192,000 Jobs Added In March

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

More jobs in the U.S. economy means a steadily decreasing unemployment rate.

Judge To Rule On Same-Sex Marriage In Ohio

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Ohio will start recognizing same-sex marriages from out-of-state soon.

Feds Recognize Same-Sex Marriage In Michigan

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Attorney General Eric Holder is fighting for same-sex couples' federal rights in Michigan.

Ron Paul Says Crimea Should Join Russia

Comments (5) | act of war, coup, Crimea, government, International, join, kiev, moscow, neon tommy, putin, Ron Paul, russia, sanction, Secede, the Daily Beast, the guardian, Ukraine, vote referendum

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Ron Paul agrees with Putin that Crimea needs to join Russia.

50,000 Gather in Moscow Rally

Comments (0) | 50000, BBC News, Crimea, gather, government, International, intervention, moscow, neon tommy, No war, protestors, putin, rally, referendum, russia, Storify, the Daily Beast, The Pussy Riot, Twitter, Ukraine, United Nations, US, vote

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

(Twitter/@isabelledaniel)

Protestors gather to oppose Russia's intervention in Ukraine.

It's Pi Day!

Comments (0) | 14, 3.14..., Celebrate, circle, circumference, CNN, march, National, national holiday, pastry, Pi, pi day, pie, San Francisco, Storify, Twitter

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

(Twitter/@HothousInc)

Today is a day all about pie!

It's Pi Day!

Comments (0) | 14, 3.14..., Celebrate, circle, circumference, CNN, march, National, national holiday, neon tommy, pastry, Pi, pi day, pie, San Francisco, Storify, Twitter

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

(Twitter/@HothousInc)

Today is a day all about pie!

Bill Blocked To Remove Commanders From Sexual Assault Cases

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Sen. Gillibrands is trying to help victims of sexual assault in the Military.

About 175,000 U.S. Jobs Added In February

Comments (22) | adds, economy, February, growth, jobs, Labor Department, National, National, rise, the Daily Beast, the wall street journal

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

February brings the growth of the job market. And a slight raise in unemployment.

CA Residents: Be Prepared For More Rain And A Tornado

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

(Twitpic/‏@Diana1KatyCat)

Even though California was suffering from a drought, this is too much rain.

CA Residents: Be Prepared For More Rain And A Tornado

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

(Twitpic/‏@Diana1KatyCat)

Even though California was suffering from a drought, this is too much rain.

Girl Scout Sets Up Shop Outside Of A Marijuana Vendor

Comments (0) | California, California, Colorado, girl scouts, marijuana, San Francisco, weed dispensaries

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Business 101 presented by this 13-year old girl scout.

A Reflective Space For The Arts District

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Behind the glass doors of 24HR Psychic, there is a mirror where you can reflect and face yourself.

Alchemy Works Is More Than A Store, It's A Creative Space

Comments (0) | #reviveDTLA, A Diesel Bookstore, Alchemy Works, Apolis, Art, arts district, creative space, FIAT, Lindsay Parton, locally, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, shop

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

This small shop is on its way to becoming a staple of the Arts District.

Federal Government Says Banks Can Take Marijuana Money

Comments (0) | banks, businesses, BuzzFeed, Congress, federal government, Federal rules, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, FinCEN, florida illegal immigrants, guidance, legalize, loans, marijuana, National, Obama, Storify, Treasury Department, week

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

(Twitpic/Tabetha Symone)

Banks can do business with marijuana vendors.

UC Berkeley Football Player Died After Workout

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Ted Agu will be remembered.

Number Of New Jobs Are Not The Best

Comments (0) | December, economists, Federal Reserve, January, jobs, Labor Department, labor market, National, New jobs, policy makers, reports, stimulus plan, the Daily Beast, the new york times, unemployment rate

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

On the plus side, the unemployment rate lowered.

Amazon Increasing Prime Program Prices

Comments (4) | amazon, Amazon Prime, Forrester Reasearch, inflation, investors, National, price increase, risks, shipping fees, the Daily Beast, the new york times, Wall Street

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Amazon is trying to make a profit through shipping fees.

Norovirus Going On A Rampage: From Sea To Land

Comments (1) | airborne, contagious, daily beast, Explorer of the Sea, National, norovirus, outbreak, passengers, pathogen, Royal Caribbean, SEA, slate, virus

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Norovirus is the new superbug we have to watch out for.

Former Aide Charged For Child Porn Found Dead

Comments (0) | arrest, Chief Of Staff, child pornography, daily beast, Federal agents, Lamar Alexander, Maryland, National, Republican, Ryan Laskarn, senator, suicide, Tennesean, Washington D.C.

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Ryan Loskarn was found in his Maryland home.

Putin 'Welcomes' Gay People To Russia For The Olympics

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

(Twitpic/#LOrian)

You can be a gay visitor in Russia. But not in front of kids.

Anti-Government Protestors In Bangkok Try To Shutdown Capital

Comments (0) | anti-government, bangkok, block intersections, capital, Corruption, Democracy Monument, elections, International, Kristy Plaza, neon tommy, People's Democratic Reform Committee, politics, Prime Minister Shinawatra, protestors, shutdown, Thailand

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Protestors are rallying against corrupt politics in Thailand.

