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Video of 'Egypt's First Gay Wedding' Lands Eight Men in Jail

A video that features two men exchanging rings before kissing and embracing has led to lengthy prison sentences for eight Egyptian men.
Liz Fields
11.1.14
Highlights

Northwestern Receiver Makes Catch of the Day

Mike McHugh made an outstanding twirling catch on the sideline in an otherwise forgettable game for Northwestern.
Sean Newell
11.1.14
africa

Conflict in South Sudan Escalates With Return of Dry Season

The weather in South Sudan has dictated the intensity of fighting, and battles are raging now that the rainy season has ended.
Samuel Oakford
11.1.14
Film

[Video Premiere] LED-Adorned Cyclists Create Stunning Dance of Light

'Ghost Peloton' combines athletic choreography and light to create beautiful, large-scale public art documented in a new short film premiering today.
Becky Chung
11.1.14
News

The Bayou Politics of Louisiana's Midterm Elections

Louisiana's Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu is fighting a rising tide of conservatism in the Bayou State.
Anthony Taille
11.1.14
News

The Story Behind Those Cryptic Billboard Messages All Over New York City

Billboards along the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway have been getting tagged with poetic graffiti for years now. We talked to an artist who offered clues about the bizarre urban spectacle.
Claire Kelley
11.1.14
Highlights

College Goalie Makes Ridiculous Behind-the-Back Glove Save

College goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo made the save of the year with this behind-the-back glove hand save.
Sean Newell
11.1.14
Recipe

Michelada Recipe

It's like a Texan Bloody Mary without as hard a kick.
Ty Mitchell
11.1.14
africa

Boko Haram Leader Claims He 'Married Off' All Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolgirls

Boko Haram's leader released a video saying there is no ceasefire with the Nigerian government, and that the missing girls have been converted to Islam and married off.
Liz Fields
11.1.14
What I Learned About Style…

What I Learned About Style from Lily Allen's "Smile"

The video that justifies wearing running shoes with everything, and buying every necklace you see.
Anne T. Donahue
11.1.14
Ukraine

Eastern Ukraine Plunges Ahead With Controversial Vote to Elect Separatist Leaders

The scheduled vote Sunday to elect a new prime minister and parliament for eastern Ukraine is being met with indifference by locals and condemnation from the West.
Harriet Salem
11.1.14
ice

How-To: Make a Dutch Mule - Presented By Ketel One Vodka

Since New York was once New Amsterdam, it's fitting to redub this classic cocktail a Dutch Mule, especially when it's made with Ketel One. All you need is a simple stir with lime juice and good ginger beer.
Munchies Staff
11.1.14
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