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Cracking Oakland's Codenew

Can a group of hackers figure out new answers to the city's old problems?
East Bay Express  |  Azeen Ghorayshi  |  01-02-2013  |  Tech

Anatomy of a murder-suicidenew

Only by understanding why Adam Lanza wished to die can we understand why he killed.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Andrew Solomon  |  01-02-2013  |  Crime & Justice

New Laws for California in 2013new

New California laws to know for 2013
North Bay Bohemian  |  Leilani Clark  |  01-02-2013  |  Policy Issues

Carly Rae Jepsen's world, 2.0new

The singer-songwriter discusses her reinvention as a teen-pop phenom.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Tom Lanham  |  01-02-2013  |  Profiles & Interviews

Feds sue Alamance sheriff for alleged racial profiling of Latinosnew

"Go out there and catch me some Mexicans." That's what Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson allegedly told his deputies, according to a civil rights lawsuit filed Dec. 20 by the U.S. Department of Justice.
INDY Week  |  Billy Ball  |  01-02-2013  |  Race & Class

I'd Buy the (LA) Times

Asked how they'd spend the $293.7 million they won in November's record Powerball lottery, a Missouri couple told reporters they planned to buy a Camaro. I could help them spend the rest.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  01-02-2013  |  Media

A Gallery in the Cloudsnew

An Oregon-based online gallery brings buyers and artists together from across the globe.
Eugene Weekly  |  Alexandra Notman  |  12-28-2012  |  Art

Remembering 2012's homeless deathsnew

On this Winter Solstice, Indy community members gathered together Downtown to honor 45 people who died homeless in Indy during 2012.
NUVO  |  Steph Griggz  |  12-28-2012  |  Homelessness

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ducksnew

From Oregon's Duck mascot to corkscrew duck penises, it's time to pay attention to endangered ducks.
Eugene Weekly  |  Camilla Mortensen  |  12-28-2012  |  Features

‘SAD’ But True: Coping with the Winter Bluesnew

Research shows that darker, colder months increase depression for many, specifically women and individuals between the ages of 18-30.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jasmin S. Searcy  |  12-28-2012  |  Health

America's Favorite Preachernew

Joel Osteen’s smile is as big as Texas, and so is his following.
Jackson Free Press  |  CJ Rhodes  |  12-28-2012  |  Religion

My Uncle Yehudi, Ravi Shankar & The Mystic Eastnew

The death of Ravi Shankar last week made much mention of his close friendship with the violinist Yehudi Menuhin, who happened to be my uncle, with whom he made three albums, “East Meets West” in the ‘50s before Shankar hooked up with the Beatles.
Random Lengths News  |  Lionel Rolfe  |  12-28-2012  |  Music

This Ain't a Wrapnew

This Ain't California, an unexpectedly controversial film about East German skaters, challenges the establishment in more ways than one.
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Nicole Gluckstern  |  12-28-2012  |  Movies

Get Back to Work, Congressnew

Last Thursday, Republican House Majority Leader Rep. John Boehner sent his party home and effectively adjourned the U.S. House of Representatives for the holidays. In his wake, he left the GOP—and much of the nation—disheveled and rudderless regarding the nation's so-called fiscal cliff.
Jackson Free Press  |  JFP Editorial Board  |  12-27-2012  |  Commentary

Poppin’ Bubblynew

Could you tell the difference between cheap and expensive Champagne?
Jackson Free Press  |  Kathleen M. Mitchell  |  12-27-2012  |  Food+Drink

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