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Crosswalk Criminal
Whitney Stump was arrested in July of 2007 for vandalism. What he vandalized was a neighborhood intersection, by painting a crosswalk for pedestrians. Whitney Stump was arrested in July of 2007 for vandalism. What he vandalized was a neighborhood intersection, by painting a crosswalk ... more
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Southern Hospitality?
The New York comedy group, Rash Behaviour, is invited to perform at the Charleston, S.C. Piccolo Spoleto Arts Festival. However, when an openly gay actor performs an openly gay character in front of 3,000 people, some audience members get offended and put the group in an interesting position to decide how far they will go to stand up for themselves, for the arts, and for freedom of speech. The New York comedy group, Rash Behaviour, is invited to perform at the Charleston, S.C. Piccolo Spoleto Arts Festival. However, when... more
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The Olympics and Tibet
China is celebrating the countdown to the Beijing Olympics, but simmering controversies over Tibet and the torch relay are casting a shadow over the milestone. China is celebrating the countdown to the Beijing Olympics, but simmering controversies over Tibet and the torch relay are casting a s... more
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Medill it All Up: 'Hidden Sources' for College Promotional Magazine?
Jesus leaves Chicago--and there's a New Dean in town where student's identities need to be protected when giving their positive sentiment in their own school's own glossy publication
Its a story of hidden sources, POWER, the potential RISE and FALL from the top--and one journalist's quest for the truth in a dangerously political environment in which others are too scared to speak out.
Will this bring a much ACHOO'd institution to its knees?
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I Like Be Sued, NOT!
Since Borat premiered over a year ago, our favorite Kazak journalist has been sued multiple times by people duped into appearing in his movie. Since Borat premiered over a year ago, our favorite Kazak journalist has been sued multiple times by people duped into appearing in hi... more
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Getting Waterboarded Uncut Version
What does the controversial interrogation method called waterboarding actually look like? Kaj Larsen finds out in this 25 minute uncut version. What does the controversial interrogation method called waterboarding actually look like? Kaj Larsen finds out in this 25 minute uncut... more
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Early Burner Man
An exclusive interview behind the man that burned the man...early.
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Graduation Racism
At UCLA so called identity-based graduations [separate graduations for specific race and gender groups] are the cause for a lot of discussion on the meaning of diversity. Students express the importance of these graduations, and former UC regents discuss their possible detriment. At UCLA so called identity-based graduations [separate graduations for specific race and gender groups] are the cause for a lot of dis... more
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HipHop: Dirty Words?
After Don Imus was fired for using racially insensitive language, some critics argued that it was time for hip hop to re-examine its vulgar and misogynistic lyrics. Anthony Marshall hits the streets of New York where people weigh in on both sides of the controversy. After Don Imus was fired for using racially insensitive language, some critics argued that it was time for hip hop to re-examine its v... more
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Simpson Go Homer!
A 180-foot chalk figure of Homer Simpson was drawn onto a hillside in Dorset, England, causing indignation among Britain's Pagan community. The reason? Its painter sited the masterpiece beside a famous fertility symbol, the Cerne Abbas giant. A 180-foot chalk figure of Homer Simpson was drawn onto a hillside in Dorset, England, causing indignation among Britain's Pagan commu... more
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Endangered Streamings
In an age of media consolidation internet radio is one of the last strongholds of diversity. On July 15th many stations may fall silent. In an age of media consolidation internet radio is one of the last strongholds of diversity. On July 15th many stations may fall silen... more
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Stem Cells
A scientist, a priest, and two twin brothers walk into a bar...wait, wrong pod. A scientist, a priest, and two twin brothers talk candidly about stem cell research, and the explosive controversy that surrounds the issue. A scientist, a priest, and two twin brothers walk into a bar...wait, wrong pod. A scientist, a priest, and two twin brothers talk can... more
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Political Jet Set
Candidates fly almost free on corporate jets.
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Creation Museum
Twenty-seven million dollars was all it took to build the 60,000 square-foot museum dedicated to the Christian belief in Creationism. This state of the art facility documents the teachings of the Bible using scientific evidence to support their beliefs.
There were some people on hand however that didnt agree. The Rally for Reason protesters voiced their opinions criticized this scientific evidence.
Like it or not the museum is here to stay. Ken Ham the founder of the museum had this to say, The buzz is out there globally about this place, Ham noted. It is incredible that something that is Christian and built on the authority of Gods Word would get such international media attention. But, you havent seen anything yet this museum will be a rallying point for Christians around the world. Twenty-seven million dollars was all it took to build the 60,000 square-foot museum dedicated to the Christian belief in Creationism. ... more -
Not Digging Digg
Allowing your users to control your home page can be a potentially dangerous venture, as the website digg.com found out recently.
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YouTube Down the Tube?
The future of online video hangs in the balance when Viacom files a $1 billion lawsuit against YouTube for copyright infringement.
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Kickback U.
An investigation by New Yorks attorney general rocks the student loan industry.
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Legal Weed
The pros and cons of the medical marijuana debate examined.
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You're Fired!
When eight U.S. attorneys get the boot, the U.S. Attorney General lands in the hot seat.
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France Censors
A new law just passed in France makes it illegal to film and broadcast acts of violence. A step forward against viral video violence or a step backward for civil liberties? A new law just passed in France makes it illegal to film and broadcast acts of violence. A step forward against viral video violence o... more
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