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Archives for May 2014

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Georgia police threw a stun grenade at a toddlerGeorgia police threw a stun grenade at a toddler
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19-month-old Bounkham Phonesavanh was critically injured.

By Dylan Matthews
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How to fix the shortage of new antibiotic drugsHow to fix the shortage of new antibiotic drugs
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We need new weapons in the war against dangerous bacterial infections.

By Susannah Locke
Space
This capsule could be the future of space travelThis capsule could be the future of space travel
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SpaceX hopes to start using the newly debuted spacecraft to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station in 2017

By Joseph Stromberg
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A progressive challenger to Governor Cuomo emergesA progressive challenger to Governor Cuomo emerges
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Unhappy with the governor’s economic policies, a law professor announces she will run for governor.

By Andrew Prokop
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Whiskey futures could cure the bourbon shortageWhiskey futures could cure the bourbon shortage
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Financial innovation is what we need to smooth production to meet demand.

By Matthew Yglesias
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This veteran reflects the VA’s problemsThis veteran reflects the VA’s problems
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Mike Scotti knows firsthand about the VA’s scheduling problems.

By German Lopez
Marijuana Legalization
House protects marijuana patients from fedsHouse protects marijuana patients from feds
Marijuana Legalization

A historic vote in favor of marijuana.

By German Lopez
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Indian leader Narendra Modi’s epic humblebragIndian leader Narendra Modi’s epic humblebrag
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Only three days into office, the new prime minister is already accomplishing big things.

By Max Fisher
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Steve Ballmer buys the LA Clippers for $2 billionSteve Ballmer buys the LA Clippers for $2 billion
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Microsoft billionaire Steve Ballmer has signed a deal to acquire the Clippers basketball team.

By Timothy B. Lee
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Report: Ballmer bidding $2 billion for ClippersReport: Ballmer bidding $2 billion for Clippers
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The former CEO of Microsoft has reportedly offered buy the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Why it’s so hard to make predictions about energyWhy it’s so hard to make predictions about energy
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Back in 2006, no one predicted that US oil imports would soon plummet.

By Brad Plumer
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Who cares if Snowden raised concerns at the NSA?Who cares if Snowden raised concerns at the NSA?
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The NSA says Ed Snowden is lying when he claims to have raised concerns about NSA programs inside the agency. But it wouldn’t have made a difference if he had.

By Timothy B. Lee
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Measles cases hit record-breaking numbers in USMeasles cases hit record-breaking numbers in US
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Looks like 2014 will be the worst year in two decades

By Susannah Locke
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#tbt: GOP’s immigration shift since last year#tbt: GOP’s immigration shift since last year
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One powerful House Republican is a reminder that many in the House GOP were open to immigration reform last year, and have shifted.

By Dara Lind
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Why Hollywood needs more female villainsWhy Hollywood needs more female villains
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Female protagonists are usually good girls, but they shouldn’t have to be. Why the silver screen needs more evil women.

By Kelsey McKinney