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Politics Turn Your Brain to Mush

Sep 18, 2013
New studies show that when people have been misinformed, offering the correct facts makes them only more obstinate; social media causes a lot of misinformation when it comes to reporting; and why did ESPN pull the plug on an investigation into head trauma? These discoveries and more after the jump.

Rielle Hunter Talks About ‘Johnny’ Edwards

Mar 15, 2010
He was once counted among the Democratic Party's lineup of top presidential hopefuls for 2008, but then John Edwards met Rielle Hunter on the campaign trail, and his ensuing relationship with her (not to mention the inexhaustible efforts of the National Enquirer) changed the course of Edwards' life.

Inside Rummy’s Crusade

May 19, 2009
An GQ expose reveals Donald Rumsfeld’s alarming penchant for melding scripture and foreign policy during his time as secretary of defense in the Bush administration. The report also discloses how disliked Rummy was by his peers. “There was exasperation,” one former Bush aide said."How much more are we going to have to endure? Why are we keeping this guy?”

Rumsfeld Disowns the War

Sep 11, 2007
The former defense secretary graces the pages of October's GQ (of all places) to make some bold assertions, claiming he was not a driving force behind the Iraq war and that he warned the president of many of the problems that have come to pass.

Abu Ghraib Whistle-Blower Goes Public

Aug 16, 2006
The U.S. soldier who exposed the atrocities at the notorious Iraq prison camp is speaking out for the first time about his experiences. His claims are unexpected: "Nobody in command knew about the abuse, because nobody in command cared enough to find out."