Beloved In "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay"
Australian actress Stef Dawson will play Annie Cresta, the love interest for Sam Claflin's Finnick.
Video Appears To Show Egyptian Army Bulldozing Corpses
Warning: graphic images.
A Complete List Of All Things Gay At The VMAs
What with Lance Bass, "Same Love," and Richard Simmons, they may have been the gayest yet.
14 Powerful Photos Of California's Massive Rim Fire
Thousands of homes are in danger as crews fight to control one of the largest fires in state history.
Can You Guess These NSYNC Songs?
Here you'll find some popular NSYNC jams as infographics. If you get any of these wrong, get out of my house.
QUIZ: Which Democratic New York City Mayoral Candidate Should You Vote For?
Let us help you decide.
5 Gorgeous DIY Cheese Boards To Impress Your Guests
Dinner party decor that's chic, not cheesy.
How To Make A Ramen Burger
Is the latest edible trend really worth waiting in line for? Good thing you'll never have to find out.
Dark Horse Comics Is Resurrecting Joss Whedon's "Firefly"
The question is, "Where is Serenity?" Over ten years after the show was canceled, the cult hit still has one of the biggest fan bases in fiction and that loyalty will be rewarded.
Tyler, The Creator And A$AP Rocky Both Cut Classic Tracks For The GTA V Soundtrack
Listen to them here.
17 Foods That Forgot How To Food
You had one job.
The 23 Most Important Things That Happened At The VMAs
Some stuff happened on the air and then other stuff went unseen. These are the best parts.
Snipers Fire On U.N. Inspectors In Syria
A team investigating the alleged use of chemical weapons came under fire on Monday. No one was injured.
Mika Brzezinski: "Pathetic" And "Disgusting" Miley Cyrus Has An Eating Disorder
The Morning Joe host had plenty to say about Cyrus' sexed-up performance with Robin Thicke at MTV's VMAs.
More Than 35 LGBT People Murdered In The Americas In July
The human rights arm of the Organization of American States sounds the alarm over a widespread pattern of hate crimes in its 35 member countries.
50 Years After The March On Washington, Jim Clyburn Is Worried
The South Carolina Democrat fears a younger generation has grown complacent. "I don't think there's an urgency of what's happening now. I don't think people see the correlation between today and 50 years ago," he tells BuzzFeed.
ProPublica Joins NSA Chase
Broadening the journalistic front on the National Security Agency documents leaked by Edward Snowden.
How To Do Your Hair Like Taylor Swift At The VMAs
Rock the bob without the commitment.
Report: Snowden Reached Out To Russian Authorities While Still In Hong Kong
A Russian newspaper report suggests a far greater level of collusion between Snowden, WikiLeaks, and Russia than previously admitted.
Everyone Who Won A Moonman At The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards
Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis all won big.
Fashion At The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards
Updating live!