Russian President Requests Permission to Use Military In Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally requested permission from parliament to use the country's military forces in Ukraine

The request, which was announced by the Kremlin a little after 6 p.m. ET Moscow time, refers to the "extraordinary situation on Ukraine" that has "threatened the lives of citizens of the Russian Federation, our compatriots, [and] the personnel of the military contingent of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation located" in the country—perhaps a reference to the naval base in Crimea

See also: 5 Big Questions About the Future of Ukraine

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5 Video Games That Would Make Amazing TV Shows

Many video games have been adapted into films, but good video game-film adaptations are few and far between.

But when you think about it, some games are better suited for ongoing television dramas — especially those with a strong sense of place, working with great characters.

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Let’s ignore the old Saturday morning standbys such as Mario and Sonic, and imagine which games would capture both eyeballs and awards in the ongoing golden age of television. We need something new to watch now that Breaking Bad is over, right?

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Bing search gets a scientific calculator almost two years after Google

If Bitcoin currency conversion is too trivial a use for you, loyal Bing user, perhaps the addition of a calculator will help solve the equation of your unhappiness. Simply type a math problem into Microsoft's search engine and, as Windows Phone...



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Is It Possible to Shield My Baby From Technology?

When I think back to my first pregnancy nearly a decade ago, I marvel at how different things were back then. Those precious nine months were actually tracked in a book, and not via pregnancy apps. I talked to my friends about morning sickness instead of commiserating with "friends" on forums. Baby gear research was hands-on at big box retailers, instead of buying blindly from positive reviews online.

Fast forward to present-day and baby number three, who in five short months has already been exposed to a world filled to the brim with technology. Whether it’s the Internet radio she loves staring at in the kitchen or the phones she sees her parents holding, there are bright, shiny gadgets all around her. Read more...

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The High-Risk World of Instagram Storm Chasers

Jason Bagby has followed extreme storms across the country for over a year. Like many of his fellow storm chasers, Bagby is prolific on Instagram

Modern storm chasing, particularly in the U.S., has seen bouts of rapid expansion since its inception in the 1950s. Popular documentaries and feature films like Twister have inspired meteorologists and adrenaline junkies of generations past to take up the chase, following dangerous supercells across the continent

The sizable storm chasing community on networks like Instagram has helped kick off yet another expansion period. But many aren't taking the necessary precautions Read more...

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Bankrupt Mt. Gox Facing Class-Action Suit Over Bitcoin Disappearance

The mountain of trouble that has been piling up for Mt. Gox just got even larger

Once the largest Bitcoin exchange in the world, Mt. Gox shut its digital doors and later filed for bankruptcy this week after losing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of its customers' bitcoins. Now the Japan-based company and its French CEO, Mark Karpeles, have been hit with a class-action lawsuit.

See also: 5 Reasons Mt. Gox Won't Take Bitcoin Down With It

Chicago-based law firm Edelson PC filed the suit Thursday in a federal court in Illinois on behalf of one named plaintiff, Gregory Greene, and all other U.S. residents affected by the collapse of Mt. Gox. Greene is said to have lost a trove of bitcoins worth $25,000. Read more...

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Watch Obama and Joe Biden Go for a Leisurely White House Jog

Sorry Congress, you're going to have to wait on that billObama's got some moving to do

In a recent video uploaded to the Let's Move campaign's YouTube channel, we're given a glimpse of how the President and Vice President get their blood pumping

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Apparently, they go on a sprightly jog around the White House, followed by a glass of water, once a week. Their wives, though, would probably be happier if these two actually broke a sweat

The Let's Move campaign is an initiative led by First Lady Michelle Obama that encourages kids to eat right and exercise. And what kid wouldn't want to go for a jog after this energetic advertisement? Read more...

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