First Death in Minnesota from Powassan Virus

First Death in Minnesota from Powassan Virus: "The first death related to the Powassan virus was recorded in Minnesota Wednesday according to a release by the Minnesota Department of Health
The victim was a Northern Minnesota woman in her 60s."

630 WMAL: Stimulating Talk – Breaking News

630 WMAL: Stimulating Talk – Breaking News: "FAIRFAX, Va. -- Resort-style swimming pools with fountains and heated spas, billiards rooms, granite counter tops, ceramic tile, indoor basketball courts, stainless steel appliances -- many Fairfax County taxpayers cannot afford such luxuries. But they are paying for these amenities for use by low-income residents who live in subsidized housing in affluent neighborhoods."

The missing facts in President Obama’s news conference - The Fact Checker - The Washington Post

The missing facts in President Obama’s news conference - The Fact Checker - The Washington Post: "“The tax cuts I'm proposing we get rid of are tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires, tax breaks for oil companies and hedge fund managers and corporate jet owners.”"

Corporate Jet Benefit Gets Six Obama Mentions, Aids Little in Deficit Cuts - Bloomberg

Corporate Jet Benefit Gets Six Obama Mentions, Aids Little in Deficit Cuts - Bloomberg: "President Barack Obama’s proposal to end a tax break for corporate jet owners, a repeated refrain in his news conference yesterday, would achieve less than one-tenth of 1 percent of his target for reducing the federal deficit."

Mark Halperin suspended over Obama remark on Morning Joe (video) - Tim Mak - POLITICO.com

Mark Halperin suspended over Obama remark on Morning Joe (video) - Tim Mak - POLITICO.com: "MSNBC senior political analyst Mark Halperin was suspended on Thursday by the cable network after he called President Obama “a dick” on a popular morning show and then quickly apologized."

Internet sales tax: Online retailers to start collecting sales taxes in California - latimes.com

Internet sales tax: Online retailers to start collecting sales taxes in California - latimes.com: "Beginning Friday, a new state law will require large out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases that their California customers make on the Internet — a prospect eased only slightly by a 1-percentage-point drop in the tax that also takes effect at the same time."

North Korea blame loss to U.S. on players getting struck by lightning - Dirty Tackle - World Soccer Blog - Yahoo! Sports

North Korea blame loss to U.S. on players getting struck by lightning - Dirty Tackle - World Soccer Blog - Yahoo! Sports: "A couple of second-half goals gave the U.S. a 2-0 win over North Korea and a strong start to their Women's World Cup run. The eighth-ranked North Koreans have the youngest team in the tournament with an average age of 20. Still, their discipline and skill gave the U.S. a lot of trouble in the first half before controversial starter Lauren Cheney justified her selection by heading in the first goal in the 54th minute and defender Rachel Buehler scored a second in the 76th minute."

North Korea shuts down universities for 10 months - Telegraph

North Korea shuts down universities for 10 months - Telegraph: "North Korea has shut down its universities for the next 10 months and sent students to work in factories, agriculture and the construction sector as it struggles to rebuild its economy."

How the demise of a trusted adviser could bring down Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - Robert Fisk, Commentators - The Independent

How the demise of a trusted adviser could bring down Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - Robert Fisk, Commentators - The Independent: "Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's irascible, unpredictable but devout president, may be forced to resign in the coming weeks as a political crisis far greater than the massive street violence which followed his re-election in 2009 threatens to overwhelm him and his court favourites in the government"

Violence flares before key Greek austerity vote | Reuters

Violence flares before key Greek austerity vote | Reuters: "(Reuters) - Greek police firing tear gas fought running battles with stone-throwing protesters outside parliament on Wednesday as signs grew the government would succeed in pushing through an austerity plan demanded by creditors."

AFP: Iran secretly tested 'nuclear-capable missiles'

AFP: Iran secretly tested 'nuclear-capable missiles': "LONDON — Iran has carried out secret tests of ballistic missiles capable of delivering a nuclear payload in breach of UN resolutions, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Wednesday.
Hague's comments came a day after Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said they had fired 14 missiles in an exercise, one of them a medium-range weapon capable of striking Israel or US targets in the Gulf."

