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- The FBI Agent Who Accidentally Shot A Man While Dancing Won’t Go To Jail
- Holiday Stress Can Make You Sad — But It Usually Doesn’t Last
- The School Where A 13-Year-Old Autistic Boy Died After Being Restrained Did So On Others Often, Parents And Former Staff Say
- Top US Intelligence Official Confirms Russian Propagandists Tried To Meddle In The Midterms
- After A Toddler’s Death, FDA Warns Against The Use Of Teething Necklaces And Bracelets
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The FBI Agent Who Accidentally Shot A Man While Dancing Won’t Go To Jail
The victim said in court he holds “holds no personal grudge,” because “I’ve done stupid things at bars to impress girls, too.”
Holiday Stress Can Make You Sad — But It Usually Doesn’t Last
“If one were to devise an experimental set of circumstances which would test the integrity of an individual’s mood control, one would invent the year-end holiday season.”
The School Where A 13-Year-Old Autistic Boy Died After Being Restrained Did So On Others Often, Parents And Former Staff Say
One parent said her son was restrained more than 50 times in five years for everything from not following directions to flipping over a desk.
Top US Intelligence Official Confirms Russian Propagandists Tried To Meddle In The Midterms
In a classified report, the US director of national intelligence confirmed that Russia, and to an extent China and Iran, tried to influence American voters in November.
After A Toddler’s Death, FDA Warns Against The Use Of Teething Necklaces And Bracelets
The FDA is warning parents and caregivers that baby teething jewelry can be dangerous, posing a risk of choking and strangulation.
27 Pictures From 2018 That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity
For every 2018 story of tragedy and fear, there were moments like these of joy, celebration, and perseverance.
9 Books For People Who Love Language, Words, And Grammar
A few of the BuzzFeed copydesk ’s favorite books — just in time for last-minute holiday gifting.
A College Student Was Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Murder His Roommate With Poison
International student Yukai Yang was charged with attempted first-degree murder for the slow poisoning of his roommate over the course of at least two months.
Penn Badgley Called Out "Privileged-Ass White" Actors Who Take On Roles That Should Go To Marginalized Actors
“In reality, we have basically, like, privileged-ass white people playing everybody, and so we need to stop that.”
Here's What Will Happen In A Partial Government Shutdown
TL;DR: It's not as bad as a full shutdown, but a lot of people will be working without paychecks.
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Pippin, The Dog Who Became The Face Of The WeRateDogs Account, Has Died
The owner of the accounts told BuzzFeed News he found Pippin after searching “funny dogs” on Google Images in 2015.
A Black High School Wrestler Was Reportedly Forced By A Ref To Cut Off His Dreadlocks
People are decrying the incident as racist and shameful.
The First Step Act Is Good News For Some, But It Overlooks Women
Reforms that don't address the distinct ways prisons fail women mean the population of incarcerated women will keep rising.
The Veteran Who Has Raised Over $12 Million To Fund Trump's Wall Made Money Off Peddling Conspiracy Theories And Fake News
Brian Kolfage, a decorated Iraq War vet who's spearheading a massive crowdfunding campaign to build Trump's border wall, has been spreading false content on the internet for years.
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The Supreme Court Rejected The Trump Administration's Request To Let It Enforce Its New Asylum Restriction
In a 5–4 ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts joined his more liberal colleagues in denying the Justice Department's stay request.
Cardi B Breastfeeds And Appears Naked In Her Amazing "Money" Music Video
Cardi B was born to flex.
The Histories Of Today's Wars Are Being Written On Facebook And YouTube. But What Happens When They Get Taken Down?
Investigators depend on photos and videos posted online from war zones. But takedowns by Facebook and YouTube are putting the war crimes prosecutions of the future at risk.
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The Potentially Giant Field Of 2020 Presidential Candidates Has Democrats Scrambling To Define Their Brands
Some lesser-known potential candidates pitched themselves to Iowans this week, looking for any way to differentiate themselves.
Here’s How Much The Average Person In The US Weighs, And Yes It’s Going Up
New data from the CDC show that weight, BMI, and waistlines continue to grow.
16 True Crime Stories And Legal Dramas That Shocked Us In 2018
The true crime features and other gripping stories that shocked us in 2018.
How Becky G Relaunched Her Music Career — In Spanish
After a “lonely” start in the music industry as a teenage one-hit wonder, Becky G is riding the new wave of women in reggaeton as Latin pop takes over YouTube.
Larry Nassar Said His Sexually Assaulting Hundreds Of Girls Should Have Just Been “A Medical Malpractice Case”
The special prosecutor investigating MSU said Nassar’s statements of remorse during his sentencing “were a farce.”
29 Of The Best TikTok Memes And Trends Of 2018
Come with me to a strange land of Fortnite dances.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Been Treated For Lung Cancer
"Post-surgery, there was no evidence of any remaining disease," according to a statement from the court.
Adult Film Actor Katrina Danforth Was Arrested And Charged In A Murder-For-Hire Plot
Katrina Danforth has appeared in multiple porn films under the name Lynn Pleasant. She's now being held in jail without bail.
A Religious Leader Being Sued For “Grooming” A Follower Is Now Under Fire For Polygamy
BuzzFeed News has confirmed that the cleric was ousted from a second mosque for alleged bad behavior — but his current employer is sticking by him.
The Fiancé Of A Woman Missing Since Thanksgiving Has Been Arrested For Murder
Patrick Frazee has been arrested over the disappearance of Kelsey Berreth, who was last seen in supermarket surveillance video on Thanksgiving Day.
He Was Stuck In An Airport For Nine Months. Now He’s Stuck In His Head.
Hassan al-Kontar wrote tweets that caught the world’s attention and spurred an international campaign to rescue him. But although he might now be free from the airport, he still feels trapped.
The Best Thrillers Of 2018, According To One Of The Best Crime Writers
The Real Lolita author Sarah Weinman on the crime writing that burrowed deep into her psyche and stayed there for a long, long time.
Cowboys, Queens, And Glitter At The World Gay Rodeo Finals
“Just because we have ‘gay’ in our title doesn’t make any of us any less of an athlete.”
45 Important Things From Around The World Americans Might Have Missed In 2018
So. Much. Happened. This. Year.
The Best Plays And Musicals Of 2018
As a character in The Prom sings, “That’s why I love the theater: It’s how I escape.”
23 Ridiculous Holiday Injury Stories That Actually Happened To Real People
~It's the most, dangerous time of the year.~
Morning Update: The Drones That Stole Christmas
James Mattis resigns as defense secretary, drones shut down a London airport runway, your holiday weekend longreads. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, Dec. 21.
Can You Remember What Happened In The World In 2018?
Times flies when everything is awful.
Acting Attorney General Whitaker, Disregarding Ethics Advice, Won’t Recuse Himself From The Mueller Probe
Senate leaders were informed of the decision on Thursday in a letter obtained by BuzzFeed News.
