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How America became a third world country Mattea Kramer and Jo Comerford for TomDispatch

The politicians who tweeted while America burned are dismantling our society piece by piece with budget cuts

The streets are so much darker now since money for streetlights is rarely available to municipal governments. The national parks began closing down years ago.

Apple chief calls for US corporate tax to be cut to single digits

Tim Cook warns Congress that he would refuse to repatriate $100bn stashed offshore unless US slashed its 35% tax rate

Apple has called for US corporate tax rates be reduced to "single digits" after it admitted sheltering at least $30bn (£20bn) of international profits in Irish subsidiaries

Apple CEO Tim Cook says America's IP environment needs more work

In the midst of a larger discussion with U.S. senators on international corporate taxes, Apple CEO Tim Cook took an aside to discuss another area of regulation where the iPhone maker would like to see changes: the United States' intellectual property protection environment.

How to Watch the New Xbox Announcement

Microsoft is set to reveal the newest iteration of its Xbox gaming console on Tuesday. With expectations running high for the event, Microsoft has made the stream available to watch in several places.


We've embedded a livestream (below) hosted by GameSpot via Twitch.

How RunKeeper Plans To Make The World a Healthier Place

RunKeeper dramatically affects the way many people around the world stay healthy, and has plans to do a whole lot more. Available for iOS and Android, the mobile app lets you track your workouts, and then share your fitness achievements everywhere from Facebook to your employer's healthcare plan.

Tim Cook: Apple Doesn't Use 'Tax Gimmicks'

Apple CEO Tim Cook calmly defended Apple's tax practices before Congress Tuesday afternoon, denying the company uses overseas "tax gimmicks" to duck its domestic financial obligations.

Where’s The Beef From?: U.S. Regulators To Propose New Meat Label Requirements

Because not knowing where your food comes from means that your food could’ve come from an unsavory source (horsemeat, anyone?), the United States is supposed to propose new rules this week that would require any meat products to be labeled with the basics: Where an animal was born, what it was

REPORT: Drones Alone Won"t Solve Militancy In Pakistan

The International Crisis Group (ICG) on Tuesday published a new report “Drones: Myths And Reality In Pakistan,” examining the ongoing war against militant groups located in Pakistan.

Federal Appeals Court Tells Cops To Get A Warrant Before They Search Cell Phone

Last Friday the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled a warrantless search of a cell phone during the arrest of a Boston man that contributed to his conviction on drug and weapon charges was unconstitutional.

Why Tornado Preparedness is Something Travelers Should Learn

Oklahoma's huge tornado hit this week is a painful reminder that the sun isn't always shining when you plan to travel. Luckily for the United States' tornado alley, 2013 has been relatively quiet.