Consumers' confidence down in June on job worries - Yahoo! News

Consumers' confidence down in June on job worries - Yahoo! News: "Following a string of bad economic news, consumer confidence fell to a seven-month low in June on continuing worries about high unemployment and stagnating wages, according to a report released Tuesday by a private research group. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 58.5 in June. That's down from a revised 61.7 in May, which marked an almost six-point drop."

MLB objects to Dodgers bankruptcy financing - Yahoo! News

MLB objects to Dodgers bankruptcy financing - Yahoo! News: "WILMINGTON, Del. – Major League Baseball is objecting to the bankruptcy filing by the Los Angeles Dodgers, accusing team owner Frank McCourt of siphoning off more than $100 million in club revenue and driving the Dodgers into a liquidity crisis."

Dems Push Ahead With DREAM Act, as ICE Offers New Guidelines for Illegal Immigrant Cases - FoxNews.com

Dems Push Ahead With DREAM Act, as ICE Offers New Guidelines for Illegal Immigrant Cases - FoxNews.com: "Sen. Dick Durbin plans to make a full-court press Tuesday to revive the debate over a controversial proposal to give illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children a path to legal status, as the Obama administration moves on a separate track to grant what some describe as 'amnesty' to the same group. "

Stephanopoulos Tries Savaging Bachmann - Rep. Michele Bachmann - Fox Nation

Stephanopoulos Tries Savaging Bachmann - Rep. Michele Bachmann - Fox Nation: "ABC News' George Stephanopoulos said the media plans on investigating all 23 of Michele Bachmann's foster children, tries to get her to say she'd eliminate the minimum wage, tries to stir up trouble between her and Palin, and debates her about the founding fathers and slavery."

Greece grinds to a halt as general strike gets underway - GREECE - FRANCE 24

Greece grinds to a halt as general strike gets underway - GREECE - FRANCE 24: "Workers across Greece walked off the job on Tuesday, kicking off a crippling 48-hour strike with a mass protest in the capital, Athens, as parliament debated a new austerity plan. Police fired tear gas in clashes with protesters."

Bachmann Makes 2012 Run Official: Voters Must Make a ‘Bold Choice’ | Breaking news and opinion on The Blaze

Bachmann Makes 2012 Run Official: Voters Must Make a ‘Bold Choice’ | Breaking news and opinion on The Blaze: "WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Outspoken congresswoman and tea party favorite Michele Bachmann cast herself as the “bold choice” for the Republican presidential nomination as she formally kicked off her campaign Monday in her Iowa home town."

Christie Says He’s ‘Not a Fan’ of Gay Marriage After New York Passes Bill - Bloomberg

Christie Says He’s ‘Not a Fan’ of Gay Marriage After New York Passes Bill - Bloomberg: "New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he is “not a fan” of same-sex marriage and wouldn’t follow neighboring New York’s lead by legalizing it."

coaps.fsu.edu | Ryan Maue's Seasonal Tropical Cyclone Activity Update

coaps.fsu.edu | Ryan Maue's Seasonal Tropical Cyclone Activity Update: "During the past 6-years since Hurricane Katrina, global tropical cyclone frequency and energy have decreased dramatically, and are currently at near-historical record lows. According to a new peer-reviewed research paper accepted to be published, only 69 tropical storms were observed globally during 2010, the fewest in almost 40-years of reliable records."

N Korean children begging, army starving - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

N Korean children begging, army starving - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "Footage shot inside North Korea and obtained by the ABC has revealed the extent of chronic food shortages and malnutrition inside the secretive state."

Bachmann well-positioned for Iowa, and maybe beyond - CNN.com

Bachmann well-positioned for Iowa, and maybe beyond - CNN.com: "No Republican presidential candidate is better positioned to capitalize on the recent tide of conservative anger toward President Barack Obama than Michele Bachmann."

Asteroid to Pass Extremely Close By Earth on Monday | Near-Earth Asteroids & Potentially Dangerous Asteroids | Asteroid Photos & Comets | Space.com

Asteroid to Pass Extremely Close By Earth on Monday | Near-Earth Asteroids & Potentially Dangerous Asteroids | Asteroid Photos & Comets | Space.com: "For several hours prior to its closest approach, 2011 MD will be visible in moderately-large amateur telescopes. But despite its close approach, actually seeing this asteroid will not be an easy task.

