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Jun 17, 2013 — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down Arizona's requirement that prospective voters provide proof of citizenship to register to vote. But some experts are concerned that the court may have inserted a few "poison pills" in its opinion that would damage voting rights protections down the road.

The Elusive Quest For An Iranian Moderate

Jun 17, 2013 — Iran's hard-line clerics have dominated the country for more than 30 years. The country's newly elected president, Hasan Rowhani, is widely hailed as a moderate. Will he be able to change the country's course, or is it more wishful thinking on the part of the West?

Study: Teacher Prep Programs Get Failing Marks

Jun 18, 2013 — The first-ever study of more than 1,100 schools of education released Tuesday by the National Council on Teacher Quality shows that teacher preparation is in disarray. The study warns that 163 programs provide only "minimal, substandard training."

The Human Voice May Not Spark Pleasure In Children With Autism

Jun 17, 2013 — Scientists and parents have long been baffled by the fact that children with autism often don't pay attention to human voices. Researchers say that may be because speech doesn't activate a reward system in the brain for those children the way it does for typical children.

Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel'

Jun 17, 2013 — Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream.

"Bought This" -- Young Buck Tweet (Twitter)

The Bankrupt Rapper Who Bought His Own Stuff At An IRS Auction

by Zoe Chace

Aug 1, 2012 — And he live-tweeted it. "Bought this back, just to give it away!"

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I did a story around tax time about Young Buck's things getting auctioned off by the IRS. It was a cautionary tale about what can happen when you're cufflink-rich, but cash-poor (and bankrupt, and behind on your taxes).

The auction happened last week, and Young Buck himself showed up to the auction to chronicle events — and to buy some of his stuff back.

Next up for Young Buck: "The Auction," the record.

Music Nerd Bonus: Young Buck is sort of pulling a Willie Nelson. Twenty years ago, when Willie Nelson owed the IRS millions in back taxes, he released an album called "The IRS Tapes."

Hat Tip: The WSJ's excellent Bankrupcty Beat had a post yesterday on the Young Buck auction.

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