Eric Holder: I’m worried about lone wolf attacks
READ: ISIS militant ‘Jihadi John’ identified “Whether it’s through the use of our military or the use of our law enforcement capacity, if you harm Americans it is the sworn…
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Obama congratulates Walmart CEO on wage hike
Walmart announced last week it would raise wages for half a million of its full-time workers to $9 in April, and by next February, their hourly wages will increase to…
When You Should Take Social Security
Social Security is most Americans’ largest retirement asset, but the system is “maddeningly complex, and if you don’t figure it out, you can lose big bucks,” says one of the…
University Of California Postponing Tuition Hike
LOS ANGELES (AP) — University of California President Janet Napolitano is postponing a proposed tuition increase as a good faith gesture stemming from her ongoing negotiations with Gov. Jerry Brown…
Raheem DeVaughn Talks New Album, ‘Love Sex Passion,’ And 10-Year Anniversary
Despite a slight delay due to an increase in retail demand, this week official marks the release of Raheem DeVaughn’s fifth studio album, “Love Sex Passion.” Featuring the lead single…
Obama Administration to Target Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will increase enforcement of illegal wildlife trafficking, including using American intelligence agencies to track an estimated $20 billion a year in global sales, officials from…
Hey Girl, That Ryan Gosling Meme May Actually Make Men More Feminist
In recent years, we’ve seen feminism enter the pop culture mainstream. The impact of that visibility is a popular topic of conversation (on the Internet, anyway). The increased “trendiness” of…
Obama Budget Sets Up Battle With GOP-Controlled Congress
After a year of relative peace in Washington’s budget battles, President Barack Obama will lay out a $4 trillion budget on Monday that needles Republicans with proposals for higher taxes…
Google Revenue Is Higher, but Profit Disappoints Investors
SAN FRANCISCO — Google is still trying to tune its advertising machine for an audience on mobile devices. The company on Thursday reported revenue of $18.1 billion in the fourth…
Obama Wants To End The Era Of Sequestration
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will propose a budget on Monday that calls for an estimated 6.8 percent increase in discretionary spending — an approach diametrically different from the last…
To Warn Of Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Risks, Young Women Pose In Life-Size Toy Box
As the Super Bowl fast approaches, advocates are concerned about issues far darker than “deflategate.” They’re eager to protect potential victims from being trafficked for sex. While some claim that…
The iPhone Just Obliterated Sales Records
The iPhone 6 is Apple’s biggest phone ever in terms of screen size — and likely in terms of sales, too. Apple sold 74.5 million iPhones during the last three…
7 Reasons Women Lose Their Hair — And 7 Treatments
Your ponytail is shrinking…or your part’s getting wider…or there’s more hair in the shower drain. Take heart — you’re not alone. According to New York City dermatologist Neil Sadick, MD,…
States Want More Campus Rape Reports Sent To Police, But Survivors Feel Differently
Several states are considering proposals to refer more campus sexual assault cases to local law enforcement, and there’s one constituency in particular that is against it: sexual assault victims. The…
Netanyahu coming to Congress next month
Boehner invited Netanyahu to speak on the issue of Iran. Congressional leaders are considering a proposal to increase sanctions while international negotiators try to reach an agreement. RELATED: New Congress,…
Why Carrots Taste A Lot Better In The Winter
If you’re souring on winter, here’s something to sweeten your mood: Carrots taste better in January. – If carrots aren’t your thing, Boulder, Colorado’s Red Wagon Organic Farm points to…
Where the jobs are and who’s being hired?
Black men led the way, with a 6% increase in the number employed. That’s not surprising, says Valerie Wilson, labor economist at the Economic Policy Institute, since whites usually see…
Christmas Fast Facts
Christmas is celebrated on January 7 in some Eastern Orthodox countries, such as Russia. The real date of Jesus’ birth is not known. – The United States Post Office is…