White House Bullies SF Reporter, Then Denies It. Transparency or Thuggery? | The Blaze

White House Bullies SF Reporter, Then Denies It. Transparency or Thuggery? | The Blaze: "Last week’s dust-up between the press and the White House following the coverage of a fundraising event in San Francisco may be a turning point in the media’s relationship with the Obama White House."

Fire restrictions enacted in Russia - UPI.com

Fire restrictions enacted in Russia - UPI.com: "MOSCOW, April 30 (UPI) -- Officials said the wildfire danger remained high in the Russian Far East Saturday where another nine new blazes were reported this week."

Earthquake rattles Panama - UPI.com

Earthquake rattles Panama - UPI.com: "PANAMA CITY, Panama, April 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Geological Survey says a 6-magnitude earthquake shook southern Panama Saturday."

Obama calls for end to oil, gas subsidies - UPI.com

Obama calls for end to oil, gas subsidies - UPI.com: "WASHINGTON, April 30 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Saturday taxpayer subsidies for oil and gas companies should end."

Black Chamber of Commerce Head: Obama is ‘Fanatical’ & ‘Marxist’ — I Only Voted for Him ‘Because He’s Black’ | The Blaze

Black Chamber of Commerce Head: Obama is ‘Fanatical’ & ‘Marxist’ — I Only Voted for Him ‘Because He’s Black’ | The Blaze: "Harry Alford is the president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. And boy is he entertaining. He’s also not a fan of many of the business positions Democrats have taken"

FT.com / Equities - Gold surges to all-time price record

FT.com / Equities - Gold surges to all-time price record: "The price of gold has surged some $30, capping a week of gains as investors bet that the world’s central banks will keep pumping money into the world economy for the time being."

Update: Chronicle responds after Obama Administration punishes reporter for using multimedia, then claims they didn't : Bronstein at Large

Update: Chronicle responds after Obama Administration punishes reporter for using multimedia, then claims they didn't : Bronstein at Large: "Update: In a pants-on-fire moment, the White House press office today denied anyone there had issued threats to remove Carla Marinucci and possibly other Hearst reporters from the press pool covering the President in the Bay Area."

Thunder? No, make that an earthquake in western Minnesota | StarTribune.com

Thunder? No, make that an earthquake in western Minnesota | StarTribune.com: "A rare earthquake, albeit modest, rippled in and around Alexandria in western Minnesota early Friday."

Exxon Earns Huge Profits, But Also Pays Huge Taxes | The Blaze

Exxon Earns Huge Profits, But Also Pays Huge Taxes | The Blaze: "As you are paying record prices for gasoline and watching that cost increase weekly, the world’s largest oil company, Exxon-Mobil is reporting near-record profits in the first quarter of 2011."

75,000 Applied for 2,000 Local McJobs | NBC Chicago

75,000 Applied for 2,000 Local McJobs | NBC Chicago: "A McJob looked mighty appealing to tens of thousands of people in the Chicago area.

More than 75,000 job-seekers applied for 2,000 area positions with McDonald's during the fast food king's first-ever 'National Hiring Day' on April 19. "

Debt ceiling: More Democrats threaten to vote against raising borrowing limit - The Washington Post

Debt ceiling: More Democrats threaten to vote against raising borrowing limit - The Washington Post: "A growing number of Democrats are threatening to defy the White House over the national debt, joining Republican calls for deficit cuts as a requirement for consenting to lift the country’s borrowing limit."

NWS: NE Mississippi Tornado Was Highest-Rated EF-5 - ABC News

NWS: NE Mississippi Tornado Was Highest-Rated EF-5 - ABC News: "The National Weather Service says one of the tornadoes that killed hundreds in the South had winds of 205 mph and was the first EF-5 tornado in Mississippi since 1966."

In wake of storms, Mississippi residents warned of floods - Yahoo! News

In wake of storms, Mississippi residents warned of floods - Yahoo! News: "BILOXI, Miss (Reuters) - Mississippi residents should prepare for major flooding along the Mississippi River, Governor Haley Barbour said on Thursday."

ROYAL WEDDING: Prince William and Kate Middleton kiss on Buckingham Palace balcony as 2bn watch | Mail Online

ROYAL WEDDING: Prince William and Kate Middleton kiss on Buckingham Palace balcony as 2bn watch | Mail Online: "Just (wed) William! Prince drives his new bride away from the Palace in a vintage Aston after balcony kiss thrills the crowds"

The 9 places where inflation is crushing us Jeff Reeves - MarketWatch

The 9 places where inflation is crushing us Jeff Reeves - MarketWatch: "The Federal Reserve would have you believe that everything is fine, focusing on core inflation rates and ignoring broader measures of inflation as they affect food and energy. These commodity-driven prices, as our central banking overlords would have you believe, are naturally more volatile and shouldn’t be overstated."

BBC News - China set to introduce new rules on smoking in public

BBC News - China set to introduce new rules on smoking in public: "China's health ministry will renew its push to end smoking in public places with new regulations due to come into force on 1 May."

21-Year-Old Man Survives After Car Plunges 200-Feet Into Grand Canyon | The Blaze

21-Year-Old Man Survives After Car Plunges 200-Feet Into Grand Canyon | The Blaze: "PHOENIX (AP) — National Park Service rangers were trying to figure out Wednesday how a man’s car left a roadway and plunged into the Grand Canyon, narrowly avoiding a fatal free-fall to the bottom of the gorge."

Man Arrested Outside Calif. DMV for Reading His Bible Out Loud | The Blaze

Man Arrested Outside Calif. DMV for Reading His Bible Out Loud | The Blaze: "When Mark Mackey, a member of the local Calvary Chapel, showed up to the DMV office in Hemet, CA on February 2, he had a goal: read the Bible and introduce those waiting in line to the “gospel of Jesus Christ.” And for about 15 minutes he was successful. That is until a California Highway Patrolman took the Bible from his hands, arrested him, and told him he was guilty of preaching to a “captive audience.”"

Awe-Inspiring New Videos of Southern Tornadoes | The Blaze

Awe-Inspiring New Videos of Southern Tornadoes | The Blaze: "The death toll as of publication from the massive southern storms is now at 193. You can read more about that here."

Wal-Mart shoppers running out of money - Apr. 27, 2011

Wal-Mart shoppers running out of money - Apr. 27, 2011: "Wal-Mart's core shoppers are running out of money much faster than a year ago due to rising gasoline prices, and the retail giant is worried, CEO Mike Duke said Wednesday."

Experts: Severe weather across South could set tornado record - CNN.com

Experts: Severe weather across South could set tornado record - CNN.com: "A rare mix of factors combined to cause widespread severe weather and dozens of reported tornadoes across the southern United States Wednesday, experts said."

Tuscaloosa tornado caught on tape wreaking havoc - CBS 42 Birmingham, AL News Weather Sports

Tuscaloosa tornado caught on tape wreaking havoc - CBS 42 Birmingham, AL News Weather Sports: "TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) A tornado-spewing storm system that has killed at least 58 people across Alabama unleashed its fury on Tuscaloosa."

News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: "PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. (AP) -- Dozens of tornadoes ripped through the South, flattening homes and businesses and killing at least 215 people in six states in the deadliest outbreak in nearly 40 years."

The Associated Press: At least 7 dead as storms pound South for 2nd day

The Associated Press: At least 7 dead as storms pound South for 2nd day: "EDOM, Texas (AP) — Violent weather ripped through the South for a second straight night, killing at least seven people from Arkansas to Alabama, damaging homes in a rural Texas community and spreading destruction into Georgia and Tennessee."

Obama to nominate CIA Director Leon Panetta as defense secretary - The Washington Post

Obama to nominate CIA Director Leon Panetta as defense secretary - The Washington Post: "President Obama will nominate CIA Director Leon Panetta this week as secretary of defense, replacing Robert M. Gates as part of a series of national security shifts that will also place Afghanistan war commander Gen. David H. Petraeus in the top CIA job, U.S. officials said."

My Way News - Gadhafi seeks Venezuela's help in ending conflict

My Way News - Gadhafi seeks Venezuela's help in ending conflict: "CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has sent a delegation to Venezuela to seek peaceful solutions to the conflict in the North African nation, President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday."

U.S. broadens Mexico travel warning - CNN.com

U.S. broadens Mexico travel warning - CNN.com: "The U.S. State Department has broadened its travel warning for Mexico, advising citizens to avoid certain areas and steer clear of driving at night."

