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from ABC News (& affiliates)
Sen. Tim Scott Wins GOP Primary in South Carolina
Solar Flares Disrupt Communications on Earth, Could Send Shockwave on Friday the 13th
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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
President Obama’s Spiritual Advisor Raises Pastor Saeed Abedini’s Case in Iran, Asks for Clemency
Do They Really Believe This Nonsense?
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from Ancestry.com
from Associated Press
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from The Atlantic
Why Eric Cantor Lost and Lindsey Graham Won
The lessons Republicans will take from Tuesday night—that immigration reform is toxic and the Tea Party is formidable—aren't the ones they should take.
Iraqi Insurgents Capture Northern Cities, Move Toward Baghdad
from Breitbart
GOP SENATORS SCURRY FROM NRSC HQ AFTER MCCONNELL'S 'ALL IN' FOR THAD COCHRAN FUNDRAISER
AL SHARPTON: DAVID BRAT 'MORE THAN A BRAT -- HE'S A THREAT' TO CIVIL RIGHTS
LAMAR ALEXANDER, THAD COCHRAN BRACE FOR FALLS AFTER CANTOR CRUMBLES
RAND PAUL: LET'S COMPROMISE ON AMNESTY
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
Rep. Salmon: Obama 'Hasn't Lifted a Finger' to Help U.S. Marine in Mexico Jail
ABC, NBC Too Busy With O.J. Simpson Police Chase Anniversary To Cover V.A. Scandal
CBS Evening News was the only Big Three evening newscast on Wednesday to report that the FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the V.A. scandal.
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from The Daily Beast
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from Downtrend.com
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from DW (English) (Deutsche Welle)
Spanish parliament approves succession from Juan Carlos to Felipe VI
The Spanish parliament has given the green light to King Juan Carlos' abdication, paving the way for a royal succession. The abdication has led to protests against the monarchy, but also a rise in support.
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from EarthSky
Solar maximum is back!
Solar Max has arrived, but this “mini Max” is not like any other solar maximum of the Space Age.
Far side of the moon mystery solved
When spacecraft first transmitted the images of the moon’s far side to Earth, we saw the lunar farside lacks the large dark areas called maria, or seas.
Mercury passing in front of the sun, seen from Mars
Transit of planet Mercury across the sun on June 3, as seen from Mars by a camera on the Curiosity rover.
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from FactCheck.org
‘Cassidycare?’ Come On!
A Democratic TV ad makes some audaciously false claims about Rep. Bill Cassidy, Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu’s main Republican opponent.
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
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from The Heritage Foundation
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from Huffington Post
from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
More than 300 Boko Haram Militants Raids North Cameroonian Village, Burn Churches
ICC Note: Villagers in northern Cameroon have reported more than 300 Boko Haram militants raided Gorsi Tourou Village, burning churches and looting property. Though no deaths were reported following the attack Friday, under-reporting and misinformation have plagued the region, providing further impetus, beyond the lack of security, for Boko Haram to act. A radical Islamic insurgency designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the United States and an al-Qaeda affiliate by a United Nations Security Council Committee, Boko Haram continues to wage a campaign of terror against Christians, moderate Muslims, educators, students, government officials and military personnel.
Up To 1000 Christian Families Flee Iraq’s Second City
With a power vacuum emerging in Iraq, a Sunni extremist group has taken over the second largest city in Iraq. This takeover has caused over a thousand Christian families to leave the area to find a safer place. ISIS, the radical Sunni extremist group, has been taking military advantage in Iraq since the Prime Minister won in the recent election and continues to struggle to form a government.
Arkansas Congressman Introduces Bill to Grant Meriam Permanent Legal Status in US
ICC Note: In the latest development on Capitol Hill regarding the case of Meriam Ibrahim, Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton has introduced a bill that would grant Meriam Ibrahim, as well as her two children, permanent resident status in the United States. Meriam was sentenced to death by hanging last month in Khartoum, Sudan, after refusing to give up her Christian faith. She is currently imprisoned with her 20-month-old son Martin and newborn daughter Maya in Khartoum. Meriam's husband, Daniel, is a US citizen and a resident of New Hampshire.
Europe: Anti-Christian Hostility Growing Rapidly?
ICC Note: The following article takes a look at numerous alarming cases of Christians in Europe facing hate-speech, job loss, and high levels of hostility for publicly stating traditional orthodox Christian perspectives on sensitive social issues. Even a Christian member of parliament in the UK has had his children bullied in school and has received large amounts of hate mail for taking a traditional Christian viewpoint of marriage. ICC has been carefully monitoring increased hostility towards Christianity both in Europe and the United States.