'These objects are so small (10 meters) that normally a sizeable telescope is required,' Asteroid Watch scientists warned."

Kansas golfers hit consecutive holes-in-one on same hole in Hesston | Wichita Eagle

Kansas golfers hit consecutive holes-in-one on same hole in Hesston | Wichita Eagle: "I'm going to give you the details of what happened last Thursday on hole No. 17 at the Hesston Golf Park. You're not going to believe them. You're going to think I'm making them up to get attention. Or that I've gotten into the liquor cabinet."

Water filling 2,500 homes in Minot as river rises - Yahoo! News

Water filling 2,500 homes in Minot as river rises - Yahoo! News: "MINOT, N.D. – The Souris River's full weight hit Minot on Friday, swamping an estimated 2,500 homes as it soared nearly 4 feet in less than a day and overwhelmed the city's levees. City officials said they expected more than 4,000 homes to be flooded by day's end."

Forecasts for Growth Drop, Some Sharply - CNBC

Forecasts for Growth Drop, Some Sharply - CNBC: "A drumbeat of disappointing data about consumer behavior, factory sales and weak hiring in recent weeks has prompted economists to ratchet down their 2011 economic forecasts to as little as half what they expected at the beginning of the year."

Iowa Poll: Romney, Bachmann in lead; Cain third; others find little traction | Iowa Caucuses

Iowa Poll: Romney, Bachmann in lead; Cain third; others find little traction | Iowa Caucuses: "Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann sit atop the standings in the year’s first Des Moines Register Iowa Poll on the Republican presidential field."

U.S. Postal Service to Stop Paying Into Pension Fund - Bloomberg

U.S. Postal Service to Stop Paying Into Pension Fund - Bloomberg: "The U.S. Postal Service, facing insolvency without approval to delay a $5.5 billion payment for worker health benefits, will suspend contributions to an employee retirement account to save $800 million this year."

Why the Jobs Situation Is Worse Than It Looks - US News and World Report

Why the Jobs Situation Is Worse Than It Looks - US News and World Report: "The Great Recession has now earned the dubious right of being compared to the Great Depression. In the face of the most stimulative fiscal and monetary policies in our history, we have experienced the loss of over 7 million jobs, wiping out every job gained since the year 2000."

NationalJournal.com - CBO Releases Daunting Long-Term Outlook - Wednesday, June 22, 2011

NationalJournal.com - CBO Releases Daunting Long-Term Outlook - Wednesday, June 22, 2011: "Increasing federal debt will be a growing burden on government action, crowding out lawmakers’ ability to adopt tax and spending priorities in good times and reducing flexibility during recessions, all while making a fiscal crisis more likely and hindering long-term growth, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday."

Jacob Zuma snubs Michelle Obama during First Lady's South Africa visit - Telegraph

Jacob Zuma snubs Michelle Obama during First Lady's South Africa visit - Telegraph: "South Africa President Jacob Zuma has snubbed the visiting Michelle Obama by sending his prisons minister to meet the first lady at the airport and failing to see her during her three-day stay."

SOURIS RIVER FLOWING INTO SOME MINOT STREETS - MinotDailyNews.com | News, sports, business, jobs - Minot Daily News

SOURIS RIVER FLOWING INTO SOME MINOT STREETS - MinotDailyNews.com | News, sports, business, jobs - Minot Daily News: "It is imminent that the sirens will be sounding in the City of Minot. People should gather their final items that they want to take with them and evacuate the evacuation zones."

Italy breaks ranks over NATO's Libya mission - Yahoo! News

Italy breaks ranks over NATO's Libya mission - Yahoo! News: "ROME (AFP) – Italy called for a suspension of hostilities in Libya on Wednesday in the latest sign of dissent within NATO as the civilian death toll mounts and Moamer Kadhafi shows no signs of quitting power."

Obama Gets 30% of Americans Certain to Support Re-Election in Economy Poll - Bloomberg

Obama Gets 30% of Americans Certain to Support Re-Election in Economy Poll - Bloomberg: "Americans are growing more dissatisfied with President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy and say it will be hard to vote to re-elect him without seeing significant progress over the next year and a half."

