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December 15, 2014
Uber Said It Accessed BuzzFeed News Reporter's Information Because She Was "Late"
The company, responding to Sen. Al Franken, also says they have scaled back access to "God View." Franken isn't satisfied: "It still remains unclear how Uber defines legitimate business purposes for accessing, retaining, and sharing customer data."
Senate Confirms Obama's Controversial Surgeon General Nominee
Dr. Vivek Murthy's confirmation was held up for months because of opposition from Republicans and the National Rifle Association.
Watch This Heroic, Giant Tortoise Save His Overturned Friend Like A Boss
This is what friendship looks like.
45 cosas que no sabías acerca de tus canciones favoritas del 2014
Te sabes todas las letras pero no sabes esto.
Grand Jury To Decide Whether To Indict In Killing of Transgender Woman
When asked by BuzzFeed News if Keymori Johnson's identity as a transgender woman was a factor in the case, a spokesperson for the Albany Police Department said, "That part is under investigation."
This Incredible Dog Has A New Lease On Life Thanks To 3D Printing
Derby the dog, once fated to be euthanized, is living his best life with his forever family and sweet new legs.
This Year-End Pop Mashup Celebrates Everything You Loved In 2014
Daniel Kim's yearly mashup is back, and packed with pop goodness!
The NSA Used To Have A Clown Club And It Was As Weird As It Sounds
This is real. This happened.
Wal-Mart And Police Sued After Man Fatally Shot In Ohio Store
Attorneys for the family of John Crawford, the 22-year-old black man killed in an Ohio Walmart in August, has filed a lawsuit against the police and the company. Lawyers say they found evidence that Crawford was shot ".36 seconds" after being confronted by police.
Bill Cosby's Wife Fiercely Defends Husband, Blasts Media Coverage
In a statement released Monday, Camille O. Cosby blasted the media's coverage of the rape and drugging allegations made against her husband, and cited Rolling Stone's University of Virginia rape story in calling it unfair. "There appears to be no vetting of my husband's accusers before stories are published or aired."
The 2014 Year In Review Video Will Make You Question Everything
Just wait for it.
Here Is Where Uber And Lyft Are Facing Regulation Battles In The United States
Uber and Lyft are fighting for the ability to operate in cities across the country. Here are some of the regulatory battles, the resulting citations, and in some cases, law suits the companies are embroiled in.
32 choses qui vous rendront nostalgique des années 2000
Beaucoup trop de souvenirs.
The 21 Deepest Liam Payne Tweets Of 2014
He's a man of many words.
Democratic War On Women Becomes A Friendly Fire Zone
The loudest sexism-tinged attacks on Democratic women over the past few months have been from Democrats.
Congress Funds Earthquake Early Warning System In California
Once built out, the alerts could give up to a minute's advance notice of a strong quake. The warnings could allow officials to shut down transit systems, turn off gas lines, or halt a surgery before the shaking begins.
17 momentos complicados que sucederán en la fiesta de Navidad del trabajo
¡Que no te despidan!
Report: Federal Mexican Authorities Were Involved In Disappearance, Killing Of 43 Students
An explosive investigative report out of Mexico says federal authorities were involved in the disappearance and killing of 43 students, which contradicts Mexican government claims that they were unaware of what happened.
How My Culture Failed Me After I Was Raped
My rapist came from the same insular Indian-American community at my university as I did. Why did that make it harder for people to believe what happened?
22 Personas que no merecen tener cejas
¿Por qué complicar algo tan simple?
Could You Possibly Get A High School Diploma Now?
Asking ONLY the important questions.
Aquí están todas las veces que las famosas aparentemente retocaron sus fotos de Instagram en 2014
Son mejores que esto, chicas.
18 veces en las que Darth Vader fue humillado por la humanidad
El lado oscuro nunca antes había sido tan irrespetado.
These ISIS Parody Videos Will Renew Your Faith In Comedy
The soundtrack is the same as the one featured in many an ISIS propaganda video. But these videos show some very different reasons to declare Allahu Akbar, or "God is the Greatest."
Tamir Rice's Mother Says She Has Not Heard From Police Since Her Son Was Killed
Samaria Rice says, "I'm still waiting for a knock on my door to tell me what happened."
Scuba el gato es tu nueva reina diabólica
ALABEN TODOS MI FIJA MIRADA.
2014 Was The Year Actors Begged Us To Take Them Seriously
From Birdman to Top Five to Chef, movies have been all about the need for artistic recognition.
17 Times Ron Swanson Perfectly Summed Up Your Relationship With Food
Give me all the bacon and eggs you have.
21 Fotos que revelarán lo mal pensado que eres
Aunque seguro que ya lo sabías.
The 50 Most Shared Facebook Posts Of 2014
Apparently everyone loves minions...
Problems Every Book Lover Will Understand
Harry Potter is not a children's book.
