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Treasury Secretary Jack Lew calls a reported deal “fiscally irresponsible.”


The world of indie film even has its own award show, the Film Independent Spirit Awards.


Basically, some 16th century Europeans got really confused.


The myth of the magical “giant negro,” explained.


By pushing back against official narratives, social media turns stories like Ferguson into major news.


ISIS supporters are using Ferguson as a recruiting tool. Here’s why.


Salaries and wages for the richest Americans are, in fact, down and have been for a while. Here’s where their money is coming from.


A delay would spell more trouble for Canada’s controversial oil sands.


Pierre Omidyar’s Racket never launched, but it did spawn an amazing Tumblr.


Prosecutors in Ferguson encouraged grand jurors to do outside research — among other questionable moves


It’s the least of the films — but it also might be the most gleefully subversive.


Despite being slammed as anti-Israel during his confirmation hearings, Chuck Hagel has been Israel’s best friend in the Obama administration. Here’s why.


40 years of research tells us that eyewitness testimony is fundamentally flawed.


We’ve finally heard Officer Darren Wilson’s side of the story — and it’s hard to believe.


Don’t be intimidate by the giant, raw turkey in your fridge.