Supreme Court Rejects ACORN Appeal | Breaking news and opinion on The Blaze

Supreme Court Rejects ACORN Appeal | Breaking news and opinion on The Blaze: "WASHINGTON (The Blaze/AP) — The Supreme Court won’t hear an appeal from ACORN, the activist group driven to ruin by scandal and financial woes, over being banned from getting federal funds."

Japan builds world's most powerful supercomputer - Techworld.com

Japan builds world's most powerful supercomputer - Techworld.com: "A Japanese computer has taken first place on the Top 500 supercomputer list, ending China's reign at the top after just six months. At 8.16 petaflops, the K computer is more powerful than the next five systems combined."

Gates warns Congress not to cut off Libya funds - Yahoo! News

Gates warns Congress not to cut off Libya funds - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Congress on Sunday not to cut off funding for U.S. military involvement in Libya and predicted that the operation targeting Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces will 'end OK.'"

President Obama no-show miffs Hispanics - Julie Mason - POLITICO.com

President Obama no-show miffs Hispanics - Julie Mason - POLITICO.com: "Leaders of a national Hispanic organization are criticizing President Barack Obama for skipping their annual conference for the third consecutive year after he promised as a candidate in 2008 that he would return as president."

Supreme Court limits Wal-Mart sex bias case - Yahoo! News

Supreme Court limits Wal-Mart sex bias case - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a massive sex discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart on behalf of female employees in a decision that makes it harder to mount large-scale bias claims against the nation's biggest companies."

Changing Tides: Research Center Under Fire for 'Adjusted' Sea-Level Data - FoxNews.com

Changing Tides: Research Center Under Fire for 'Adjusted' Sea-Level Data - FoxNews.com: "Is climate change raising sea levels, as Al Gore has argued -- or are climate scientists doctoring the data?"

Judge has harsh words for Mom before sentencing her for spanking her kid

Judge has harsh words for Mom before sentencing her for spanking her kid: "Rosalina Gonzales had pleaded guilty to a felony charge of injury to a child for what prosecutors had described as a 'pretty simple, straightforward spanking case.' They noted she didn't use a belt or leave any bruises, just some red marks."

FT.com / Asia-Pacific - Japan halts nuclear plant clean-up

FT.com / Asia-Pacific - Japan halts nuclear plant clean-up: "TOKYO, (June 18) - A rise in radiation halted the clean-up of radioactive water at Japan's Fukushimi nuclear power station on Saturday hours after it got under way, a fresh setback to efforts to restore control over the quake-stricken plant."

Jewish court sentences dog to death by stoning - Telegraph

Jewish court sentences dog to death by stoning - Telegraph: "A Jerusalem rabbinical court condemned to death by stoning a dog it suspects is the reincarnation of a secular lawyer who insulted the court's judges 20 years ago, Ynet website reported on Friday."

NATO strike on Tripoli kills civilians - LIBYA - FRANCE 24

NATO strike on Tripoli kills civilians - LIBYA - FRANCE 24:
"NATO air strikes killed nine civilians in the Arada neighbourhood of Tripoli,
which is a known anti-Gaddafi stronghold, the regime said Sunday.
The incident occurred a day after the government accused NATO of
specifically targeting civilians."

Education officials break down Stockton man's door | news10.net

Education officials break down Stockton man's door | news10.net: "STOCKTON, CA - Kenneth Wright does not have a criminal record and he had no reason to believe a S.W.A.T team would be breaking down his door at 6 a.m. on Tuesday."

Only 24% Say They Share Obama's Political Views - Rasmussen Reports™

Only 24% Say They Share Obama's Political Views - Rasmussen Reports™: "Most voters still believe President Obama is more liberal than they are, while just one-out-of-four say they share the same ideological views as the president."

James Carville | Obama | The Daily Caller

James Carville | Obama | The Daily Caller: "Who ever thought the saying, “It’s the economy stupid,” from James Carville in 1992 would become a staple in presidential elections 20 years later?"

No more national anthem at pacifist Indiana college - 13 WTHR

No more national anthem at pacifist Indiana college - 13 WTHR: "Goshen - A small northern Indiana college has decided to stop playing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at sporting events after starting to do so for the first time last year."

