From Venezuela to Iraq to Russia, Oil Price Drops Raise Fears of Unrest
Oil, the lifeblood of many countries that produce and sell it, appears to be rapidly turning into an ever-cheaper economic curse.
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Authorities Foil Drone-Delivery of Porn, Drugs and Gun to Maryland Prison
Want to get a handgun, some synthetic marijuana and porn into a prison? Two men in Maryland allegedly tried to do just that — by remote controlled aircraft.
Consumer Reports Find Fecal Contamination in Ground Beef
That hamburger you’re grilling could contain harmful bacteria, and unless you cook it thoroughly, it could make you sick.
California Officials Considering Using This to Spy on Residents
Officials in San Jose, California, are working on a proposal to increase Big Brother’s spying powers by affixing law enforcement license plate readers to these workers.
Rand Paul, Fresh off Caucus Victory, Will Campaign in Alaska
An average of presidential polls in Iowa puts Rand Paul at just 3.3 percent support. An average of polls in New Hampshire puts him at 6.3 percent. In national polls, he’s just above the threshold to make the next Republican debate, hosted by CNN. Naturally, Rand Paul is heading to Alaska.
Spain, Morocco Arrest 14 Accused of Recruiting ISIS Fighters
Fourteen people have been detained in Morocco and Spain on suspicion of recruiting people to fight for ISIS in Syria and Iraq, the Spanish Interior Ministry said.
World’s Oldest Message in a Bottle Washes up in Germany After 108 Years at Sea
A message in a bottle thrown into the sea 108 years ago by British scientists has been discovered washed up on a beach in Germany.
World Markets Plunge as Massive Sell-Off Accelerates; US Poised for Sharp Drop
World stocks and oil prices plunged today as a global sell off accelerated on worries about the health of China’s huge economy.
Rand Paul: Trump IS the Problem With the System
Senator Rand Paul blasted Donald Trump, stating “I think truly he is a fake conservative because he has been on every side of every issue in the last five years.”
Obama’s Peace Partner out of Control: Iran Threatens War, Announces Breach of Deal, Will Purchase Missiles
The Iran nuclear deal sealed last month stipulates that the UN embargo on conventional weapons will continue another five years, and missile sanctions will remain for another eight years – but Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed last week to breach those conditions of the deal.