US Economy: US Banks Warn Obama on Soaring Debt - CNBC

US Economy: US Banks Warn Obama on Soaring Debt - CNBC: "A group of the largest US banks and fund managers stepped up the pressure on Congress and the Obama administration to reach a deal to increase the country’s debt limit, saying that even a short default could be devastating for the financial markets and economy."

9 Americans dead after Afghan officer opens fire - Yahoo! News

9 Americans dead after Afghan officer opens fire - Yahoo! News: "KABUL, Afghanistan – Eight American troops and a U.S. contractor died Wednesday after an Afghan military pilot opened fire during a meeting at Kabul airport — the deadliest episode to date of an Afghan turning against his coalition partners, officials said."

Mississippi Town Destroys Westboro Baptist Plans

Mississippi Town Destroys Westboro Baptist Plans: "The Westboro Baptist Church once again makes the headlines. This time however, the good news is that they were foiled in their attempts to disrupt another serviceman’s funeral. Mississippi gives the Westboro the kind of welcome that we would all like to give."

Michele Bachmann: Obama and oil | StarTribune.com

Michele Bachmann: Obama and oil | StarTribune.com: "Americans are feeling the pain of spiking gas prices, and the unrest spreading through the Middle East seems to point to even higher costs at the pump."

Five Truths about Planned Parenthood - Charmaine Yoest - National Review Online

Five Truths about Planned Parenthood - Charmaine Yoest - National Review Online: "As the 2012 budget battles began, Clare Coleman, CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, took to the pages of the Washington Post. In a piece called “Five Myths about Planned Parenthood,” she argued that defunding the organization was an ignoble goal for members of Congress looking to cut the bloated federal budget."

Louisiana Bill Would Ban Abortion, Period - And violators would go to prison for 15 years

Louisiana Bill Would Ban Abortion, Period - And violators would go to prison for 15 years: "Conservatives around the country have tried to limit abortion in all kinds of creative ways, but Louisiana Rep. John LaBruzza is cutting to the chase."

Poll: More Than Half of All Egyptians Want End to Peace Treaty With Israel | The Blaze

Poll: More Than Half of All Egyptians Want End to Peace Treaty With Israel | The Blaze: "CAIRO (AP) — More than half of all Egyptians would like to see the 1979 peace treaty with Israel annulled, according to results of a poll conducted by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center released Monday."

‘You’re Trying to Put Words in My Mouth:‘ Franklin Graham Spars With O’Donnell Over Obama’s Faith | The Blaze

‘You’re Trying to Put Words in My Mouth:‘ Franklin Graham Spars With O’Donnell Over Obama’s Faith | The Blaze: "This weekend, Rev. Franklin Graham (son of Billy) shocked the media when he seemed to question the president’s place of birth, or at least wondered why the president won’t produce his birth certificate. Lawrence O’Donnell took notice, and on Monday night, he invited Graham on the program for one of his trademarked, contentious interviews."

Gas Prices Top $1-a-Gallon Higher than Year Ago; Media Don't Blame Obama

Gas Prices Top $1-a-Gallon Higher than Year Ago; Media Don't Blame Obama: "The average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline hit $3.86 on April 25, more than $1-a-gallon higher than a year earlier and less than 25 cents away from the record high price of gasoline set in July 2008.

In fact, per gallon prices are more than $2 higher than when Obama took office Jan. 20, 2009. Yet the president has been nearly exempt from criticism on the issue of rising prices, despite a six-month drilling moratorium and more regulatory hurdles for industry."

Gasoline rises to $3.87 per gallon - Yahoo! News

Gasoline rises to $3.87 per gallon - Yahoo! News: "NEW YORK – Gas pump prices continue to climb, hitting $3.87 per gallon on Tuesday, though experts say the national average should fall eventually as Americans drive less."

Enormous statue of powerful pharaoh unearthed - Yahoo! News

Enormous statue of powerful pharaoh unearthed - Yahoo! News: "CAIRO – Archaeologists unearthed one of the largest statues found to date of a powerful ancient Egyptian pharaoh at his mortuary temple in the southern city of Luxor, the country's antiquities authority announced Tuesday."

Obama's broken promise: I'll help jobless blacks - USATODAY.com

Obama's broken promise: I'll help jobless blacks - USATODAY.com: "This is not an easy column for me to write. It’s never easy to tell someone you like that he’s a disappointment. I like Barack Obama. I liked him the first time we met back in 2006 when I took a small group of journalism students to Washington, D.C., for a meeting with the then-freshly minted U.S. senator."

Euro strikes 16-month high against dollar

Euro strikes 16-month high against dollar: "The euro struck a 16-month high against the dollar and the Swiss franc notched a record high versus the US unit Tuesday amid heightened investor nerves over this week's busy economic calendar."

AccuWeather.com - Weather News | Extremely Dangerous Tornado Situation Today

AccuWeather.com - Weather News | Extremely Dangerous Tornado Situation Today: "An extremely dangerous outbreak of tornadoes will endanger many lives and property from northeastern Texas into Arkansas, northern Louisiana, northwestern Mississippi and western Tennessee late today into tonight."

Gold Hits New Record as Dollar Expected to Tumble | The Blaze

Gold Hits New Record as Dollar Expected to Tumble | The Blaze: "Gold hit another record in trading on Monday as the dollar is expected to tumble against other currencies, CNBC reports.

Gold hit $1,517.71 an ounce, before easing to $1,515.65, up 0.8 percent, says CNBC. U.S. gold futures also rose to an all-time high, at $1,518.6 an ounce"

Obama’s Easter Sunday Pastor Rails Against Racist Talk Radio (Compares Rush to KKK!) | The Blaze

Obama’s Easter Sunday Pastor Rails Against Racist Talk Radio (Compares Rush to KKK!) | The Blaze: "The media stood and applauded yesterday when President Obama and his family went to church for Easter. Yesterday’s visit to Shiloh Baptist Church in D.C. shows again that Obama really is a man of faith, the reports seem to suggest."

Syrian forces kill 25 in Deraa

Syrian forces kill 25 in Deraa: "Syrian forces reportedly shot and killed at least 25 anti-regime protestors in Deraa on a day when Syria closed all its land border crossings with neighboring Jordan, following the deployment of Syrian army tanks in the southern border city of Deraa to crush a pro-democracy uprising."

AFP: Chinese Christians held at Easter service: church

AFP: Chinese Christians held at Easter service: church: "BEIJING — Up to 30 members of a Chinese evangelical church were arrested on Sunday for trying to hold an Easter service in defiance of the officially atheist government, a member of the clergy said."

Obama a quick study on creating commissions | Hayley Peterson | Politics | Washington Examiner

Obama a quick study on creating commissions | Hayley Peterson | Politics | Washington Examiner: "As a candidate for president, Barack Obama called study commissions created by politicians 'Washington-speak for we'll get back to you later."

Gasoline Prices In Chicago Are Highest In Nation « Gasoline Prices In Chicago Are Highest In Nation « CBS Chicago

Gasoline Prices In Chicago Are Highest In Nation « Gasoline Prices In Chicago Are Highest In Nation « CBS Chicago: "According to the Lundberg survey, the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Chicago now stands at $4.27–a 12 cent increase in the past two weeks. And that’s just the average. Several stations in Chicago were selling gasoline for between $4.60 and $4.70 a gallon, according to chicagogasprices.com."

IMF bombshell: Age of America nears end Brett Arends' ROI - MarketWatch

IMF bombshell: Age of America nears end Brett Arends' ROI - MarketWatch: "For the first time, the international organization has set a date for the moment when the “Age of America” will end and the U.S. economy will be overtaken by that of China.


IMF sees China topping U.S. in 2016
According to the latest IMF official forecasts, China's economy will surpass that of America in real terms in 2016 — just five years from now. Brett Arends looks at the implications for the U.S. dollar and the Treasury market.

And it’s a lot closer than you may think.

According to the latest IMF official forecasts, China’s economy will surpass that of America in real terms in 2016 — just five years from now."

Don't Like a Weak Dollar? Might as Well Get Used to It - CNBC

Don't Like a Weak Dollar? Might as Well Get Used to It - CNBC: "Weakness in the US dollar, which is causing everything to go up—including gas prices, food and stocks—is unlikely to go away soon as a selling frenzy hits the currency market."

