What's Actually Inside the Tear Gas Being Used in Egypt? [Teargas]

The tear gas grenades being used to quell protestors in Egypt are actually made right here in the USA. They're intended to cause "tearing of the eyes" and "irritation of respiratory tract and mucous membranes".

In Photos And Slogans: Students And Unions Manchester And London Protests

THERE are spasms of violence at the anti-student fees, anti-coalition cuts to public spending in London and Manchester. The mainstream media should enjoy this.

Stephen Green Accused of Violence by Ex-Wife

Caroline Green was often punished by her husband Stephen for failing to be a dutiful, compliant wife, but his final act of violence against her - the one that prompted her long-overdue decision to divorce him - was all the more chilling because ...

[video] Raw Video of Detroit Police Shooting Released

Intense security video that shows the shootings inside a police precinct has been released to the public. Chief Ralph Godbee says he released the video to show the heroism of the Detroit Police officers of Detroit's Northwest District on the ...

Fundraiser Lunch for Black History Month - Feb 10, 2011

Come and enjoy some great food at a great price! To celebrate Black History Month the Faculty of Physical Education and Health is hosting a fundraiser luncheon.

CLOSING DOWN THE COMPETITION: TSA shuts door on private airport screening program. “A program that…

CLOSING DOWN THE COMPETITION: TSA shuts door on private airport screening program. “A program that allows airports to replace government screeners with private screeners is being brought to a standstill, just a month after the Transportation ...

Julie Schenecker Shoots Mouthy Children

She first shot son Beau, 13, twice in the head with a .38 caliber pistol for "talking back" as she was driving him to soccer practice in suburban Tampa, according to the arrest affidavit.

Taco Bell Beef Lawsuit Gets Public Relations Extenders

ST LOUIS (LALATE) - A Taco Bell beef ingredients lawsuit claims the chain uses excessive extenders in its food. Now Taco Bell is being criticized for over extending its public relations campaigns.

JAMES TARANTO: Eliminationist rhetoric against Sarah Palin: a production of the Missoula Children’s…

JAMES TARANTO: Eliminationist rhetoric against Sarah Palin: a production of the Missoula Children's Theater. “In all seriousness, though, like much of what we have been writing about in the past few weeks, this incident is shocking but not surprising.

Egypt vigilantes defend homes as police disappear

By Dina Zayed and Sherine El Madany CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptians armed with sticks and razors have formed vigilante groups to defend their homes from looters after police disappeared from the streets following days of violent protests.

Take the MLK25 Challenge

This year's MLK Day marked the 25 th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day as a day of service and remembrance, but honoring Dr. King's legacy doesn't have to stop.

Chicago: Torture cop will collect pension despite conviction

Adding in a small way to Chicago's pension woes is retired police commander Jon Burge. Last week he was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for lying about torturing suspects.

Relentless snow piles up on winter weary US Northeast, commuters dig out again (US-Winter-Weather)

NEW YORK _ A fierce storm tore up the US East Coast on Thursday, with lightning, thunder and tons of wet snow that stranded thousands of road, rail and air travellers.

Durable Goods Orders Retreat in December

New orders for durable goods dropped by 2.5% last month, the third monthly decline in a row. Excluding the volatile transportation sector, however, new orders rose slightly in December.

Border authorities arrest controversial Muslim cleric east of San Diego | LA NOW | Los Angeles Times

US border authorities have arrested a controversial Muslim cleric who was deported from Canada to Tunisia three years ago and was caught earlier this month trying to sneak into California inside the trunk of a BMW, according to court documents.

More on Amy Chua

The Asian blogosphere is still buzzing about Yale law professor and author Amy Chua following her controversial article in the Wall Street Journal which appeared to boast of the superiority of Chinese parenting.

Diabetes afflicts 8.3% of Americans

New government estimates released Wednesday show the diabetes epidemic continues to worsen, with almost 26 million Americans now likely suffering from the disease - 7 million of them unaware they have it.

Iranian Book Celebrating Splodey Dopes/Splodey Ho's Found in Arizona Desert

Image credit: Flippintheraya DHS official "don't jump to conclusions". FOXEXCLUSIVE: A book celebrating suicide bombers has been found in the Arizona desert just north of the US- Mexican border, authorities tell Fox News.

