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Why the Oakland A’s Are Dominating the AL West Right Now

Dominating bullpen and hitting, effective spending on pitching propels surprise team.

The Chilling Ways China Deals With Dissent

Business Insider looks at systemic home raids, threats and even disappearances.

Jesse Hernandez Becomes First Male Saintstations Cheerleader

New Orleans Saints debut male addition to cheerleading team during preseason game.

Underground Wrestling Gives Aspiring New Yorkers Something to Grapple With

The New York Times profiles the bizarre world of underground wrestling in NYC.

Eagles Head Coach Criticizes NFL’s New Helmet-Contact Rule

League's new tackling policy confuses teams, could be flagged on almost every play.

Meet the People Running the Last Blockbuster Video Store

This Bend, Oregon store is the last vestige of a once ubiquitous movie rental franchise.

See The Secret Tattoos of Civil War Soldiers

For soldiers in America's bloodiest war, tattoos had a very practical purpose.

New Open-Air Urinals Leave Paris Residents Pissed Off

The eco-friendly move to curb public urination has become an eyesore for residents.

Why #TimesUp Sometimes Means #NoNotYou

Men like Roman Polanski receive Hollywood absolution yet others get blacklisted.

This Rare 1938 Talbot-Lago is at Center of Heist Lawsuit

In 2001, a prized sports car was stolen. 15 years later, it reappeared. Who is the rightful owner?

No One Went Harder Than This Infamous Helicopter-Hijacking Bank Robber

“He could have been working for a bank instead of robbing one—very, very clever guy,” one teacher said of him.

America Has 88,000 Missing Persons, and Some Families Need Them Declared Dead

“It’s the most emotional thing I have ever done as a lawyer,” one attorney said.

OSU President: Urban Meyer Probe “Will Be Finished When It’s Finished”

It's been more than two weeks since Ohio State placed Meyer on paid administrative leave.