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Archives for May 2014

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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
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The drone war may be over in PakistanThe drone war may be over in Pakistan
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There hasn’t been a drone strike in Pakistan since Christmas. Does this mean the drone war is over?

By Zack Beauchamp
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‘Aggrieved entitlement’ in the Isla Vista shooting‘Aggrieved entitlement’ in the Isla Vista shooting
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A sociologist explains his theory of what motivated Elliot Rodger and other men who have targeted women.

By Libby Nelson
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This email is why the NSA says Snowden is lyingThis email is why the NSA says Snowden is lying
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The NSA says this email is the only time Snowden raised legal concerns about NSA activities. Only, he doesn’t really raise concerns about spying at all.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Only 3 of Google’s 36 top employees are womenOnly 3 of Google’s 36 top employees are women
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How many women are at the top at Google? Depends on how you count.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Mitch McConnell’s absurd Obamacare positionMitch McConnell’s absurd Obamacare position
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He’s suggested that if you like your new benefits, maybe you can keep them — but repealing the law would make that impossible.

By Andrew Prokop
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Limiting access to guns reduces suicides. Really.Limiting access to guns reduces suicides. Really.
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Gun suicide is much more common than gun homicide. So why do we ignore it when we talk about gun control?

By Dylan Matthews
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How Obama is changing our appeals courtsHow Obama is changing our appeals courts
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When Barack Obama took office, 10 out of 13 courts had Republican majorities. Today, 9 out of 13 are dominated by Democratic nominees.

By Timothy B. Lee