NC company recalls cucumbers in 9 states - chicagotribune.com

NC company recalls cucumbers in 9 states - chicagotribune.com: "A North Carolina vegetable and fruit distributor has recalled cucumbers distributed to nine states, including Illinois and Indiana, after some of the vegetables distributed to Florida were found contaminated with salmonella, according to the company."

Violence Triggered by Election of Nigerian Christian Is Much Worse Than First Thought | The Blaze

Violence Triggered by Election of Nigerian Christian Is Much Worse Than First Thought | The Blaze: "Fearful of stoking more violence, authorities have been reluctant to release a nationwide death toll after the victory of the incumbent president, a Christian, in Saturday‘s election caused a wave of killings and arson attacks across the country’s mostly Muslim north"

New Video Shows Tornado Chaos at St. Louis Airport | The Blaze

New Video Shows Tornado Chaos at St. Louis Airport | The Blaze: "ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lambert Airport is expected to reopen Sunday, two days after a strong tornado caused significant damage at the St. Louis airport."

‘Behind the Bias’: Hannity Examines ‘Double Standards’ in American Media Coverage | The Blaze

‘Behind the Bias’: Hannity Examines ‘Double Standards’ in American Media Coverage | The Blaze: "On Friday night, the Fox News Channel debuted a Hannity special, ‘Behind the Bias: The History of Liberal Media.’ The promo declared: “Double standards? Groundless attacks? Blatant bias? Sean calls out the mainstream media! Don’t miss Behind the Bias: The History of Liberal Media.”"

US Drone Strike in Libya; Deaths in Misrata | News | English

US Drone Strike in Libya; Deaths in Misrata | News | English: "The United States has announced its first Predator drone strike in Libya, while rebels report deaths in their western stronghold, Misrata, as pro-government forces apparently retreat."

‘Forget About the Law’: Union Bosses & White House Advisors Bob Park & Rich Trumka Admit They Are Overriding US Law & Sovereignty With the International Labor Movement | The Blaze

‘Forget About the Law’: Union Bosses & White House Advisors Bob Park & Rich Trumka Admit They Are Overriding US Law & Sovereignty With the International Labor Movement | The Blaze

Are These the 20 Signs That Point to a Global Food Crisis? | The Blaze

Are These the 20 Signs That Point to a Global Food Crisis? | The Blaze: "On Sunday we heard the head of the World Bank say that he’s “concerned” about food prices, and that we’re “one shock away from a full-grown crisis.” Heavy stuff. But get ready, it’s about to get cinder-block-around-your-feet-in-a-lake heavy."

The Rich Sit Around and Count Their Money: Scarborough on Obama’s Huey Long Style Class Warfare | The Blaze

The Rich Sit Around and Count Their Money: Scarborough on Obama’s Huey Long Style Class Warfare | The Blaze

BBC News - Syria unrest: 'Bloodiest day' as troops fire on rallies

BBC News - Syria unrest: 'Bloodiest day' as troops fire on rallies: "Protesters in Syria have reported 60 people killed by security forces - the highest death toll in five weeks of unrest against President Assad."

Critics: $2.3M Detroit library project a symbol of waste amid budget crisis | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Critics: $2.3M Detroit library project a symbol of waste amid budget crisis | detnews.com | The Detroit News: "Detroit —Detroit Public Library officials say finances have grown so bad they could close most neighborhood branches, but in a few weeks plan to unveil a revamped wing of a main library that even administrators say spares few expenses.
The South Wing is stocked with 20 yellow and orange European lounge chairs that cost $1,092 apiece, artistic pendant light fixtures and two alcohol-burning fireplaces. The project morphed from a $300,000 furniture update to a $2.3 million overhaul with new floors, study rooms, lighting and built-in, wood-framed book shelves."

Texas governor calls for prayers for rain amid fires | Reuters

Texas governor calls for prayers for rain amid fires | Reuters: "Texas Governor Rick Perry called on Texans to pray for rain as cooler temperatures on Thursday helped firefighters contain wildfires that have charred more than 1.5 million acres across the state."

Europe prays for Easter rain in worst drought for a century - Yahoo! News UK

Europe prays for Easter rain in worst drought for a century - Yahoo! News UK: "Either way, prayers in Europe this Easter holiday weekend are as likely to call for rain as anything else -- with serious fears over the wheat harvest, its impact on already sky-high global food prices and, of course, devastating brush fires."

Earth Day Ends Obama's 53,300 Gallon Trip - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)

Earth Day Ends Obama's 53,300 Gallon Trip - Washington Whispers (usnews.com): "President Obama declared today's 41st annual Earth Day proof of America's ecological and conservation spirit—then completed a three-day campaign-style trip logging 10,666 miles on Air Force One, eating up some 53,300 gallons at a cost of about $180,000. And that doesn't include the fuel consumption of his helicopter, limo, or the 29 other vehicles that travel with that car."

Religious Faith Is Still Good News for America | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.

Religious Faith Is Still Good News for America | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.: "The year 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible. Leland Ryken, a scholar of Christian literature and the Puritans, describes this as one of the most important cultural developments in the history of the English-speaking world. In his new book The Legacy of the King James Bible, Ryken records its sweeping influence on our language, education, religion, and culture."

Libyan Rebels Take Border Crossing, Pro-Gadhafi Forces Surrender | North Africa | English

Libyan Rebels Take Border Crossing, Pro-Gadhafi Forces Surrender | North Africa | English: "Witnesses in western Libya say rebels have taken control of a remote border crossing with Tunisia, following fierce clashes with pro-government forces."

The Most Incredible Story of a Hand Transplant You May Ever Hear…Says Glenn Beck | The Blaze

The Most Incredible Story of a Hand Transplant You May Ever Hear…Says Glenn Beck | The Blaze: "Editor’s note: Glenn joked that our original headline, “Hand transplant allows woman to clap for first time in 5 years,” was a little underwhelming considering how incredible this story is. We’ve now picked a hopefully more appropriate title."

Student gives teacher some of her mom's weed - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com

Student gives teacher some of her mom's weed - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com: "PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Officials say an 8-year-old girl gave a teacher a small amount of marijuana that she had brought from home."

Stranger Catches Toddler Falling From 4th-Floor Balcony - Orlando News Story - WKMG Orlando

Stranger Catches Toddler Falling From 4th-Floor Balcony - Orlando News Story - WKMG Orlando: "A 2-year-old girl fell from a fourth-floor hotel balcony in the tourist district of Orlando on Wednesday night, but she was caught by a hotel guest and was not injured, according to Orange County deputies."

Police: Man tried to rob store with game remote

Police: Man tried to rob store with game remote: "Police said a St. Petersburg man attempted to rob a convenience store using a Sony Playstation remote control."

Robot enters crippled power plant | The Sun |News

Robot enters crippled power plant | The Sun |News: "The Packbot, from the US, is exploring damaged buildings and taking radiation readings in areas of the stricken reactors still considered too dangerous for humans to enter."

French riot police threaten to strike over alcohol ban - Telegraph

French riot police threaten to strike over alcohol ban - Telegraph: "France's riot police have complained about being 'treated like children' following a new ban on drinking alcohol while on duty."

FT.com / US / Economy & Fed - US jobless claims stick above 400,000

FT.com / US / Economy & Fed - US jobless claims stick above 400,000: "First-time claims for jobless benefits did fall by 13,000 to 403,000 in the week ending April 13, down from from an upwardly revised 416,000 the week before. However the reduction was smaller than economists had predicted and kept claims above the closely-watched 400,000 level, following the previous week’s surprise rise to the highest level in nearly two months. The less-volatile four-week moving average rose slightly to 399,000."

GE's Profit Jumps 77% - WSJ.com

GE's Profit Jumps 77% - WSJ.com: "General Electric Co. reported a 77% increase in first-quarter earnings, lifted by marked improvement at its GE Capital financing arm and gains at most of its industrial units."

657 New Islands Discovered Worldwide | LiveScience

657 New Islands Discovered Worldwide | LiveScience: "Here's something you don't see every day — hundreds of new islands have been discovered around the world.

The Earth has 657 more barrier islands than previously thought, according to a new global survey by researchers from Duke University and Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C."

Military choppers startle downtown Miami - Downtown / Brickell / Overtown - MiamiHerald.com

Military choppers startle downtown Miami - Downtown / Brickell / Overtown - MiamiHerald.com: "Residents in the neighborhood saw and heard several military-style, “pitch-black” helicopters flying around and hovering on top of Brickell buildings Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning."

iPhone keeps record of everywhere you go | Technology | guardian.co.uk

iPhone keeps record of everywhere you go | Technology | guardian.co.uk: "Security researchers have discovered that Apple's iPhone keeps track of where you go – and saves every detail of it to a secret file on the device which is then copied to the owner's computer when the two are synchronised."

