Canadian police: Shooting plot foiled
Brennan did not reveal the suspects’ alleged motives, only saying they were “a group of individuals who had some beliefs and were willing to carry out violent acts.” – All…
Month: February 2015
Democrats Introduce Bill To Repeal Sweeping 2001 War Authorization
WASHINGTON — Democratic senators unveiled legislation Friday night to repeal the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force, a sweeping 9/11-era war authorization that never expired and that President…
Staying safe when the lights go out
Here are some tips to stay healthy when the lights go out: Avoid hypothermia A condition called hypothermia happens when a person’s core body temperature goes below 95 degrees F….
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Mo’ne Davis Outshines Kevin Hart
Little League phenom Mo’ne Davis was so impressive on a basketball court she momentarily silenced trash-talking “Wedding Ringer” star Kevin Hart. Playing in the All-Star Celebrity Game against opponents more…
Ron Paul: ‘I’m not pro-Russian. I’m pro-facts’
Paul’s remarks contained his usual non-interventionism rhetoric, even when he was challenged by a student from Kiev who asked why Paul hadn’t denounced Russian aggression against Ukraine and the annexation…
Mexico Train, Bus Crash Kills At Least 16
MONTERREY, Feb 13 (Reuters) – At least 16 were killed and 30 injured in a collision between a freight train and a bus on a highway in the north of…
Multicolored Snow in Russia? No Worries, Officials Say
MOSCOW — In some places, say New York, the panic over snow often begins as soon as there is a forecast for it. In Russia, where it is a bit…
Examining The Often Overlooked Wonder Of Bridges, Overpasses And Viaducts
Dangling high above the rest of us, they forge connections from here to there, and sometimes, from then to now. Bridges aren’t just architectural structures but symbolic frameworks, imparting visions…
Texas ‘Draw the Prophet’ Contest is Shameless Muslim-Baiting
This article originally appeared on artnet News. by Sarah Cascone The poster advertising Draw the Prophet. Photo: American Freedom Defense Initiative – artnet News is the world’s first global, 24-hour…
10 Famous Paintings That Will Make You Feel Happy You DON’T Have A Valentine
In honor of this most divisive of holidays, we’re revisiting an old post honoring those of us who will not be receiving Hallmark cards. And wouldn’t want one anyway. For…
Toronto Jane’s Twitter trail through Syria
Jeff Weyers, a senior analyst with the Canadian counterterror research group iBRABO, has been tracking her movements through Syria with every tweet. “I don’t think she knew that she was…
Welcome To The World Of Rawerotica, Where Eroticism Climaxes With Creation (NSFW)
Note: This post contains sex, nudity and lots of it. You’ve been warned! erotic adj. of or pertaining to passionate love; arousing or designed to arouse feelings of sexual desire;…
Republicans Seize On HSBC Scandal To Hold Up Loretta Lynch’s Confirmation
Senate Republicans are seizing on the global tax scandal engulfing HSBC to delay the confirmation of Loretta Lynch, Barack Obama’s nominee for attorney general, the Guardian can reveal. Read the…
Obama’s Anti-Extremist Strategy Criticized As Wrongly Singling Out Muslims
As the White House prepares to host a three-day summit next week on countering violent extremism, many high-profile Muslim and religious groups argue that the administration’s efforts have unfairly singled…
Chris Christie Close To Starting Super PAC: Report
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s supporters are getting ready to launch a super PAC that could raise and spend unlimited sums of money as he moves toward a formal campaign…
Quirky Street Sign Warns Of Facebook Dangers
SAN FRANCISCO — Chronic speeding had been a persistent problem along a steep, busy street in a Bay Area city, until officials installed some unconventional safety signs that are getting…
Oil Prices Up 3% on News of Economic Growth in Europe, but Supplies Rise
HOUSTON — The global benchmark price for oil rallied above $60 a barrel on Friday for the first time in 2015, but analysts warned that growing stockpiles were hanging over…
Halifax Attack Foiled By Canadian Police
Canadian police said Friday they’ve foiled a plan by at least two suspects to kill people in a public place in the Halifax-area – Canadian Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney…
Online Commenters See Reporting Bias in Killing of 3 Muslims
AMMAN, Jordan — Whether three young students were shot and killed in North Carolina this week in a parking dispute or, as their families believe, because they were Muslims, online…
Iran Ayatollah Khamenei Sent Obama Secret Letter: WSJ
(Adds White House declines to comment, more details from the report, background) WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has responded to overtures from U.S. President…
Bill Clinton Apologizes To Mexico For War On Drugs
Former President Bill Clinton apologized to Mexico during a speech there last week for a backfired U.S. war on drugs that has fueled spiraling violence. “I wish you had no…
Snatching Little League team’s title is a lousy move
To paraphrase the ESPN “30 for 30” sports documentary opening: “What if I told you that a sport based on lying, cheating and rule bending worked perfectly fine as long…
Love in the Time of Twitter
Before she got engaged a couple years ago, Lisa Sokolowski, a blogger in Leland, N.C., rarely mentioned her boyfriend on her regular Twitter account. But after he proposed, she started…
Broadway’s 10 Hottest Chorus Boys Of 2015
Broadway musicals kick into high gear every spring, powered by the gifted dancers and singers of their ensemble casts. And each year, we give you a sneak peek at some…
Apple Working On Electric Car: WSJ
By Abhirup Roy and Alexei Oreskovic Feb 13 (Reuters) – Apple Inc has a secret lab working on the creation of an Apple-branded electric car, the Wall Street Journal reported…
This Initiative Could Help 60,000 Poor Farmers
Farmers in the developing world will soon benefit from an effort aiming to pull their communities up the economic ladder. The Enhanced Livelihoods Investment Initiative (ELII) could help improve the…
Note to GOP: Steer clear of UK
Most recently, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker visited Chatham Housea gorgeous foreign policy study center in Westminster. There he was asked if he believed in evolution or not. Why, I cannot…
Obama Urges Tech Companies to Cooperate on Internet Security
In a speech at Stanford University, President Obama introduced an executive order that will promote more information sharing to combat cyberthreats. PALO ALTO, Calif. — Declaring that the Internet has…
The Right Way To Fight With Your Partner (VIDEO)
After more than 20 years of marriage, progressive pastor Rob Bell and his wife, Kristen, have learned quite a few lessons about relationships. One of the most important things at…
Domonique Smith Accused Of Necrophilia During Funeral Home Burglary
A homeless man in Columbus, Georgia, is due in court Monday on charges he sexually a woman’s remains during an alleged burglary in a funeral home. Domonique Smith, 26, was…