Repeal this? Insurer drops cancer patient, veteran for two cent underpayment

Here's the kind of insurance company abuses that the Republicans in Congress apparently have no problem seeing continue. Vietnam vet Ronald Flanagan has been battling cancer for more than two years.

Cal State Northridge math professor Tihomir Petrov, 43, has been charged with two misdemeanor counts for urinating on the door of a colleague.

Petrov was apparently feuding with his math colleague and allegedly decided to make a statement on his door. He was captured on the videotape after a camera was installed due to complaints of puddles that was thought to be urine.

The Curious Case of Kelley Williams-Bolar

AKRON, Ohio - A Summit County woman will spend 10 days in jail after she was found guilty in a school residency case that could set a precedent for Ohio school districts.

Ohio switches to new drug for lethal injection

Ohio is changing the drug it will use in future executions. The company that makes the current drug, sodium thiopental, plans to stop its manufacture.

ACS: Law Withdraws from File-Sharing Cases

It's been on ongoing story and has produced the first ruling on file-sharing in the UK where Judge Birss said back in December 2010, ”The term used by those sections of the Act is 'authorising' and the difference may be very important if the ...

Rapper NAS Owes More Than $6 Million To The IRS

Rapper NAS' financial difficulties appear to be spiralling out of control - he owes more than $6 million to US tax officials, according to a new report.

Jesse Ventura Sues TSA Over Body Scans, Pat Downs

MINNEAPOLIS - Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura sued the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration on Monday, alleging full-body scans and pat-downs at airport checkpoints violate his right to be free from...

Miriam Smith Killed Dog For Chewing On Bible: Nephew's Pit Bull Hanged From Tree, Burned To Death

COLUMBIA, SC - Authorities have charged a South Carolina woman with felony animal cruelty, saying she hanged her nephew's pit bull from a tree with an electrical cord and burned its body because the dog chewed on her Bible.

The Gosnell Grand Jury Report

As I'm sure we all know, several days ago, an investigating grand jury in Philadelphia made public its report regarding, among other things, the murder charges against Kermit Gosnell, MD, for causing the death of women and -- as the Grand Jury ...

Academically Adrift: A Must Read

By Richard Vedder* The most significant book on higher education written in recent years is out, Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses, by Richard Arum of New York University and Josipa Roksa of the University of Virginia.

Kesha is being sued by her former managers at DAS Communications for $14 million for breach of contract

Kesha is being sued by her former managers for $14 million. The 'Tik Tok' singer signed with DAS Communications in 2006 and in September 2008 she left to work with producer Dr.

Pocono Winter Storm Watch: Snow expected to begin Wednesday morning

The National Weather Service has changed the winter storm watch. It is now in effect from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.

QLD and VIC Flood Disaster Relief

The recent floods in Queensland and Victoria have devastated homes, businesses and lives. When the waters subside, the damage will still remain and there is much rebuilding to be done.

Seattle man vs. TSA: ‘You do not have to show ID’

I think probably most significantly from the case we found via testimony from a (Transportation Security Administration) representative and from an Albuquerque police officer, they both testified that, in no uncertain terms, you do not have to ...

Bomb Found At Spokane Martin Luther King Parade

(Aboveâ€"The Houston Public Library Mobile Express vehicle at the 2011 Houston Martin Luther King parade. Learning is a lot better than trying to kill people.

Mystery surrounds Idaho winner of $190 million

RATHDRUM, Idaho (AP) - Holly Lahti burst into the spotlight a week ago in a feel-good story about a single mother who won a $190 million Mega Millions jackpot.

Another Illinois Resident Charged for Recording Police

The New York Times reports on the Illinois eavesdropping law, which allows for a felony charge and up to 15 years of prison for people who record police officers on the job.

Bath Salts New Drug High

Bath salts are an emerging drug menace in several US states, claim law enforcement agencies and poison control centers. Sold under such names as Ivory Wave, Bliss and White Lightning, the bath-salt chemicals mephedrone and ...

Distant Relatives – Dub Plates At Tuff Gong Pt.2 (Video)

Some real music for the soul. Nas Damien gives us part 2 out of 3 episodes of them showing their musical creativity. They're currently recording “Dub Plates” at Tuff Gong Studios in the Bob Marley Museum.

