Headlines from April 14, 2014

According to the UN’s climate change report, for Earth to remain habitable we must cut carbon emissions to “near zero” by 2100.
The global economic crisis of 2007 and 2008 temporarily reduced emissions but didn’t change the trend, the report says.
UN suggests fracking as part of the global warming solution—but only while we wean ourselves of fossil fuels.
Hollywood throws storytelling and star power—i.e., James Cameron, Harrison Ford—at climate change in Years of Living Dangerously. #video
It’s not often that a single member of the audience commands more attention than the action onstage. The Obamas go to Broadway.
Two US senators are seeking to replace the National Technical Information Service with Google.
Penning a sugar-coated memoir now seems to be a prerequisite to running for national office.
White lies, malicious smugness, and skepticism: Joyce Carol Oates interviews herself.
We don’t understand why childhood memories fade, but we know they can be prolonged through storytelling and writing.
Scientists can use magnetic resonance imaging technology to recreate blurry images of your thoughts.
A secret Senate Intelligence Committee report accuses the CIA of going beyond its legal authority in its interrogation techniques.
Almost a year after the Boston Marathon bombing, the Dept. of Homeland Security releases a full report of “Lessons Learned.”
Vote for the EPP if you want money! EU politicians hold a rap battle for the youth vote.
In Jamie xx’s “Sleep Sound” video, deaf dancers react to the music’s vibrations. #video
From Friday afternoon into Sunday morning, 35 people were shot in Chicago.
See also: “Chiraq, Drillinois” by Edward McClelland. #tmn