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August 29, 2013
Syria Is Not Kosovo, Balkan Veterans Say
As the U.S. looks more alone than ever, former top Kosovo hands say the two conflicts don't exactly compare. "The similarities are exactly zero," says Galbraith.
Protesters Gather To Fight Against Montana Judge Who Went Easy On Rapist
Protesters gathered in front of a Billings, Montana courthouse Thursday afternoon, where Judge Baugh sentenced a rapist to 30 days in prison. Thousands of people have also signed a petition for the judge's resignation.
An Adorable Squirrel Interrupts A Match At The U.S. Open
Furriest streaker ever.
British House Of Commons Votes Against Syria Intervention
Prime Minister David Cameron accepts defeat following his push to respond to Syria's deadly apparent chemical attack.
The 7 Biggest Non-Manziel, Non-Clowney Storylines Of The 2013 College Football Season
Let's leave Johnny Football alone for a second...
Ad Exec Sues Boss For $6 Million For Calling Her "Fatty" And Comparing Her To Susan Boyle
A New York advertising executive has sued her boss for harassment after he called her "Susan Boyle" at a company party.
JPMorgan Is Fighting 43 Lawsuits That Could Cost It Almost $7 Billion
While the London Whale and Chinese bribery allegations against JPMorgan get most of the attention, there are no fewer than 41 other pending major lawsuits against the bank.
The Last Remaining Piece Of Original Twitter Is Gone
Twitter has transformed over recent years. The latest feature changes what the site is, and more important, who it's really for.
Al Gore Doing The Macarena
This is exactly what you think it is.
What If Disney Princesses Were Magazine Cover Models?
Get ripped like King Triton! The worst part about these fictional Oh My Disney! magazines is you can't subscribe to them.
19 Food Hacks For College Cafeterias
Use that fancy college brain to make your meal plan work for you.
This Grilled Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich Will Change Your Life
You will never be too full for this.
A Bullied 15-Year-Old, Who Shot Himself After His First Day Of School, Wrote About It First On Google Plus
Bart Palosz spent his summer posting troubling statues on his Google Plus page. He took his own life Tuesday.
Is This The Worst Tweet In History?
Oh boy, Klout. Oh boy.
White House: Syria Is Not Similar To Iraq
Deputy White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest argued that President Obama's decision regarding Syria is not similar to the decision President George W. Bush had to make in Iraq because there's a "preponderance of evidence" suggesting the Assad regime used chemical weapons.
28 De Los Mejores Momentos En La Historia De Ser Padre
La historia de ser padre ha sido una historia llena de contratiempos, avances, y algunos momentos de creatividad. Estos son algunos de esos momentos.
Kim Jong-Un's Ex-Girlfriend Was Reportedly Shot By A Firing Squad For Making Sex Videos
She was among a dozen North Korean performers publicly executed for making and selling sex tapes of themselves.
25 Moments Of Tumblr Serendipity
Sometimes the dashboard gives you a gift. And gifts are meant to be shared.
Facts That Will Make You Want To Travel
If this video doesn't inspire you to plan a trip, nothing will.
22 Questions "Hook" Left Unanswered
OK yes, this took place in a land of imagination, but let's get real.
NFL Concussion Settlement Draws Immediate Backlash — But Legal Experts Say Players Did OK
$150,000 per affected player might not sound great. But lawyers following the case say that doesn't mean the union got steamrolled.
The Federal Government Won't Stop People In Colorado And Washington From Smoking Pot
The Department of Justice announced Thursday it will not sue to stop Colorado and Washington from legalizing recreational marijuana use.
Fast-Food Workers Across All 50 States Are Currently Striking, Demanding A Living Wage
"We can't survive on $7.25."
Taken Out Of Context, These Vintage Comic Book Panels Are Wildly Homoerotic
Comically Vintage takes vintage comic book panels out of context. The result is quite often homoerotic.
NFL And Former Players Come To $765 Million Settlement In Concussions Lawsuit
The settlement likely means the NFL won’t have to disclose internal files about what they knew and when they knew it regarding concussion-linked brain problems.
Can You Find Damascus On A Map?
The U.S. might take military action in Syria following the deaths of hundreds of citizens in an apparent gas attack. Do you know where Syria's capitol is?
If The Art World Had To Deal With YouTube Comments
Picasso had it so easy.
13 Things Every New Englander Knows To Be True
There is only 100% pure maple syrup. Everything else is trash.
