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asteroids

Scientists Discover the Closest Known Asteroid to the Sun
It's one of 19 asteroids that have been detected within Earth's orbit.
Becky Ferreira
2.8.19
Politics

Female Genital Mutilation Bill Blocked by 'Appalling' UK Conservative MP
Sir Christopher Chope has been described as an "embarrassment to humanity" for objecting to legislation that would protect children from FGM.
Zing Tsjeng
2.8.19
Abortion Rights

Here's what the Supreme Court's new abortion ruling signals about the future of Roe v. Wade
Despite a conservative majority, the court voted to temporarily block a law requiring abortion providers to get admitting privileges.
Carter Sherman
2.8.19
Expert Witness with Robert Christgau

Robert Christgau on Alex Chilton's Fragile Love Songs
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews three records from the late Big Star singer, including a new 15-track compilation, ' From Memphis To New Orleans.'
Robert Christgau
2.8.19
News

Serial Killer Bruce McArthur Sentenced to Life in Prison
McArthur, who murdered eight men tied to Toronto’s gay village, will be 91 before he can apply for parole.
Manisha Krishnan
2.8.19
housing

How Airbnb is squeezing Toronto’s housing market
In the midst of a mounting rental crisis, the city is still unable to enforce rules that would limit ghost hotels.
Anne Gaviola
2.8.19
No, Virginia

Democrats who condemned Brett Kavanaugh are pretty quiet on Virginia's Justin Fairfax
“It seems pretty similar to me, and I think it is hypocritical.”
Matt Laslo
2.8.19
sexual assault

Facility where woman who was raped and gave birth while incapacitated will close
"For some patients at the facility, this is the only home they know or remember," Arizona's governor said.
Rex Santus
2.8.19
Off-Menu

It's Friday, February 8, and We Want to Drunk-Eat the New Guns 'N Roses Cheese
Plus, read a recently published George Orwell essay dissing British food.
Hannah Keyser
2.8.19
Politics

Andrew Scheer Demands Investigation into PMO’s Alleged Interference in SNC-Lavalin Case
A report alleges that then-Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould was fired for refusing to back off the prosecution of the construction giant.
Nathan Munn
2.8.19
chips

Japan’s 'One Hand Chips' Are Meant to Be Dumped Right Into Your Mouth
Could you just crush up your own chips? Sure. But Koike-ya has done it for you.
Bettina Makalintal
2.8.19
prison reform

'Starving The Beast': The Women Working To Close a Misused Atlanta Jail
Marilynn Winn, a formerly incarcerated 68-year-old Black woman, wants to repurpose Atlanta City Detention Center into a wellness and freedom center for the local community.
Kimberly Lawson
2.8.19
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