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from ABC News (& affiliates)
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from AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens
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from American Thinker
Is Ben Carson a Man of Destiny?
A former Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon risen to world renown from inner city Detroit poverty, Dr. Carson has never before run for elective office. But he’s almost ideally positioned to capture the White House, a fact missed entirely by “experts.”
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
Geez, Take a Walk: Politico Labor Reporter Wants to Unionize It Because Being 28 Is Hard
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from Conservative Post
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
[Video] Woman interrupts “TEXAS Muslim Capitol Day” and shouts “Islam will never dominate the United States by the grace of God”
[Video] Woman interrupts “TEXAS Muslim Capitol Day” and shouts “Islam will never dominate the United States by the grace of God”
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from Daily Mail (UK)
Inventor of Twitter hashtag explains why he chose 'non-monogamy' - and claims ditching regular relationships is a 'rational economic response' to world ruled by smartphones
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from The D.C. Clothesline
[Information from this site may not be vetted.]
Obama’s Foreign Troop Martial Law Occupation Forces Are Already Here
Obama’s Foreign Troop Martial Law Occupation Forces Are Already Here
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from Examiner.com
[Information from this site may not be vetted.]
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from Forum for Middle East Understanding
(FFMU) (Shoebat.com) [Information from this site may be unreliable.]WATCH VIDEO Of The Beheading Of Kenji Goto, The Japanese Hostage And Learn Why Japan Had No Intentions Of Saving Him
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from The Guardian (UK)
Isis video purports to show beheading of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto
Apparent death of kidnapped journalist accompanied by warning that Japan is now a target for Islamic State militants
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from Haaretz.com
WATCH: Obama administration 'attacked and punished' journalists, testifies CBS reporter
CBS investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson slams the Obama administration's record on freedom of the press while testifying before the U.S. Congress.
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from The Heritage Foundation
Why Is the United States’ Economic Freedom Ranking So Low?
Americans Are Rejecting Rule By Elites
Kentucky County Sees Instant Impact of Right-to-Work Law
How Can Conservatives Best Fight Poverty?
Ohio’s Obamacare Expansion Has Already Cost Over $2 Billion
This Is the Only Economy That Could Rival China’s
President Obama attended India’s Republic Day Celebrations as its chief guest—the first time a U.S. head of state has been given this honor. Bilateral discussions, however, were the main order of business for this trip, cut short by the death of Saudi King Abdullah.
Should Greece Exit the Eurozone?
Greece’s elections have elevated Syriza, a leftist party committed to higher government spending for its constituents and less cooperation with the rest of Europe.
How Gun Owners Reacted to a Lawmaker’s Gun Control Pitch
Speaking at a large pro-gun rally at the Vermont statehouse this week, state Sen. John Campbell told law-abiding Vermonters they would need to undergo criminal background checks before buying guns.
The Next Frontier in School Choice
As we celebrate National School Choice Week, education-reform advocates would be wise to reflect on purpose of school choice as articulated by Milton Friedman, the father of the modern school choice movement.
Government Drops Forfeiture Case Led by Obama’s Attorney General Nominee
Wisconsin Treasurer Fulfills Campaign Pledge by Laying Off Staff
What the Death of King Abdullah Means for the US
Obama Drops the Pretense of Bipartisanship
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from Huffington Post
[Information from this site may be unreliable.]
Scott Walker Takes Lead In Iowa Poll
'Zombie Cat' Should Not Go Back To Owner Who Buried Him Alive: Humane Society
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Scott Walker Takes Lead In Iowa Poll
'Zombie Cat' Should Not Go Back To Owner Who Buried Him Alive: Humane Society
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from Independent Journal Review
Joe Biden’s Evaluation of the Last 6 Years Probably Won’t Make His Current Boss Too Happy
Glenn Greenwald: The Outsider
The anti-establishment journalist who midwifed the Edward Snowden revelations talks about surveillance, reporting, and new fault lines in American politics.
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Genghis Khan’s genetic legacy rivalled by other fertile men
Researchers have identified several unknown suspects, who, like Genghis Khan, may have left a genetic impression on present-day populations.