The 7 Paper Clips Your Mom Warned You About
Paper clip hacks with all the wrong characters.
22 Facts About Politics That Will Make You Feel Old
My. God. No.
Miami Man Who Confessed To Killing His Wife On Facebook Pleads Not Guilty
Derek Medina, who posted a picture of his dead wife on Facebook, pleaded not guilty at a court hearing.
Israeli Soldiers Suspended For Dancing "Gangam Style" At A Palestinian Wedding
A video of armed Israeli Defense Force soldiers dancing at a Palestinian wedding in Hebron has prompted an official investigation.
Abandoned Dogs Flood Detroit As People Flee The Bankrupt City
Fewer Animal Control officers, declining public finances and abandoned homes have led to an increase in stray dogs in Detroit, most of whom are euthanized. "This is a humanitarian crisis" says the Humane Society of the United States.
13 Révélations qui vont bouleverser votre quotidien
Votre vie ne sera plus jamais comme avant.
24 phrases que les célibataires en ont marre d'entendre
"Alors, tu vois quelqu'un en ce moment ?"
24 Cosas Que Los Solteros Están Cansados De Oír.
Entonces... Estás saliendo con alguien?
18 Productos del día a día que has estado usando mal
Tu vida ha sido una mentira.
James Spader Will Be Ultron In The Sequel To "The Avengers," And Joss Whedon Is "Mad Thrilled"
The star of Boston Legal, Stargate, Sex, Lies, and Videotape and this fall's NBC drama The Blacklist will play the powerful, rampaging robot in Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron. UPDATED with Joss Whedon's reaction.
The Official Grand Theft Auto V Trailer Is Here
And it absolutely shreds.
NRA Slams New Obama Executive Orders On Guns
"This administration should get serious about prosecuting violent criminals who misuse guns and stop focusing its efforts on law-abiding gun owners," says NRA spokesperson Andrew Arulanandam.
George Zimmerman's Wife May Leave Him
She said she wasn't home the night of the shooting of Trayvon Martin because she'd had a fight with her husband.
"The Wire's" Stringer Bell Has Some Advice For JPMorgan
Don't take notes on a criminal f-cking conspiracy.
10 DIY Pencil Cases That Make The End Of Summer A Little Less Sad
Before you get back to the books, get crafty with one of these cute pencil holders.
Rejoice! You Can Now Embed GIFs On Facebook
The internet's favorite image format comes to your News Feed. Update: Facebook denies this is true.
Flashback: Everyone Also Hated Retweets When They Came Out
The new blue lines you see in your timeline aren't the first time Twitter has upset its users.
What It's Like To Be Romantically Attracted To Pizza
Is it hot and steamy in here, or is it just pizza?
Obama Announces New Gun Control Steps
Vice President Joe Biden, the administration's point man on gun control, will unveil the new measures on Thursday.
20 DIY Ways To Pimp Your Bike
If your bike is your best friend, give it some TLC.
Versace Ad, 1993
Versace Ad, 1993
The Internet Explained By Prisoners Who Have Never Seen It
Prisoners serving long sentences have never been online. This is what they think it's like.
Reports: U.S. Lacks “Slam Dunk,” “Smoking Gun” Needed For Syria Intervention Support
Everything you need to know about the crisis in Syria today.
The 19 Most WTF Moments From "Full House"
Because everything seems totally normal when you're a child.
14 Times Jose Mourinho Was Much Cooler Than You
Now 'The Special One' has returned to England, let's relish the cool that he's brought back.
Here Is The U.K. Government's Statement On The Legality Of Military Action In Syria
"The legal basis for military action would be humanitarian intervention" it says.
Russia Sending Warships To Mediterranean As U.S. Prepares To Strike Syria
The Russian Navy is deploying an anti-submarine ship and missile cruiser to the region as tensions mount over the Syrian government's purported use of chemical weapons.
How The Old Guard Shut Down An Experiment In Education
A cold welcome to Altius in Toledo. Documents show a difficult path for new, cheaper colleges through a bureaucratic maze.
California's Rim Fire Now Covers More Than 300 Square Miles
The massive wildfire has been burning for 12 days near Yosemite.
4 Powerful Lessons Learned From Famous Failures
"Changing Coke is like God making the grass purple."
People Who Live Near The Hollywood Sign Want You To Go Away
Neighbors say traffic laws aren't enforced.
Saudi Arabia Recognizes Domestic Abuse As A Punishable Crime For First Time
Previously, domestic abuse against women and children were seen as private matters.