Can Walmart Really Sell Healthy Food…?

Do not doubt for a moment that if sales decline as a result of Walmarts five-year-plan to sell healthier formulations of its Great Value label, the grand experiment will end and First Lady Michelle Obama will once again be on the outs with ...

Detroit Police Shooting: 4 Officers Shot, Suspect Killed

DETROIT - A gunman opened fire inside a Detroit police precinct on Sunday, wounding four officers including a commander before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said.

Washington Walmart Shooting: 2 Dead, 2 Deputies Hurt

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - A shootout in front of a Walmart in Washington state left two people dead and two sheriff's deputies wounded Sunday afternoon, a sheriff's spokesman said.

Soap.com: 50% off Ziploc Products

Use the coupon code FBZIPLOC at checkout to get 50% off Ziploc products from Soap.com. You are allowed to get up to $10 off, so this can be a big saver!

Mass Bird Deaths: The USDA Did it

The latest mystery surrounding sudden bird die-offs has been solved: turns out the USDA poisoned hundreds of starlings in South Dakota, at the behest of a cattle feedlot.

Gulet Mohamed’s Interrogation without Counsel: Is this the New Miranda Policy?

Gulet Mohamed, the teen held in Kuwait, allegedly beaten, and interrogated by the FBI while in custody, is finally back in the United States.

Report: Kameron Jacobsen, 14, Takes His Own Life After Facebook Bullying

Kameron Jacobsen, a 14-year-old freshman at Monroe Woodbury High School in Orange County, New York, has taken his own life. "Sources" say that Kameron was bullied over Facebook about being perceived as gay - so much so that the company has even ...

Let Aristide Return!

On February 29, 2004, US marines abducted him at gunpoint, airlifting him forcibly to the Central Africa Republic. It was one of Haiti's darkest moments, losing its beloved leader, reelected President in 2000 with 92% of the vote.

The worst cities for traffic congestion

According to an annual study by the Texas Transportation Institute and Texas AM, Chicago and Washington DC are tied for the worst traffic congestion in the country, with drivers sitting in 70 delay hours per car per year.

Vivus (VVUS) NewsBite - VVUS Falls 15% On FDA Request For Qnexa Birth-Defect Info

Vivus (NASDAQ: VVUS) opened at $9.21. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $8.70 and a high of $9.70. VVUS is now trading at $8.78, down $1.65 (-15.82%).

Court Throws Out Mike Leach’s Lawsuit Against Texas Tech

Ruling: A Texas Appeals Court threw out Mike Leach's breach of contract lawsuit against Texas Tech. Â He plans to appeal to the Texas Supreme Court.

Chicago Torture Cop Jon Burge Faces Sentencing Judge

Jon Burge, the Chicago cop who allegedly tortured arrestees until they confessed during a period of 40 years, will learn his punishment today in a Chicago federal court.

“First lady, Wal-Mart reach pact on nutrition”

It's disturbing to think of the federal government's pressuring and jawboning a private business to reformulate perfectly lawful products, cut prices on some lines of goods, and so forth.

200 Dead Cows in Wisconsin:

200 dead cows were found in a farm in Wisconsin on Friday, thus extending the string of mysterious mass animal deaths. But maybe it's not as mysterious as it seems.

Students lobby Parliament as MPs debate EMA today

Thousands of students across the country will protest against the scrapping of Education Maintenance Allowance today, with a lobby of Parliament this afternoon as MPs debate the scrapping of the £30-a-week payment.

CANADA: Catholic School Board Overturns Ban On Gay Student Groups

Earlier this month a Catholic school district in Canada announced that they were banning gay student groups, because, as their spokesperson (pictured left) put it, "We don't have Nazi groups either.

Appeals Court Upholds Use of Race in Texas Admissions

In a case that has been watched closely in education and legal circles, a federal appeals court has upheld the consideration of race in undergraduate admissions to the University of Texas at Austin.

University of Colorado Student Pays Tuition With $1 Bills

To protest the rising cost of education at the University of Colorado, economics major Nik Ramos paid his $14,309.51 tuition bill in $1 bills (and a 50-cent piece, and a penny).

