Ibrahim Abdul-Matin

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This is why you should leave racists in your Facebook feed

Culture

Almost everyone has had that moment when a shocking Facebook post appears in your news feed. But should you unfriend people who post stuff you hate — even if it’s extremely offensive? Here’s an argument for why you shouldn’t.

The World

BCS Championship: Auburn Tigers beat Oregon Ducks, NBA: Carmelo Anthony dreams of change

Sports
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NFL Playoffs: Jets upset Patriots, conference championship rounds are set

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All eyes on New York Jets’ Darrell Revis

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Takeouts: repealing ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell;’ the French Open starts

Global Politics
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Takeouts: Arizona’s ‘Safe Neighborhoods’ bill supporters defend their position, NHL playoffs

Conflict & Justice

IMMIGRATION TAKEOUT: Arizona State Senate Bill 1070, also known as the ?Safe Neighborhoods? bill, has pushed immigration reform to the top of the national agenda. Critics say that the anti-illegal immigration bill's measures are far too harsh, and possibly even illegal the requirement that local and state police detain anybody with reasonable suspicion of being […]

Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats meet Monday in clash of basketball bluebloods

Arts, Culture & Media

It’ll be two of basketball’s elitest programs going head-to-head Monday night to win the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship: the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kentucky Wildcats. The two programs have more victories than any other NCAA men’s team.

NCAA Tournament 2012: Top seeds, Ohio teams big winners going into Sweet Sixteen

Arts, Culture & Media

For the first time ever, one state has provided four of the 16 teams still alive in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament. But beyond Ohio, the Midwest United States is home to the majority of the still playing teams.

Super Bowl 2012 set to be an epic sequel fit for Hollywood

Arts, Culture & Media

In 2008, the New York Giants and New England Patriots competed for the NFL title. This year, the two teams, with many of the same players, are back for a rematch that could only have been more hyped if it were produced for the Hollywood stage.

Football and fasting on Ramadan

Training camp is a strenuous ordeal for NFL football players, especially for Husain Abdullah, who is fasting for Ramadan while he trains.