DOJ: Obama immune from litigation for illegal spying

in a motion to dismiss Jewel v. NSA, EFF's litigation against the National Security Agency for the warrantless wiretapping of countless Americans, the Obama Administration's made two deeply troubling arguments. ...

How cold does it have to be to cancel school?

How cold does it have to be to cancel school? That's a question on most childrens' lips this evening as they wonder about school tomorrow. Well, in Iowa, most public schools are closed as it's just too cold to be outside. This is unusual - to dismiss school based on weather...

RP scientist named ‘hero of environment’

" ILOILO CITY - “It’s not for me. It’s for the mangroves.” As always, Jurgenne Primavera thought about her advocacy first before her achievements. The retired Iloilo-based scientist has been featured...

Federal Court Rules Against Federal Subversion of State Medical Marijuana Laws

"Federal Court Rules Against Federal Subversion of State Medical Marijuana Laws by ACLU Blog of Rights (03 Sept, 2008) The court battles over medical marijuana and state versus federal laws continues For the first time, a court has recognized that a concerted effort...

Flintoff fails as Yorkshire win

Yorkshire triumphant over the old rivals."Flintoff fails as Yorkshire win Twenty20 Cup, Old Trafford:Yorkshire 135-8 (20 overs) beat Lancashire 131-6 (20 overs) Match scorecard ...

Einstein letter dismissing God sells for $330,000 US

God is nothing more than "primitive legends" and "childish superstitions"? With that kind of talk, Einstein's practically sounding like Nietzsche.One has to wonder how Gutkind responded to Einstein's provocation....

At Last Gill & Company Thrown out By IOA

"New Delhi (ABC Live): Taking serious note of International Hockey Federation (FIH) Indian Olympic association on Monday taken extra ordinary decision to dismiss the Indian Hockey federation."

Top Gun Out of Bullets? Tom Cruise Denies Marriage With Katie Holmes a Flash ...

Gossip update! Now it's being said that Katie Holmes has dumped her friend Victoria Beckham (AKA Posh Spice) under pressure from Tom and Scientologists. Although the cult put the full-court press on for Tom to recruit the Beckhams, the attempt fizzled,and Cruise made it clear...

Federal judge rules flood victims can't sue Corps

"Wednesday January 30, 2008, 3:03 PM, By Susan Finch, Staff writer, Times-Picayune Thousands of homeowners who sued the Army Corps of Engineers over flooding of their property when three New Orleans drainage canal levees failed after Hurricane Katrina are out of luck...

Dhoni dismisses talk of Ganguly rift

"Indian wicketkeeper and one-day captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni dismissed talk Tuesday of a dressing room rift over former skipper Sourav Ganguly's omission from the upcoming triangular one-day series against Australia and Sri Lanka.  Dhoni became a hero when he led India...

Challenges Brew Over 'State Secrets'

No matter the opinion on the subject, I think it is important for this subject to be brought before the courts. Just a blurb in the news today, but very important to our constitutional rights."WASHINGTON - In federal courts and on Capitol Hill, challenges are brewing to a key...

Pilots to Tell Their UFO Stories for the First Time

The subject of UFOs is becoming increasingly relevant again, thanks to brave individuals in government, military, private industry and elsewhere breaking the silence by telling their stories. The best known...

Poetic Justice for Natalee Holloway?

"LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- "Dr. Phil" can have access to documents about two brothers who were once suspected in the case of an Alabama teenager who vanished while on vacation in Aruba, a judge ruled...

Satnav makes car trips shorter and safer

"Cynics often dismiss in-car satellite navigation (satnav) systems as an expensive luxury bought by people with no sense of direction. But new research suggests that drivers using in-car satnav systems not only...

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