NSA Shares Raw Intelligence with Israel

Adrian Chen · 09/11/13 11:01AM

The U.S. considers Israel its "number one counterintelligence threat" in the Middle East. But that doesn't stop the NSA from sharing a veritable fire hose of raw intelligence with Israeli spies, according to a new story from the Guardian.

Cord Jefferson · 09/11/13 09:31AM

Baltimore County Public Schools are closing early today because it is too hot outside and many of the schools in the district are not air conditioned. We should probably be investing in climate-controlling classrooms so kids aren't missing out on school because it's too hot.

Millennials Are Taking Their Parents to Work With Them

Hamilton Nolan · 09/11/13 08:51AM

The so-called "Millennial" generation—the devil-may-care social media influencers who hold in their tepid little hands the metaphorical keys to America's future—are now old enough to be working at "real" jobs. But not old enough to forsake mommy's warm embrace.

Happy 9/11 From Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson

Ken Layne · 09/11/13 08:00AM

There are many iconic video moments from the horror of 9/11, but nobody said "we deserved it" as clearly as these two patriots, Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson. The TV duo immediately blamed the terrorist attacks on: the American Civil Liberties Union, the U.S. federal courts, the Christian God, pagans, abortionists, feminists, male and female homosexuals, and a liberal non-profit called People for the American Way.

Hamilton Nolan · 09/11/13 07:37AM

The race for New York City Public Advocate—an office with a budget of just over $2 million— may be the only one going to a runoff, which could cost $20 million. Flip a fucking coin.

Bill de Blasio, the Anti-Bloomberg, Wins Democratic Mayoral Primary

Lacey Donohue · 09/10/13 09:34PM

According to exit poll results, early returns, and the live streaming video from the Team de Blasio block party in Brooklyn, Bill de Blasio will win the democratic mayoral primary, though it’s unclear whether he will hit the 40 percent needed to avoid a runoff. Currently, Thompson is behind de Blasio in votes, followed by Christine Quinn.

Obama: Go Watch Syrian Gas Attack on YouTube and Get Back to Me

Lacey Donohue · 09/10/13 08:56PM

President Obama addressed the nation tonight, saying he will “not put American boots on the ground” in Syria if diplomacy fails. Rather, if necessary, he would authorize a “targeted strike” to deter the use of chemical weapons, noting that the effort would not be open-ended or prolonged as the nation is “sick and tired of war.”

Lacey Donohue · 09/10/13 08:00PM

After an election day filled with complaints about the old lever machines not working, New York City polling places have officially closed. Early polls say mayoral candidate de Blasio has a wide lead in the Democratic Primary. Here’s where you can see the primary results as they’re updated throughout the evening.