President Obama’s phony accounting on the auto industry bailout - The Fact Checker - The Washington Post

President Obama’s phony accounting on the auto industry bailout - The Fact Checker - The Washington Post: "With some of the economic indicators looking a bit dicey, President Obama traveled to Ohio last week to tout what the administration considers a good-news story: the rescue of the domestic automobile industry. In fact, he also made it the subject of his weekly radio address."

Obama loses bin Laden bounce; Romney on the move among GOP contenders - The Washington Post

Obama loses bin Laden bounce; Romney on the move among GOP contenders - The Washington Post: "The public opinion boost President Obama received after the killing of Osama bin Laden has dissipated, and Americans’ disapproval of how he is handling the nation’s economy and the deficit has reached new highs, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll."

U.S. funding for future promises lags by trillions - USATODAY.com

U.S. funding for future promises lags by trillions - USATODAY.com: "The government added $5.3 trillion in new financial obligations in 2010, largely for retirement programs such as Medicare and Social Security. That brings to a record $61.6 trillion the total of financial promises not paid for."

Music video used to build computer vision algorithm

Music video used to build computer vision algorithm: "Although already incorporated into devices such as the Microsoft Kinect gaming console, the ability of computer vision systems to recognize specific body poses is still very much a work in progress."

Prototype miniature 3D printer could become an affordable product

Prototype miniature 3D printer could become an affordable product: "With the recent release of the Trimensional app, people can now use their iPhones as inexpensive 3D scanners. Not only can users take three-dimensional images of objects, but they can use those images to create actual physical models ... as long as they have access to a 3D printer. Currently, such printers tend to be large, expensive devices that are usually only found in places like universities or industrial design companies."

Voyager spacecraft head for interstellar space

Voyager spacecraft head for interstellar space: "The last time we checked on the Voyager 1 & 2 they were hurtling towards the edge of the solar system at over 37,000 mph (60,000 km/h). The car-sized spacecraft are now and incredible 11 billion miles (17 billion km) and 8 billion miles (14 billion km) from Earth respectively - they are the longest continuously operated spacecraft in deep space and, having traveled further than any man-made object, they will soon become the first to enter the realm of interstellar space."

BARE: New baby bottle designed to better emulate the real thing

BARE: New baby bottle designed to better emulate the real thing: "Although conventional baby bottles are designed to mimic a mother's breast, if they could talk, most babies - like the World Health Organization - would probably tell you they are a pretty poor substitute for the real thing."

Paralyzed man regains voluntary leg movement with electrode array implant

Paralyzed man regains voluntary leg movement with electrode array implant: "In a move that gives cautious hope to the millions of people suffering some form of paralysis, a team of researchers from UCLA, Caltech and the University of Louisville has given a man rendered paralyzed from the chest down after a hit-and-run accident in 2006 the ability to stand and take his first tentative steps in four years."

‘It Went Way Up’: Wind-Blown Bounce House Injures 13 Kids | The Blaze

‘It Went Way Up’: Wind-Blown Bounce House Injures 13 Kids | The Blaze: "A heavy gust of wind blew away inflatable bounce houses with children inside at a New York soccer event, leaving 13 people injured, authorities said late Saturday"

Wal-Mart Tops U.S. High Court Agenda as Violent Video Game Ruling Looms - Bloomberg

Wal-Mart Tops U.S. High Court Agenda as Violent Video Game Ruling Looms - Bloomberg: "Violent video games, climate change and a million Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) employees will preoccupy the U.S. Supreme Court in the homestretch of its nine-month term."

OPEC Overshadowed by Qaddafi in Most-Hostile Meeting Since 1990 Gulf War - Bloomberg

OPEC Overshadowed by Qaddafi in Most-Hostile Meeting Since 1990 Gulf War - Bloomberg: "OPEC’s decision on production quotas this week may be complicated by hostilities in Libya as members meeting in Vienna find themselves supporting opposing camps of a military conflict for the first time in 21 years."

5 U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq - latimes.com

5 U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq - latimes.com: "The U.S. military confirms the deaths, which an Iraqi source says occurred in a rocket attack on a central Iraqi police base."

