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What theoretical physics says about the future of our government

Hint: Our society is too complex to be managed by a hierarchy.

What theoretical physics says about the future of our government
Ukraine law

Ukraine's new law cracks down on free speech, protests and the Internet

Ukraine's new law cracks down on free speech, protests and the Internet

From poisonous snakes in Brazil to poisonous gas in Syria, to political poison in the US, what a Monday!

From poisonous snakes in Brazil to poisonous gas in Syria, to political poison in the US, what a Monday!

Woman is killed after leading police on a chase from the White House to the Capitol

Woman is killed after leading police on a chase from the White House to the Capitol
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations in New York. (Photo: REUTERS/Adrees Latif)

Israeli radio host says if Iranian leaders want a dialogue, they know whom to call

Israeli radio host says if Iranian leaders want a dialogue, they know whom to call

Countdown to shutdown nears zero with Republicans and Democrats refusing to get along

It's come down to Obamacare. For Republicans, delaying its implementation is important enough to shutdown the government if they don't get it. For Democrats, keeping it in place is enough to shutdown the government. Both sides have until midnight, eastern, tonight to modify their tune or the government shuts down.

Countdown to shutdown nears zero with Republicans and Democrats refusing to get along