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Using archival news coverage and interviews, filmmaker Jason Osder tells the story of Philadelphia authorities firebombing a house occupied by MOVE, killing 11. Showing in NY and LA. More info.

The Beatles 1969 song is a counterpoint to Spain's soaring unemployment rate (over half of Spanish youth are out of work).

The "Grand Bargain" is a hoax. Find out more about who's behind the push for austerity.

The story of the universe in two minutes, with some notable omissions.

Legendary blues singer Robert Johnson's story (1936) of unsuccessfully trying to hitch a ride as the sun goes down. This song was later performed by such artists as Elmore James and Eric Clapton.

President Obama refuses to negotiate with very flexible Republicans, and political leaders know that the shutdown is "not some damn game."