OSHA Withdraws Unworkable Occupational Noise Plan

The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced that it is withdrawing its proposed interpretation titled “Interpretation of OSHA's Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of ...

STS9 bassist diagnosed with cancer, band cancels tour

STS9 bassist David Murphy has been diagnosed with cancer and will immediately begin treatment. Consequently, the band has decided to cancel all scheduled performances following this weekend's appearance at Mayan Holidaze in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Student who brought gun to Gardena High School won't be charged with attempted murder

Law-enforcement officials said they did not expect the 17-year-old student whose gun went off in a Gardena High School classroom, injuring two classmates, to be charged with attempted murder.

The heroism of Judge John Roll

Judge John Roll is in a very good place. The NYT reports that video shows he gave his life for another: Describing the video, Mr. Kastigar said the judge was “intentionally trying to help Mr.

Amy Chua Sets Off Firestorm With 'Chinese Mother' Essay

When Amy Chua published a list of things her children "were never allowed to do" growing up, including "attend a sleepover," "watch TV or play computer games," and "get any grade less than an A," in The Wall Street Journal on January 8, the ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2011: Nation Ponders King In Wake Of Arizona Shootings

ATLANTA - The federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. has taken on added meaning for most Americans this year, as they try to make sense of the violence in Arizona that left six people dead and a member of Congress fighting for her life.

Martin Luther King Jr. - a day on, not a day off

It's Martin Luther King Jr. day. Here in Sussex County Delaware, not quite ready for prime time, we none the less have a coordinated effort to honor Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Rally for Economic Justice

Hundreds of people rallied in downtown Olympia and marched to the capitol to protest budget cuts that will disproportionately affect those most in need, in celebration of the life, vision, and work of Reverend Dr.

No, Your Cat Cannot Serve Jury Duty In Your Place

Sal Esposito won't be going to jury duty any time soon, despite being called to serve. Because he's a cat. The Boston housecat was summoned to serve because he was listed as a resident of the household.

End School Overcrowding with Birth Control, NY Chancellor Jokes

A discussion to find solutions to overcrowding in downtown New York City left some parents uneasy last week. New York Schools Chancellor Cathie Black lightheartedly stated that one simple way to end the problem of overcrowding in lower ...

Photos: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

The First United Methodist Church in Schenectady honored the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a program titled "Remember! Celebrate!

Ambassador Oren on Martin Luther King

Here are remarks from Israel's ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, about Dr. Martin Luther King, which were made on Monday, Martin Luther King day.

Martin Luther King Jr. holiday proclamations

Half a century ago, America was moved by a young preacher who called a generation to action and forever changed the course of history.

MLK Quotes: Inspirational Martin Luther King Quotes

Today is Martin Luther King Day 2011, and while many people are going about their daily routines and asking questions like, “Are banks open on Martin Luther King Day?

How Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream Speech" Was Composed

Via Andrew Hazlett's always-great Twitter feed comes this sory of how Martin Luther King, Jr. finished his spectacular "I Have a Dream Speech" in the wee hours of the day he delivered it on August 28, 1963.

Lessons from Behind the Scenes with MLK

{By Rev. Megan Rohrer, LivingLutheran.com} The words and the life of Martin Luther King Jr have inspired millions. I imagine that tales, sounds and video of his life and ministry will be passed from generation to generation for centuries to...

Indianapolis, IN – Board of Directors Votes to Retire Helen Thomas Award

Indianapolis, IN - The board of directors of the Society of Professional Journalists has voted to retire a lifetime achievement award named for longtime journalist Helen Thomas, who has made a series of controversial statements in recent months.

Father dials up revenge after district's 4:30 am robocall on snow delay

Awakened at 4:33 am Wednesday by a ringing phone, Aaron Titus jumped out of bed in a panic. Maybe something terrible had happened, he thought.

Mississippi Winn, Oldest African American, Dies At 113

SHREVEPORT, La. - When she turned 113, Mississippi Winn could still stand up on her own and never thought her age was a detriment to her life.

Giffords' Breathing Tube Replaced By Doctors

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords no longer needs a respirator after doctors replaced her breathing tube with a different one. Hospital officials say that Giffords underwent surgery Saturday morning to have a tube inserted in her windpipe to protect her airways.

brisStyle's Handmade Ark Appeal

Our hearts go out to all the people in Australia affected by the terrible floods. brisStyle, an Etsy Street Team based in Brisbane contacted us about their Handmade Ark Flood Appeal they are hosting on their blog at the moment to help make a ...