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No charges for deputy in young cyclist’s fatal crash
Three separate investigations into the death of 15-year-old West Valley High School student Ryan Holyk last May in Spokane Valley have determined that a speeding patrol car driven by a sheriff’s deputy did not strike the teen as preliminary reports suggested, the Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday.
Racing Commission director retires amid gambling dispute
Frank Lamb, the head of Idaho’s agency that regulates horse racing, has retired following scrutiny of possible conflicts of interest surrounding his consulting work out of state.
Julyamsh event canceled
The big Julyamsh powwow held annually at the Greyhound Park in Post Falls has been canceled, the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort announced Friday. Heather Keen, Coeur d’Alene Tribe spokeswoman, confirmed that the cancellation was the result of the instant racing controversy.
Canada leans toward criminalizing terror threats
Canada announced a new anti-terror law Friday that will make it a crime for people to call for a terrorist attack, even if they don’t make a specific threat.
Kurdish forces repel Islamic State attack on oil-rich Kirkuk
Airstrike kills man skilled in chemical weapons, U.S. says
A U.S. bombing raid in Iraq has killed Abu Malik, a chemical weapons expert who once worked for Saddam Hussein and had joined the Islamic State group, the military announced Friday.
Australian paper mocked for author’s obituary
Australia’s main national newspaper was facing sharp criticism over its obituary of Colleen McCullough, the nation’s most famous author, whom it described as plain and overweight. Criticism of the obituary was twofold: One, that the paper chose to focus the top of its story on McCullough’s appearance rather than her achievements, which included spending 10 years working as a neuroscientist at Yale Medical School in the United States, establishing the neurophysiology department at Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital and writing 25 novels, including “The Thorn Birds”, which sold 30 million copies worldwide.
Where Republican contenders stand in 2016 president race
Executions delayed during injection review
Six men sitting on death row in Ohio will see their executions delayed until 2016 as the state continues to try to implement new lethal injection protocols after a convicted killer writhed for 10 minutes before dying during an execution last year.
Stocks sag at the close; January finishes on a weak note
The U.S. stock market capped a rough month Friday, delivering its third loss in five days and extending its declines for the year. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 3 percent in January, its worst monthly performance in a year. While the U.S. economy continued to show signs of strength, energy companies suffered from a sharp drop in oil prices and some big multinational companies saw their earnings dinged by a stronger dollar.
AT&T, Verizon get more airwaves
Consumers may see improved networks after AT&T and Verizon, the two largest U.S. wireless companies, spent billions in the government’s latest airwaves auction. The additional airwaves, or spectrum, will allow wireless companies to offer more capacity for mobile data services, helping ease congested networks.
Court upholds deceptive ad claims against POM
In a 3-0 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a conclusion reached earlier by the Federal Trade Commission that many of POM’s ads made misleading or false claims. The ads appeared in national publications, on Internet sites, bus stops, billboards, newsletters and on tags attached to the products.
In brief: Wage gap for women shrinks in Washington, Idaho
Women are making more money and men are earning less in both Washington and Idaho, narrowing the wage gap among full-time workers.
Snapchat to debut Its own weekly series
Snapchat isn’t just a technology startup these days. It’s also a media production company.
American, US Airways pilots OK labor contract
Pilots at American Airlines and US Airways have approved a single labor contract, a step toward combining workforces at the two carriers, which merged in December 2013.
Jay Z bids $56 million for streaming apps
Entertainment mogul Jay Z has bid $56 million in cash to take over the developer of two music-streaming apps that have sought to distinguish themselves by providing high-quality audio.
Advertisers look to stir Super Bowl viewers
When the Super Bowl kicks off Sunday, 40-plus advertisers will be hoping to win over more than 110 million viewers tuning in. After paying $4.5 million for a 30-second spot, advertisers are hoping to have the ad everyone will be talking about Monday morning.
Shawn Vestal: Economy finally recovering … for the 1 percent
Charles Krauthammer: To honor Auschwitz, keep Iran from nuclear bomb
Editorial: Geographic range would improve Washington high court
Froma Harrop: Let education, like water, flow
Guest opinion: Here’s a primer on Common Core as candidates declare
Ask Dr. K: LVAD helps weak heart perform
Anti-Semitic group plans rally in Jewish area of London
Organizers of march in Stamford Hill, which has biggest haredi population in Europe, say it is 'time to fight back' against 'Jewification' of Britain.
