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Free Speech Zones for Dead Troops: Westboro Nuts Inspire Federal Legislation
President Barack Obama signs legislation to restrict protests at military funerals. The rest of us will just have to manage.
Multimillionaire Campaigns for Latin-American Socialist
Sean Penn has thrown his support behind Hugo Chavez ahead of the upcoming election in Venezuela.
Widow of Munich Massacre Victims Blasts IOC
"Shame on you, International Olympics Committee because you have forsaken the 11 members of your Olympic family. You're discriminating against them only because they're Israelis and Jews," she said
Morrisey Blasts London Olympics for Abetting "Blustering Jingoism"
Blames the royal family for "hijacking" the games and compares the atmosphere to Germany circa 1939
Seven Cameroonian Athletes Disappear From Olympic Village
They are believed to have absconded in order to stay in Europe. So much for national pride
Mexicans Protest Smooching Arrest
Forget Chick-fil-A, after a man was busted for kissing his girlfriend in Leon, Mexico, outraged residents locked lips in protest
In Sports, Doping Should Be Legal
It's no different than any other technique for maximizing performance
Pat Robertson Blames Sikh Shooting on Athiests
No evidence shooter Wade Michael Page was an atheist.
Since 9/11, U.S. Sikhs Have Dealt with Attacks
Sikhs aren't Muslims, but turbans make them a target.
Malaysian Trial Opens over "Un-Islamic" Book
Woman faces two-year term over book considered offensive to Islam
Miss. Church Apologizes for Refusing Black Couple's Wedding
The couple had been told their wedding plans made some congregants uncomfortable.
Tax Breaks for Olympians!
President Barack Obama would sign bill to exempt Olympic cash prizes from taxes.
ANOTHER Athlete kicked Out of the Olympics
Judoka Nicholas Delpopolo has been expelled after testing positive for marijuana.
Oh No! America's Kids Are Too Fat to Get Sent Off to Die!
Retired military leaders beat drum about national security to promote more Nanny State school actions.
Another Olympian Kicked Out For Not Trying
Taoufik Makhloufi allegedly did not try his best in the 800m.
Michael Phelps to Quit Swimming
The record breaking Olympian has confirmed that he will retire from professional swimming at the end of the London games.
Sikh Temple Shooter Was White Supremacist
Wade Michael Page had been involved in racist music since 2000.
France Urges Myanmar To Protect Muslims
Move comes amid a resurgence in violence between Buddhists and Muslims.
Jeremy Lin: Being Asian an Advantage in the NBA
"No one expects anything from you, and no one thinks you are going to be good," the NBA's newest star said.
Mayor Bloomberg: Breastfeed or Else
Bloomberg enthusiastically favors breastfeeding infants. But he is not content to simply express his view for your consideration.
Roseanne Barr Is Still Running for President
The Peace and Freedom Party nominates a former sitcom star.
The Onion Criticized For Image of Sears Plane About to Crash Into Willis Towers
"9-11 must never be the fodder for jokes. Perhaps you didn't see the news that humor died after 9-11," the satirical newspaper's marketing director responded
Setbacks and Bizarre Turns in the Raw Milk Saga
Advocates for the right to choose raw milk still face an uphill battle.
Cal Ripken Speaks About Mother's Bizarre Kidnapping
74-year-old woman forced from home at gunpoint, driven around, then returned unharmed.
Girl-on-Girl Action Proves Not as Popular at Chick-fil-A
Kiss-in action not as well-attended as Wednesday's show of support.
NCAA Rejects Paterno Family Appeal of Sanctions
Relatives sought to challenge findings of coach's involvement in Sandusky cover-up.
British Pakistani Parents Convicted of Murdering Wayward Daughter
Teen wanted to wear Western clothes, dye her hair, and resisted arranged marriage.
New Ruins in Athens: The Venues of the 2004 Olympics
But, but, but ... economic development stimulator!
Health Nannies Say Nagging Isn't Enough
Ticked off that campaigns intended to nudge people toward healthier choices are ineffective, activists want government to take a more coercive role
