Tim Newcomb

Tim Newcomb is a TIME contributor and freelance journalist based in the Pacific Northwest.

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A Memorial Day Feud: How to Remember Dwight D. Eisenhower?

A row over the newest presidential monument in Washington, D.C. has pitted Ike’s family against one of this century’s most revered architects.

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Obama’s Football-Filled NATO Weekend

The commander in chief caught a Champions League final on Saturday and tossed a pigskin around Sunday. You know, since he wasn’t busy.

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Tokyo Skytree: The World’s Tallest Tower, By the Numbers

Thousands flocked to the opening of Tokyo’s newest landmark on Tuesday; here’s what you need to know about it.

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Going Nowhere: 10 Worst U.S. Cities for Traffic

If you live in one of these cities, you’re probably sitting in your car right now.

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Still the Sultan: Babe Ruth Jersey Sells for $4.4 Million

A jersey from the Bambino’s first Yankees season sets an auction record.

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In Congress, The Is-Pizza-a-Vegetable War Rages On

Last year’s legislative battle opened a tomato sauce loophole for pizza being served in school lunchrooms. Now, one lawmaker is fighting back.

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Solar Eclipse: ‘Ring of Fire’ Coming Sunday

The rare annular solar eclipse will be visible on the West Coast of North America and in parts of Asia on May 20 and 21

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Bionic Eye Could Restore Sight for Many

A new optic implant that gets rid of bulky wiring and batteries could help restore site for those with macular degeneration or retinal pigmentosa.

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‘Journey of Jesus’: The First-Ever Messiah-Based Video Game?

LIghtside Games, a leader in religious social media games, wants players to ‘walk in the Messiah’s steps’.

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Rattlesnake Bites Pot Grower at Walmart

Yes, you pretty much have to read this article now.