Shocking Video Shows Dozens of Chinese Christians’ Desperate Attempts to Halt Destruction of Church Cross
After 3 ½ -hour Standoff, Church Members Begin 24-hour Vigil Through the Night
Early this morning, International Christian Concern (ICC) obtained a video of Christians in Wenzhou City, China, attempting to stop the forcible demolition of a church cross. At 5:00 a.m., June 11, 2014, hundreds of government personnel equipped with a crane and other construction machines, without any legal documents or advanced warning, forcibly broke into BaiXiang GuanTou Church attempting to remove the cross from the building’s roof. Church members responded by mounting a standoff for three-and-a-half hours. Local sources report that, though the government demolition team retreated temporarily, they are not done with the church yet. Around 80 believers are gathering in the church through the night to keep watch and protect the cross.
Why is Obama Silent about Meriam?
ICC Note: In the following Op-Ed, Rebecca Tinsley explores the question of why no senior level official in the U.S. administration has publicly spoken out on behalf of Meriam Ibrahim, the mother of two and wife of a U.S. citizen sentenced to death for apostasy last month in Khartoum, Sudan. The article provides an insightful overview of the U.S relationship with touches on Sudan's atrocious human rights record. This week, ICC will be co-sponsoring two protests on behalf of Meriam Ibrahim at the White House and the Sudanese Embassy.
Turkey Blacklists Boko Haram As Terrorist Organization, Imposes Sanctions
ICC Note: Turkey formally listed Boko Haram a terrorist organization Tuesday, joining several other nations that had already done so in the past year, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Boko Haram, or "Western education is forbidden," is a radical Islamic insurgency responsible for more than 2,000 deaths this year alone and the mass-kidnapping of more than 240 schoolgirls from a secondary school in Chibok, Nigeria. The group, founded in 2001, has pursued the establishment of a separate Islamic state for more than a decade. Following its most recent spat of indiscriminate killings, however, questions remain as to whether the group maintains a specific, achievable goal, or if it has simply become an equipped insurgency bent on terrorizing Nigeria's north.
European Commission, Council and Parliament Condemn Sudan
ICC Note: Presidents of the European Commission, European Council and European Parliament joined religious leaders in issuing a statement condemning Sudan's sentencing to death a mother of two and wife to an American citizen for her Christian faith. The statement joins still growing international outcry over Meriam's conviction of and sentencing for adultery and apostasy, in this case the crime of leaving Islam
Despite Being a Religious Minority, Christians Play a Big Role in Bangladesh
ICC Note: In Bangladesh, a Muslim majority country, Christians make up less than one percent of the country's population. Despite this, the Christian community continues to play a major role in the development of Bangladesh and the protection of human rights. In many areas, Christians are discriminated against and persecuted, especially when caught proselytizing to the Muslim community. Please pray for the small Christian community of Bangladesh.
Iraqi Christians Flee as Jihadist Group Captures Iraq’s Second Largest City
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the extremist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) has taken control of the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. The extremist group has been among the most violent fighting in Syria against the regime of Bashar al-Assad over the past three years, and now has once again attacked important areas in Iraq, bringing new threats to the already struggling Iraqi church.
Christian in India Murdered After His Son Receives Baptism
ICC Note: According to reports, a Christian man living in India's northeastern state of Orissa, now called Odisha, was murdered by a mob of Hindu radicals after his son received baptism. In the village of Dherubada, a local Christian community baptized 29 new Christians. Following the ceremony, the father of one of those baptized was attacked by a mob of radicals and murdered. Shortly after the attack, the son of the man witnessed the Hindu radicals with his fathers body and had his life threatened. Now the Christian community in that area is demanding justice, but is also finding itself under greater threat from local radicals. Please pray for these persecuted Christians.
American Held in North Korea Is A Christian
ICC Note: On June 6th, North Korean state media announced that Jeffrey Edward Fowle was detained "in violation of the DPRK law, contrary to the purpose of tourism during his stay." Japan's Kyodo News reported that Mr. Fowle left a Bible in his hotel room which may cause the North Korean regime to suspect that he was a Christian proselytizer. Mr. Fowle is a municipal road-maintenance man from southwestern Ohio and he attends Urbancrest Baptist Church in nearby West Carrollton, Ohio, according to the Wall Street Journal. The lawyer who represents Mr. Fowle's family said Mr. Fowle wasn't on a mission for his Church.
