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"Truth Is Coming" and More Important Insights From the NSA Whistle-Blower's Public Q&A

Today the NSA whistle-blower, Edward Snowden, participated in a reader Q&A with The Guardian, offering details on his incentives, his advice for the government, and his reactions to the public response.


Today the NSA whistle-blower, Edward Snowden, participated in a reader Q&A with The Guardian, offering details on his incentives, his advice for the government, and his reactions to the public response. Last week, he made headlines when he outed himself for exposing the NSA's top-secret PRISM program, and his story flooded the media as everyone wondered: Who is Edward Snowden?

Today's Q&A forum marks an interesting choice — to answer questions from the public rather than engaging in a standard interview — and over about a four-hour period, Snowden addressed questions posted by commenters and Twitter users who used the hashtag #AskSnowden. Covering everything from Obama's duty to his girlfriend's sudden turn in the spotlight, here are some of the most revealing, compelling quotes from Snowden's responses:

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Watch the Miss USA Moment Everybody's Talking About

Last night, Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, was named Miss USA — but thanks to a cringeworthy response, it's Miss Utah, Marissa Powell, who stole the show.

Last night, Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, was named Miss USA — but thanks to a cringeworthy response, it's Miss Utah, Marissa Powell, who stole the show. During the pageant, judge NeNe Leakes asked Miss Utah about the wage gap between men and women, and the contestant stumbled through an awkward answer, suggesting we "create education better" to solve the problem. To her credit, Miss Utah smiled through the uncomfortable moment and stayed composed, earning applause from the crowd. Take a look at her response.

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Fashion Recap: This Summer's Most Sizzling Stories (So Far!)

We won't lie — this week was all about what we loved most about the Summer.
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We won't lie — this week was all about what we loved most about the Summer. We're talking beach reads (the devil is back and she doesn't just wear Prada anymore) and chic outdoor parties. Not to be outdone, Erdem launched a fabulously floral collaboration that we can't wait to get our hands on, a Kate Moss rumor we've been hearing for the past few months became (just about!) confirmed, and one of the most controversial figures in fashion gave an eagerly anticipated televised interview. See all this — and check out the start to yet another music festival — in our Fashion recap!

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Around the World With the Week's Best Photos

This week ushered in memorable moments for royals, politicians, artists, and athletes across the globe.

This week ushered in memorable moments for royals, politicians, artists, and athletes across the globe. The Middleton women took in a tennis match in the midst of royal-baby fever, the Clintons gathered in Chicago for an event, and President Obama spoke out on LGBT rights in Washington DC. Take a look at the week's best pictures from around the world!

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What Do You Think William and Kate Will Name the Royal Baby?

As the world experiences royal baby fever, one question seems to top all the rest: what will William and Kate name their firstborn?

As the world experiences royal baby fever, one question seems to top all the rest: what will William and Kate name their firstborn? British bookies have a baby-name spread where plenty of people are betting on potential names, drawing on patterns within the royal family and speculation over which names may be meaningful to the couple. Traditionally, royal children tend to be given classic, historical family names that have been passed down through the monarchy, but will the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take a more contemporary approach?

We don't yet know the sex of the baby, but right now, bookies have set the favorite as Kate having a girl. As for potential girl names, the queen's middle name, Alexandra, is currently the top bet, but other family names like Elizabeth and Diana are also favored. On the boy side, people are guessing on names from within the monarchy like George, Philip, and Charles, plus Princess Diana's maiden name, Spencer. What do you think? Add write-ins in the comments!

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Wife Reacts After Husband Accidentally Sells Her $23,000 Ring For $10

In the ultimate oh-no-he-didn't move, a man accidentally sold his wife's $23,000 ring to a stranger during his yard sale — for a whopping $10.

In the ultimate oh-no-he-didn't move, a man accidentally sold his wife's $23,000 ring to a stranger during his yard sale — for a whopping $10. Before Eric Cloutier's wife, Racquel, headed to the hospital to deliver her fifth child, she'd stowed her ring in a watch box to keep it away from their younger kids. While she was recovering at the hospital, Eric held a yard sale and sold the watch box to a female customer for $10. The couple hopes the stranger will return Racquel's ring, but so far, no luck. In this interview with ABC News, the wife reacts to the sale. Watch it now.

Update: LA news station KABC reported that the ring has been returned, sharing a sweet interview with the relieved couple.

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Former Child Stars Dish on Early Life in the Spotlight

Between the legal drama surrounding Amanda Bynes and Mara Wilson's recent post about why child stars tend to struggle later in life, there have been several child stars in the news lately.

Between the legal drama surrounding Amanda Bynes and Mara Wilson's recent post about why child stars tend to struggle later in life, there have been several child stars in the news lately. Most recently, Gaby Hoffmann — who starred in '90s hits like Sleepless in Seattle and Now and Then — talked about how important it is for kid stars to take a break, and she's not the first to offer insights on child stardom. A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio, Drew Barrymore, and Scarlett Johansson have also shared their experiences growing up in Hollywood, and while some appreciated their career head starts, others have called out its downfalls. See what former child stars have to say about their early years in the spotlight!

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10 Reasons Bill Clinton Is a Cool Dad

Today, Bill and Chelsea Clinton attended a fundraiser in New York City, where the former president was named Father of the Year by the National Father's Day Council.

Today, Bill and Chelsea Clinton attended a fundraiser in New York City, where the former president was named Father of the Year by the National Father's Day Council. During the event, Chelsea presented her dad with the award, saying, "Every day he's my dad, and I don't need an award to tell me he's the best that I ever could have hoped for." Between his Hollywood connections and his saxophone skills, Clinton has definitely earned his share of cool-dad points over the years — not to mention the inspiring charity efforts he's spearheaded through the Clinton Foundation. In honor of Father's Day, take a look at 10 reasons Chelsea is a lucky daughter, plus a bonus reason why it may sometimes be tough to call the 42nd president "Dad."

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Attention Turns to Edward Snowden's Sexy Girlfriend

NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden captured the world's attention when he came forward as the person who leaked the top-secret government program PRISM, but now the focus has shifted to his reported girlfriend, Lindsay Mills.

NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden captured the world's attention when he came forward as the person who leaked the top-secret government program PRISM, but now the focus has shifted to his reported girlfriend, Lindsay Mills. "My world has opened and closed all at once. Leaving me lost at sea without a compass . . . at the moment all I can feel is alone," the 28-year-old wrote on her blog, L's Journey, before taking it down. On the site that was described as the "adventures of a world-traveling, pole-dancing super hero," Lindsay also noted that "sometimes life doesn't afford proper goodbyes." That could refer to Edward's decision to leave the country for Hong Kong before leaking the documents, a plan he says he did not fully disclose to his friends, family, or girlfriend. Through her apparent social media presence, Lindsay promoted her work as a dancer and posted photos with Edward, as well as some sexy portraits of herself. Click through to see what she's shared.