Illinois Legislators Looking for Pension Reform Plan
The state has $100 billion in unfunded pension liabilities
Politics
France Tries to Reassure Malian Forces Over Plans For Withdrawal
Due to begin withdrawing troops later this month
Malian Forces Fear Withdrawal of French Troops From Timbuktu
Islamic militants could return without French assistance
Cost of Military Healthcare Has Almost Tripled Since 2001
Congress has rejected efforts from the Pentagon to establish higher out-of-pocket fees
There is No Indication That North Korea is About to Conduct a Nuclear Test
According to South Korean officials
Immigration Bill to Be Completed By the End of the Week
All major disagreements reportedly resolved by the Senate's "Group of Eight"
CIA Drone Campaign in Pakistan Began with Deal With ISI in 2004
The CIA offed an enemy for Pakistan in exchange for access to bomb tribal areas
NASA Proposes to Lasso Asteroid and Pull it Back to Earth
$100 million for it in the president's budget; what could go wrong?
Miami Police Keeping Records Related to 2011 Memorial Day Shooting a Secret
Judge rules autopsy report, 911 calls must be released, report on how 12 cops fired more than 100 rounds to remain secret under state law
A Constitutional Argument Against the So-Called "Monsanto Protection Act"*
How awful is a new GMO law amendment you've probably heard about?
Pakistan Officials Using Religious Rules to Block Candidates
The constitution requires that a candidate be a "good Muslim of integrity and honesty"
President Obama Apologizes to Kamala Harris, Can Still Mislead on Guns, Sequester, Propose a Budget No One Likes
Apologizes for causing a distraction, but not to Jack Conway
The Science on Same-Sex Marriage
A round up of studies on same-sex marriage, divorce, children, and monogamy.
Obama Apologizes for Comments About Calif. AG's Appearance
Kamala Harris more than just a pretty face
Everybody Hates Obama's Budget Plan
GOP won't accept tax hikes. Dems don't like Social Security cuts.
North Korea Warns Diplomats It Can't Guarantee Their Safety in War, Missiles Moved East, Missile Defenses to Guam, People of Seoul Still Largely Unconcerned
White House says it wouldn't be surprising if North Korea conducted another test missile launch
U.K. Conservatives Fret as UKIP Gains Ground
Upstart party picks up defectors and supporters
Reporter Faces Jail Time Over Source for James Holmes Notebook
A judge has threatened a journalist with the possibility of up to six months in jail if she refuses to reveal her source
Rutgers Assistant Basketball Coach Resigns, Politicians Want Athletic Director, President Out
Over Mike Rice abuse video that went viral
Louisiana Sheriff Questioned Over Video Showing Inmates Doing Drugs
The prison is now closed
Federal Judge Overturns Kathleen Sebelius Decision Requiring Prescription for Birth Control for Minors
Judges and bureaucrats are not pharmacists or doctors
U.S., Philippines Begin Joint Military Exercises
For disaster relief, according to authorities
Privacy Lawsuit Against Comscore Awarded Class Action Status
Market research firm accused of breaching privacy
Scott Brown Could Run For Office in New Hampshire
Not running for John Kerry's vacated seat in Massachusetts
Maryland Houses Passes Draconian Gun Control Measures
Post-Newtown race to take advantage of tragedy continues
Legal Battles Slowing Building of Defenses on Jersey Shore
Post-Sandy wider beaches, protective dunes being promoted
Obama Budget to Include Tax Hikes, Cuts to Medicare, Social Security
Less tax hikes than usual will be proposed
Why I'm Teaching My Son To Break the Law
Making the world freer is always right, especially when the law is wrong
