Cops Charged for "Death Race" Caper
Providing a high-speed escort for a caravan of luxury cars lands two New Jersey State Police officers in hot water
Policy
Channeling Tax Money to Private Groups Under Challenge
In Ohio, the libertarian 1851 Center for Constitutional Law joined liberal ProgressOhio in a lawsuit opposing the state government's policy of turning public money over to a private job-creation organization
"Anti-Leak" Senate Bill Would Restrict Unclassified Information As Well
Background briefings on complex matters with the press would be forbidden, even if the information is not classified.
Atlanta Votes Today on Tax for Transportation Projects
One cent sales tax for 10 years would fund 157 projects.
Judge Rules EPA Overstepped Bounds on Mining Regs
EPA infringed on the authority given to state regulators by federal clean water and surface mining acts.
Everyone Freaks Out About Two New Climate Change Studies
New reports on global temperature trends cause a predictable media uproar
You'll Drink What New York Tells You to Drink: Breast Milk Edition
New York City hospitals to keep baby formula locked away.
Post Office About to Default
Bill due Wednesday for $5.5 billion to prepay retirement benefits.
Regulator Bans Fannie, Freddie From Reducing Principals
The FHFA resists the Obama Administration's attempt to further distort the housing market.
Apple Claims Samsung Deliberately Copied iPhone
Apple's lawsuit against Samsung over smartphone designs reveals absurdity of some intellectual property laws.
France Seeks Data from Google Street View
Google's privacy problems with European governments continues
Leon Panetta Convinced Morsi a President "of all" Egyptians
On a tour of the Mideast, Leon Panetta stopped in Cairo
Obama's Adventures in Africa
Four years ago, few would have predicted that one of President Obama's legacies would be increased militarization of U.S. policy toward Africa.
Deutsche Bank Cuts Jobs
The moves comes as an attempt to makes savings amid profit loses and a worsening situation in the eurozone.
Uzbekistan Detains Two Journalists for Taking Photos of Market
The two reporters were arrested for "pursuing a strategic goal".
Greenland Thaw Could Prompt Mining Rush
Rare minerals could provide a boost to the local economy as China's reserves drop.
Vietnam May Legalize Gay Marriage
A country in which homosexuals are currently whipped is seriously considering allowing them to marry.
Government Can Speed Up Approval For Keystone XL Pipeline
The American Petroleum Institute has said that there's "no reason" the government cannot approve the pipeline sooner than expected.
Congress Pushing For More Sanctions Against Iran
Negotiators from the House and Senate have approved additional sanctions that target shipping and energy.
Julian Assange's Mother Fears Her Son Could Be Executed in the US
Christine Assange has given evidence to Ecuador's government that she claims shows that her son will be executed if he is extradited.
US Pharmaceuticals Big in The Gray Market
A joint Congressional investigation has found that some US pharmacies use the "gray market" to increase profits by thousands of percent.
Moody's Cuts British Growth Forecasts
Move looks to put pressure on Cameron to change his "austerity" program.
Medical Marijuana Patients to Get Their Day in Court
The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has agreed to hear arguments against the federal government's classification of marijuana as a dangerous drug.
Town Council In Rhode Island to Consider Plastic Bag Ban
Councilors from Barrington have voted to consider following LA's example and ban plastic bags.
Half of India Without Power As Blackout Continues for a Second Day
Whole grids have shut down and public transport in major cities has stopped.
Monti Praises Progress on the Euro, Says End is in Sight
The Italian Prime Minister is traveling to France, Finland, and Spain to further develop Europe's recovery plan.
Farmers: We're in a Drought. Stop with the Ethanol Quota
Forecasts predict a 4 percent rise in food prices.
Why Elizabeth Warren Wants America to Be More Like Communist China
Warren thinks China's infrastructure spending is a model for the U.S.
Are Rape Jokes Funny?
Daniel Tosh isn't the first comedian to have told a controversial rape joke.
