Keith Wagstaff
Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.
Latest articles by Keith Wagstaff
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6 new details from the Boston carjacking victim's terrifying ordeal
feature And how a gas station's "cash only" policy might have saved his life
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Why Starbucks' pro-gay marriage stance won't hurt its bottom line
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11 tricky words from the National Spelling Bee
feature No, we didn't know what they meant either
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Suspected Boston bombers eyed July 4th attack date — and 6 other new revelations
feature Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has reportedly given investigators fresh insight into the attack
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Is it a bad idea for Poland to join the euro?
feature After the Cyprus debacle, analysts warn Poland of the dangers of a common currency
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What's next for Cleveland kidnapping suspect Ariel Castro?
feature Castro is pleading not guilty. His lawyers insist their client is not a "monster."
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Is Renisha McBride the next Trayvon Martin?
feature Outrage builds over the shooting death of a 19-year-old black teenager
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The science behind near-death experiences
feature "Walking towards the light" is a common experience for cardiac arrest survivors. A new study attempts to figure out why.
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GQ's Kim Jong Il expose: 9 highlights
feature An interview with Kim Jong Il's former sushi chef reveals wild parties, Beijing Big Mac runs, and an obsession with Iron Chef
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Is it weird to follow Bashar al-Assad on Instagram?
feature The Syrian president puts a happy face on a war that has killed an estimated 100,000 people
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10 things you need to know today: September 14, 2013
Daily Briefing The U.S. and Russia reach a deal on Syria's chemical weapons, Colorado floods rage on, and more
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Are high taxes on firearms an effective form of gun control?
feature Lawmakers look to Chicago's new $25-per-gun tax for inspiration
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10 things you need to know today: October 19, 2013
Daily Briefing President Obama nominates a new Homeland Security chief, a court rules for gay marriage in New Jersey, and more
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10 things you need to know today: November 2, 2013
Daily Briefing A TSA agent is shot and killed at LAX, the Pakistani Taliban leader reportedly dies in a drone strike, and more
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10 things you need to know today: May 4, 2013
Daily Briefing The unemployment rate hits a 4-year low, a California wildfire spreads, and more
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It's official: The 'pull-out method' can result in babies
feature Nearly 1 in 3 women rely on the antiquated method, according to a new study
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Why Brittney Griner should not try to become the first woman in the NBA
feature The Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban has expressed interest in drafting the 6-foot-8 Baylor star
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10 things you need to know today: July 27, 2013
Daily Briefing Violent protests rock Egypt, the U.S. government says it won't pursue the death penalty for NSA leaker Edward Snowden, and more
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10 things you need to know today: November 9, 2013
Daily Briefing Iranian nuclear talks stall, Super Typhoon Haiyan rocks the Philippines, and more
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Could the West Fertilizer explosion have been prevented?
feature The plant reportedly hadn't been inspected by regulators for 28 years
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10 things you need to know today: April 13, 2013
Daily Briefing Kerry visits China, 50,000 refugees flee Darfur, and more in our roundup of the stories that are making news and driving opinion
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Detroit declares bankruptcy: What happens now?
feature The largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history could have big repercussions for the city's 700,000 residents
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10 things you need to know today: September 7, 2013
Daily Briefing Obama makes a case in Russia for military action against Syria, U.S. diplomats are ordered to evacuate Beirut, and more
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Meet FratPAC, the political action committee for fraternities
feature Forget Frat Row. These bros have set up shop on K Street.
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