George Bush Sr Mistakenly Announces Nelson Mandela’s Death
George Bush Sr, the former president of the United States, sent social media sites into a frenzy on Saturday by falsely announcing that Nelson Mandela had died.
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Sierra Wildfire Now California’s Fourth-Largest
The wildfire burning in and around Yosemite National Park has become the fourth-largest conflagration in modern California history, fire officials said Sunday as clouds and higher humidity helped crews further contain the biggest blaze in the United States this year.
Pennsylvania Hospital to Open Country’s First Inpatient Treatment Program for Internet Addiction
Ten years ago, Kevin Roberts suffered from an addiction that took over his life. Roberts, now 44 years old, would sit eight to 12 hours a day in front of the pale blue glow of his computer, playing a videogame.
Ten-Year-Old Boy Wins Alaska’s Contest for Giant Cabbages
A 10-year-old boy has won Alaska’s annual giant cabbage contest, submitting a 92.3-pound (41.9 kg) specimen named “Bob” to officials at the state fair.
Liz Cheney Blasted by Older Sister Over Anti-Gay Marriage Stance
Mary Cheney, the openly gay daughter of one of ex-Vice President Dick Cheney’s two daughters, has taken to Facebook to blast her older sibling, Elizabeth.
Which Organs Can I Live Without, And How Much Cash Can I Get For Them?
First, a disclaimer: Selling your organs is illegal in the United States. It’s also very dangerous. Handing off an organ is risky enough when done in a top hospital, even more so if you’re doing it for cash in a back alley. No, really: Don’t do this. OK? OK.
Chinese Father Chains his Blind, Mentally Ill Son in a Cave after Losing their Home
A father has told how he’s turned his handicapped son into a real life caveman – chaining him naked to a rock face in central China.
Gun Control Rally is Overwhelmed by Pro Gun Supporters Who Take Over Podium (+video)
You know, we keep hearing about how 90% of the country supports expanded background checks, and a majority support new gun control.
Krauthammer Warns Strike on Syria May Result In ‘Major Regional War’ (+video)
Conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer on Friday warned President Obama that a strike on Syria may result in a “major regional war
Video: Ralph Peters- Most Phenomenally Stupid Misuse Of Our Military I’ve Seen (+video)
The rumblings on Capitol Hill are starting to get louder as to whether the Obama administration has a clear endgame for a military strike on Syria, as the likelihood increases of such a strike in response to last week’s alleged chemical weapons attack. “It’s the most phenomenally stupid misuse of our military that I’ve ever seen,” said Ralph Peters, a Fox News analyst and retired Army lieutenant colonel. Read more here.