Politics
France Passes New Budget
The new budget includes the introduction of a financial transaction tax and an increase on taxes for businesses and the wealthy.
Olympian From Aleppo Tightlipped About Situation Back Home
Bayan Jumah has not commented on the escalation of violence in her home city where Assad is pushing back against rebel advances.
Republicans are Pumped
Mitt Romney supporters are more excited about November than those who support Obama.
Liberals Discover Their Inner Dick Cheney
Four years later, they have decided he was right all along.
Mitt Romney Calls Out Fourth Estate
Some in the media want to talk about anything but the economy, he says as he responds to the coverage of his overseas trip
Rising Star of SEIU Burns Out; Facing Theft, Tax Charges
Maybe he thought it was part of the job?
Farmers: EPA Regulations Driving Food Prices Up
Subsidizing the production of ethanol would raise the price of food? Can you even call that an unintended consequence?
Republicans Say White House Hiding Sequestration Lay Offs
Why would the Department of Labor ever want to wait till after the election for layoffs to be announced?
Sweepstakes Operator Suing Law Enforcement That Shut Him Down
The South Carolina entrepreneur says he's fighting for his Constitutional rights
Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day
A "buycott" in support of the company's CEO's position on gay marriage moreso than for free speech
Man Arrested For Walking Into Colorado Movie Theater Armed
Man was disarmed and arrested, areas were evacuated, handgun was confiscated, police reviewing case. Colorado is allegedly an open-carry state.
Newark to Switzerland Flight Diverted Over Unattended Camera
Sometimes it feels like the terrorists won
Japan Defense Report Warns of Chinese Military Buildup
Japan's fourth defense minister in the last year called China's increased activities in the Pacific Ocean an "international concern"
Panetta: U.S. Military Action Possible Over Iran Nuclear Program
This one doesn't speak softly but shakes the stick a lot.
UK Judge Rules Baby Must Die
A one-year-old in a comatose state will be taken off of life support despite the parents wishes. Doctors said recovery was unrealistic and a judge agreed.
Let Them Eat Chicken: Ted Cruz Serves Chick Fil-A At Victory Party
Pic of Chick Fil-A pickings tweeted
Freedom Makes All the Difference
Mitt Romney's controversial comments about economic development overlooked a key variable.
Metro Atlanta Voters Say No To Transportation Tax
Voters rejected a 1 percent tax to fund a transportation project pushed by both parties and "business leaders," as the mayor of Atlanta vows to keep trying to convince them.
Cruz Scores Win for Tea Party
Texas Tea Party favorite Ted Cruz sewed up a big win over Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the GOP Senate primary
Twitter Encouraged Complaint Against Journalist
After first stripping and then restoring a journalist's account, Twitter admits it encouraged NBC to bring the complaint that started it all
Government Shutdown Averted?
Congressional leaders say they've hashed out a deal to keep the Leviathan going for another six months
Romney Maybe Not So Good With the Press
The candidate has demonstrated a special talent for saying the wrong thing to the press even when he's not ticking off journalists
No ID Required To Vote
You won't even need a note from your mother as one official in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, says he won't enforce the state law requiring identification
Hey Barry, Where's Your License To Kill?
Congress wants to know why the White house thinks the president has the legal authority to order the assassination of Americans overseas
Pot Shops Close After Federal Threats
Medical marijuana shops around Wenatchee, Washington, closed after the federal government sent letters threatening landlords with civil and criminal penalties
Judge Voids Virginia Restrictions on Signature Gatherers
It's unconstitutional to ban out-of-staters from gathering signatures on behalf of political candidates, says a federal judge
Cops Snatch Phone One Day After Ban on Snatching Phones
The day after Washington, D.C., police recognized the right of the public to record their activities, police confiscated a cell phone being used to film officers and returned it without its memory card
Military Exempted from Possible Pay Cuts
About $135 billion is requested in fiscal 2013 for military personnel accounts.
Obama Campaign Thinks Johnson Votes Will Help Re-election
Democrats believe third-party votes in swing states will give them majority.
Reid Claims Romney Paid No Taxes for Ten Years, But Won't Reveal Source
Huffington Post prints accusation without any verification anyway.
Everyone Freaks Out About Two New Climate Change Studies
New reports on global temperature trends cause a predictable media uproar
Justice Dept. Responds, Says "Fast and Furious" Report Distorted
Department says investigation ignores that policies were developed by Bush administration.
"Fast and Furious" Report Lays Blame on Five Officials, Poor Leadership
"From the outset, the case was marred by missteps, poor judgments, and an inherently reckless strategy," the report states.
Black Pastors Group Attacks Obama on Gay Marriage
"I am ashamed that the first black president chose this road, a disgraceful road," said Rev. William Owens
4 Shameful Moments in Olympics History
From Berlin to Munich and beyond, terror and tragedy at the Summer Games.
Post Office About to Default
Bill due Wednesday for $5.5 billion to prepay retirement benefits.
Tragic News: Washington Will Not Be Shutting Down
Boehner, Reid reach agreement to fund six more months of federal spending