Murder Charges Filed Against Lakewood Slay Suspect, Who Is Still At Large

Murder charges have been filed against Jahmell W. Crockam, 19, in the killing of township police Officer Christopher Matlosz, Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford said this afternoon.

200 Dead Cows Found in Portage County Field

By WSAW Staff1-14-2011 An investigation is underway after 200 dead cows were found in a field at 8055 4th Avenue in the Town of Stockton.

Jared Lee Loughner Video: Loughner's Rant Tour of Pima Community College

Video of Tucson shooter Jared Lee Loughner's rant filled tour of Pima Community College in September. A link to a letter at the American Journal of Psychiatry about a patient suffering from persistent psychosis.

Miss America 2011 Pageant Winner: Miss Nebraska Teresa Scanlan

competed against several beautiful women in the coveted Miss America competition - not to be confused with the Miss USA pageant - but was ultimately decided as the winner by the panel of judges.

Gabrielle Giffords' Recovery Takes A 'Major Leap Forward'

TUCSON, Ariz. - Gabrielle Giffords has made a "major leap forward" in her recovery progress, opening both eyes and moving her legs and arms, her doctors said Thursday.

Wikileaks have cables on Murdoch: the insurance files contain info about News Corp boss Rupert Murdoch

Wikileaks have some insider dirt on Rupert Murdoch. If Julian Assange gets arrested or "something happens to Wikileaks" the site has a back-up weapon - the insurance files.

NY Times: Is Law School a Losing Game?

The New York Times has an thought-provoking article that any person thinking of law school should read. It sheds a bright light on the often unspoken recogniton by many lawyers that there are far too many law schools graduating lawyers that ...

Pima Community College Sets Up Scholarship To Honor Shooting Victims

Pima Community College's board of governors has ruled to establish a memorial scholarship fund to honor the lives of those murdered during the attack on Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, reports KGUN 9. Alleged killer Jared Loughner briefly ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Birthday Celebration programming highlights the youth in our community who every year interpret Dr.

Catharine Street Community Center to host 20th MLK breakfast - From the Poughkeepsie Journal

On Friday, Jan. 21, the community will gather to honor the memory of an icon of the civil rights movement at the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr.

EHR Adoption Set to Soar

A Message from the ONC Website - Dr. David Blumenthal, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology An increasing number of office-based physician practices report having an electronic health record, according to a recent survey.

FDA Limits Acetaminophen in Prescription Combination Products; Requires Liver Toxicity Warnings

Agency strategy caps maximum at 325 milligrams to reduce risk of liver toxicity SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The US Food and Drug Administration is asking manufacturers of prescription combination products that...

NORTH CAROLINA: Tea Party-Backed School Board Reinstitutes Segregation

Wake County, North Carolina Republicans swept onto the Raleigh school board with the backing of the Tea Party are abolishing the busing of minority students from poor neighborhoods into better-funded school districts.

Dire Straits -- Classic Song Ruled Offensive in Canada

26 years after the Dire Straits classic hit " Money for Nothing " first hit the airwaves ... the song has been ruled "too offensive" to be broadcast on Canadian radio ... because of a homophobic lyric. The issue first arose last year, after ...

Eric Illsley pleads guilty to expenses fraud charges

Former Labour MP Eric Illsley has admitted he fraudulently claimed more than £14,000 in parliamentary expenses. He pleaded guilty to three false accounting charges over claims for council tax, maintenance, repairs and utility bills for his second home.

An Overwhelming Number of Scientific Studies Conclude That Cavity Levels are Falling Worldwide ... Even In Countries Which Don't Fluoridate Water

Everyone agrees that the number of cavities have plummeted in the US over the last couple of decades, after water fluoridation was introduced (that is why health officials call water fluoridation "one of the ten greatest public health ...

Supreme Court Action Today

The Supreme Court released two opinions today, one of which is the first opinion written by Justice Kagan since her elevation to the Court.

