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The NRA's Bizzaro Web Series For Hipsters

In its new online show "Noir," the NRA employs hipster tropes to attract younger members — and fails miserably.

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The Elf Who Dropped Acid And Jousted A Car

It’s been a few days since Konrad McKane lost his epic battle with the Dark Lord of Middle Earth, and he’s taking it pretty hard.

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The Jeb Bush Appointee Who Claims The Newtown Massacre Never Happened

He's a former cop, and he has hundreds of followers who donate to the cause.

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The Caribbean Safe Haven for Rich Russian Dissidents

After fleeing Russia last month, Vkontakte founder Pavel Durov bought himself citizenship in the tiny island nation of St. Kitts

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Next-Generation Drones Will Mimic Mother Nature

In an effort to perfect the small-scale drone for use in urban areas, researchers are looking at everything from birds to moths to bats for insight.

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Canadian Government Tells Its Meteorologists To Forget About Climate Change

The government has made it clear that none of the meteorologists on its payroll should be talking about climate change, according to a new report.

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How Far Does $90 Million Get You In Vladimir Putin’s Russia?

The answer: about 1.2 miles. That's according to a government tender for the reconstruction of a country road that has angered anti-corruption activists.

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D-Day At 70

A three-year photography project takes us inside the homes of war vets on all sides.

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Chicago Just Convicted A Thief Using Facial Recognition Technology

For the first time, the software was used to produce an arrest and a conviction.

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Which World Cup Teams Are Most Popular Among Jihadis?

Members of West-hating terrorist groups love the beautiful game.

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What’s Eating James O’Keefe?

Just about everything — from Hollywood hypocrites to his lack of recognition to "hit pieces" like this one.

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Navy SEAL's Savior Marked For Death By Taliban

Afghan villager Mohammad Gulab saved the life of U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell. Now Gulab is being hunted and is desperate for help.

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Texan Geeks Could Help Rid The World Of Landmines

A three-person team won a robot challenge to detect landmines. Coding saves lives, kids.

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How Jay-Z Sparked A Champagne Theft Ring

Credit card scammers target a French bubbly that the rap mogul turned into the new Cristal.

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Millennials: Crack Down On Coke, But Hands Off Our Food Trucks

A recent survey reveals what 20-somethings think about government oversight: Deregulate food trucks and large sugary drinks; regulate coke and weed.

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Inside The UN's 850-Calorie 'Diet' For Refugees

To Americans, 850 calories might sound like a bag of movie theater popcorn. To African refugees, it's called three meals.

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The Man Who Invented Israel's Iron Dome

Probably the most popular guy in Israel right now.

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The Factions Fighting For Control Of Libya

As Islamists square off against anti-Islamists, violence is on the rise again almost three years after the death of Gadhafi and just two years after the incident at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.

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What It's Like To Be A Professional Weed Trimmer

As far as repetitive gigs go, cutting buds from stems is as monotonous as it gets. But giving good trim is a skill, and it certainly pays better than minimum wage.

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Turns Out Millennials Are Smarter And Safer Than Ever

Young adults today might not be able to find a job, but they're better behaved than they have been in the past 20 years. Less badass or more mature? You decide.

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