Space Station to be Crashed in 2016?

""In the first quarter of 2016, we'll prep and de-orbit the spacecraft," says NASA's space station program manager, Michael T. Suffredini. That's a polite way of saying that NASA will make the space station fall...

Wis. AG Won't Defend Domestic Partnership Law

"Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said a law extending legal privileges to gay and lesbian couples is unconstitutional.He said it ignores a voter-approved constitutional amendment that bans gay marriage and any...

Hawaii: 50th State is 50 Today

There are unconfirmed rumors President Obama was born in Hawaii.Hawaii is about the size of New Jerseyor about half the size of Nova Scotia with a population of 1,300,000.It is a major tourist destination for...

Poll: Americans losing confidence in Obama

" less that half of Americans — 49 percent — say they believe the president will make the right decisions for the country. That's down from 60 percent. The poll published Friday says Obama's overall approval...

Sorry folks, Sarah Palin is (partly) right on health care

"But that should not distract voters from this reality: President Obama has proposed a new body that would enhance Medicare’s ability to deny care to the elderly and disabled based on government bureaucrats’...

Certified Pre-Owned Cats: Inspected, Detailed, Better Than New!

" With $0 down and 0% financing, you can bring a brand new (to you) cat home today.The shelter is charging no adoption fees for adult cats—hence the "$0 down, no payments" gimmick. The idea is to get...

Paying for Infidelity--With Diamonds

" Every time British businessman Robert Charlton cheated on his wife, he bought her some extravagant jewelry to try to make amends. After 26 years of marriage, long-suffering Elizabeth Charlton had more than 40...

Hurricane Bill Update: Category 4 storm in Atlantic

" Hurricane Bill became a dangerous Category 4 storm with top sustained winds near 135 mph early Wednesday, and forecasters said it could get even stronger as it howls over the open Atlantic. The National...

Canada PM eating seal meat, Iqaluit gaffe draws attention

" the prime minister’s office to issue press releases Monday referring to Nunavut’s capital as Iqualuit — rather than Iqaluit. In Inuktitut, Iqaluit means “many fishes.” Refer to Iqualuit, however, and...

Police: Tornado collapses Texas retail store roof

" Police say a tornado has collapsed a department store roof, overturned cars and scattered debris throughout a mall parking lot, sending several people to the hospital with minor injuries.Holmes says video from a...

Man carries assault rifle to Obama protest -- and it's legal

"Phoenix, Arizona, man standing with other protesters, with the rifle slung over his right shoulder. Phoenix police said about a dozen people carrying weapons while peacefully demonstrating."It was a group...

Obama’s Address to Veterans

"In Iraq, after more than six years of war, we took an important step forward in June. We transferred control of all cities and towns to Iraq's security services. The transition to full Iraqi responsibility for...

Some Obama promises must wait

"'No Child Left Behind,' Gulf Coast revitalization, immigration on back burner“I’ve got a lot on my plate, and it’s very important for us to sequence these big initiatives in a way where they don’t all...

Squirrel Vacation Picture: Squirrel Jumps into Vacation Photo

"We had our camera set up on some rocks and were getting ready to take the picture when this curious little ground squirrel appeared, became intrigued with the sound of the focusing camera and popped right into...

Same-sex marriage advocates target 2012

"  I think 2010 is just too early," said Rick Infantino, a spokesman for Marriage Equality Silicon Valley. "Eventually, marriage equality will happen for everyone. But we think we have a better chance of...
 

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