A Stolen iPhone, A New Connection And Minor Celebrity In China
Months after Buzzfeed writer Matt Stopera's phone was stolen, new pictures from China started uploading to his photo stream.
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Kids, Allergies And A Possible Downside To Squeaky Clean Dishes
Swedish kids growing up in families that wash their dishes by hand are less likely to develop certain allergies than those in families with dishwashers, a study suggests. But there may be more to it.
19 Stuck Manatees Rescued From Florida Storm Drain
The manatees swam into the warm waters of the drainpipe after a recent cold snap, but were unable to turn around to get out.
Becoming American: Immigrants Tweet Their Stories
Entrepreneurs and engineers, performers and professors are among those who are sharing their stories about becoming American on Twitter.
Obama Vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the Senate will vote no later than March 3 to override the veto. But Republicans do not appear to have enough votes to override the veto.
VA Secretary Apologizes For Making Special Forces Claim
The story drew attention late Monday, weeks after McDonald, an Army veteran and West Point graduate, said he had served in the U.S. Special Forces during a conversation with a homeless man.
The Great U.S. History Battle
The College Board redesigned the framework for its Advanced Placement U.S. history course, and many conservative lawmakers aren't happy about it.
Washington State County Unsure If It Can Take Wave Of North Dakota Crude
Once a booming timber area, Grays Harbor County is the site of three proposed oil terminals. The local fishing industry sees the uptick in oil movement as a big risk, with limited economic benefits.
Analysts Fear A Prolonged Drop In Oil Prices Will Hurt Oklahoma's Banks
Oklahoma oil is expensive to produce, so the sharp drop in prices has forced many drilling companies to cut jobs. If prices stay low, the pain could spread to the banks that finance the oil industry.
Marijuana Is Now Legal In Alaska, The 3rd U.S. State With Legal Pot
The new law means people over age 21 can consume small amounts of pot — if they can find it. It's still illegal to sell marijuana in Alaska.