21 Ways Russians Are Dealing With The Collapse Of The Ruble
OK, one way: jokes.
You Can Wear Spaghetti Carbonara As A Necklace Now
And it looks disturbingly real.
28 impactantes imágenes que demuestran que los illuminati se hicieron con el control en 2014
DESPERTAD, OVEJITAS MÍAS
80 Members Of Congress Urge Repealing Ban On Gay Men Donating Blood
Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell Monday saying they were "deeply troubled" by a panel's recommendation to relax the ban instead of repealing it altogether.
The "Selma" Cast Wore "I Can't Breathe" T-Shirts To Their Premiere
Co-writer and director Ava DuVernay and many cast members showed their support for Eric Garner and Mike Brown at the New York premiere of Selma, a film that sheds light on another massive civil rights movement in the United States.
32 momentos que han experimentado todos aquellos que llevan toda la vida con gafas
"No. No puedes probártelas para comprobar lo cegato que estoy".
Celebran los 31 años del retorno a la democracia con baile y una "novedosa" torta churro
En el acto por el retorno a la democracia y el Día Internacional de los Derechos Humanos del sábado la presidenta argentina Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, además de hablar, bailó, y bailó. También hubo comida, música y fuegos artificiales, claro.
Which "Love Actually" Couple Are You And Your Significant Other?
"To me, you are perfect."
31 mâchoires qui vous ont enflammé sexuellement en 2014
Attention, ça tranche.
29 hechos que solo conocen los que odian la navidad tanto como el Grinch
Somos la mayoría silenciosa.
Martha Stewart Finally Stopped Taking Gross Photos
Martha was the worst food photographer on Twitter, but she really stepped it up in 2014.
Here's How To Build An Adorable Farm Out Of Gingerbread
Get ready to blow everyone else's gingerbread houses out of the icing.
The 23 Best Picture Books Of 2014
You'll love them just as much as the kids will. Ranked in no particular order.
Adam D'Angelo On Quora And The Future Of The Internet
The CEO of Quora and first chief technology officer of Facebook sits down with BuzzFeed News to talk about where Quora and the broader internet is headed in 2015.
30 Cosas que solo alguien que haya estudiado en la UBA puede entender
Más allá de sus complejidades, la Universidad de Buenos Aires tiene las puertas abiertas para toda/os en un sentido literal.
This Man Spent £1,600 On One Of Alex Salmond's Ties
"My mum thought I was absolutely bloody mad," Russell Wardrop told BuzzFeed News.
24 Regalos geniales que probablemente no sabías que podías comprar en México
La guía definitiva de regalos 100% talento mexicano. Para tu lista navideña.
A internet não consegue lidar com a Xuxa fora da Globo
Segundo o colunista Daniel Castro, emissora decidiu não renovar contrato com a apresentadora, que estará livre no próximo ano para negociar com outra emissora...
The First Decade Of "Real World" Houseguests, Ranked From Worst To Best
Here's to the people who stopped being polite, started getting real, and made television history in the process.
The 41 Most Ridiculous Things That Happened In Scottish Politics This Year
The best things from Scotland's big political year.
17 Delicious Breakfast Sandwiches Worth Waking Up For
The morning doesn't have to suck.
Sydney Gunman Man Haron Monis Had History Of Criminal Charges
Monis has been charged for sending offensive letters to the families of dead Australian soldiers and assisting in the murder of his ex-wife. Man Haron Monis died in a gunfight with police, authorities said.
This Is Why The Price Of Oil Is Crashing
The price of oil has dropped nearly 40% in six months, and nobody can pin down exactly why that is. And it's got a lot of countries feeling nervous.
10 Insanely Fun Holiday Projects To Make With Kids
And they're not-so-secretly just as fun for adults.
Real Made-For-TV Christmas Movie Or Made-Up Nonsense?
Can you guess which terrible movie plot is real? Please don't steal any of the fake ones, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime or ABC Family.
Who Should You Kiss Under The Mistletoe?
Pour a little sugar on your holiday hunk.
"Enabling Child Abuse" And Why Oklahoma Imprisons So Many Women
An Oklahoma law that has put battered women in prison — sometimes for longer than their abusers — is part of why the state puts more women per capita behind bars than any other. So says a Harvard fellow hired by Oklahoma's governor to examine its criminal justice system. The latest in a BuzzFeed News investigation.
Quora And The Quest To Answer Every Question
Adam D'Angelo wants the world to share its knowledge on the Internet. But can Quora grow beyond Silicon Valley and convince every human to do just that?
La prueba de que los cerdos hormigueros son los animales más espeluznantes del mundo
Como un experimento científico combinando un cerdo con un conejo que hubiese salido terriblemente mal.
What Happened When I Lived According To The Pinterest Popular Page
As someone who has defended the site against its critics, I decided to dive in to try to find out if its reputation is deserved.