Hospitals’ Skepticism of New Obamacare Medicare Payment Scheme Grows | The Foundry

Hospitals’ Skepticism of New Obamacare Medicare Payment Scheme Grows | The Foundry: "A frequent accusation against conservative Medicare reform proposals is that they would “end Medicare as we know it.” But the reality is that Obamacare has already accomplished this."

Bank of America Gets Pad Locked After Homeowner Forecloses On It | digtriad.com

Bank of America Gets Pad Locked After Homeowner Forecloses On It | digtriad.com: "Collier County, Florida -- Have you heard the one about a homeowner foreclosing on a bank?

Well, it has happened in Florida and involves a North Carolina based bank."

US house price fall 'beats Great Depression slide' - Business News, Business - The Independent

US house price fall 'beats Great Depression slide' - Business News, Business - The Independent: "The ailing US housing market passed a grim milestone in the first quarter of this year, posting a further deterioration that means the fall in house prices is now greater than that suffered during the Great Depression."

Dow Average Has Its Longest Weekly Slump Since 2004 - Bloomberg

Dow Average Has Its Longest Weekly Slump Since 2004 - Bloomberg

The Ominous Job Growth Chart That Will Make Your Jaw Drop | The Blaze

The Ominous Job Growth Chart That Will Make Your Jaw Drop | The Blaze: "Tyler Durden over at Zero Hedge has just published a startling chart that shows how dismal the jobs numbers really are. According to him and his chart, “the simple math indicates that for the US to return to its December 2007 unemployment, when factoring in the natural growth of the labor force of 90k people a month, the economy will need to add 250k jobs a month for the next 66 months.”"

Few jobs added in May; unemployment up to 9.1 pct - Yahoo! Finance

Few jobs added in May; unemployment up to 9.1 pct - Yahoo! Finance: "WASHINGTON (AP) -- Employers in May added the fewest jobs in eight months, and the unemployment rate inched up to 9.1 percent. The weakening job market raised concerns about an economy hampered by gas prices and the Japanese nuclear disaster."

Edwards indicted; arrest warrant issued :: WRAL.com

Edwards indicted; arrest warrant issued :: WRAL.com: "RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal indictment was filed Friday against two-time Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, who is charged with four counts of illegal campaign contributions, one count of conspiracy and one count of false statements."

Americans Divided on Taxing the Rich to Redistribute Wealth

Americans Divided on Taxing the Rich to Redistribute Wealth: "Republicans and Democrats have sharply different reactions to the government's taking such an active role in equalizing economic outcomes. Seven in 10 Democrats believe the government should levy taxes on the rich to redistribute wealth, while an equal proportion of Republicans believe it should not. The slight majority of independents oppose this policy."

Mullen Says Pay, Benefit Cuts 'On the Table'

Mullen Says Pay, Benefit Cuts 'On the Table': "The Pentagon's top officer said Thursday that servicemembers will likely see cuts in pay and benefits as the military plumbs its budget for nearly half a trillion dollars in savings over the next 12 years"

Federal Judge Prohibits Prayer at Texas Graduation Ceremony - FoxNews.com

Federal Judge Prohibits Prayer at Texas Graduation Ceremony - FoxNews.com: "A federal judge has ordered a Texas school district to prohibit public prayer at a high school graduation ceremony.

Chief U.S. District Judge Fred Biery’s order against the Medina Valley Independent School District also forbids students from using specific religious words including “prayer” and “amen.”"

Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian dies | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian dies | Detroit Free Press | freep.com: "Jack Kevorkian — embraced as a compassionate crusader and reviled as a murderous crank — died early this morning."

Stocks extend losses after dismal jobs report - Yahoo! Finance

Stocks extend losses after dismal jobs report - Yahoo! Finance: "A jarringly weak report on employment is weighing down stock prices for the third straight day.

The Dow Jones industrial average is poised to mark its fifth straight week of losses. That would be its longest losing streak since July 2004."

Gutfeld: If Rep. Weiner Is Innocent, Why Is He Acting So Guilty? - Greg-alogue - FOXNews.com

Gutfeld: If Rep. Weiner Is Innocent, Why Is He Acting So Guilty? - Greg-alogue - FOXNews.com: "On Tuesday, Congressman Weiner suffered a meltdown of meltdowns.

