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Crime

El Chapo Smuggled Coke Inside Fake Pickled Jalapeño Cans, Witness Testifies

The cartel transported an estimated $500 million worth of cocaine into the US in cans labeled La Comadre Pickled Jalapeño Peppers.
Jelisa Castrodale
11.28.18
trump russia

Paul Manafort’s “crimes and lies” are bad news for both Mueller and Trump

“What Manafort did is simply unheard of, because it’s so risky”
Greg Walters
11.28.18
Myth Understood

The Queen of Sheba Was One of the Earliest Iconic Women Politicians

A gracious queen, eloquent politician, and expert theologian, the Queen of Sheba is an ancient representative of women's leadership.
Christobel Hastings
11.28.18
Comics!

'Don't Eat My Fries,' Today's Comic by Michael Sweater

How bad could denying your cat some fries possible turn out?
Michael Sweater
11.28.18
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Ocasio-Cortez's Beat-Up Campaign Shoes to Be Featured in New Fashion Exhibition

Incoming Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's worn-out sneakers will be part of "Women Empowered: Fashions from the Frontline," an upcoming exhibition at Cornell University's Costume and Textile Collection.
Marie Solis
11.28.18
bugs

These Lawyers Want to Sue Bethesda Over 'Fallout 76' Refunds

Migliaccio & Rathod is talking to angry customers and preparing a class action lawsuit against Bethesda.
Matthew Gault
11.28.18
doom

One Designer's 15-Year Journey to Ship The 'Doom' Mod He Started as a Teen

At 14 years old, 'Total Chaos' was an experiment. By 2018, Sam Prebble was haunted by an attempt to push, pull, and break John Carmack's engine in ways it was never intended.
Patrick Klepek
11.28.18
Views My Own

This Invisible Industry Might Be the Worst Thing About Late Capitalism

Toys R Us, Sears, and even nursing homes are getting ravaged by financial predators in private equity.
David Dayen
11.28.18
mueller investigation

Jeff Flake tries and fails again to rally Republicans to protect Mueller from Trump

Flake promised from the Senate floor Wednesday that he will keep trying to force a vote until his term ends.
Rex Santus
11.28.18
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Mom Left Placenta In Park for Birthday 'Holistic Ritual'

A year after giving birth, a Toronto-area mother wanted to return the placenta and other things "to nature." Why she would do that in a public park is anyone’s guess.
Mack Lamoureux
11.28.18
midterms

Democrats tried to turn Cindy Hyde-Smith into Mississippi's Roy Moore. It didn’t work.

Some key differences between Roy Moore and Cindy Hyde-Smith kept Democrats from replicating Doug Jones’ success.
Carter Sherman
11.28.18
Alcohol

No, Pub Closures Are Not the Reason You’re Shagging Less

A recent Guardian article linked the rise in pub closures with young people having less sex, but is there any truth in it?
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
11.28.18
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