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July 2, 2015

TransAsia Pilot Shut Off Wrong Engine Moments Before Crash

Taiwan aviation officials on Tuesday released a detailed report of how the pilot mistakenly shut off the plane's only working engine after the other lost power. "Wow, pulled back the wrong side throttle," the captain said shortly before crashing.

Measles Kills First Person In U.S. In 12 Years

The woman likely contracted the disease at a facility in Washington state where another measles patient was being treated, officials said Thursday. Her infection went undetected until an autopsy was performed.

Science Frauds Who Steal Tons Of Federal Money Almost Never Go To Jail

A scientist was just sentenced to 57 months in jail for using $11.6 million in federal dollars to fake data on AIDS vaccines. That’s super rare — Han is one of the only scientists to go to prison for fraud, out of nearly 300 researchers found guilty of misconduct.

16 All-American Stories You Should Read This Weekend

For down time at the beach, barbecue, and everywhere in between, this collection of stories capturing the culture, politics, and people of the U.S.A. has got you covered.

What's Going On In The World Today?

The U.S. is investigating whether airlines are colluding to keep prices high. Liberia confirmed a second new Ebola case. And a couple plans to redo their wedding after a car accident stripped the wife of her memory.

La lente mort de la Grande Muraille de Chine

Le mauvais entretien, l'érosion naturelle, les dommages causés par les touristes et le vol de briques font des ravages sur la Grande Muraille.

Meet The Residents Of Calais's Breathtaking Migrant Shanty Town

After fleeing countries where their lives were threatened, leaving behind families and friends, more than 3,000 people are living in a former dumping ground in Calais they call "the Jungle" as they try to make it across the border to the UK. They've even created their own language.

U.S. Navy: All Clear At Washington Navy Yard After Report Of Active Shooter

In a statement, the D.C. Police department said that there was a 911 call at 7:29 a.m. reporting "sounds of gun shots" but that a search of the building turned up no evidence of a shooting. In 2013, Aaron Alexis, 34, fatally shot 12 people at the Navy Yard before police fatally shot him.

Is The Five-Second Rule Legitimate?

The five-second rule holds that it's OK to eat an item you dropped on the ground, as long as it was there for less than five seconds. But wait, is it actually OK?

Apple Music And The Joy Of 'Always On'

There's something weirdly novel, even soothing about winding through an internet workday in 2015 to a communal soundtrack.

On The Road With The Teen Social-Media Sensations Of DigiTour

This cross-country cash cow starring seven of America's biggest Vine and YouTube stars may have all the trappings of a traditional rock tour — long bus rides, concert hall stages in front of screaming fans, staying up late — but it's the clearest sign yet that the entertainment industry's star-making apparatus is being turned upside down.

Scott Walker’s Gone Silent On His Tough-On-Crime Record

The Wisconsin governor made his career as a tough-on-crime guy. But 2015 is a different time — for Republican candidates, activists, and donors — and there's real momentum for changing the very policies that Walker once championed.

Californians Have Finally Made Huge Cuts In Their Water Use

After months of achieving only mild success, California cities reduced water use by 28.9% in May, the latest figures show. Two communities talked to BuzzFeed News about what they're doing to achieve the deep cutbacks.

Rock-Throwing Immigrant Told Police "Shoot Me, Kill Me," Witness Says

Officials on Wednesday released new video footage, witness interviews, and forensic reports in the fatal police-involved shooting of Antonio Zambrano-Montes. One witness told investigators the undocumented immigrant urged officers to shoot.

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