Rand Paul: I Did Not Aay Vaccinations Cause Mental Disorders
Republican Sen. Rand Paul now says he thinks vaccinations are safe. – Paul, an ophthalmologist, says he’s had his own children immunized.
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Obama Reportedly Wasn’t Pleased With Mitt Romney’s 2012 Concession Phone Call
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama was displeased with Mitt Romney’s 2012 Election Night concession call, and briefly considered appointing Hillary Clinton to the Supreme Court, one of his closest former…
Jordan Executes 2 Prisoners After ISIS Killing Of Pilot, Official Says
A Jordanian government spokesman says Jordan has executed two prisoners, including a would-be female suicide bomber from al-Qaida. – This is a developing story. More to come…
Ricardo Medina Jr., Former ‘Power Rangers’ Star, Released After Prosecutors Decline To Press Charges
Former “Power Rangers” star Ricardo Medina Jr. was released from jail today after the district attorney’s office declined to charge him in the stabbing death of Joshua Sutter on Saturday….
America’s Most Expensive City Just Got Even More Expensive
San Francisco is still a renter’s worst nightmare, and it’s kicking 2015 off with yet more record-high price tags. – But the nation’s fastest rising rents, Zumper reports, may be…
Jayne Ozanne, One Of The Church Of England’s Leading Evangelicals, Comes Out As A Lesbian
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) One of the Church of England’s leading evangelical campaigners announced Tuesday (Feb. 3) that she is a lesbian and said she decided to be open after trying…
House Bill Would Revoke Washington NFL Team’s Trademarks
Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Tuesday that would revoke trademarks for the Washington NFL team for as long as the franchise keeps its controversial name. “It is unbelievable to…
Democrats Might Skip Netanyahu Speech
Vice President Joe Biden won’t commit to attending Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month. Read the whole story at Politico
Justice Department Continues To Crack Down On Medical Marijuana In California
Lawyers for U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag appeared in court Tuesday in an effort to shut down a medical marijuana collective in Oakland, California, despite federal guidance discouraging U.S. prosecutors from…
Metro-North Train Crash North Of New York Reportedly Causes Injuries
A commuter train loaded with rush-hour passengers struck at least one vehicle and caught fire north of New York City, injuring several people, according to multiple reports. The fiery crash…
Lesbians Take Kissing Selfie While Seated Next To Anti-Gay Pundit Vitaly Milonov
Seated next to one of Russia’s most notorious anti-gay pundits on an airplane is the perfect time to kiss your same-sex partner. – A federal measure modeled on Milonov’s 2012…
Rep. Alan Grayson Considering Running For Marco Rubio’s Senate Seat: Report
Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) is talking like a man who will run for Senate in 2016. In an interview with The Hill on Tuesday, Grayson said he’s thinking about running….
Feinstein Vindicated In Intelligence Committee Spat
WASHINGTON — The Senate Parliamentarian has vindicated former Senate Intelligence Committee chair Dianne Feinstein against charges that the California Democrat violated committee rules by sending the full, classified version of…
Ted Cruz Smoked Weed When He Was A Teenager
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) smoked marijuana as a teenager, according to a spokesperson, who described the potential 2016 presidential candidate’s youthful experimentation as a “mistake.” The Daily Mail’s David Martosko…
FBI Offers Reward For Robert Clark, Suspect In Ohio Murders
Feb 3 (Reuters) – The FBI on Tuesday offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected of murdering an elderly Ohio couple and taking…
Sister Of Man Killed By Police: He Didn’t Have A Gun
The sister of a man who was shot and killed by law enforcement officers outside a Montana hospital insists he did not have a gun. – Information from: The Billings…
House Bill Would Give Veterans Easier Access To Medical Marijuana
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House of Representatives Tuesday would allow Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to recommend medical marijuana to military veterans in states where it is legal….
Here’s What A Depression-Era Cartoonist Had To Say About The Anti-Vaccination Movement
Need proof that the anti-vaccination movement is hardly a new phenomenon? Behold: – Happy 2015.
Ian Ziering Planned A ‘Beverly Hills, 90210′ Reunion, But No Network Wanted It
Die-hard “Beverly Hills, 90210” fans have been waiting for a reunion show since the popular drama went off the air back in 2000, but according to Ian Ziering, television networks…
Here Are The Colleges That Discipline Students The Most For Drug-Related Offenses
The University of California, Santa Cruz took the top slot for the most campus disciplinary actions relating to drugs, according to a new analysis from Project Know, a website that…
Watchdog Group Claims Aaron Schock’s ‘Downton Abbey’-Inspired Office May Have Violated House Ethics
WASHINGTON — A watchdog group said on Tuesday that it thinks there’s nothing dapper about the “Downton Abbey”-inspired office decorations of Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.). – It’s not the first…
Browns’ Josh Gordon Suspended For Year
The NFL has suspended Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon for at least one year without pay for violating the league’s substance-abuse program. – Gordon led the league with 1,646 yards…
Here’s Why Rand Paul Is Flat-Out Wrong On Vaccinations
The following post first appeared on FactCheck.org. Sen. Rand Paul gave false and misleading statements about vaccine safety in two separate interviews, including a claim that “many” children have developed…
Tim Kaine, Claire McCaskill Bill Would Require Sexual Assault Education In Public High Schools
WASHINGTON — As universities and colleges face heightened scrutiny over their handling of campus rape, two Democratic senators want high schoolers to be required to learn about sexual assault. The…
Anti-Vaccination Advocates Often Don’t Trust The Government, Study Finds
Vaccines are both safe and effective. So what’s behind the anti-vaccination movement of recent years? The issue took center stage this week following remarks from Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) and…
Sex Trafficking Victims Exploited During Past Super Bowls Speak Out
After a grueling three-day trip from San Diego to Detroit, Laurin Crosson was struck by the lights, glitter and banners, which festooned the city for Super Bowl XL in 2006….
Jordanian Pilot’s Death Adds To Worries About U.S. Fight Against ISIS
WASHINGTON — The U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State became even more complicated Tuesday, after a video posted online indicated that the militant group had killed a Jordanian pilot taking…
These Ex-Lawmakers Could Barely Wait To Sell Out
It didn’t take long for these lawmakers to cash in on their careers as public servants. Read the whole story at Vocativ
Greece Braces For Talks With Germany Amid Market Relief
Greece’s new anti-bailout government confirmed it will hold meetings with lead lender — and critic — Germany this week after markets and European governments reacted with relief to alternatives proposed…
GOP Party Chairman Really Doesn’t Want To Talk About Abolishing The IRS
WASHINGTON — It’s prominently featured on the Republican Party’s website, with its own page and even a petition for the cause: “Stand With The GOP And Fight To Abolish the…