BREAKING NEWS: Las Vegas Showgirl Death Ruled A Homicide By Coroner, Died By Strangulation

The death of Las Vegas dancer Deborah Flores-Narvaez has been ruled a homicide, RadarOnline.com has learned. A spokesperson for the Clark County Coroner's office tells RadarOnline.

Weather NYC: City Declares Emergency As Snow Approaches

MANHATTAN -- Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared a weather emergency late Tuesday afternoon as a Nor'easter bore down on the Big Apple.

Big Aussie names raise money for Queensland floods

Network Nine's flood relief appeal has raised 10 million dollars - with the support of big Australian names in entertainment and sport.

Drudge: Was Mayor Bloomberg in Bermuda when blizzard slammed NYC?

Just where Mr. Bloomberg was over the Christmas weekend, as a snowstorm bore down on New York City, remains a mystery, prompting intense speculation in the New York press, even now.

More about the Importance of the Food Safety and Modernization Act (S.510):

The Food Safety and Modernization Act (S.510) is designed to improve traceability of foods (and food ingredients), provide for more rigorous testing, and greater powers to federal authorities to impose mandatory product recalls when ...

Dead Birds And Fish Found In California And Illinois

According to the AP, the dead birds found along Highway 101 in California "were intact and had not been shot." Thousands of gizzard shad, a member of the herring family, were found dead in Chicago's harbors, many floating in ice, The Sun-Time reports.

Oh Snow, Not Again! Winter Storm Warning Issued For Tri-State Area

A major snowstorm is once again making its way to Greater New York. New York City is in line for seven to 14 inches of snow, although the National Weather Service mentions a chance that more snow is possible east of the city.

Federal Appeals Court Finally Rejects Silly Rules Of Thumb For Calculating Patent Damages

In the past, we've mocked the popular "25% rule," which many patent system supporters have used in legal cases going back decades.

Obama to Deport Immigrants to Die in Haitian Jails

The Obama administration announced last month its intention to resume deportations in mid-January of certain Haitian immigrants convicted of crimes in the US Some of those likely to deported have lived in the US for decades and will be ...

Fox’s Heart-Wrenching Interview With Mother Of 9-Year-Old Shooting Victim

On this morning's Fox and Friends, co-host Gretchen Carlson conducted a heartbreaking interview with the mother of Christina Green, the 9-year-old victim of yesterday's tragic shooting at Congresswoman Giffords public event.

"Surprise move" Of SFPD Chief Gascon To District Attorney Causes "snowball effect of interim appointments"

When at 12:01 Sunday afternoon, Newsom spokesperson Francis Tsang announced via email that at 2 PM, Mayor Newsom was going to "swear in San Francisco's new District Attorney" I thought, wait, what?

Gabby Giffords and the tragedy in Tucson

I am very saddened of the tragedy happened yesterday in Tucson, Arizona. The attack on Rep. Gabby Giffords and the bystanders was sickening.

Here it comes!: McCarthy Readies Gun Control Bill

"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." By SHIRA TOEPLITZ | 1/9/11 5:57 PM EST One of the fiercest gun-control advocates in Congress, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (DN.

VFR readers comment on the left's Big Lie and the truth about Jared Lee Loughner

This morning I posted three entries about the hideous campaign by the media to blame the mass killing in Arizona on conservatives and Republicans.

Arizona Shooting Suspect Was 'Definitely on a Mission'

The assassination attempt left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition and also left Americans questioning whether divisive politics had pushed the suspect over the edge.

The Ethics of Law School Tournaments

I think David Segal's flashy and inevitably much-emailed Sunday Times piece on law school ultimately represents a missed opportunity.

Baltimore police officer killed, another wounded, outside club

BALTIMORE - Two Baltimore police officers were shot, one of them fatally, when gunfire erupted early Sunday outside a club near downtown.

San Diego Citizenship Lawyer - Consular Report of Birth Abroad Certificate Improvements

The Department of State announced the introduction of a redesigned Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). The CRBA is an official record confirming that a child born overseas to a US citizen parent acquired US citizenship at birth.

Ex-CIA Officer Indicted for Revealing that ‘Flawed’ Intelligence Operation May Have Helped Iran Gain Nuclear Technology

Via: New York Times: The former officer, Jeffrey Alexander Sterling, who worked at the CIA from 1993 until he was fired in 2002, was arrested Thursday in St. Louis.

