BREAKING NEWS: A New Pope Has Been Selected

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Cardinal Bergoglio has chosen the name “Francesco I,” or Francis I.

U.K. Burger King Admits to Horse Meat in Burgers

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Burger King VP Diego Beamonte said, “We are deeply troubled by the findings of our investigation and apologize to our guests, who trust us to source only the highest quality 100% beef burgers.”

North Korea Has “New Generation of Powerful Rocket”

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These new mobile missiles have caught the attention of Washington and intelligence agencies in the West, and they are worried.

Entire Soccer Team Walks Off The Field in Protest to Racist Taunts

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Coach Allegri says, “Walking off was the right choice when faced with something like this.”

My Body Is a Temple

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Kyle Carpenter’s body remains unaltered until he can embrace the permanence of the experience.

Italian Romance Films to Stream on Netflix

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Grab a friend or cozy up with a significant other and catch these Italian romance flicks!

Olympian’s Journal #3 – Our First Day of Racing

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Team USA Olympic Rower Nick LaCava reports on his boat’s come-back after a disappointing early performance, and how great it feels to have tens of thousands of fans cheering on the sidelines.

Roger Federer: Sport as Art

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Liam Day explores how the art of sport is represented through some of the greatest athletes alive, most prominently in Wimbledon champion Roger Federer.

“I hope for a world where everyone is just h**self, regardless of biology and gender. I hope for the freedom to be whatever anybody wants to be.”

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This is a comment by Valter Vigletti on the post “Everybody’s Trans: Gender Oppression Hurts All of Us”.

Soccer’s Mad Men

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JP Pelosi investigates how handshakes and martinis impact international soccer.

Video: Marital Advice from George Costanza’s Parents

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Jamie Reidy comments on a hilarious video featuring marital advice from an old couple

At What Price, Adventure? Avalanches and Extreme Sports

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When does a man’s need for adventure cross a line?

A Valentine for Karen

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Andrew Cotto remembers the wife of an old friend.

Manhood From the Endurance to the Costa Concordia

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On the high seas there have always been those who acted just as horribly as others did bravely.

Amanda Knox Freed, but the Slut-Shaming Goes On

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When I look at the face of Amanda Knox, I see someone who looks a great deal like many of the students I taught.

Mammoni: Good Men or Lazy-Asses?

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Why are so many grown Italian men still living with their mothers?