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crime & drugs

Italy's plan to legalize weed could help fight the Islamic State and the mafia

A senior security official in Italy says that taxing and regulating marijuana could be a sure-fire way to cut revenue to the mob, and the Libyan offshoot of the Islamic State.
Davide Mastracci
7.14.16
FIGHTLAND

Dana White to Speak at Republican Convention

A dark day for MMA, another strange day for America.
Josh Rosenblatt
7.14.16
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Mike Pence, Indiana's Uber-Conservative Governor, Is Trump's Likely VP Pick

The Indiana governor is known for his anti-LGBTQ stances and for his aborted attempt to create a "Pravda on the Plains."
VICE Staff
7.14.16
Politics

One Year Later, Planned Parenthood Says 'Sting' Videos Had Opposite Effect

One year after the anti-abortion group Center for Medical Progress released deceptively edited videos in an attempt to malign Planned Parenthood, the reproductive health organization is stronger than ever.
Callie Beusman
7.14.16
Stuff

Talking Snipers, War, and ISIS with Actual Ross Kemp

Bombs and banter with Big Rossy Kemp.
Joel Golby
7.14.16
Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: The Ump Who Got Suspended For Spitting On A Player, And The Problem Of Discipline

Umpire George Magerkurth and second baseman Billy Jurges both spit on each other during an argument. The strange part was that both of them got suspended for it.
Steven Goldman
7.14.16
FIGHTLAND

Boxing The Great Bambino

In 1925, Babe Ruth’s career was in turmoil. Sick, overweight, and at odds with his manager, the Babe turned to trainer Artie McGovern, who salvaged the baseball player’s life and career—through boxing.
L.A. Jennings
7.14.16
the self-appointed special one

Jose Mourinho’s Opening Gambits, 2004–2016

When Mourinho arrived at Chelsea, his first moves in the transfer market were magnificent. Now at Manchester United, he seems to have adopted a similar strategy.
Will Magee
7.14.16
cry 'god for harry england and big sam!'

Sam Allardyce Is The Manager That England Truly Deserves

In an era of unimaginativeness for England, Big Sam is the ideal man for the job. Now come on, you fookin’ ingrates, and win them second balls!
Will Magee
7.14.16
americas

We met the young hustlers cashing in on Cuba's booming black market

Millions of Cubans have turned to the underground economy to replace or supplement the meager wages of their state-sponsored jobs, as government employment on the communist island continues to pay notoriously poorly.
Carly Schwartz
7.14.16
thump news

M.I.A. Shares New, Skrillex-Produced Track, “Go Off”

It comes ahead of her new album, 'AIM.'
Krystal Rodriguez
7.14.16
christmas

I Went to a Crazy ‘Christmas in July’ Show to Find Out What You’ll Be Eating in December

All those mince pies and festive canapés are developed by supermarkets months in advance, and displayed at garish summer press events. Prepare for glitter and eggnog Wensleydale.
Daisy Meager
7.14.16
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