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December 16, 2014
DÉJÀ VU
Before there was “Jackie,” there was Liz Securro. In 1984, Securro was gang raped at the University of Virginia’s Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, the same house Jackie says she was raped in. Following her rape, Securro says the most the university offered was mental-health counseling and help transferring colleges. In fact, nothing happened until one of the rapists apologized nearly decades later.
GUNS GUNS GUNS
Veronica Dunnachie, an enthusiastic member of the 3%ers Texas militia movement, allegedly shot and killed her ex-husband and stepdaughter while sorting out a divorce. Brandy Zadrozny delves into the radical right group and speaks to former members who knew the “short-tempered” woman in an attempt to discover what drove her to allegedly murder.
SISTER ACT
Six years ago, the Catholic Church set out to curb the “feminist spirit” and “secularist mentality” of American nuns. The Vatican’s just-released final report on its investigation shows the concerns were nonexistent. Barbie Latza Nadeau reports.
SUPPLY & DEMAND
As Sydney faced a hostage-taking gunman and people tried to flee the area, Uber’s surge pricing kicked in. With fares four times the normal rate, the backlash was fast and furious—and completely wrong, writes Olivia Nuzzi.
FINALLY!
It’s been ages since D’Angelo’s last legendary album, Voodoo. Now, Black Messiah, which unexpectedly dropped on Sunday, is receiving monumental praise and reviews. James Joiner reviews the album that will have the children conceived to ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’ getting ready to get down to D’Angelo’s music themselves.

EXPLOSIVE
Sony Hackers Issue 9/11 Warning
Threaten theaters showing The Interview.
No. 3?
Jeb Bush Exploring Presidential Run
The 2016 race begins.
BASTARDS
Taliban Hunted Hiding Schoolchildren
Survivor who played dead speaks.
VIVA!
Soccer Legend Thierry Henry Retires
Holds Arsenal’s goal record.
REVISITING THE PAST
Polanski Seeks Close to Rape Case
Alan Dershowitz to represent him.

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