Virginia To Compensate Victims Of Forced Sterilizations
Lewis Reynolds didn’t understand what had been done to him when he was 13. Years later, after getting married, the Lynchburg man discovered he couldn’t father children. The reason: He…
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Second Autopsy Shows Pasco Police Shot Mexican Migrant From Behind
A day after investigators in Washington state said an autopsy showed a Mexican migrant killed by police wasn’t shot from behind, a lawyer for the man’s family said a second…
Ted Cruz Voices Support For States’ Right To Legalize Marijuana
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) voiced support for the right of states to pursue their own marijuana policies on Thursday, speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland….
Argentine Judge Defends President Over Alleged Role In Bombing
By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES, Feb 26 (Reuters) – There is no evidence that President Cristina Fernandez tried to whitewash Iran’s purported involvement in a deadly 1994 bombing, an Argentine…
Could Jodi Arias Ever Walk Out Of Prison?
Jodi Arias will pay for killing her ex-boyfriend — but will that crime cost the 34-year-old woman her life? The Arizona jury now deliberating over her fate has three possible…
‘The O’Reilly Factor’ Ratings Soar Amidst Controversy Over Host’s War-Reporting
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “The O’Reilly Factor” has long been the most popular program in cable news, and the controversy surrounding host Bill O’Reilly’s war-reporting experiences has only helped elevate…
How The World’s Hottest Desert Fertilizes The Amazon
The world’s largest hot desert fertilizes the world’s largest rainforest. – “This is a small world,” Yu told NASA, “and we’re all connected together.”
All It Takes To Cross From Turkey To ISIS-Held Syria Is $25
KARKEMISH, Turkey — If the three Brooklyn men arrested Wednesday on charges of aiding and plotting to join the Islamic State had boarded flights to Turkey, they likely would have…
Legal Experts Tell Congress Obama’s New War Authorization Fails To Limit Power
WASHINGTON — National security law experts, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday, faulted President Barack Obama’s proposed authorization for the fight against the Islamic State, saying it…
Bill O’Reilly’s LA Riots ‘Bombardment’ Stories Disputed By Former Colleagues
Former colleagues of Bill O’Reilly, the Fox News host whose tales of past reporting exploits are facing renewed scrutiny, have disputed his account of surviving a bombardment of bricks and…
Drive-By Egging Knocks Out Seattle Woman
Seattle police say a woman was knocked unconscious when she was pelted by an egg in a so-called drive-by egging. – Witnesses described the truck as a small black or…
10 Black History Landmarks Google Maps Leaves At Your Fingertips
Google Maps can do so much more than just getting you to the nearest gas station. For lovers of Black History Month, the innovative platform can allow you to experience…
10 Black History Landmarks Google Maps Leaves At Your Fingertips
Google Maps can do so much more than just getting you to the nearest gas station. For lovers of Black History Month, the innovative platform can allow you to experience…
Ben Carson Supporters Gear Up For A Presidential Campaign
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Even though Dr. Ben Carson has yet to announce that he’s running for president, his supporters are acting a lot like he has. On the heels…
Nevada GOP Pushes New Gun Law Reminiscent Of ‘Stand Your Ground’
WASHINGTON — A Nevada state Senate committee considered a controversial package of gun-rights provisions on Wednesday, just a day before the third anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death. The Nevada legislation…
Hell Is For Sale, And These Damned Artists Would Really Like Your Help Buying It
For the group that puts on an art show called “DAMNED: An Exhibition of Enlightened Darkness,” an abandoned church seems like an appropriate venue. But hosting in 5 acres of…
Producer Adi Shankar Slams ‘Bullsh*t’ Copyright Claims That Got His Viral ‘Power Rangers’ Film Removed From YouTube, Vimeo
When producer Adi Shankar’s dark “Power Rangers” fan film spread like wildfire on the Internet, racking up millions of views and shares, it was closely followed by copyright complaints from…
Kanye West Apologizes To Beck On Twitter
Kanye West took the Twitter on Thursday to apologize to Beck for blasting the singer at the Grammys. I would like to publicly apologize to Beck, I’m sorry Beck. –…
Will Smith Responds To Sony Executive’s Leaked Email Criticizing Jaden & Willow Smith
–Will Smith responds to Sony Pictures executive, Tom Rothman leaked email where he criticized Jaden and Willow Smith for their Nov. 2014 New York Times interview. (Variety) More Notable/Quotables: 09/14/12:…
Why One Family With Measles Is Reconsidering Their Anti-Vax Position
People on social media pilloried them as the “measles family” after they became infected with the virus during their Disneyland vacation and brought the disease back to their hometown of…
#TBT To The Great 1980s Llama Bubble
Llamas are big on the Internet, especially Thursday, because two escaped in Arizona. – A similar boom-bust cycle is happening now with alpacas, which are being described, by someone who…
‘McFarland, USA’ Director On Why It Was Important To Not Make A ‘White Savior Movie’
‘McFarland, USA’ follows the true-story of coach John White and his all-Latino track team, who despite being newcomers to the sport overcome obstacles to become champions. But director Niki Caro…
Nevada To Allow Betting On Olympics For The First Time In Years
Come summer 2016, when the best of the best athletes climb podiums wearing gold, silver and bronze medals, Las Vegas gamblers could very well be counting their green. Nevada gambling…
Scott Walker Says He Can Take On ISIS Because He Took On Labor Unions
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) on Thursday said his experience undermining labor unions in Wisconsin has prepared him to take on the threat of the Islamic…
Meet The Man Who Might Make Chicago Mayoral History
On Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was dealt a surprising result in his reelection bid: Despite a massive campaign war-chest and the backing of President Barack Obama, he fell short…
Texas Serial Shooter ‘Won’t Stop’
Investigators in Texas are in a desperate hunt for a serial shooter they blame for five shootings, one of them fatal, in less than a week. But until the manhunt…
Twelve Ways To Reverse California’s Income Inequality
This piece was originally published by Capital & Main. “The California Chasm” is a challenge that threatens to transform the nation’s most populous state into a shadow of its former…
Veterans Express Their True Selves Beyond The Uniform In Stunning Photo Series
A new photo series is casting clichés aside by portraying veterans as nothing but their truest selves. “The Veteran Vision Project,” created by photographer and college student Devin Mitchell, aims…
Find Out What The No. 1 Song Was On The Day You Were Born
Have you ever wondered what the No. 1 song in the country was on your date of birth? Okay, probably not, but it’s still fun to find out! – h/t…
Tennessee Lawmaker Denies Controversial Comments Were Racially Charged
A Tennessee House Republican is defending herself from charges of racism after making controversial comments on Facebook. “It is time for a Council of Christian Relations and a NAAWP in…