Joe Biden’s Evaluation of the Last 6 Years Probably Won’t Make His Current Boss Too Happy
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from Jews News
from Reason Magazine
Glenn Greenwald: The Outsider
The anti-establishment journalist who midwifed the Edward Snowden revelations talks about surveillance, reporting, and new fault lines in American politics.
from ScienceAlert
Genghis Khan’s genetic legacy rivalled by other fertile men
Researchers have identified several unknown suspects, who, like Genghis Khan, may have left a genetic impression on present-day populations.
from The Spokesman-Review
No charges for deputy in young cyclist’s fatal crash
Three separate investigations into the death of 15-year-old West Valley High School student Ryan Holyk last May in Spokane Valley have determined that a speeding patrol car driven by a sheriff’s deputy did not strike the teen as preliminary reports suggested, the Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday.
Racing Commission director retires amid gambling dispute
Frank Lamb, the head of Idaho’s agency that regulates horse racing, has retired following scrutiny of possible conflicts of interest surrounding his consulting work out of state.
Julyamsh event canceled
The big Julyamsh powwow held annually at the Greyhound Park in Post Falls has been canceled, the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort announced Friday. Heather Keen, Coeur d’Alene Tribe spokeswoman, confirmed that the cancellation was the result of the instant racing controversy.
African Union backs regional force to confront Boko Haram
An African Union summit Friday endorsed creation of a 7,500-member African force to fight the Nigerian extremist group Boko Haram, which has threatened to spread its deadly insurgency.
An African Union summit Friday endorsed creation of a 7,500-member African force to fight the Nigerian extremist group Boko Haram, which has threatened to spread its deadly insurgency.
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe to head African Union despite rights record
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who came to power in 1980 and has been accused of significant human rights abuses in his country for much of his rule, was elected Friday as chairman of the African Union.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who came to power in 1980 and has been accused of significant human rights abuses in his country for much of his rule, was elected Friday as chairman of the African Union.
In brief: Venezuelan tourism promo uses American detainee
A short-lived promo posted to Twitter by Venezuelan tourism officials to highlight the nation’s openness to foreigners featured a Miami Herald reporter who had been detained while covering the country’s elections.
Dalai Lama, Obama to attend prayer event
President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama will be at the National Prayer Breakfast next week in Washington, the first time the two men have been together in nearly a year.
A short-lived promo posted to Twitter by Venezuelan tourism officials to highlight the nation’s openness to foreigners featured a Miami Herald reporter who had been detained while covering the country’s elections.
Dalai Lama, Obama to attend prayer event
President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama will be at the National Prayer Breakfast next week in Washington, the first time the two men have been together in nearly a year.
Canada announced a new anti-terror law Friday that will make it a crime for people to call for a terrorist attack, even if they don’t make a specific threat.
Kurdish forces repel Islamic State attack on oil-rich Kirkuk
A U.S. bombing raid in Iraq has killed Abu Malik, a chemical weapons expert who once worked for Saddam Hussein and had joined the Islamic State group, the military announced Friday.
Australian paper mocked for author’s obituary
Australia’s main national newspaper was facing sharp criticism over its obituary of Colleen McCullough, the nation’s most famous author, whom it described as plain and overweight. Criticism of the obituary was twofold: One, that the paper chose to focus the top of its story on McCullough’s appearance rather than her achievements, which included spending 10 years working as a neuroscientist at Yale Medical School in the United States, establishing the neurophysiology department at Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital and writing 25 novels, including “The Thorn Birds”, which sold 30 million copies worldwide.
Where Republican contenders stand in 2016 president race
A Spokane County sheriff’s deputy shot a man Friday night after the man fired at him during a foot chase.
Spokane River’s flow model challenged
The state adopted minimum flows for the Spokane River that peak at 6,500 cubic feet of water per second flowing through downtown in the late spring, and taper to 850 cubic feet per second in the summer. Al Scholz, an Eastern Washington University fisheries professor, and local tribes and environmental groups, pressed for a minimum flow through downtown of 1,000 cubic feet of water per second, which is equivalent to 7,500 gallons per second.
