French President Hollande Berates US Over Spying Claims
French President Francois Hollande has expressed “deep disapproval” over claims the US National Security Agency secretly tapped phone calls in France.
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Scientists Issue Safety Warning over GM Food as Government Pushes for Public Acceptance of Controversial Crop
Eighty-five scientists have joined forces to challenge the claims of biotech giants and the UK government that GM food is safe for humans.
Poor Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s in Study of Brain Scans
Sleeping poorly or not getting enough rest may result in a type of brain abnormality associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a study showed.
Study: 15 Percent of US Youth Out of School, Work
Almost 6 million young people are neither in school nor working, according to a study released Monday.
NJ Becomes 14th State to Recognize Gay Marriage (+video)
Some couples in New Jersey had waited decades. At the stroke of midnight the moment arrived as New Jersey became the the 14th state to legalize gay marriage.
Americans on Food Stamps Decline–From 47,760,247 to 47,637,497
The number of Americans enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—commonly known as food stamps—declined from 47,760,247 in June to 47,637,407 in July.
Police: Man, 68, Shoots At 22-Year-Old Man Upon Finding Him In Bed With Wife
A local senior citizen shot a 22-year-old man after he caught him sleeping beside his wife in their guest house.
Would Democrats Embrace JFK Today?
As Democrats begin maneuvering for the 2016 presidential race, there isn’t one who would think of disparaging John F. Kennedy’s stature as a Democratic Party hero. Yet it’s a pretty safe bet that none would dream of running on Kennedy’s approach to government or embrace his political beliefs.
With New Budget Deadlines, Top Hill Lawmakers Appear as Far Apart as Ever
Top Washington lawmakers appeared no closer Sunday to reaching deals on upcoming budget negotiations than they were on the recent ones — disagreeing over an entire range of issues including taxes, spending and ObamaCare.
The President Asked Oprah to Help Him Promote Obamacare ‘But She Refused Because She Feels Burned by the White House’
Oprah Winfrey has been notably distancing herself from President Obama and First Lady Michelle and apparently her latest slight came against Obamacare.