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Confederate-Era Statue ‘Silent Sam’ Toppled By Students UNC’s Campus

Julian Carr's 1913 dedication of the statue was recalled in the protests on Monday night.

Madonna Under Fire After Bizarre Aretha Franklin Tribute

Critics say the Queen of Pop's Monday night tribute to the Queen of Soul was self-indulgent and inappropriate.

Little Leaguer Takes a Very Painful One for the Team

There's no crying in baseball - but maybe there should be.

Why ‘Blade’ Deserves a Place in the Superhero Movie Pantheon

20 years later, it remains a misunderstood gem of the genre

Why Weezer’s “Africa” Is the Worst Pop Recording of All Time

RCL music columnist Tim Sommer has been rocked by cover...and not in a good way.

America’s Sexual Fantasies Laid Bare in New Book

Author Justin Lehmiller calls it the most comprehensive survey of America's sexual fantasies.

Ultimate MLB Power Rankings: Week 20

The Colorado Rockies may be the best team in baseball no one is talking about.

Are Sportsbooks Starting to Ban Gamblers Who Win Big?

The practice is apparently becoming widespread - and it's completely legal.

How Chris Hemsworth Became the New Kind of Leading Man

He threw out the old macho playbook and created his own.

MS-13 Is Trying To Organize… But How Much Do Americans Have to Worry?

A string of criminal trials shows the difficulty of organizing impenetrable criminal enterprise.

You Can Sue Sacha Baron Cohen For His Pranks — But You Won’t Win

Gun rights activist Daniel Roberts is "exploring every avenue" to pursue legal action.

Tide Rolls In Again: Alabama Is No. 1 in AP Preseason Poll for Third Straight Year

The Crimson Tide are just the second team to start off with the poll's top spot for three straight seasons.

Women Tricks Dozens of Men Into Hunger Games-Style Date in NYC

Dozens of dudes showed up to Union Square only to learn they were all there to meet the same woman.

Schools Are Using Social Media To Find Signs of Trouble Among Students

Algorithms can search for and flag public posts on social media.