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Why the Producer of "The Hangover Part III" Spends So Much Time in Prison

Scott Budnick, the man behind the blockbuster comedy franchise, is a tireless advocate for incarcerated kids.

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| Wed May. 22, 2013 5:12 PM PDT

Why Julian Assange Hates "We Steal Secrets"

Alex Gibney's new documentary traces the rise and fall of WikiLeaks and its prickly founder.

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| Thu May. 23, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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New Louisiana Law Would Jail Journos for Publishing Gun Info

A bill passed by the state Legislature would subject journalists to a $10,000 fine and up to six months in jail for publishing the names of concealed carry permit holders.

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| Wed May. 22, 2013 7:32 AM PDT
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The NRA's List of "Coolest Gun Movies" Is Astoundingly Dumb

"Zombieland"?! "The Godfather"?! Is this serious?

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| Wed May. 22, 2013 10:51 AM PDT

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Is This Big Tea Party Group Really an Innocent Victim of the IRS?

The tax agency may have had good reason to scrutinize Tea Party Patriots—including a formal complaint I filed in 2011.

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| Wed May. 22, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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Why the Government Surveillance of Fox's James Rosen Is Troubling

For one, it suggests that there may be other previously undisclosed examples of government surveillance of journalists.

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| Mon May. 20, 2013 12:55 PM PDT
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We Tracked Down Our Biggest Troll…and Kind of Liked Him

Ever wonder what an internet troll is like in person? We met one in his lair.

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| Mon May. 20, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

The National's "Trouble Will Find Me"—Place on Repeat

A new album, an epic MoMa performance, and a nifty homage to an obscure Soviet punk band has kept these boys busy.

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| Mon May. 20, 2013 2:30 AM PDT

Is the Government Spying on Reporters More Often Than We Think?

There's evidence that the Justice Department's seizure of Associated Press phone records is far from unprecedented.

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| Fri May. 17, 2013 7:32 AM PDT
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What Obama Meant When He Said He Fantasizes About "Going Bulworth"

And why he didn't think it prudent to talk about "going Air Force One."

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| Thu May. 16, 2013 9:12 AM PDT
Eric Holder and President Obama

Should President Obama Fire Eric Holder?

Columnists have called for the attorney general's ousting, but does the public actually care?

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| Thu May. 16, 2013 8:54 AM PDT
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Wild Man: An Interview with Jon Mooallem

The author of "Wild Ones," a book about the wacky world of conservation, talks prosthetic flippers and spirit animals.

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| Fri May. 10, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

BioShock Infinite: An American History Lesson Where You Get to Blow Shit Up

Video game visionary Ken Levine on the nerd mainstream, screen violence, and mining the past for narrative.

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| Fri May. 10, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

At Least 71 Kids Have Been Killed by Guns Since Newtown

The shooting of a two-year-old by her brother was one of many recent gun incidents to claim a young child's life.

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| Thu May. 9, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Biden Said What About Keystone XL Pipeline?!?

An activist says Vice President Biden told her he's anti-pipeline. But the VP's office says not quite.

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| Wed May. 8, 2013 11:32 AM PDT
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Here's Why the Syrian Electronic Army Targeted Justin Bieber With Homosexuality Rumors

Inside the pro-Assad Twitter hack.

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| Tue May. 7, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
Michael Bay

This Is Why Michael Bay Gets to Keep On Making Movies

The notorious Hollywood action director talks to Mother Jones about his critics, his politics, and what makes him "giddy" about making movies.

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| Fri May. 3, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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HBO's "Manhunt: The Search for Bin Laden": Way Cooler Than "Zero Dark Thirty"

The HBO documentary is an exciting, informative ride that highlights the CIA "sisterhood" that was obsessed with hunting Osama bin Laden in the '90s.

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| Wed May. 1, 2013 5:31 PM PDT

This Website Will Help You Outsmart the Supreme Court's Anti-Transparency Ruling

The high court unanimously decided that states can block citizens of other states from accessing public information. MuckRock has a way around that.

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| Wed May. 1, 2013 3:05 AM PDT

Awesome Vintage Apple Art: 9 Fruits You Won't Find at Your Supermarket

The unusual history of a definitive guide to American apples.

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| Thu Apr. 25, 2013 12:05 PM PDT