Sandy Hook Victims' Families Sue Newtown And Board Of Education
In December the families of 26 victims killed at Sandy Hook Elementary also sued Bushmaster and gun sellers.
Apple's New Christmas Advert Will Turn You Into A Puddle Of Mush
THE FEELS. The feels.
New Jewish Progressive Firm Launches After Split
Rabinowitz and Keyak plan to take an aggressive progressive approach to pro-Israel politics. "Jews are Democrats, and they will be again in two years, and they just are."
Report: Anti-LGBT Violence Has Increased In Russia Since "Propaganda" Ban
Vladimir Putin said earlier this month that Russia has been unfairly labeled as anti-LGBT. A new report from Human Rights Watch paints a starkly different portrait.
Productos que te cambian la vida salidos al mercado en 2014
Echa un vistazo a lo que los dioses de los gadgets nos trajeron este año...
Night Of "Horrific Tragedy": Pennsylvania Rampage That Left 6 Family Members Dead
The body of Bradley Stone, suspected of killing his ex-wife and five of her family members, was found in the woods near his Pennsburg home Tuesday.
17 cosas que todos los que hayan pasado Navidad en Argentina saben que son ciertas
No tenemos Navidad blanca pero tenemos vitel toné, lechón y muchos fuegos artificiales.
France Bans Uber As Taxi Drivers Stage Protest In Paris
A new law will essentially ban Uber's low-cost service in France. Hundreds of taxi drivers blocked roads in Paris protesting what they say are Uber's unfair business practices.
24 de las tartas de boda más bellas de 2014
Son casi demasiado maravillosas para comerlas. Casi.
Estos hombres han creado unos adornos para barbas para decorarte la cara en estas fiestas
¡Es algo festivo y por una buena causa!
Closure Of "Satanic Café" Shows Egypt's Atheists Are Next In Line For Crackdown
“If you are atheist and you heard this announcement, it was like the state saying, 'We are coming for you next.'”
Les 50 pires choses vues sur internet en 2014
AVERTISSEMENT : cet article est n'est vraiment pas approprié à un environnement de travail.
Ésta es sin lugar a dudas la familia más adorable de Instagram
Pista: ¡Son estos tres perros!
Boys Aged 13 And 14 Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After 52-Year-Old Man Stabbed In North London
Police believe the man was killed following an argument with a group of teenagers.
Outrage As Bystanders Take Selfies At Sydney Siege
One man has even been seen with a selfie stick. Update: A man was seen with two young girls posing in the square.
The End Of Invisible Children
The group behind KONY 2012 will shutter its U.S. office and spend a year in transition, planning to close by the end of 2015.
This Kolkata Slum Is Set To Be Destroyed Soon And 400,000 People Could Potentially Be Homeless
Multimedia journalist Souvid Datta has captured some very poignant photos of the slums.
3 Men Arrested Following Reports Of Armed Siege In Ghent, Belgium
Police responded after four gun-wielding men entered an apartment building in the early hours of Monday morning. Three people have been arrested.
Le classement des 29 scènes de sexe de séries les plus hot de 2014
2014 aura vu beaucoup de scènes de sexe sous la douche. C'est pas moi qui vais me plaindre !
Australians Offer To Travel With People In Religious Attire By Tweeting #IllRideWithYou
The terrible events in Sydney, where Martin Place was locked down after an armed man took hostages, have sparked a heartwarming reaction on social media.
18 problèmes que ceux qui prennent souvent l'avion comprendront
Parce qu'il y a toujours un mec qui croit que les deux accoudoirs sont à lui.
17 personnes que vous côtoyez lorsque vous devenez parents
Avant de tomber enceinte, vous ne soupçonniez même pas leur existence.
Les 20 chiots les plus adorables de 2014
Un peu de douceur pour bien commencer la semaine.
Sony TV Boss On "Boondocks" Creator Aaron McGruder: "F*** Em"
Leaked emails provide more light on the fight over the final season of The Boondocks.
Teen Killed By Shark Attack In Queensland
18-year-old boy had been swimming at Rudder Reef off Port Douglas when he was bitten in the thigh.
Chair In Bill Cosby's Name Suspended By Spelman Amid Rape Allegations
The Atlanta women's college has decided to suspend a prestigious professorship funded in part by Bill Cosby amid the growing allegations of sexual assault.
We Asked 29 Tech Companies If Their Employees Can Access Your Personal Data
Privacy policies rarely mention the weakest point in any company's security infrastructure: its employees.
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Estos platos increíblemente realistas están en realidad hechos con golosinas
El arte comestible de Jessica Gaber es la dieta de ensueño de los golosos.
Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Auburn University Football Player
Jackell Mitchell, 18, was shot Sunday morning multiple times in his off-campus apartment, police said. A suspect was arrested and charged Sunday evening.