To recap, it happened after a lewd crotch photo was sent to a Seattle co-ed from Weiner's Twitter account. Weiner claims he was hacked, but instead of calling authorities, he lawyered up."

Yemen crisis deepens as dozens are killed in street battles | World news | The Guardian

Yemen crisis deepens as dozens are killed in street battles | World news | The Guardian: "The crisis engulfing Yemen deepened on Wednesday with dozens of people killed as President Ali Abdullah Saleh reinforced his troops after heavy clashes with gunmen loyal to an influential tribal leader."

More job seekers give up, reducing unemployment - Yahoo! News

More job seekers give up, reducing unemployment - Yahoo! News: "The labor force — those who have a job or are looking for one — is getting smaller, even though the economy is growing and steadily adding jobs. That trend defies the rules of a normal economic recovery"

MTA Officers Detain Man For Taking Pictures « CBS Baltimore

MTA Officers Detain Man For Taking Pictures « CBS Baltimore: "BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Transit Administration says more training may be called for after three MTA officers detained a man for taking pictures at a light rail station."

WHO: E. coli outbreak caused by new strain - Yahoo! News

WHO: E. coli outbreak caused by new strain - Yahoo! News: "LONDON – An entirely new super-toxic bug is causing the frightening food poisoning outbreak that has sickened at least 1,600 people and killed 18, researchers and global health officials said Thursday."

Killer germ: First outbreak of 'rare' microbe: - WHO - Univision Wires

Killer germ: First outbreak of 'rare' microbe: - WHO - Univision Wires: "The strain of a lethal bacteria that has killed 18 people in Europe is 'very rare' and had never been seen in an outbreak form before, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday."

Morning Bell: Time For Thoughtful Moves in Libya | The Foundry

Morning Bell: Time For Thoughtful Moves in Libya | The Foundry: "American military action in foreign wars shouldn’t be taken cavalierly. But President Obama took it that way when he thrust American troops aimlessly into an undefined war in Libya."

Could You Live in a 320 Sq. Ft. Home? This Couple Made the Move | The Blaze

Could You Live in a 320 Sq. Ft. Home? This Couple Made the Move | The Blaze: "In the tiny town of Two Rivers, WI where I spent part of my childhood, there is a tiny house that would draw chuckles from my family every time we drove by it. Essentially, it looked like a glorified cardboard box: four walls and a staircase. I always wondered how someone could live in such a tiny home. Then I saw the story below, and now I know why at least one family would sell most of their stuff to live in a 320 sq. ft. house."

Schumer to Jewish Audience: Arabs and Palestinians ‘Don’t Believe There Should Be An Israel’ | The Blaze

Schumer to Jewish Audience: Arabs and Palestinians ‘Don’t Believe There Should Be An Israel’ | The Blaze: "The left-leaning blog ThinkProgress isn’t happy with Sen. Chuck Schumer’s statement that Palestinians and Arabs “don’t believe there should be an Israel.” Here’s the text of the statement Schumer made at a Jewish function this past Sunday:"

Thieves Selling Stolen Cars On Craigslist Then Stealing Them Back « CBS Sacramento

Thieves Selling Stolen Cars On Craigslist Then Stealing Them Back « CBS Sacramento: "SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Police are calling it a new phenomenon in crime. Stolen cars are showing up on Craigslist. They’re sold and then stolen again. CBS13 has more on this new scheme."

US Economy: 150 Economists Back US Republicans in Debt Fight - CNBC

US Economy: 150 Economists Back US Republicans in Debt Fight - CNBC: "More than 150 economists back U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner's call to match any increase in the debt limit with spending cuts of equal size, according to a letter released by the Republican leader's office Wednesday."

Govt to lose $14B of auto bailout funds - Yahoo! News

Govt to lose $14B of auto bailout funds - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Wednesday that the government will lose about $14 billion in taxpayer funds from the bailout of the U.S. auto industry."

Wall Street Baffled by Slowing Economy, Low Yields: Trader - CNBC

Wall Street Baffled by Slowing Economy, Low Yields: Trader - CNBC: "Wall Street is having a hard time figuring out what to do now that the U.S. economy appears to be sputtering and yields are so low, Peter Yastrow, market strategist for Yastrow Origer, told CNBC."