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Rare confrontation surprises at Supreme Court

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Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor and legal correspondent for Slate, talks with Rachel Maddow about the spectacle at the Supreme Court, with two justices reading their dissent on the lethal injection ruling out loud and Justice Scalia ranting in rebuttal. Read more

BMW’s New Flagship Sedan Is Packed With Stupidly Fancy Tech

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From gesture controls to a car key with a screen, here's everything BMW cooked up for its new top-of-the-line sedan. The post BMW’s New Flagship Sedan Is Packed With Stupidly Fancy Tech appeared first on WIRED .

Here Are Your WIRED Star Wars Challenges for Week 9

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Here are your WIRED 'Star Wars' Challenges for Fourth of July weekend! The post Here Are Your WIRED Star Wars Challenges for Week 9 appeared first on WIRED .

PLANE HITS HOME 3 killed in Massachusetts as residents flee flames

Joyride on a jetpack

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By the early 21st century, we were supposed to be living in a futuristic utopia, with robots to do our chores and flying saucers to drive us to work -- if you believe in the soothsaying powers of "The Jetsons," that is.

Wine Sulfites Are Fine, But Here’s How to Remove Them Anyway

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For millions of drinkers, the scariest two words on a bottle of wine are “CONTAINS SULFITES.” The post Wine Sulfites Are Fine, But Here’s How to Remove Them Anyway appeared first on WIRED .

Kuwait government says mosque suicide bomber was Saudi

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Kuwait's Interior Ministry said Sunday that it had identified the suicide bomber who blew himself up at a mosque as a Saudi citizen, according to the official Kuwait News Agency.

David Sweat shot and captured alive after New York manhunt - CNN

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People Magazine David Sweat shot and captured alive after New York manhunt CNN Malone, New York (CNN) A massive, more-than-three-week manhunt for David Sweat ended Sunday as it began, with the escaped murderer in custody. Authorities said a New York State Police sergeant -- identified as Jay Cook -- spotted Sweat, and after ... Meet Jay Cook, the Hero Sergeant Who Caught Escaped Prisoner David Sweat ABC News Second escaped convict is shot, captured by police Washington Post NY inmate's mom: A 'relief' he was captured alive USA TODAY New York Times - Fox News - Reuters all 5,971 news articles »

Brazil beautiful game turns ugly

Brazil's hopes of restoring national pride after its disastrous 2014 World Cup exit were cruelly dashed after losing a penalty shootout to Paraquay to exit the Copa America Saturday at the quarterfinal stage.

Turkish police fire pepper spray at gay pride parade

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Although the gay pride parade has happened in peace for at least two decades in Istanbul, on Sunday the parade was interrupted by police who fired pepper spray and plastic pellets at thousands when they showed up to march.

France: Decapitated victim identified

French authorities have identified the man whose decapitated head was found after an attack on a factory near Lyon.

Euro sharply down as Greece crisis deepens, default looms - Reuters

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Reuters Euro sharply down as Greece crisis deepens, default looms Reuters TOKYO/WELLINGTON The euro tumbled in Asian trading on Monday after Greece failed to strike a deal with its lenders, taking it a step closer to a debt default that could force its exit from the euro zone. The Swiss and Japanese currencies, both of which often ... Greece Will Shut Banks in Fallout From Debt Crisis New York Times Greece debt crisis puts euro, European Union in peril Los Angeles Times Hugo Dixon: It's still possible to stop Grexit Reuters Blogs (blog) Washington Post - Wall Street Journal - National Post all 5,265 news articles »

Cruz seeks to harness outrage at SCOTUS

In the quiet banks, bakeries and antique shops that line a town square here, Ted Cruz offered condolences for a morning he wished hadn't happened.

VP Biden attends services at Charleston church - ‘Pastor Obama’ surfaces in Charleston, years after Clinton backer called him ‘mediocre’ speaker

Gov. Cuomo: Nightmare 'finally over'

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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a news conference and provides details of the capture of escaped prisoner David Sweat. Read more

More than 500 injured in fire at Taiwan water park

'New Hingis' Bencic wins first title at warmup event

She's been dubbed "the new Martina Hingis" -- and Belinda Bencic delivered her first top-level title under the watchful eye of her tennis mentor on Saturday.

SpaceX rocket explodes shortly after liftoff

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket exploded and broke up just moments after liftoff Sunday over Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Read more

Greece to close banks Monday to avert collapse

The world's most peaceful nation is...

In Bernie Sanders, an unlikely — but real — threat to Hillary Clinton - Washington Post

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USA TODAY In Bernie Sanders, an unlikely — but real — threat to Hillary Clinton Washington Post ROCHESTER, N.H. — At the first glimpse of the rumpled 73-year-old senator from Vermont, the standing-room-only crowd at a historic inn here Sunday morning erupted — leaping up, waving signs and breaking into chants of “Bernie, Bernie, Bernie!”. Bernie Sanders emerges as top Hillary Clinton challenger as liberal agenda ... Washington Times Sanders rails against wealth inequality Foster's Daily Democrat Could it be: A four way race for President? Election decided by Congress? Bayoubuzz Breitbart News - National Journal all 108 news articles »

History calls

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President Obama's big week cemented his status as one of the most important modern presidents, both on policy grounds and as a symbol of a changing country. Read more

Artificial Intelligence machine gets testy with programmer

Do Americans like rich candidates?

Crisis in Greece unravels: Banks to close

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In Athens, lines have formed around many ATMs, and some are already empty. Read more

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Olympian sailor

Meet Shabani: The hunky gorilla

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Eat your heart out King Kong, there is a new gorilla in town! Read more

Chris Squire, Bassist With the Rock Band Yes, Dies at 67 - New York Times

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New York Times Chris Squire, Bassist With the Rock Band Yes, Dies at 67 New York Times Chris Squire, the influential rock bassist who was a founding member of the celebrated British band Yes, died on Saturday in Phoenix. He was 67. His death was confirmed by the band's keyboardist, Geoffrey Downes. Mr. Squire, the only member to have ... Co-Founder, Bassist For Rock Band Yes Dies At 67 CBS Local Yes bass guitarist Chris Squire dies aged 67 BBC News Chris Squire, bassist and co-founder of Yes, dies at 67 Los Angeles Times AceShowbiz all 258 news articles »

Escaped inmate David Sweat shot

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Senior officials said Sweat was wounded but is alive and was taken into custody just a few miles south of the Canadian border. Read more

'Duck' star marries

Great or gross? Hot dog pizza

Paul Smith: Life lessons of a cycling super fan

It's a question befitting a true eccentric.

Security News This Week: Google Says Goodbye to Revenge Porn, Hello to Eavesdropping

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Here are the security vulnerabilities and privacy updates that we didn't cover in-depth this week, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: Google Says Goodbye to Revenge Porn, Hello to Eavesdropping appeared first on WIRED .