House of Lords Demands Refugee Status for Meriam Ibrahim and Her Children
ICC Note: Britain's House of Lords held a robust discussion regarding Meriam Ibrahim's detention and sentencing to 100 lashes and death for her Christian. Suggestions of Lord members included ensuring British aid is conditioned on religious freedom issues to an extension of refugee status for Meriam and her children should she be released. The United Kingdom has spoken out regarding Meriam's case for weeks, Prime Minister David Cameron having categorized Meriam's sentencing as "barbaric."
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from Liberal America
This Supreme Court Case Will Likely Kill Unions, Convert Entire Country To ‘Right To Work’
A Supreme Court case that will most likely be decided upon by the end of this month could effectively kill public unions throughout the country. The expected ruling in the case of Harris v Quinn has the possibility of converting the entire country to right to work status as far as public unions are concerned.
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from National Review
The administration quietly redistributes illegal aliens through military bases.
Obama’s Enforcer
Eric Holder’s tenure in the Justice Department has been marked by scandal after scandal.
Obama: ‘Our Future Rests’ On The Success Of DREAM KidsPresident Obama reminded Democratic donors that “our future rests” on the success of people brought to the United States illegally as children, who would qualify for citizenship if Congress had passed the DREAM Act.
Unknown New York Congressman Takes on Heritage Foundation
Chris Collins makes a name for himself, probably by accident.
Gun Control and Mass Murders
Multiple-victim shootings are, fortunately, very rare, but when they occur in the U.S. they skew the public's perceptions about gun control.
The Lighter Side of Pregnancy Termination
An abortion-themed romantic comedy is about as funny as you’d expect.
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Obama’s Enforcer
Eric Holder’s tenure in the Justice Department has been marked by scandal after scandal.
Obama: ‘Our Future Rests’ On The Success Of DREAM KidsPresident Obama reminded Democratic donors that “our future rests” on the success of people brought to the United States illegally as children, who would qualify for citizenship if Congress had passed the DREAM Act.
Unknown New York Congressman Takes on Heritage Foundation
Chris Collins makes a name for himself, probably by accident.
Gun Control and Mass Murders
Multiple-victim shootings are, fortunately, very rare, but when they occur in the U.S. they skew the public's perceptions about gun control.
The Lighter Side of Pregnancy Termination
An abortion-themed romantic comedy is about as funny as you’d expect.
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from Nature News and Comment
A test that fails
A standard test for admission to graduate school misses potential winners, say Casey Miller and Keivan Stassun. Universities in the United States rely too heavily on the graduate record examinations (GRE) — a standardized test introduced in 1949 that is an admissions requirement for most US graduate schools. This practice is poor at selecting the most capable students and severely restricts the flow of women and minorities into the sciences.
Origins of Arctic fox traced back to Tibet
High terrains might have been training ground for cold adaptation before the Ice Age struck.
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
Neil deGrasse Tyson Turns Down Pluto Debate Challenge
Obama: Gun violence in US is ‘off the charts’
President Obama lashed out in frustration over the Oregon shooting Tuesday, saying “no advanced developed country on earth would put up with this.” NBC chief political director Chuck Todd reports.
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from NWCN (ID-OR-WA)
WA:
Franchise owners file federal lawsuit over $15 minimum wage
Seattle police chief nominee answers questions by public
Three hurt in Renton apartment shooting
Amazon launches Prime Music streaming service without fanfare
Plans for 'Troll's Knoll' in Fremont bring parking concerns
Suspect cleared in Seattle double homicide
NTSB report will address aging Skagit Bridge infrastructure
World Cup big business for small Seattle companies
Warhol 'Flower For Tacoma Dome' test begins
Tacoma teen claiming to have killed father appears in court
Dozens of new laws take effect in Washington state
Witness reported pilot car pole hit Skagit River Bridge
School shootings: Coping tips to help kids deal with stress
Take a bike ride, save some lives
Nintendo's E3 offerings lean on 'Amiibo' figures, beloved characters
Health:
Study: Red meat possibly linked to breast cancer
from Personal Liberty
Liberty News:
Entrepreneur Survey Reveals Best, Worst Places For Small Business
Earthquake! Stunning! OMG! Watch Smoke Come Out News Anchors’ Ears As Brat Defeats Cantor
Analysis: Cantor’s Primary Loss Sends Shock Wave Through House
Cantor To Resign As Majority Leader; GOP Leadership Scramble Begins
Official: More Transfers From Guantanamo Prison Not ‘Imminent’
Senate Refuses To Take Up Bill To Refinance Student Loans
Video: President Obama Rejects All The Absurd Views Held By Political Straw Men
Wednesday Morning News Roundup 6-11-2014
U.S. Intelligence Anticipates Four Of The Freed ‘Taliban Five’ Will Return To Terror
Obamacare Opt-Out Penalties Will Hit 1 Million Low-Income Americans In First Year
Competitive Enterprise Institute Sues To Get Government To Rat On Itself
Blaming The Constitution For A Meth Head’s Rampage
Conservative Politics:
Why Does Obama Want New Graduates In Perpetual Debt?
