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This grieving military widow is not Lea Michele

Part of the problem stems from the fact that official military photos carry no copyright protection.

On Sep 9, 2013 by Justin Franz

IRL

Kickstarter documentary follows the risky lives of Afghan photojournalists

What happens to journalism in Afghanistan once U.S. forces pull out? Frame by Frame looks for answers.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

IRL

How Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning really stack up

Supporters and detractors alike have compared Snowden to Manning, but how much do the two whistleblowers and their situations really have in common?

On Jun 12, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

Trending

Dashcam video of terrifying Boeing 747 crash surfaces

This footage is horrifying, but is it real?

On Apr 30, 2013 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture

The Morning GIF: A more humane device for landmine detonation

Massoud Hassani wants to take his wind-powered tumbleweed to Afghanistan for trials.

On Jan 11, 2013 by Lorraine Murphy

Trending

Dronestagram: Instagramming towns targeted by drone strikes

Designer James Bridle's project brings attention to the Afghan and Yemeni towns being hit by U.S. and U.K. drones.

On Nov 12, 2012 by Curt Hopkins

IRL

Bradley Manning considering partial guilty plea

He has further selected to forego trial by jury.

On Nov 8, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

IRL

Veteran and quadruple amputee Taylor Morris is unstoppable

Morris lost parts of all four limbs in an IED attack while serving in Afghanistan. This is his inspirational story.

On Oct 25, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Streaming

The Morning GIF: In a Barbie world

Barbie adds "human trafficking victim" to her long list of activities.

On Sep 28, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

Streaming

Pakistan blocks YouTube over controversial anti-Islamic video

Citing "indecent material," the country is denying access to YouTube after the Google-owned company refused to remove a controversial video that sparked protests across the Muslim world.

On Sep 17, 2012 by Kevin Morris

IRL

Video that sparked riots killing U.S. ambassador to remain on YouTube

But does it violate YouTube's community guidelines?

On Sep 12, 2012 by Kevin Morris

IRL

Journalist live-tweets deadly attack on hotel in Afghanistan

Journalist Mustafa Kazemi got caught in a firefight between Afghan special forces and Taliban fighters outside a hotel near Kabul.

On Jun 22, 2012 by David Holmes

IRL

The weird, scary online war against two “USA Today” journalists

Did Pentagon contractors launch an online smear campaign against USA Today reporters Tom Vanden Brook and Ray Locker?

On Apr 20, 2012 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture

British teen arrested for hate posts on Facebook

Azhar Ahmed was arrested after insulting six British soldiers killed in Afghanistan.

On Mar 14, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Photograph of returning soldier inspires Facebook

Sometimes all it takes is pure joy to make a photograph go big on Facebook.

On Mar 7, 2012 by Kevin Collier

IRL

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