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Eric Brown is an IBTimes reporter who eats far too much pizza. He is a graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and currently resides in Brooklyn.

Who Is Bridget Anne Kelly? Chris Christie Aide Who Revealed His Hand In George Washington Bridge Traffic Meltdown

Emails from a top aide of N.J. Gov. Christie reveal his office ordered halting traffic on the George Washington Bridge. But what do we know about her?

Insane Clown Posse Sues FBI Over Juggalos' Gang Status

Horror rap duo Insane Clown Posse has sued the FBI, claiming that the agency discriminates against its fans (known as Juggalos) by labeling them a gang.

Gabrielle Giffords Speaks Out On Recovering From Paralysis, Increasing Gun Control

In a New York Times op-ed, the former Congresswoman detailed her recovery process and vowed to keep fighting for gun control.

18 Striking Images Of Life In A South Sudanese Refugee Camp

As violence continues to envelop South Sudan, just under 200,000 residents have been displaced from their homes by the fighting.

Why Is The US Consumer Feeling So Great Right Now?

U.S. consumers are feeling a little more peppy lately. Is it evidence-based or superficial?

Janet Yellen Confirmed As Federal Reserve Chair

The question remains: Will Janet Yellen reduce stimulus measures at the same pace that Bernanke would likely have done so?

Move US Capital To Nebraska, GOP Senate Hopeful Says

A GOP politician who is running for the U.S. Senate has proposed such a move.

Why Did Liz Cheney Withdraw From Senate Race? Health, Polls, And Family Feuds All Played A Part

Liz Cheney cited health reasons for withdrawing from her Senate campaign, but there were more pressing reasons for her to bow out.

NC Councilman Resigns From Term In Klingon

North Carolina city councilman David Waddell resigned from his post on Thursday with a letter written in Klingon.

NYC At War Over De Blasio's Ban On Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriages

De Blasio’s new plan, backed by animal rights groups, would ban horse-drawn carriages and replace them with vintage-style electric cars.

In Gallup Poll, The Biggest Threat To World Peace Is ... America?

The Pakistanis, Russians and Chinese all have a problem with America, and they're not the only ones, according to a poll.

Placentas, Drones And Marijuana: 11 New State Laws Coming In 2014

States are set to regulate everything from recreational marijuana to human placentas in a raft of laws taking effect next year.

New York City Murders Reach Lowest Rate Since 1960s, Alongside Stop-And-Frisk Drop

Murder rates in New York City have fallen to historic lows, even as stop-and-frisk encounters decreased 60 percent in 2013.

Two-Thirds Of Americans Think This Is The Worst US Congress Ever: Poll

Millions of Americans are spreading holiday cheer this week, but that goodwill does not extend to Congress.

Iran's Leaders Get Into The Christmas Spirit (Yes, Iran's)

Several of the Shiite theocracy's top leaders, including Ayatollah Khamenei, tweeted out Christmas-themed statements on Christmas Eve.

The 10 Biggest Political Gaffes Of 2013

Sometimes, politicians can't help embarrassing themselves. Here are the 10 biggest political gaffes of 2013.

More Than 1 Million Americans Have Signed Up For Obamacare

Sign-ups for Obamacare have surged in December, leading more than 1 million Americans to select a healthcare plan by Friday.

Pussy Riot Members Will Be Freed, Putin Confirms

Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina were sentenced to two years in prison for “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred.”

Conservatives Defend 'Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson's Anti-Gay Remarks

Sarah Palin, Bobby Jindal and other conservatives are defending anti-gay remarks made by "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson.

Michele Bachmann Visits Libya To Probe Benghazi, But Could Do More Harm Than Good

Michele Bachmann and other Tea Party Reps. visited Libya to discuss the Benghazi attacks, but could their anti-Islamic views do more harm than good?

Could President Obama Really Make A Cameo On Netflix's 'House of Cards?'

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings jokingly offered the president a cameo on the political show, but there are plenty of reasons it could really happen.

Michigan Senate Hopeful Refuses To Comment On State's 'Rape Insurance' Law

Terri Lynn Land, who hopes to take over Sen. Carl Levin's vacant seat in 2014, has not yet commented on Michigan's "rape insurance" law.

NSA Phone Spying Program Ruled Unconstitutional By Federal Judge

U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon ruled that PRISM likely violates the Fourth Amendment’s ban on unreasonable search and seizure.

Joe Biden: My Ancestors Didn't Come To America Legally

Vice President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that several of his ancestors came into the United States illegally.

Sorry, Megyn Kelly, But Jesus Probably Wasn't White

The Fox News anchor claimed that Jesus and Santa Claus were white, but the truth is more complicated.

Pope Francis Attacks High CEO Salaries In First Message Since Being Named Person Of The Year

In his first message since being named Person of the Year, Pope Francis attacked out-of-control corporate salaries.

Sebelius Defends Obamacare Website Improvements At Congressional Hearing

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius defended HealthCare.gov before a House committee hearing.

365,000 Americans Now Enrolled In Obamacare Health Plans

In a significant reversal, the number of enrollees in government healthcare programs more than doubled in November.

Think The Whole World Is Honoring Mandela? Not These U.S. Conservatives

Conservative U.S. politicians have praised Nelson Mandela, but some of their supporters lobbed racial insults at the deceased South African president.