Gas prices reach five dollars in Washington, D.C. - UPI.com

Gas prices reach five dollars in Washington, D.C. - UPI.com: "Gas prices reach five dollars per gallon at a gas station in Washington, DC on April 19, 2011."

» CONFIRMED: CBS Editors Refuse To Release Full Audio Of Obama Hot Mic Recording! - Big Government

» CONFIRMED: CBS Editors Refuse To Release Full Audio Of Obama Hot Mic Recording! - Big Government: "Last weekend, His Presidency Barack Obama was captured making potentially offensive comments to a group of big money donors who had paid large sums of money for special access to His Presidency."

TIME: Ice Makers Are Destroying the Planet! - Ice Machine - Fox Nation

TIME: Ice Makers Are Destroying the Planet! - Ice Machine - Fox Nation: "Want to save the Earth? Easy, just buy a couple of ice trays. To the long list of human inventions that are wrecking global climate—the internal combustion engine, the industrial era factory—add the automatic ice maker."

Job center blasted for giving capes to unemployed - Yahoo! News

Job center blasted for giving capes to unemployed - Yahoo! News: "ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida officials are investigating an unemployment agency that spent public money to give 6,000 superhero capes to the jobless."

Obama Skips Tornado Destruction, Heads West to Raise Money | The Blog on Obama: White House Dossier

Obama Skips Tornado Destruction, Heads West to Raise Money | The Blog on Obama: White House Dossier: "President Obama is opting not to visit the tornado-ravaged areas of the South, choosing instead to embark today on a three day tour out West where he will try to boost his political standing by talking up his approach to the deficit and raise millions for himself and fellow Democrats."

Temperatures Lowest For Time Of Year Since 1940s « Temperatures Lowest For Time Of Year Since 1940s « CBS Chicago

Temperatures Lowest For Time Of Year Since 1940s « Temperatures Lowest For Time Of Year Since 1940s « CBS Chicago: "Not only has Chicago dealt with chilly rain, hail and even snow this week, but temperatures Tuesday were at their lowest for this late spring date since the 1940s."

U.S. Weighs Summer GM Stock Sale - WSJ.com

U.S. Weighs Summer GM Stock Sale - WSJ.com: "The U.S. government plans to sell a significant share of its remaining stake in General Motors Co. this summer despite the disappointing performance of the auto maker's stock, people familiar with the matter said."

U.S. Debt Tops $14.3 Trillion for First Time | CNSnews.com

U.S. Debt Tops $14.3 Trillion for First Time | CNSnews.com: "he national debt has passed another historical milestone, topping $14.3 trillion for the first time ever, according to data released by the U.S. Treasury late Monday afternoon."

20 Tax Facts That Will Blow Your Mind | The Blaze

20 Tax Facts That Will Blow Your Mind | The Blaze: "In honor of tax day, Business Insider put together a slide show on the 20 tax facts that will “make your head explode.” Here’s a sample:

1. The IRS has more employees than there are people in Flint, Michigan (106K vs 102K).

2. Americans spend $28 billion and 8 billion hours each year doing their taxes.

3. The number of pages in the tax code has increased 16,775% in the past century.

4. You could fill Dallas with the number of accountants Americans hire to help with taxes each year (over a million)."

Could Your Shotgun Soon be Outlawed? Maybe, If the ATF Has Its Way | The Blaze

Could Your Shotgun Soon be Outlawed? Maybe, If the ATF Has Its Way | The Blaze: "What’s the definition of a “shotgun?” According to Dictionary.com it’s “a smoothbore gun for firing small shot to kill birds and small quadrupeds, though often used with buckshot to kill larger animals.” For the gun enthusiasts, that’s only partly true, as there is also the option of using slugs. But what if there’s another addition that will soon be added to the definition?"

Gov’t Looking to Sell its GM Stock — A Potential Loss of Over $11 Billion | The Blaze

Gov’t Looking to Sell its GM Stock — A Potential Loss of Over $11 Billion | The Blaze: "The U.S. government is currently biggest owner of General Motors stock. It was a condition of that company’s bailout in 2009. So when you hear that the government is looking at selling off all its stock, that may seem like a good thing. Until you read what the Wall Street Journal put out today. Mainly, that GM stock is currently at about $30 and in order for the government to break even it needs to sell its shares at about $53"

Freeze Tag Deemed Unsafe in New Camp Regs | NBC New York

Freeze Tag Deemed Unsafe in New Camp Regs | NBC New York: "Dodgeball, Red Rover, Wiffle Ball – those time-honored kids’ games, along with activities like Steal the Bacon and Capture the Flag – have been deemed dangerous by the state as part of an effort to tighten regulations for summer camps in the area."

How much faster can a fastball go?

How much faster can a fastball go?: "ony Gwynn Jr. summoned his training and experience, but mostly the pedigree bestowed upon him as the son of a Hall of Fame batting champion. Yet, at the moment of truth Sept. 24, staring at Aroldis Chapman's 105-mph fastball, Gwynn did what most of us would do - he froze."

U.S. Debt Tops $14.3 Trillion for First Time | CNSnews.com

U.S. Debt Tops $14.3 Trillion for First Time | CNSnews.com: "The national debt has passed another historical milestone, topping $14.3 trillion for the first time ever, according to data released by the U.S. Treasury late Monday afternoon."

FT.com / US & Canada - US greenhouse gases drop to 15-year low

FT.com / US & Canada - US greenhouse gases drop to 15-year low: "Greenhouse gas emissions in the US dropped to their lowest level in 15 years in 2009 as the impact of the financial crisis led to decreases in fuel and electricity consumption, according to newly published figures."

Obama to reporter: 'Let me finish my answers' next time - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency

Obama to reporter: 'Let me finish my answers' next time - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency: "President Obama has troubles with voters in Texas, and, apparently, with interviewers from the Lone Star State as well."

Jesse Jackson Jr. Says iPads Kill American Jobs (But He Still Uses One) | The Blaze

Jesse Jackson Jr. Says iPads Kill American Jobs (But He Still Uses One) | The Blaze: "As reported here in March, Jackson was on House floor praising Apple for their iPods, even talking about changing the Constitution to get these marvels as well as laptops into the hands of kids in the ghetto. He claimed this would be a large part of ending our unemployment crisis."

Content Warning Not Strong Enough for This Video of Leftist Freakout at Oregon Tea Party Rally | The Blaze

Content Warning Not Strong Enough for This Video of Leftist Freakout at Oregon Tea Party Rally | The Blaze

Detroit Moves Against Unions - WSJ.com

Detroit Moves Against Unions - WSJ.com: "DETROIT—A new state law has emboldened the Detroit mayor and schools chief to take a more aggressive stance toward public unions as the city leaders try to mop up hundreds of millions of dollars in red ink."

Saudis Slash Oil Output; Say Market Oversupplied - CNBC

Saudis Slash Oil Output; Say Market Oversupplied - CNBC: "Saudi Arabia's oil minister said on Sunday the kingdom had slashed output by 800,000 barrels per day in March due to oversupply, sending the strongest signal yet that OPEC will not act to quell soaring prices."

Review & Outlook: Where the Tax Money Is - WSJ.com

Review & Outlook: Where the Tax Money Is - WSJ.com: "A dominant theme of President Obama's budget speech last Wednesday was that our fiscal problems would vanish if only the wealthiest Americans were asked 'to pay a little more.' Since he's asking, imagine that instead of proposing to raise the top income tax rate well north of 40%, the President decided to go all the way to 100%."

Palin: Wis. gov doing the right thing with unions - Yahoo! News

Palin: Wis. gov doing the right thing with unions - Yahoo! News: "MADISON, Wis. – Sarah Palin defended Wisconsin's governor at a tea party tax day rally Saturday, telling hundreds of supporters that his polarizing union rights law is designed to save public jobs."

At least 44 dead after killer twisters pound South - Yahoo! News

At least 44 dead after killer twisters pound South - Yahoo! News: "SANFORD, N.C. – Lowe's store manager Michael Hollowell had heard the tornado warnings but his first clue that the danger was outside his front door came when he saw his staff running toward the back of the home improvement store."

