Feature: NewsFlash

Blogcritics' bread and butter has always been its ability to go deep. If something happens, our writers reflect profoundly on the situation, compare it to other events, and tie it in to our collective personal history.

While other news outlets and wire services are breaking the stories, our astute editorial team will gather those top leads and condense them as NewsFlashes. When a story gets immediate attention here, you can be sure you'll see some pertinent articles in the future from other Blogcritics in the fashion you love 'em the best: long, wise, and impeccable.

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• Funeral Party to Release Their U.S. Debut on March 29

  The Los Angeles-based band is set to release their EP, Live At The BBC later this month.

  News by Kirsten Coachman — on Jan 20, 2011

• The Dark Knight Rises: The Villains Have Been Revealed

  Catwoman and Bane are the main villains, now what?

  News by Braden — on Jan 19, 2011

• Senators to Visit Hunger-Ravaged Yemen and Afghanistan

  The senators need to focus on the hunger and malnutrition crisis facing Afghanistan and Yemen.

  News by William Lambers — on Jan 18, 2011

• Yemen Hunger Relief Mission Underfunded by Nearly $70 Million

  The World Food Programme is requesting immediate support for its operation to fight hunger in Yemen

  News by William Lambers — on Jan 17, 2011

• Clinton in Yemen as Humanitarian Crisis Reaches Tipping Point

  You cannot build a foundation for prosperity and democratic ideals on empty stomachs and generations of malnourished children.

  News by William Lambers — on Jan 12, 2011

• CES 2011 News Bit: JamParty: Remixed uses Rock Band and Guitar Hero Controllers

  JamParty:Remix looks to use other games' controllers to create new music.

  News by Bunneh3000 — on Jan 10, 2011

• Kanye West and Jay-Z "H.A.M." Upcoming Single Release

  The first single of the new album has been confirmed.

  News by Yvo Schaap — on Jan 08, 2011

• Another Blow to Vaccine-Autism Link

  A study that reported a link between the MMR vaccine and autism is found to be fraudulent.

  News by Jon Sobel — on Jan 06, 2011

• Mass Bird Deaths Now International Phenomenon

  As yet scientists have no firm explanation for the massive numbers of dead birds falling over the United States and Sweden.

  News by John Lake — on Jan 06, 2011

• In Passing: Gerry Rafferty April 16, 1947 - January 4, 2011

  Baker Street Is quiet tonight.

  News by David Bowling — on Jan 06, 2011

• New Lady Gaga Album Born This Way Details Leak

  Rumoured album cover and lyrics snippets surface

  News by Yvo Schaap — on Jan 06, 2011

• Scientists Report Finding Cause of Male Pattern Baldness

  The bad news: scalp stem cells are malfunctioning. The good news: they're still there.

  News by Jon Sobel — on Jan 05, 2011

• Fifth Grader from New Brunswick First to Spot Supernova

  Young Kathryn Gray from New Brunswick is the youngest person ever to discover a supernova.

  News by John Lake — on Jan 05, 2011

• Kanye West and Jay-Z Album Out Very Soon

  With "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" only a few weeks out, Kanye also has a new collaboration coming out soon.

  News by Yvo Schaap — on Jan 05, 2011

• Vendyl Jones, Discoverer of Perfumes Used in Temple of Solomon, Dies at 80

  We are commanded to attempt to do the work, even if we do not complete it.

  News by Ruvy — on Dec 27, 2010

• Red Sky at Night: Total Lunar Eclipse Nears

  A once in a lifetime winter solstice total lunar eclipse.

  News by Bruce G. Smith — on Dec 20, 2010

• Updated: Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal Passes Senate 65 to 31

  DADT moves to its final vote, while the DREAM Act fails.

  News by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 18, 2010

• Sharon Jones & Dap Kings, James Cotton, Bela Fleck, Allen Toussaint Headline 2011 Savannah Music Festival

  More than 100 productions will participate in Savannah, GA's sprawling, diverse music festival this spring...

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 17, 2010

• Liam Gallagher Launches New Band Beady Eye, New Album Slated for February 28, 2011

  Liam Gallagher, Andy Bell, and Gem Archer are putting Oasis behind them and moving forward...

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 09, 2010

• Kris Allen Fans Raise Money For Music Empowers

  Fan-created "Alright With Music" fundraiser to benefit Music Empowers Foundation.

  News by Kirsten Coachman — on Dec 07, 2010