TI Wife Tiny Has Drug Case Dismissed

Rapper TI's wife, Tiny, scored a victory in court recently, when her drug possession case was dismissed in Los Angeles. According to TMZ, the hip-hop wife (real name: Tameka Cottle) had her case dismissed because she had completed 24 sessions ...

NEWS: 16-YEAR-OLD PHYLICIA BARNES IS MISSING…SO IS MEDIA ATTENTION

Authorities are currently searching for 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes who disappeared on December 28th while visiting family in Baltimore, Maryland.

2 men identified in video showing sexual assaults of disabled women

A day after releasing images of men suspected of sexually assaulting severely disabled women, Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives said they have identified two of them.

Award-Winning Village Voice Contributor Canned For Fabricating Sources, HuffPo Deletes Posts

On Wednesday Village Voice editor Tony Ortega pulled an article from the Voice website after it came out that freelance reporter and recent Columbia grad Rob Sgobbo had fabricated the sources he quoted in the article and lied about his reporting.

Pamela Geller, American Thinker: Mayor Bloomberg: An Abject Failure

And it's snowing the city today and it's sticking ..... oyish. Another opportunity to show New Yorkers what an inept, self-aggrandizing asshat Doomberg is.

Ed Reed’s Brother Missing, Running From Police

Ed Reed's brother, Brian Reed, jumped into a river while running from police this morning. “St. Charles deputies saw a black vehicle parked along side River Road near the parish line.

Envelope Ignites in Washington DC Post Office

An Envelope ignites in a Washington DC Post Office addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today. This follows two fiery packages targeting the governor of Maryland yesterday.

Outrageous outrage: State Department removes “mother/father” designations from passports

The downfall of America, part 8,173? “The words in the old form were 'mother' and 'father,'” said Brenda Sprague, deputy assistant Secretary of State for Passport Services.

The Village Voice Loses Two Veteran Columnists

NEW YORK - Village Voice political columnist Wayne Barrett says he has written his last piece for the New York City paper. Barrett says in his farewell column that he took over the paper's "Runnin' Scared" column in 1978 on the same day Ed Koch ...

Cornelius Dupree, Jr. gets his life back

Exoneration stories out of Dallas County are almost becoming routine, but this one is particularly gratifying. Cornelius Dupree Jr.

Ideal Replacement for Sharfstein; Right Down the Hall at FDA

Josh Sharfstein's departure back to the friendly Democratic climes of Maryland left HHS management and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg with a decidedly tough bill to fill.

More Unexplained Dead Birds & Fish

They have dead birds falling from the skies (twice in the last week) in Arkansas. They have dead birds in Louisiana and Kentucky too.

New Schools Chief plans own TUSD Ethnic Studies probe

Arizona's new school superintendent has announced he will conduct his own assessment of TUSD's controversial ethnic studies program.

Hot coffee hijacks United Airlines plane?!

Drinking and driving is a problem ... and drinking and flying is no different. A United Airlines pilot found this out the hard way: he spilled his coffee, which triggered a hijacking alert.

Aflockalypse? More Dead Birds, This Time From Sweden

It's getting creepy. First, it was Arkansas, then Louisiana … now birds are dropping dead out of the skies over Sweden: To add to the mystery, 50-100 jackdaws, a bird species in the crow family, fell dead in central Sweden late Tuesday night,...

Montel Williams Busted with Drug Pipe

Montel Williams was cited for packing a marijuana pipe at the airport in Milwaukee today ... according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Calif. War Memorial Cross Ruled Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday a veterans' memorial featuring a 43-foot cross on California's Mount Soledad is unconstitutional.

Suspected Gunman from Shooting at Millard South High School Found Dead

Millard South High School in Omaha, Neb., is under lockdown following a school shooting today. The suspected gunman, a student who shot two adults, was found dead in a car, according to police.

New Year's cop shooting no accident

The Portland police sergeant who pulled the trigger outside Club 915 the other morning has been identified -- his name is Mike Fort -- and investigators suspect he was shooting at the murder suspect.

Prison Inmates Increasingly Access Facebook On Mobile Contraband

Prison officials can't seem to confiscate inmates' cell phones quickly enough, and many of the devices include Facebook applications that the prisoners use to regularly update profiles.