AccuWeather.com - Weather News | Historic Tornado Outbreak: 3 Days, 267 Tornado Reports, 15 States

AccuWeather.com - Weather News | Historic Tornado Outbreak: 3 Days, 267 Tornado Reports, 15 States: "From Thursday, April 14, 2011 to Saturday, April, 16, 2011, devastating tornadoes rampaged across communities of the southern United States. Cities and towns from Oklahoma to North Carolina were assaulted by the deadly twisters."

U.S. credit rating outlook lowered by S&P - Apr. 18, 2011

U.S. credit rating outlook lowered by S&P - Apr. 18, 2011: "NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Standard & Poor's lowered its outlook for the nation's long-term debt Monday, even as it reaffirmed the agency's top-tier rating for the U.S. economy."

Level of Radioactive Materials Rises Near Japan Plant - NYTimes.com

Level of Radioactive Materials Rises Near Japan Plant - NYTimes.com: "TOKYO (AP) — Levels of radioactive materials have risen sharply again in seawater near the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in northern Japan, raising the possibility of new leaks at the complex, the government said Saturday."

FAA changing air controllers' schedules after another falls asleep - USATODAY.com

FAA changing air controllers' schedules after another falls asleep - USATODAY.com: "The crisis that has engulfed the nation’s air-traffic system deepened Saturday as another air-traffic controller was discovered sleeping on the job, the government announced."

Hate at Howard: Farrakhan’s Anti-Semitic, 911 Truther Rant; Jewish Mayor Snubbed N-Word Obama; Congress Controlled by Jews Who Assassinated MLK; Trump a Gangster; Defends Helen Thomas, Rick Sanchez & Tea Party | The Blaze

Hate at Howard: Farrakhan’s Anti-Semitic, 911 Truther Rant; Jewish Mayor Snubbed N-Word Obama; Congress Controlled by Jews Who Assassinated MLK; Trump a Gangster; Defends Helen Thomas, Rick Sanchez & Tea Party | The Blaze

Pump-and-Run Driver Drags Gas Station Worker

Pump-and-Run Driver Drags Gas Station Worker: "MYFOXNY.COM - A Fort Lee, N.J., gas station attendant almost lost his life over $20 worth of gas, sources said."

How about Gas for $2.80 a Gallon? | WOAI LOCAL NEWS - News Radio 1200 WOAI San Antonio Texas

How about Gas for $2.80 a Gallon? | WOAI LOCAL NEWS - News Radio 1200 WOAI San Antonio Texas: "Such a deal! How would you like to be able to fill up at $2.80 a gallon?

Gasoline prices like that are available but there’s one catch...they’re in Mexico."

My Way News - Death toll from severe storms rises to 17

My Way News - Death toll from severe storms rises to 17: "BOONE'S CHAPEL, Ala. (AP) - Vicious storms and howling winds smacked the Deep South, killing at least seven people in Alabama including three family members whose homes were tossed into nearby woods."

Tornadoes overnight leave at least nine dead | Reuters

Tornadoes overnight leave at least nine dead | Reuters: "Violent storms ripped across Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight, killing nine people including three children, and cutting a path of destruction through Arkansas's largest city of Little Rock, authorities said on Friday."

The Science Behind Japan‘s Incredible ’Liquefaction’ Videos | The Blaze

The Science Behind Japan‘s Incredible ’Liquefaction’ Videos | The Blaze: "The videos started popping up as soon as the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan last month. They show the ground beneath japan seemingly coming alive, moving and swelling like ocean waves. Water also seems to appear out of nowhere. One video in particular caught the eye of Glenn Beck on radio this morning. It’s called “liquefaction.” But how does it happen? We have the answers for you."

metal shack | The Blaze

metal shack | The Blaze

The Life Story of the World’s Oldest Man — Dead in Mont. at 114 | The Blaze

The Life Story of the World’s Oldest Man — Dead in Mont. at 114 | The Blaze: "GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Walter Breuning’s earliest memories stretched back 111 years, before home entertainment came with a twist of the radio dial. They were of his grandfather’s tales of killing Southerners in the Civil War."

News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: "NEW YORK (AP) -- The average price of gasoline is now above $4 per gallon in five states, and it could rise to that level in New York and Washington, D.C., this weekend."

South Fla. customs stops 5 pests never seen in US - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com

South Fla. customs stops 5 pests never seen in US - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com: "MIAMI -- Customs inspectors in Miami have intercepted five pests that had never been seen before in the U.S. during this year's first three months."

My Way News - ABC cancels 2 longtime soaps from daytime lineup

My Way News - ABC cancels 2 longtime soaps from daytime lineup: "NEW YORK (AP) - ABC canceled two of its three soap operas on Thursday, consigning 'One Life to Live' and 'All My Children' - and Susan Lucci, daytime's most famous actress - to television history."

Carol Cain: Prostitution, pot legalization could make Detroit attractive, Fieger says | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Carol Cain: Prostitution, pot legalization could make Detroit attractive, Fieger says | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Judging Bonds Has Only Just Begun - NYTimes.com

Judging Bonds Has Only Just Begun - NYTimes.com: "Barry Bonds’s statistics cannot be erased. Bonds did not get away with his actions in federal court, where he was convicted of a count of obstruction of justice Wednesday. But in his era Bonds was allowed to stay on the field and hit 762 home runs and win seven Most Valuable Player awards."

Stocks Slide After Unemployment Claims Jump - ABC News

Stocks Slide After Unemployment Claims Jump - ABC News: "Stocks are sliding in midday trading after claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly."

Air traffic controllers: FAA's chief of air traffic controllers resigns - latimes.com

Air traffic controllers: FAA's chief of air traffic controllers resigns - latimes.com: "FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt accepts the resignation of Hank Krakowski, head of the agency's Air Traffic Organization. Citing several recent incidents of air traffic controllers falling asleep at their posts, Babbitt said: 'This conduct must stop immediately. I am committed to maintaining the highest level of public confidence and that begins with strong leadership.'"

Breitbart.tv » Biden Sleeping During Obama’s Speech or in Deep Thought?

Breitbart.tv » Biden Sleeping During Obama’s Speech or in Deep Thought?

Paul Ryan Blasts Obama‘s ’Excessively Partisan’ & ‘Inaccurate’ Budget Speech | The Blaze

Paul Ryan Blasts Obama‘s ’Excessively Partisan’ & ‘Inaccurate’ Budget Speech | The Blaze: "Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan blasted President Obama’s budget speech for being “inaccurate,“ ”partisan,“ and ”inadequate.” The Blaze live-blogged the president’s speech, which included a call to raise taxes, here."

More Americans leaving workforce - USATODAY.com

More Americans leaving workforce - USATODAY.com: "The share of the population that is working fell to its lowest level last year since women started entering the workforce in large numbers three decades ago, a USA TODAY analysis finds."

Review & Outlook: The Presidential Divider - WSJ.com

Review & Outlook: The Presidential Divider - WSJ.com: "Did someone move the 2012 election to June 1? We ask because President Obama's extraordinary response to Paul Ryan's budget yesterday—with its blistering partisanship and multiple distortions—was the kind Presidents usually outsource to some junior lieutenant. Mr. Obama's fundamentally political document would have been unusual even for a Vice President in the fervor of a campaign."

Mother drives minivan into river with kids | Reuters

Mother drives minivan into river with kids | Reuters: "(Reuters) - A mother and three children were found dead in a submerged minivan she intentionally drove into the Hudson River after a fourth child escaped and got help, officials said on Wednesday."

‘Well Loretta It’s Unconstitutional’: CA Rep. Sanchez Mocks Congressional Tea Party Republicans as Slow for Caring About the Constitution (With Bigoted Southern Accent!) | The Blaze

‘Well Loretta It’s Unconstitutional’: CA Rep. Sanchez Mocks Congressional Tea Party Republicans as Slow for Caring About the Constitution (With Bigoted Southern Accent!) | The Blaze

RealClearPolitics - Video - Harry Reid Omits "Under God" While Citing Pledge Of Allegiance

RealClearPolitics - Video - Harry Reid Omits "Under God" While Citing Pledge Of Allegiance: "Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) talks about how he enjoys hearing the pledge of allegiance at the beginning of the Senate session, however does not say 'under God.' Instead, he says 'one nation, indivisible.'"

