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A Florida Sheriff Is Investigating a 'Witchcraft'-Related Triple Murder

Local law enforcement think the brutal killing of a woman and her two grown children last week may have been part of a strange ritual.
Allie Conti
8.5.15
The VICE Guide to Right Now

How Listening to Music Affects Surgeons' Performance

A new study says dance music makes surgeons sloppy, while past research encourages Mozart in the operating room.
Arielle Pardes
8.5.15
crime & drugs

Is the NYPD Overstating the Dangers of 'Weaponized' Marijuana?

Bad batches of synthetic marijuana are being blamed for violent outbursts in some users, but at least one researcher says most who try it do not have violent reactions.
Colleen Curry
8.5.15
Primary Sources

Here's the CIA's Letter to Congress Saying the Agency Was Quitting the Torture Business

A 2009 letter written by then-CIA director Leon Panetta and obtained exclusively by VICE News explained the CIA's new approach.
Jason Leopold
8.5.15
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Reddit Is Planning to 'Quarantine' Its Most Toxic Communities

The site is planning to shield thine virgin eyes from its burning garbage piles.
Clinton Nguyen
8.5.15
food safety

The Taiwanese Sandwiches That Sparked A Food Craze Are Now Banned In Hong Kong

Described as “addictive,” “fluffy,” and “delicious,” they were all the rage—the cronuts of Taiwan, if you will—until 72 people ended up getting sick after eating them.
Alex Swerdloff
8.5.15
News

What We Know So Far About the Alleged Shooter Near a Mississippi Military Base

Gunshots have heard for two days near one of the Jade Helm 15 locations.
Mike Pearl
8.5.15
nasa

In Three Years on Mars, the Curiosity Rover Has Traveled Just 11 Kilometers

And some other facts we learned from a Reddit AmA with the Curiosity team.
Rachel Pick
8.5.15
south america

VICE News Capsule - Wednesday, August 5

Liberian babies at risk for human trafficking, Egypt extends the Suez Canal, a German website helps refugees find homes, and Mexico's beaches are covered in seaweed.
VICE News
8.5.15
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Excerpt From Buzz Bissinger's Article "Harlem Lax"

Buzz Bissinger on the miracle of the Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership program.
Dick's Sporting Goods (Sponsored)
8.5.15
the business of life

The Way Americans Eat - The Business of Life (Episode 8)

Can organic foods, GMOs, and greater access to fresh food save us? For the answer, we turn to a panel of experts, featuring Frederick Kaufman, Danielle Nierenberg, and Katherine Mangu-Ward.
VICE News
8.5.15
thump exclusive stream

Notes from the Underground: Jey Kurmis, Sei A, Synkro, Adra, and Matrixxman

Bay Area heady techno, weirdo house from the UK, and some stunning drum and bass with a side of ambient.
THUMP Staff
8.5.15
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