Bloomberg's legacy - what will it be?

One of the most controversial tools Mayor Bloomberg has utilized in his quest to transform New York City is eminent domain, a practice whereby the state seizes private property to clear the way for an impending development meant for civic and ...

The Politics Of Parking Meters

Who would have ever thought the lowly parking meter would become the star of Chicago's 2011 mayoral election. But here we are, three years after Mayor Daley shoved his parking meter lease deal through the city council in 72 hours and three ...

DNA clears Texas man who spent 30 years in prison

A Texas man who spent more time in prison than any other DNA exoneree in the state is expected to have a court overturn his conviction at an exoneration hearing Tuesday.

***Breaking News***Gucci Mane Arrested Again, Facing 17 Months In Jail

Brick Squad CEO Gucci Mane has been arrested and may be facing another stint behind bars for a 2010 arrest. According to Hip-Hop Enquirer, a Fulton County Judge has ordered Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, to be taken into custody for violating ...

Waka Flocka Flame & Gucci Mane Back in Jail

Waka Flocka Flame isn't putting up a fight. The “Hard in da Paint” rapper turned himself over to authorities today on a variety of drug, gun, and gang-related charges stemming from a police raid of his home in December.

Kristi Cornwell Remains Identified In Northern Georgia

The remains of Kristi Cornwell, a woman missing since 2009, have been identified in Georgia, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced today.

Why is Mica leading a TSA secessionist movement?

by Ron Moore When a career politician displays passion on the House floor it is usually over a cultural or social touchstone issue like abortion or human rights.

Motorists stranded as rain, snow jam Southern California freeways

Rain and snow made for a rough first morning commute of 2011 as Interstate 5 remained closed and other routes were jammed for miles.

John’s New Year’s Eve Recap from Times Square

John had quite the adventure in New York City last night as he helped bring in the new year on the big stage in Times Square. Check out the video below to see a full recap of the event and what it was like through the eyes of John Heald.

UK: Children's flu epidemic feared by doctors as virus escalates

Via The Guardian: Children's flu epidemic feared by doctors as virus escalates. Excerpt: The flu outbreak gripping Britain is set to become a "children's epidemic" as new figures show that the number of under-fives being brought into doctors' ...

FDA Tells Public It Cannot Ensure Safety of Drugs that are Approved; What, Then, Is its Mission?

In a Fair Warning article about the dangers of the smoking cessation drug Chantix, the Food and Drug Administration was quoted as stating that it cannot ensure the safety of drugs after they are approved - that once drugs are put into ...

The war next door: Mexico border city has record drug killings in 2010

A police woman steps over a police line at a crime scene where two colleagues had been killed earlier in Ciudad Juarez December 31, 2010.

Fireworks in Sydney, ball drop in NY ring in 2011 - From the Poughkeepsie Journal

NEW YORK - Nearly a million revelers crowded New York's Times Square to witness the traditional dazzling ball drop, fireworks lit up Australia's Sydney Harbor and communist Vietnam held a rare Western-style countdown to the new year as the ...

16 Airports Have Stopped Using The TSA; More To Follow

Some of the nation's biggest airports are responding to recent public outrage over security screening by weighing whether they should hire private firms such as Covenant to replace the Transportation Security Administration.

Obese babies

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has tripled over the last three decades. In 2008, 19.6 percent of kids between the ages of 6 and 11 were obese.

Deputy, suspect dead in Ohio trailer park standoff

ENON, Ohio (AP) - A sheriff's deputy investigating a report of gunfire at a western Ohio trailer park has been shot and killed. The shooting suspect also is dead after a standoff.

US Capitol Evacuated Over Unauthorized Aircraft In Airspace

WASHINGTON - An airliner lost radio contact when a pilot inadvertently turned his radio to the wrong frequency, leading to the scrambling of fighter jets and the evacuation of the US Capitol, federal officials said Saturday.

HGTV Dream Home 2011 Heads to Stowe, Vermont

LOS ANGELES (LALATE) - HGTV has revealed news that its 2011 Dream Home is heading to Stowe, Vermont. For HGTV fans, this Dream Home for 2011 is a clear departure from previous years of designs while featuring the same revolutionary home ...