Neiman Marcus Next On Hackers' List

Comments (0) | boston globe, card information, customers, daily beast, hackers, National, neiman marcus, online, online security breach, organized group, scam, Target

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Hackers took no holiday break: first Target and now Neiman Marcus.

NSA Phone Spying Legal, Rules NY Judge

Comments (0) | american civil liberties union, appeal, daily beast, federal court, Huffington Post, National, national security agency, new york, nsa, phone data, terrorism, U.S. District judge

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

It is legal for the NSA to tap our phones.

Transgender Bill Passed By The New Jersey Senate

Comments (0) | bill, birth certificate, department of veterans affairs, Governor Chris Christie, National, New Jersey, reassignment surgery, social security administration, state senate, Trans* rights, transgender, U.S. State Department

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Trans* residents wait for Governor Chris Christie to sign or veto the bill.

Target Customers Getting 10 Percent Off

Comments (0) | 10 percent off, 40 million, breach, California, class action lawsuit, credit cards, customers, debit card, global black market, hackers, National, security system, Target

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Customers are getting a small reward for the huge risk they face.

Memorial Honoring JFK's 50th Anniversary

Comments (0) | 1963, 50th Anniversary, BuzzFeed, celebration, dallas, Dealey Plaza, JFK, John F. Kennedy, memorial, National, November 22, texas, Thousands, usa today

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

(Creative Commons/Matt Brown)

See how JFK was celebrated during the anniversary of his assassination.

Bush's Visit To USC: An Observation

Comments (32) | bush administration, george w. bush, government, november, Opinion, speech, USC, usc college republicans, visit

Kristy Plaza
Contributor

What are the pros and cons of Bush coming to speak at USC?

SF Batkid: The Hero Of the Day

Comments (0) | Batkid, Batman, California, daily beast, Gotham City, Mayor Ed Lee, Penguin, President Obama, rescue, Riddler, San Francisco, Saving, SFBatkid, social media, Storify, usa today

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Creative Commons/ Shani Heckman

STORIFY: See the kid who captured our hearts and saved the day.

Top 10 Super Storms Since 2000

Comments (0) | CNN, Haiyan, hurricane Charley 2004, Hurricane Frances 2004, Hurricane Ike 2008, Hurricane Irene 20011, Hurricane Ivan 2004, Hurricane Katrina 2005, Hurricane Sandy 2012, Hurricane Wilma 2005, Hurricane Yolanda 2013, Nation and World, Philippines, super typhoon, tropical storm allison 2001

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines is the top of the list.

"Indeterminate Sex" Is The New Gender In Germany

Comments (1) | BBC, Europe, gender, gender identity, Germany, IGLA-Europe, indeterminate sex, International, intersex, Laws, newborn, Silvan Agius, surgery

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

The new gender law is made to help intersex people in Germany.

LAX Shooter Targeted TSA

Comments (0) | air travel, airport security, CNN, Gun Violence, guns, lax shooting, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, paul ciancia, Target, tsa

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

The LAX suspect shooter, Ciancia, was only trying to attack TSA employees.

Time For Immigration Reform Is Running Out

Comments (0) | bill, daily beast, GOP, House, immigration reform, legislation, National, new york times, Politico, President Obama, reform advocates, Republicans, usa today

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

11 million undocumented immigrants don't have the time to wait for these reforms.

Daisy Coleman: Survivor Of Maryville Rape Standing Up

Comments (3) | Anonymous, Bob Rice, BuzzFeed, Daisy Coleman, justiceforDaisy, Maryville, missouri, National, rape, Survivor, xoJane.com. Matthew Barnett

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

The Maryville rape case survivor is telling her story.

7 Misrepresentations Of Women In Media

The media does women a disservice: here's how.

Happy National Coming Out Day 2013

Comments (0) | 2013, bisexual, gay, lesbian, National, national coming out day, Storify, transgender, Twitter

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Celebrate the courage to come out. Today is a day for support and acceptance.

New Jersey Can Allow Same-Sex Marriages

Comments (0) | denied federal benefits, Judge Mary Jacobson, National, New Jersey, new york times, same-sex marriage, Superior Court, two weeks

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

In two weeks, same-sex couples can start walking down the aisle.

Los Angeles Needs A Better Education System

Comments (0) | cost of living, Education, L.A. Mayor Garcetti, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, poverty, residents, west hollywood

Kristy Plaza
Staff Reporter

Dani Sanders wants a lower cost of living.

Walking Reduces The Risk Of Getting Breast Cancer

Comments (15) | American Cancer Society, BBC News, breast cancer, genetics, Health, Lifestyle, postmenopausal, preventive, reduce and lower risk, walking

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Walking an hour a day is good way to prevent breast cancer in women.

Miriam Carey Depressed Before Capitol Shooting

Comments (1) | abc news, Capitol Hill shooting, car chase, connecticut, D.C. shooting, daughter, delusions, Depression, miriam carey, National, President Obama

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

She reportedly heard President Obama speaking to her in her head.

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