Nancy Pelosi: 'Elections Shouldn't Matter as Much as They Do' | The Weekly Standard

Nancy Pelosi: 'Elections Shouldn't Matter as Much as They Do' | The Weekly Standard: "Perhaps it's sour grapes, or perhaps it's a recent reawakening, but in a speech by Nancy Pelosi at Tufts University earlier this week, the former speaker of the House had some advice for her Republican colleagues in particular and some reflections on elections in general:"

Democratic senator wants Internet sales taxes | Privacy Inc. - CNET News

Democratic senator wants Internet sales taxes | Privacy Inc. - CNET News: "A Democratic senator is preparing to introduce legislation that aims to end the golden era of tax-free Internet shopping.
The proposal--expected to be made public soon after Tax Day--would rewrite the ground rules for Internet and mail order sales by eliminating the ability of Americans to shop at Web sites like Amazon.com and Overstock.com without paying state sales taxes."

UN document would give 'Mother Earth' same rights as humans

UN document would give 'Mother Earth' same rights as humans: "UNITED NATIONS — Bolivia will this month table a draft United Nations treaty giving 'Mother Earth' the same rights as humans — having just passed a domestic law that does the same for bugs, trees and all other natural things in the South American country."

AFP: US deficit up 15.7% in first half of fiscal 2011

AFP: US deficit up 15.7% in first half of fiscal 2011: "WASHINGTON — The US budget deficit shot up 15.7 percent in the first six months of fiscal 2011, the Treasury Department said Wednesday as political knives were being sharpened for a new budget battle."

Parents of 6-Year-Old Girl Pat Down at Airport Want Procedures Changed - ABC News

Parents of 6-Year-Old Girl Pat Down at Airport Want Procedures Changed - ABC News: "The family of the 6-year-old girl who received a pat down at airport security in New Orleans said today there needs to be a different screening process for children."

Emerging economies face watershed moment at summit - Yahoo! Finance

Emerging economies face watershed moment at summit - Yahoo! Finance: "SANYA, China (AP) -- The leaders of the world's largest emerging economies gather this week in southern China for what could be a watershed moment in their quest for a bigger say in the global financial architecture.
Thursday's summit comes at a crucial moment for the expanded five-member bloc known as the BRICS, which groups Brazil, Russia, India, China, and, for the first time, South Africa."

Film Claims To Have Found Nails From Cross of Jesus | The Blaze

Film Claims To Have Found Nails From Cross of Jesus | The Blaze: "Much attention has been given to Jesus’s grave, and even his tunic. But not many people have focused on the actual nails that held him to the cross. Until now."

Superjumbo clips and spins jet at airport - Travel - News - msnbc.com

Superjumbo clips and spins jet at airport - Travel - News - msnbc.com

Rights groups condemn Egypt blogger jail sentence - Yahoo! News

Rights groups condemn Egypt blogger jail sentence - Yahoo! News: "CAIRO (Reuters) - The sentencing of a blogger to jail for criticizing Egypt's army has drawn a chorus of objections from rights groups, who say the country's ruling military council is drawing red lines around free speech."

Chevy Recalls Cruze After A Steering Wheel Falls Off - Driver's Seat - WSJ

Chevy Recalls Cruze After A Steering Wheel Falls Off - Driver's Seat - WSJ: "Imagine turning your car’s steering wheel, or giving it a gentle tug, and having it break away from the steering column. Now you’re speeding along holding the suddenly useless wheel."

Democrat in Missouri Breaks Ranks to Oppose Health Care Law - NYTimes.com

Democrat in Missouri Breaks Ranks to Oppose Health Care Law - NYTimes.com: "KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s Democratic attorney general broke with his party on Monday and urged a federal judge to invalidate the central provision of the new health care law."

Palestinian institutions ready for statehood: U.N - Yahoo! News

Palestinian institutions ready for statehood: U.N - Yahoo! News: "RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - The Palestinian Authority is ready to run an independent state but will struggle to make further institutional progress due to the restrictions of the Israeli occupation, the United Nations said on Tuesday."

Six-month spending bill unveiled: What's cut and what's not - TheHill.com

Six-month spending bill unveiled: What's cut and what's not - TheHill.com: "House and Senate appropriators revealed details of the 2011 spending-cut deal early Tuesday morning, missing a self-imposed midnight deadline.

In dueling press releases, House Republicans emphasized the magnitude of cuts they won in the six-month spending bill after marathon negotiations, while Senate Democrats emphasized cuts they were able to avoid or diminish."

My Way News - Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chernobyl

My Way News - Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chernobyl: "TOKYO (AP) - Japan raised the crisis level at its crippled nuclear plant Tuesday to a severity on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, citing high overall radiation leaks that have contaminated the air, tap water, vegetables and seawater."

MSNBC Moment: Lawrence O’Donnell Tears Up During Emotional Live TV Defense of Planned Parenthood | The Blaze

MSNBC Moment: Lawrence O’Donnell Tears Up During Emotional Live TV Defense of Planned Parenthood | The Blaze: "O’Donnell then turned to an email which he said came from a friend of his who used Planned Parenthood. He read the email out from his Blackberry, and as he did so, his hands, and his voice, started shaking with emotion."

Minnesota Schools Use Taxpayer Dollars to Fund ‘White Privilege’ Seminar | The Blaze

Minnesota Schools Use Taxpayer Dollars to Fund ‘White Privilege’ Seminar | The Blaze: "Minnesota schools — like many across the country — are facing tight budgets these days. The school board recently announced almost $7 million in cuts and 94 teachers are slated to lose their jobs. But, as the Star Tribune’s Katherine Kersten points out, “there’s always room for in the budget for white guilt.”"

Jesus Statue Set Ablaze in Minn. | The Blaze

Jesus Statue Set Ablaze in Minn. | The Blaze: "It was a clash of images on Sunday in St. Paul, MN when a local man, Tuan Pham, awoke to see his beloved, custom-made Jesus statue in flames. According to family, someone took wood from a nearby pile and used a spray can to ignite a fire at the base of Pham’s 7-foot ode to Christ. It’s statue that has been controversial from the beginning:"

My Way News - Beijing police halt unapproved church service

My Way News - Beijing police halt unapproved church service: "BEIJING (AP) - Beijing police on Sunday detained dozens of worshippers from an unapproved Christian church who were trying to hold services in a public space after they were evicted from their usual place of worship, a parishioner said."

Drivers Start to Cut Back on Gas as Prices Rise - ABC News

Drivers Start to Cut Back on Gas as Prices Rise - ABC News: "With the price of gas above $3.50 a gallon in all but one state, there are signs that Americans are cutting back on driving, reversing a steady increase in demand for fuel as the economy improves."

Texas considers highest speed limit in nation - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com

Texas considers highest speed limit in nation - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com: "As lead singer of Van Halen, Sammy Hagar once crooned, 'I can't drive 55.' To show how far things have come, now some Texans aren't happy about only driving 80 miles per hour."

School's food is the only option for some kids - chicagotribune.com

School's food is the only option for some kids - chicagotribune.com: "Fernando Dominguez cut the figure of a young revolutionary leader during a recent lunch period at his elementary school."

Libya forces shell rebel-held city amid truce push - Yahoo! Finance

Libya forces shell rebel-held city amid truce push - Yahoo! Finance: "BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) -- Libyan government forces battered the rebel-held city of Misrata with artillery fire on Monday despite an announcement by African mediators hours earlier that Moammar Gadhafi had accepted their cease-fire proposal. The shelling killed six people, one of them a 3-year-old girl, a doctor said."

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll - Rasmussen Reports™

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll - Rasmussen Reports™: "The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president."

French armor advances towards Gbagbo's residence - Yahoo!Xtra News

French armor advances towards Gbagbo's residence - Yahoo!Xtra News: "ABIDJAN (Reuters) - A column of more than 30 French armored vehicles advanced toward the residence of Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan on Monday, a witness told Reuters"

Big Hollywood » Blog Archive » Report: Worried About Ratings, Oprah Won’t Publicly Support Obama’s Re-election

Big Hollywood » Blog Archive » Report: Worried About Ratings, Oprah Won’t Publicly Support Obama’s Re-election: "Tina Fey claims her mean-spirited Palin impersonation backfired on her “30 Rock” ratings. The low-rated show remains on the air, though. Because, you know, Hollywood is so money driven. Looks like Oprah’s now worried about the same."

Obama's Simply Not Telling the Truth About Domestic Oil Drilling - HUMAN EVENTS

Obama's Simply Not Telling the Truth About Domestic Oil Drilling - HUMAN EVENTS: "Stung by the savvy American consumer connecting the dots between gas price pain at the pump and Obama's repeated moratoria on oil drilling, the President did what he's done so many times. He told us his words speak louder than his actions."

