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Alex Jones And The Dark New Media Are On Trial In Texas
Jones v. Jones could be the media trial of the century.
Here's Why The General Election Will Actually Be Really Fascinating
There may be little doubt about the final result, but the 2017 election will be like no other. BuzzFeed News crunched the numbers to show the key themes and battles. (Updated with new Welsh polling).
Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election
The Utah Republican, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, will step down at the end of this congress.
Maryland Victims No Longer Need To Prove They Physically Fought Their Rapists
Previously, "saying no" was not enough in Maryland, where rape victims had to show they forcibly resisted their assailants. The new law was prompted by a BuzzFeed News investigation.
Theresa May Is Seeking An Early General Election On 8 June
In a surprise announcement, the PM said the country needed an election to bring stability and unity at Westminster.
This Is What It’s Like To Be A Student And A Sex Worker In Sydney’s Legal Brothels
The exorbitant cost of living is driving young students into sex work to make ends meet.
Democrats Hope This 30-Year-Old Can Win A Republican House Seat In Georgia
Jon Ossoff is in the lead heading into Tuesday night's special election for a Republican House seat, but it's unclear if he can avoid a runoff and provide Democrats with hope in the Trump era.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Makeover Is a Political Campaign Without the Politics
Mark Zuckerberg’s likability blitz isn’t a presidential campaign, it’s a focus group for his 1.8 billion constituents, and part of a high-stakes campaign to win your likes.
Turkey's President Just Declared Victory In A Referendum To Expand His Powers
The opposition, however, is contesting the results, which are still unofficial.
California Shows The Rest Of The Country How To Boost Kindergarten Vaccination Rates
California has boosted its vaccination rates, thanks in part to a controversial law making it illegal for parents to refuse school vaccine requirements for “personal beliefs.” Other states, however, are still vaccinating children at dangerously low rates.
How Russia Hacked Obama's Legacy
In its last year, the Obama administration had its eyes on burnishing the outgoing president’s legacy — and ignored the threat from an old foe.
This Man Is Getting Out Of Prison After A BuzzFeed News Investigation
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has announced that keeping Roberto Almodovar locked up is "no longer in the best interests of justice." He is one of 51 people who have accused a Chicago detective of framing them for murder. His story was featured in a BuzzFeed News Investigation published last week.
Republicans Just Barely Won The First Post-Trump Congressional Election
Democrat James Thompson gave Republicans a big scare in a deep-red district in Kansas, in the first congressional race of the Trump era.
That Four-Star Rating You Left Could Cost Your Uber Driver Her Job
Netflix just switched its rating system from a five-star scale to a far simpler thumbs-up/thumbs-down. With so much confusion over what star ratings actually mean for the gig workers that earn them, is it time for Uber, Lyft and Instacart to do the same?
Videos Show The Dark Side Of Shadow Mountain Youth Psych Facility
A psychiatric hospital and its director that are under state investigation. Riots that end with pepper spray. Staff who can’t begin to contain the violence. And patients as young as 5. Secret videos show the dark side of Shadow Mountain.
The Crowdsourced Russia Twitter Investigation Has Prompted A Harassment Complaint
Former British Member of Parliament Louise Mensch runs Twitter's intense investigation into Russian influence in American politics. A reporter for a Russian-backed outlet says she has gone too far.
Airlines Treat You Badly Because They Can
After a decade of mergers and takeovers, there's not much competition left in the US airline business.
This Russian Hacker's Wife Says He Was Arrested For Being "Linked To Trump's Win"
Pyotr Levashov, known online as Peter Severa, was detained in Spain over the weekend. His wife says it’s because of his involvement with a “computer virus” linked to the election.
A Man Was Dragged Off A United Plane After The Airline Overbooked The Flight
Videos posted to Twitter and Facebook show a man being pulled out of his seat and down the aisle of the plane by three security officers. The incident prompted massive outrage and a federal investigation.
Mass Arrests On Inauguration Day Swept Up Journalists And Legal Observers — And Their Phones
Police seized the cell phones and cameras of journalists and legal observers arrested during Inauguration Day demonstrations. Prosecutors have dropped the criminal charges against many of them, but concerns persist about the seizure and possible search of their electronic devices.
Trump's Most Die-Hard Media Defenders Turn On Him After Strikes On Syria
"I'm officially OFF the Trump train," tweeted Infowars' Paul Joseph Watson.
Republicans Go Nuclear So They Can Push Through Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
After Senate Democrats successfully filibustered Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination, Republicans changed the rules on Thursday, making Gorsuch’s confirmation all but certain.
Here's How Undocumented Immigrants Are Living In The Shadow Of Border Patrol Deep Within The US
"We have always been careful, but now you have to be even more careful."
A Trump Golf Club In New York Seeks More Foreign Workers
Trump National Golf Club told the Department of Labor there weren’t enough American servers to hire. The jobs, located just 35 miles from Manhattan, pay $14.08 an hour.
The Husband Of A Trump Supporter Has Just Been Deported Back To Mexico
The man's American wife said she believed "good people" would not be deported under President Trump. Late Tuesday night, her husband was removed to Mexico.
There's Been A Big Shake-Up In Trump's White House Involving Steve Bannon
Multiple outlets are reporting that President Donald Trump has removed Stephen Bannon from his seat on the National Security Council.
The First NASA Plan Under Trump Will Kill The International Space Station
NASA’s latest Mars plan may be showy enough for Trump, but kills any dreams of landing more astronauts on the moon.
President Trump’s Son-In-Law Secretly Met With Muslim Leaders Weeks Before The Travel Ban
President Trump's son-in-law quietly met with Muslim activists and businessmen days before the inauguration, but any hope for collaboration faded after Trump took office.
A Former Trump Adviser Met With A Russian Spy
Carter Page told BuzzFeed News that he had been in contact with at least one Russian spy working undercover out of Moscow’s UN office in 2013.
The Trump Administration Is Cracking Down On Employers Of High-Skilled Immigrants
As tech companies began filing applications for thousands of high-skilled work visas on Monday, US immigration announced it will be cracking down on companies that employ foreign-born workers.