Living And Dying Under Radical Islam
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from Popular Mechanics
We Could Build a Solar-Powered Roadway. But Will We?
New roadway technologies from interactive lighting and pavement markings to anti-icing and energy-gathering surfaces have been in the works for years. So why don’t we have them yet?
New roadway technologies from interactive lighting and pavement markings to anti-icing and energy-gathering surfaces have been in the works for years. So why don’t we have them yet?
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from Popular Science
Human In Robotic Exoskeleton To Kick Off The World Cup
The brain-controlled augmented suit was developed to give mobility to victims of paralysis.
Big Pic: The Sun Emitted Three Enormous Flares In 24 Hours
The sun emitted three X-class flares—the most powerful type—over June 10 and June 11. Very sparkly. Each flare blasted enough radiation to cause blackouts in radio communications for about an hour on the sunlit side of Earth, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.
When NASA Paid Researchers To Learn To Talk To Dolphins
Plus, the strange relationship one researcher developed while living with a dolphin for six months
Building Soluble Circuits To Help End E-Waste
It takes 1,000 years for a typical silicon wafer to dissolve in a bucket of water.
How Male Dwarf Spiders Use Chastity Belts To Safeguard Their Fatherhood
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
from TPNN (Tea Party News Network)
MSNBC Panel Mocks Hillary Clinton, But the Real Story is the Disturbing ‘Fact’ About Politics
“In politics, it almost seems to go with the territory that you’re rich.”
Obama to Congress: So What If I Released Terrorists; I Owe You No Explanation
Charles Krauthammer Beautifully Explains Why Hillary is so Unlikable
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from Universe Today
An Astronomical Eloping: How Rare is a “Friday the 13th Honey Moon?”
You have to go all the way back to June 13th, 1919 to find a Full Moon that fell on a Friday the 13th in the month of June. This will next occur on June 13th, 2098.
from USA Today
from WIRED
Salesforce Makes a Crafty Play to Bring Wearables to the Workplace
Cops Can’t Collect Your Cell Tower Data Without a Warrant, Court Rules
Amtrak Plans to Lure Riders With Screaming-Fast Wi-Fi
Very Serious Superbugs in Imported Seafood
Breaking news today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, out of its open-access journal Emerging Infectious Diseases: Researchers in Canada have identified a very highly resistant bacterium in squid imported from South Korea and being sold in a Chinese grocery store.
The Future of Computer Intelligence Is Everything but Artificial
First It Was Books. Now Amazon Has Frozen Some DVD Preorders
TweetDeck Hacked—Panic (And Rickrolling) Ensues
How Car Recalls Work
In Batman: Arkham Knight, the Batmobile Is Your Sidekick—And a Tank
Amazing Video of a Pyroclastic Flow at Santiaguito in Guatemala
Gmail Bug Could Have Exposed Every User’s Address
MIT Develops a Novel Camouflaging Algorithm That Hides Eyesores
Here’s the 3-D Printed Duffel Bag Ronaldo Will Tote to the World Cup
The Bitcoin App That Could Create a Black Market for Leaked Data
This Jazz Album Is All Love Songs for Awesome ’70s Cars
This Brazilian Soccer Team Plays for a Chance to Battle Their Prison Guards
The Man Who Ran Across America to Raise Bitcoins for the Homeless
Purge Your Inbox’s Unwanted Newsletters in One Clean Sweep
How Atari Plans to Bring Itself Back From the Dead
A New Way to Look at Law, With Data Viz and Machine Learning
Headed to Bonnaroo? Here’s Everything You Need to See in Nashville
12 Hidden Tricks Advertisers Use to Sell You Stuff
Google’s New All-Seeing Satellites Have Huge Potential—For Good and Evil
Grado Tweaks Its New Headphone Line for a Big Sonic Boost
WIRED Summer Binge-Watching Guide: Battlestar Galactica
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from Yahoo News
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