» Obama: I’ll Shut Down the Government and Suspend Military Pay - Big Government

» Obama: I’ll Shut Down the Government and Suspend Military Pay - Big Government: "Rather than accept a few billion in budget cuts (read rounding error), President Obama has signaled his willingness to shut down the federal government. (Yah!) For those keeping score at home, any government shutdown that happens is on Obama’s plate. He is the President. All on him."

April Fool’s Prank Gone Awry: Man Super-Glued to Wal-Mart Toilet Seat | The Blaze

April Fool’s Prank Gone Awry: Man Super-Glued to Wal-Mart Toilet Seat | The Blaze: "April fool’s jokes are supposed to be funny. But one 48-year old Maryland man wasn’t laughing when he found his tuchus stuck to a toilet seat after some prankster had smeared super-glue all over it in the bathroom of an Elkton, Maryland Wal-Mart."

Update: Israel Launches Heavy Retaliation After Palestinian Missile Attack | The Blaze

Update: Israel Launches Heavy Retaliation After Palestinian Missile Attack | The Blaze: "JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli aircraft and ground forces struck Gaza on Friday, killing two Hamas gunmen and wounding seven other Palestinians in a surge of fighting sparked by a Palestinian rocket attack on an Israeli school bus the day before."

Conservative Victory? Vote-Counting Error Rocks Wisconsin Court Race | The Blaze

Conservative Victory? Vote-Counting Error Rocks Wisconsin Court Race | The Blaze: "WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A stunning discovery of votes in Wisconsin could give the state’s hotly contested Supreme Court race to the conservative incumbent in an election largely seen as a referendum on Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s explosive union rights law."

Rio shooting: Realengo school massacre survivors on CCTV sprinting away from killer | Mail Online

Rio shooting: Realengo school massacre survivors on CCTV sprinting away from killer | Mail Online: "Pupils in the Brazilian school where a gunman went on a murderous rampage can be seen fleeing for their lives in images captured on a security camera in the corridor.

Wellington de Oliveira, 24, killed 13 children and injured 20 more in yesterday's attack on Tasso de Oliveira elementary school in the Realengo suburb of Rio de Janeiro."

Emanuel Having A Tough Couple Of Days « CBS Chicago

Emanuel Having A Tough Couple Of Days « CBS Chicago: "CHICAGO (CBS) – It might be a bit premature to say the honeymoon is over, but the past 24 hours haven’t been great for Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel."

Boehner spokesman says spending cuts remain 'largest issue' - TheHill.com

Boehner spokesman says spending cuts remain 'largest issue' - TheHill.com: "The White House and congressional leaders still have not reached a deal to avert a government shutdown set to begin at midnight.

The two sides said they had made progress after a Thursday night meeting at the White House with President Obama, but Republicans and Democrats are still sounding different message about the final sticking points on a deal."

Reid blames possible shutdown on Tea Party's 'extreme social agenda' -

Reid blames possible shutdown on Tea Party's 'extreme social agenda' -: "Update at 11:21 a.m. ET: Senate Majority Harry Reid, speaking on the Senate floor, said an agreement had been reached on spending cuts, but that the issue of women's health, a reference to the dispute over funding Planned Parenthood, was the sticking point."

Morning Bell: Commander-in-Chief Turns His Back on America’s Military | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.

Morning Bell: Commander-in-Chief Turns His Back on America’s Military | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.: "The American military is engaged in multiple conflicts and humanitarian missions around the world, yet President Obama promised to veto legislation funding the troops for the remainder of 2011. This is a reprehensible political stunt, and it comes at the expense of our servicemen and women and the families they support."

The Masters: Tiger Woods pars first hole of the 2011 Masters, hours after Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer open play - latimes.com

The Masters: Tiger Woods pars first hole of the 2011 Masters, hours after Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer open play - latimes.com: "Jack Nicklaus gazed out at the morning shadows falling across Augusta National's first fairway and was struck by a sudden thought."

Donald Trump makes a splash among Tea Partiers in new GOP 2012 poll - Political Hotsheet - CBS News

Donald Trump makes a splash among Tea Partiers in new GOP 2012 poll - Political Hotsheet - CBS News: "As he continues to make headlines by aligning himself with 'birthers' and questioning President Obama's birthplace, a new poll shows Donald Trump is making headway among Republican voters."

What a government shutdown may mean - chicagotribune.com

What a government shutdown may mean - chicagotribune.com: "Confronting the possibility of failure in last-ditch budget talks, federal officials have prepared plans to furlough thousands of employees and suspend many services if the government shuts down for the first time in more than 15 years. Administration officials stressed their hopes that a compromise would be reached before a spending measure expires at midnight April 8."

Palestinian Missile Hits Israeli School Bus — 2 Hurt | The Blaze

Palestinian Missile Hits Israeli School Bus — 2 Hurt | The Blaze: "JERUSALEM (AP) — An anti-tank missile fired from the Gaza Strip struck a school bus in southern Israel Thursday, wounding two people, including one child critically, Israeli officials said."

Ohio College Prohibits Student From Peacefully Distributing Anti-Birth Control Literature on Campus | The Blaze

Ohio College Prohibits Student From Peacefully Distributing Anti-Birth Control Literature on Campus | The Blaze: "According to FIRE, an organization dedicated to upholding civil liberties in higher education, a student at Ohio’s Sinclair Community College was banned from handing out literature about birth control, abortion, and breast cancer to students on campus."

Yes, This is a Soccer Trick-Shot Video. And Yes, it is Good. | The Blaze

Yes, This is a Soccer Trick-Shot Video. And Yes, it is Good. | The Blaze: "I‘ll readily admit that I’m not a huge soccer fan. Sure, I like the World Cup. But I’m not rushing home from church in order to watch players to battle on the “pitch.” So in order for me to do a post about soccer, something big has to happen (like someone intentionally swearing into the camera). This is big. It’s awesome. And if you’re a sports fan or like watching incredible videos, you should watch this."

Earthquake shakes wide area of southern Mexico - Yahoo! News

Earthquake shakes wide area of southern Mexico - Yahoo! News: "XICO CITY – A magnitude-6.5 earthquake shook a wide area of southern and central Mexico on Thursday, sending people fleeing into the streets, but causing only minor reported damage"

Another air-traffic controller falls asleep - USATODAY.com

Another air-traffic controller falls asleep - USATODAY.com: "A second air-traffic controller has been found sleeping on the job at night — this time intentionally. And the government said Wednesday he's being fired for it."

Iron Dome intercepts first rocket - Israel News, Ynetnews

Iron Dome intercepts first rocket - Israel News, Ynetnews: "Residents in Ashkelon reported Thursday seeing Israel's new Iron Dome defense system intercept a Grad rocket fired towards the southern city from the Gaza Strip."

Japan lifts new tsunami warning after 7.4 quake - Yahoo! News

Japan lifts new tsunami warning after 7.4 quake - Yahoo! News: "TOKYO – Japan's meteorological agency says it has lifted a tsunami warning for the northeastern coast 90 minutes after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck offshore."

Obamacare Paid Out $2 Billion to Corporations

Obamacare Paid Out $2 Billion to Corporations: "A little-known provision in the Obamacare legislation has sent $2 billion to corporations, unions and state public employee systems to subsidize health coverage for retirees."

Libyan Boat Sinks Off Italian Island of Lampedusa; 130 Missing - Businessweek

Libyan Boat Sinks Off Italian Island of Lampedusa; 130 Missing - Businessweek: "April 6 (Bloomberg) -- As many as 130 refugees are missing after their boat broke up in rough seas off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, officials said."

BBC News - Japan plant town evacuees face hard wait

BBC News - Japan plant town evacuees face hard wait: "The catastrophic disaster which struck Japan on 11 March made hundreds of thousands of people homeless in a matter of minutes. Such was the power of the initial earthquake and the tsunami it spawned."

They’re Back! Wisc. Dems Who Fled Senate Quietly Return | The Blaze

They’re Back! Wisc. Dems Who Fled Senate Quietly Return | The Blaze: "Wisconsin’s Democratic state senators returned to work Tuesday with little fanfare, a stark contrast to the scene in February when their dramatic decision to flee the state in protest over an anti-union bill helped fuel massive protests that made the state the center of a national fight over union rights."

