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middle east

Rockets and Revenge (Dispatch 5)
VICE News traveled to the border of Gaza to see the Israeli military prepare for invasion.
VICE News
7.18.14
Power

The FAA's Cease-And-Desist Orders to Drone Pilots Are Bogus, Appeals Court Rules
Flying a drone for search-and-rescue is completely legal, and the FAA's cease-and-desist threats aren't.
Jason Koebler
7.18.14
russia

The Painstaking Forensics of a Plane Crash Investigation
How, from the twisted husks of the plane itself to bodies burnt beyond recognition, do you retroactively piece together the puzzle of MH17?
Brian Anderson
7.18.14
Stuff

Did Euthanasia Advocate Philip Nitschke Help a Murder Suspect Kill Himself?
In early July Dr. Nitschke admitted that he’d provided advice to a man named Nigel Brayley. As it turned out, Brayley was being investigated over two mysterious deaths, including that of his former wife.
Julian Morgans
7.18.14
The week in GIFS

Jason Biggs Tweeted Something Stupid About the Malaysia Airlines Disaster
The star of American Pie said something dumb again. Only this time, it was about almost 300 people dying horribly. Whoops.
Dave Schilling
7.18.14
americas

Video: Asthmatic Man Dies After Being Put Into Chokehold by NYPD
Several police officers tackled Eric Garner. After he repeatedly told them, 'I can't breathe,' he had a heart attack and died.
Olivia Becker
7.18.14
Canada

Canadian Insurance Companies Can Legally Practice 'Genetic Discrimination'
They're allowed to peek at your genetic sequence and charge you extra for bad genes.
Jason Koebler
7.18.14
Europe

Prominent HIV/AIDS Researchers Among Those Killed in Malaysia Airlines Crash
Flight MH17’s victims included researchers and advocates traveling to the 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne.
Samuel Oakford
7.18.14
disco

MIXED BY Little Boots
This is what hipsters in hot cars sound like.
Lauren Schwartzberg
7.18.14
Words

Chris Lake Went to UMF Korea, And We've Got His Photo Diary
Tag along with the Scottish star as he does his thang in in Asia.
Elissa Stolman
7.18.14
Culture

How Much Will People Bid For This Big Ol' Piece of Prehistoric Shit?
How do you price this shit? Just look at whatever the fossilized shit market will bear.
Ben Richmond
7.18.14
MLS

DeAndre Yedlin and the Future of Major League Soccer
Should the rising star go off to seek fame and fortune in Europe? And should MLS let him?
Connor Huchton
7.18.14
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