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1. Exclusive: Israeli Leader Tried to Block Intelligence Briefing for U.S. Lawmakers on Iran
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Benjamin Netanyahu's intelligence service warned that Congress could damage talks aimed at constraining Iran's nuclear program, TIME has learned

2. The 30 Most Influential People on the Internet
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The rise of social networks has leveled the playing field, allowing unknowns to command audiences rivaling those of real-world leaders. Here's our top 30

3. How Ice Cream Gets Contaminated—and Sometimes Kills
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Three people in Kansas have died after eating contaminated Blue Bell Creameries brand ice cream. Here's how it could have happened

4. Why Moms Should Be Paid $260,000 a Year
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A new ad campaign is styled much like a job listing, claiming candidates must be available to work 119 hours a week, learn on the job, have impeccable time management skills, be on call 24/7 and have limitless patience

5. South Pacific Island Nation 'Flattened' by Massive Cyclone
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Cyclone Pam tore through Vanuatu early Saturday, packing winds of 168 miles per hour and leaving a trail of destruction and unconfirmed reports of dozens of deaths, due largely to a near-total communications blackout across the tiny South Pacific archipelago

6. HBO Wants More <i>Game of Thrones</i>
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Creator George R.R. Martin confirmed the network hopes for more than the seven seasons the Game of Thrones showrunners think it will take to complete Martin's book series—but HBO has only signed on for six so far

7. Walker and Bush at Each Other's Heels in New Hampshire, Literally
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush trailed each other around the Granite State, playing a game of social media one-upmanship as they tweeted photos of their travels while greeting locals, meeting privately with politicians and chatting with local media

8. 'Pee Power' Could Soon Light Up Refugee Camps
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Researchers are developing a urinal in which human waste is
fed to stacks of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) that generate electricity. Thee goal is to expand the technology on a large scale to ensure well-lit camp toilets in disaster areas

9. Twin Bombings Outside Pakistan Churches Kill 14
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A Pakistani Taliban splinter group called Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility for the explosions, which occurred just minutes apart during Sunday services at the churches in Lahore. Pope Francis later said he was pained by the attack and decried the "persecution" of Christians

10. Watching E-Cig Ads May Increase the Urge to Smoke Real Cigarettes
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Seeing commercials for electronic cigarettes can increase the urge to smoke traditional cigarettes, a new study suggests. Smokers who saw vaping ads had a greater desire to smoke a regular cigarette, and a higher likelihood of actually doing so during the experiment

11. 14 Los Angeles High Schoolers Suspected of Sex Crimes
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Los Angeles police made several arrests at an area high school as part of an investigation into 14 high school boys accused of sex crimes. Boys allegedly worked together to pressure girls into having sex with them through a variety of threats

12. State Department Casts Doubt on Hillary Clinton's Email Claim
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The State Department said it was unable to automatically archive the emails of most of its senior officials until last month, which could mean potential problems for historical record-keeping amid criticism of Hillary Rodham Clinton's use of a private email server

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