Barack Obama: Time to act like 'grown-ups' - Glenn Thrush and MJ Lee - POLITICO.com

Barack Obama: Time to act like 'grown-ups' - Glenn Thrush and MJ Lee - POLITICO.com: "President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on congressional leaders – especially Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) – to act like “grown-ups” and avert a government shutdown after they made no apparent progress in reaching a budget agreement at a White House meeting earlier in the day."

COMMODITIES-Gold hits new record, Brent oil above $122 | Energy & Oil | Reuters

COMMODITIES-Gold hits new record, Brent oil above $122 | Energy & Oil | Reuters: "SINGAPORE, April 6 (Reuters) - Gold hit a record high on
Wednesday while oil and corn were just off peaks struck this
week as commodity prices fuel rising inflation that governments
worldwide are struggling to contain."

Japan No 2 core melted through reactor vessel: Rep. Markey - Yahoo! News

Japan No 2 core melted through reactor vessel: Rep. Markey - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The core at Japan's Fukushima nuclear reactor has melted through the reactor pressure vessel, Democratic Congressman Edward Markey told a hearing on the nuclear disaster on Wednesday."

They’re Back! Wisc. Dems Who Fled Senate Quietly Return | The Blaze

They’re Back! Wisc. Dems Who Fled Senate Quietly Return | The Blaze: "Wisconsin’s Democratic state senators returned to work Tuesday with little fanfare, a stark contrast to the scene in February when their dramatic decision to flee the state in protest over an anti-union bill helped fuel massive protests that made the state the center of a national fight over union rights."

NHK WORLD English

NHK WORLD English: "A radiation monitor at the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says workers there are exposed to immeasurable levels of radiation."

AFP: Cuba to drill five new oil wells by 2013

AFP: Cuba to drill five new oil wells by 2013: "HAVANA — Cuba on Tuesday announced plans to drill five deepwater oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico beginning this summer, expressing confidence that its efforts will be rewarded with major new energy finds."

Nato lacking strike aircraft for Libya campaign | World news | guardian.co.uk

Nato lacking strike aircraft for Libya campaign | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Nato is running short of attack aircraft for its bombing campaign against Muammar Gaddafi only days after taking command of the Libyan mission from a coalition led by the US, France and Britain."

Air Force spending $4 million a day for Libya war - Yahoo! News

Air Force spending $4 million a day for Libya war - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON – The Air Force secretary says the service has been spending about $4 million a day to keep 50 fighter jets and nearly 40 support aircraft in the Libya conflict, including the cost of munitions."

FT.com / Middle East & North Africa - Rebel-held Libya ‘running out of cash’

FT.com / Middle East & North Africa - Rebel-held Libya ‘running out of cash’: "Rebel-held eastern Libya is at risk of running out of currency within weeks, the head of the opposition’s central bank has warned. Banks were short of local and foreign currency, said Ahmed el-Sharif, adding the asset freeze imposed on the Muammer Gaddafi regime was hurting its foes as well."

GOP Budget Proposal: 'Not a Penny' for Obamacare | CNSnews.com

GOP Budget Proposal: 'Not a Penny' for Obamacare | CNSnews.com: "The fiscal 2012 budget proposal unveiled today by House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan (R.-Wis.) offers sweeping reforms in federal spending, including defunding and repealing the health-care law signed last year by President Barack Obama and converting the federal share of the Medicaid program into block grants to state governments."

MSNBC Guest Explains: Burning a Koran is ‘Much’ Worse than Burning a Bible | The Blaze

MSNBC Guest Explains: Burning a Koran is ‘Much’ Worse than Burning a Bible | The Blaze: "Did you know that burning the Koran is worse than burning the Bible? That’s what MSNBC guest and Time Magazine world editor Bobby Ghosh told host Chuck Todd on Friday. According to him, the Koran is directly from God, while the Bible isn’t. Mediaite offers a transcript:"

The Depressing Jobs Chart That Puts the Numbers in Perspective | The Blaze

The Depressing Jobs Chart That Puts the Numbers in Perspective | The Blaze: "Last week, the jobs report had many excited: unemployment hit a two-year low. Then we brought you a chart and fact that showed while the numbers were good, there’s still a long way to go. Now, here’s another one of those charts from Gregor.us via Business Insider."

The Beginning Of Extremist Islamic State: Now the Muslim Brotherhood Is Calling for Egyptian Modesty Police | The Blaze

The Beginning Of Extremist Islamic State: Now the Muslim Brotherhood Is Calling for Egyptian Modesty Police | The Blaze: "Despite the Director of National Intelligence James Clapper calling Egypt’s branch of the Muslim Brotherhood movement “largely secular.” in early February, the Muslim Brotherhood is now calling for virtue police, which were prevalent in medieval Islamic societies to enforce public virtue and modesty."

News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: "WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Republican plan for the 2012 budget would cut more than $4 trillion over the next decade, more than even the president's debt commission proposed, with spending caps as well as changes in the Medicare and Medicaid health programs, its principal author said Sunday."

Live human heart grown in lab using stem cells in potential transplant breakthrough | Mail Online

Live human heart grown in lab using stem cells in potential transplant breakthrough | Mail Online: "Scientists are growing human hearts in laboratories, offering hope for millions of cardiac patients."

Oil Rises to 30-Month High on Libya Conflct; Kuwait Says Price Is Too High - Bloomberg

Oil Rises to 30-Month High on Libya Conflct; Kuwait Says Price Is Too High - Bloomberg: "Oil climbed to the highest level in 30 months in New York on speculation that U.S. economic growth may support demand and a protracted conflict in Libya will curtail supply."

NationalJournal.com - Obama Announces Reelection Bid - Monday, April 4, 2011

NationalJournal.com - Obama Announces Reelection Bid - Monday, April 4, 2011: "President Obama opens his reelection campaign on Monday with a familiar cast of consultants; an economy that's improving, sluggishly; wars that he is struggling to extract himself from; and an implacable partisan fight in Congress that might shut down the government by week's end."

Afghan policeman kills NATO soldiers, protests continue - Yahoo! News

Afghan policeman kills NATO soldiers, protests continue - Yahoo! News: "JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Reuters) – A 'rogue' Afghan border policeman shot dead two foreign soldiers on a training mission on Monday, and hundreds of people turned out on the streets for a fourth day of protests against the burning of a Koran by a fundamentalist U.S. pastor."

‘This is Why We Don’t Trust White People’: Farrakhan Continues Defense of ‘Brother’ Gadhafi | The Blaze

‘This is Why We Don’t Trust White People’: Farrakhan Continues Defense of ‘Brother’ Gadhafi | The Blaze: "Louis Farrakhan — leader of the Nation of Islam — is at it again, spewing hate and standing in solidarity with his “brother” Moammar Gadhafi."

AZ Sheriff Claims Feds Demanding Border Agents Reduce Illegal Alien Arrests | The Blaze

AZ Sheriff Claims Feds Demanding Border Agents Reduce Illegal Alien Arrests | The Blaze: "A sheriff in Arizona says he has information that Border Patrol officials have repeatedly been told to reduce — sometimes stop — their arrests of illegal aliens at the U.S./Mexico border"

Libya-Owned Arab Banking Corp. Drew at Least $5 Billion From Fed in Crisis - Bloomberg

Libya-Owned Arab Banking Corp. Drew at Least $5 Billion From Fed in Crisis - Bloomberg: "Arab Banking Corp., the lender part- owned by the Central Bank of Libya, used a New York branch to get 73 loans from the U.S. Federal Reserve in the 18 months after Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. collapsed."

NYT: Fannie, Freddie executives earned millions - Business - U.S. business - The New York Times - msnbc.com

NYT: Fannie, Freddie executives earned millions - Business - U.S. business - The New York Times - msnbc.com: "Regulators have approved generous executive compensation at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the taxpayer-backed mortgage finance giants, with little scrutiny or analysis, according to a report published Thursday by the inspector general of the Federal Housing Finance Agency."

Barack Obama: Losing $84 billion big success - Washington Times

Barack Obama: Losing $84 billion big success - Washington Times: "Barack Obama has some 'splaining to do about taxpayers' profitable 'investment' in General Motors. It turns out the president is imagining things."

Foreign Banks Tapped Fed’s Secret Lifeline Most at Crisis Peak - Bloomberg

Foreign Banks Tapped Fed’s Secret Lifeline Most at Crisis Peak - Bloomberg: "U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke’s two-year fight to shield crisis-squeezed banks from the stigma of revealing their public loans protected a lender to local governments in Belgium, a Japanese fishing-cooperative financier and a company part-owned by the Central Bank of Libya."