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Iran

The spy saga of an Iranian nuclear scientist ended with his execution
Shahram Amiri disappeared in Saudi Arabia in 2009 and reappeared one year later in the United States. He says he was kidnapped; the US says that's false.
Tess Owen
8.7.16
Rio 2016

Russia Flat-Out Banned from Paralympics After Doping Scandal
The decision stands in stark contrast with the International Olympic Committee's partial-ban decision.
Liam Daniel Pierce
8.7.16
Gaming

Nutaku Is Building the Steam of Hentai Sex Games
A new platform is bringing adult game creators under one roof.
Emanuel Maiberg
8.7.16
Music

We Asked Bands About Their Worst Festival Experiences
"We're out of here! Fuck you, Whistler!"
Gregory Adams
8.7.16
Alex Rodriguez

A-Rod Released by Yankees, Set to Play Role as Special Advisor
An emotional Alex Rodriguez announced that he will transition from being a designated hitter for the club, to being a special advisor
Liam Daniel Pierce
8.7.16
drinking and driving

Why Uber Isn't Helping America's Drunk Driving Problem
As ever, there are pesky researchers around to sober up corporations who are peddling a narrative that may or may not be bullshit.
Nick Rose
8.7.16
Fashion

What It's Actually Like to Be an Instagram Model
For many young women, it's a means to a creative end—but how many of them can make a living from hashtagged photos?
Rosie Spinks, Photos: Jake Lewis
Rosie Spinks
8.7.16
americas

Michigan man who stockpiled weapons also had al-Qaeda recruiter's CDs
A search of Sebastian Gregerson's home found weapons and CDs with al-Qaeda recruiter Anwar Al-Awlaki's messages on them.
Tess Owen
8.7.16
Chicago

This Legendary Chicago Bartender Will Serve You Marriage and Financial Advice
"I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t gamble. The only gambling I do is in real estate. I drink tea and room temperature water. I get drunk off of 7Up."
Nicole Schnitzler
8.7.16
Make this

The Key to Perfect English Muffins Is Rosemary and Tons of Butter
When topped with fried rosemary, fleur de sel, and a lovely smear of fat, these fresh-baked buttermilk English muffins are fluffy, doughy perfection.
Munchies Staff
8.7.16
News

Hackers Make the First-Ever Ransomware for Smart Thermostats
White hat hackers have made the first proof of concept for malware that locks a smart thermostat and demands a ransom.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
8.7.16
Gaming

How Nintendo Power’s Japanese Influence Changed Game Magazines Forever
You can now view all of Nintendo Power online.
Heidi Kemps
8.7.16
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