The state adopted minimum flows for the Spokane River that peak at 6,500 cubic feet of water per second flowing through downtown in the late spring, and taper to 850 cubic feet per second in the summer. Al Scholz, an Eastern Washington University fisheries professor, and local tribes and environmental groups, pressed for a minimum flow through downtown of 1,000 cubic feet of water per second, which is equivalent to 7,500 gallons per second.
Eastern Washington University has reorganized several of its existing programs into a newly named College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Repayment plan signed for victims of scam
When Doris Nelson is released from federal custody in 2022, half of her paychecks will go to paying back victims of her loan shop scam.
Driver detained after high-speed chase
Leslie H. Kneeland, 28, of Post Falls, was taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a short chase in Hayden.
An outbreak of avian influenza in a private game farm in Okanogan County is forcing federal and state agriculture officials to kill up to 5,000 ducks, geese, chickens, pheasants and turkeys.
In an effort to fight rapidly growing cases of child pornography in Washington, legislators are considering raising the fines when offenders are found with those images.
Amid the measles outbreak stemming from California, the White House is telling parents that science indicates they should vaccinate their children.
N.Y. Assembly speaker quits amid charges
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced his resignation as two lawmakers jockeyed for his position Friday following federal charges that the longtime leader took nearly $4 million in kickbacks.
Six men sitting on death row in Ohio will see their executions delayed until 2016 as the state continues to try to implement new lethal injection protocols after a convicted killer writhed for 10 minutes before dying during an execution last year.
Stocks sag at the close; January finishes on a weak note
The U.S. stock market capped a rough month Friday, delivering its third loss in five days and extending its declines for the year. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 3 percent in January, its worst monthly performance in a year. While the U.S. economy continued to show signs of strength, energy companies suffered from a sharp drop in oil prices and some big multinational companies saw their earnings dinged by a stronger dollar.
AT&T, Verizon get more airwaves
Consumers may see improved networks after AT&T and Verizon, the two largest U.S. wireless companies, spent billions in the government’s latest airwaves auction. The additional airwaves, or spectrum, will allow wireless companies to offer more capacity for mobile data services, helping ease congested networks.
Court upholds deceptive ad claims against POM
In a 3-0 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a conclusion reached earlier by the Federal Trade Commission that many of POM’s ads made misleading or false claims. The ads appeared in national publications, on Internet sites, bus stops, billboards, newsletters and on tags attached to the products.
In brief: Wage gap for women shrinks in Washington, Idaho
Women are making more money and men are earning less in both Washington and Idaho, narrowing the wage gap among full-time workers.
Snapchat to debut Its own weekly series
Snapchat isn’t just a technology startup these days. It’s also a media production company.
American, US Airways pilots OK labor contract
Pilots at American Airlines and US Airways have approved a single labor contract, a step toward combining workforces at the two carriers, which merged in December 2013.
Jay Z bids $56 million for streaming apps
Entertainment mogul Jay Z has bid $56 million in cash to take over the developer of two music-streaming apps that have sought to distinguish themselves by providing high-quality audio.
Advertisers look to stir Super Bowl viewers
When the Super Bowl kicks off Sunday, 40-plus advertisers will be hoping to win over more than 110 million viewers tuning in. After paying $4.5 million for a 30-second spot, advertisers are hoping to have the ad everyone will be talking about Monday morning.
Shawn Vestal: Economy finally recovering … for the 1 percent
Charles Krauthammer: To honor Auschwitz, keep Iran from nuclear bomb
Editorial: Geographic range would improve Washington high court
Froma Harrop: Let education, like water, flow
Guest opinion: Here’s a primer on Common Core as candidates declare
Ask Dr. K: LVAD helps weak heart perform
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from Top Right News
from USA Today
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from X Tribune
from Ynetnews
Organizers of march in Stamford Hill, which has biggest haredi population in Europe, say it is 'time to fight back' against 'Jewification' of Britain.
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from 100 Percent FED Up
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