Woman Sentenced For Setting Pet Shop On Fire With Puppies, Dogs Inside
KEN RITTER, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Las Vegas pet shop owner who was caught on surveillance video torching her business before 27 puppies and dogs were…
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Say no to guns on college campuses
A bulletproof vest? The gun lobby is now pushing bills in state legislatures across the country that would allow guns onto college campuses. Here in Florida, they’re pushing a group…
House honors Selma marchers, stalled on Voting Rights Act
READ: Down with ‘Notorious R.B.G.’ “As we look toward the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, it is certainly fitting to honor the brave individuals who against brutality and oppression, took…
Taylor Swift Gives Advice To Heartbroken Fan, Makes Ultimate Breakup Playlist
It’s no secret that Taylor Swift goes above and beyond for her fans. From private “1989” listening parties to footing Chipotle birthday bills, we thought we’d seen it all. But…
Beyoncé’s Grammy Dress 2015 Proves Black Is Always The New Black
As the most nominated female artist in Grammy history, Beyoncé has had plenty of time to gain her footing when getting dressed for the annual ceremony. Whether she’s hitting the…
Rick Perry Not A Big Fan Of Openly Carrying Guns
WASHINGTON — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) said Thursday he was skeptical of open carry gun laws, as conservatives in his home state are attempting to push such measures…
Illinois Considering Recreational Marijuana Bills — And They Could Help Lower Racial Disparity In Pot Arrests
Adults in Illinois would be able to use small amounts recreational marijuana without fear of jail time under two bills introduced by the General Assembly. The bills are the first-ever…
House GOP Rams Through 2 New Deregulation Bills
WASHINGTON — House Republicans pushed through two bills this week designed to undermine key environmental and financial regulations by jamming federal courts with lawsuits. The first bill, passed Wednesday, rejuvenates…
Paul Ryan’s First Tax Legislation Adds Nearly $100 Billion To Deficit
WASHINGTON — The first bills promoted by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as the new chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee would add nearly $100 billion to the deficit…
Obama’s Veto Threats Point To Issues Roiling Washington
President Barack Obama has a telling hit list. The veto threats that he’s issued over the last three weeks are a microcosm of American politics, representing the roiling issues of…
Bridenstine previews conservative opposition to Boehner
On Friday, Rep. Jim Bridenstine pointed to Boehner’s moves in December to advance a measure favored by President Barack Obama to fund the government for the next 10 months. “Speaker…