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Vietnamese Businessman Buys America’s Smallest Town

Pham Dinh Nguyen outbidded his competitors with a whopping $900,000 and now, the town belongs to him.

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What Are the Most Religious States in America?

If you eyeball Gallup’s latest data-driven map of religiosity in the United States, it looks similar — with a few tweaks — to an electoral map from a recent presidential election.

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Deadly Storms Continue in Midwest and South

Huge tornadoes ripped through the heartland of the United States, leveling entire towns in Indiana and leaving a trail of destruction many states wide

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Crikey! Obama Gets Crocodile Insurance for Australia Trip

A rep for Australia’s Northern Territory made sure the crocs wouldn’t bite the Commander in Chief.

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A Hirsute Pursuit: New Reality Show Chronicles Beard Competitions

“Some people like to garden, some people like motorcycle riding … my hobby is winning,” boasts Jack Passion, the designated villain on Whisker Wars.

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Poll: Pippa Middleton is Far From a Household Name in the States

Enter the American psyche.

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Twitter Town Hall Won’t Limit President Obama’s Answers

The askers will be beholden to Twitter’s strict 140-character limit. But the commander-in-chief will be his usual loquacious self.

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Reading While Eating For July 1: Stars and Stripes Forever

Whether you are taking off for the holiday weekend, or taking in the fireworks from home, these links will get you in the stars-and-stripes spirit.

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American Student Writes Will During Kabul Hotel Siege

When a luxury hotel in Kabul was attacked by the Taliban last night, one American wanted to get his house in order while the house was literally crumbling around him.

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More than Margaritas: A History of Cinco De Mayo

Contrary to what some may believe, it’s not Mexican Independence Day. (via TIME Photos)