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Pennsylvania Rep John P. “Jack” Murtha Dead at 77
John Patrick “Jack” Murtha, Democratic Rep for Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district since 1974, died Monday from gallbladder surgery complications at Virgina Hospital Center. “Congressman John P. Murtha (PA-12) passed away peacefully this afternoon at 1:18 p.m. at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va. At his bedside was his family,” read a statement from his office. An... »
Tim Tebow Deserves Applause
Tim Tebow’s now controversial ad to appear during the super Bowl has drawn a lot of fire and crticism from those who protest the pro-life stance of the commercial. In the midst of all... »
Palin Urges Revolution
Rallying conservatives with a battle cry for another American revolution, Sarah Palin was interrupted numerous times with thunderous applause at the Tea Party Convention Saturday night. Reuters reported that the Nashville convention brought together hundreds... »
Julia Lira 7-Year-Old Samba Queen Controversy
Julia Lira, the 7-year-old named as Rio de Janeiro’s “queen of samba” is at the center of a bitter controversy in Brazil. Lira, the newly minted drum corps queen for the Viradouro samba group is... »
New Marilyn Monroe Photos Discovered
Taken nine months before she died, previously unseen photos of Marilyn Monroe have been unveiled. The BBC reported that the black and white pictures show a seemingly relaxed and happy Monroe at the New York... »
Al Franken – Senate Bad Boy
Senate bad boy, Al Franken (D-Minn.) is at it again, but this time showing a true bipartisan spirit, he verbally attacked White House senior adviser David Axelrod. Complaining that President Barack Obama should have... »
Does the Internet Cause Depression?
A study from Britain’s Leeds University indicates that excessive web surfing may have a serious impact on mental health. According to Reuters, Psychologists from Leeds found what they said was “striking” evidence that some avid... »
When Will This Administration Wake Up to the Threat of Terrorism?
Richard Cohen, an Op-Ed Columnist for The Washington Post, has written an article that reflects the concerns that many of us have about the competence and motivation of this administration’s efforts to fight terrorism. ... »
Stop Driving Recalled Toyotas
Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood urges all owners of recalled Toyota automobiles to stop driving the cars except to take then to the nearest dealers for repairs. “My advice is if anyone owns one... »
French Protest Wearing of Full Islamic Veil
You may be denied French citizenship if you wear a full Islamic veil or if your practice of radical Islam is deemed incompatible with French values. Recently the French government refused to grant citizenship to... »
Terrorist Attack on the U.S. Within Six Months a Certainty
Another attempted terrorist attack on the United States in coming months is “certain,” the heads of major U.S intelligence agencies told a Senate committee Tuesday. According to CNN, when asked by committee chair Sen. Dianne... »
White House to Meet with the Dalai Lama
China has warned President Obama not to meet with the Dalai Lama in no uncertain terms. “It will seriously undermine the foundation of Sino-U.S. political relations,” said Zhu Weiqun, a Communist Party official who is... »
Tylar Witt, 15, Pleads Insanity in Her Mother’s Murder
Tylar Witt, the lovestruck teen charged with murdering her mother because she disapproved of her 20-year-old boyfriend, entered a a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on Monday. Tylar’s boyfriend Steven Colver, 20, pleaded... »
Sarah Palin is Proud to be Rand Paul’s Pal
Anouncing that she is “proud” to back Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul, Sarah Palin made it clear today who she endorses in this race. “I’m proud to support great grassroots candidates like Dr. Paul,” Palin... »
Can Mark Kirk Win the Illinois U.S. Senate Seat?
Republicans are looking hungrily at the Illinois U.S. Senate seat once held by Barak Obama. With Scott Brown’s success in Massachusetts, Illinois appears to be another winnable victory for the minority Republicans. “The Illinois seat... »
Justice Department Considers Investigating BCS for Anti-Trust
The Obama administration is considering a probe into the legality and fairness of college football’s Bowl Championship Series (BCS). Sen. Orrin Hatch, R – Utah, has complained to the government that, “The current system runs... »
GOP Says Obama ‘Soft on Terror’
A series of recent controversies — capped by Friday’s decision to pull a key 9/11 trial out of Manhattan — is prompting Republicans to turn up the pressure on President Barack Obama, by resurrecting... »
Obama Republican Retreat Full Video and Transcript
President Barack Obama chided the GOP during a public question-and-answer session with Republican members of the House of Representatives at their annual policy retreat in Baltimore on Friday. The president was invited to speak at... »
Bill and Melinda Gates Donate $10 Billion
In a story that emphasizes the true spirit of philanthropic giving, Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS. Speaking at the... »
Another Home Run For Apple
Enter the iPad! It’s only half an inch thick, weighs 1/2 pounds, and with its aluminum back, it even feels great. Turn it on and you have an incredibly vivid 9.7-inch display protected by a... »
17-Year-Old Girl Rescued After Being Trapped in Rubble 15 days.
She is amazing her doctors, the 16-year-old choir girl who came close to dying but wouldn’t in the crumbled concrete graveyard of Port-au-Prince. More than two weeks after the earthquake brought down her school —... »
Justice Alito Openly Disagrees with Obama’s Criticism of Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito didn’t like hearing President Barack Obama publicly criticize the high court’s ruling removing corporate campaign spending limits — and he didn’t try to hide it. Alito made a dismissive face,... »
Obama to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Near the end of his State of the Union speech, President Obama called for repeal of the 1993 “don’t ask, don’t tell” law for the military. ”This year, I will work with Congress and our... »


