Economic Recovery? Not Hardly
In recent months, Americans have heard reports out of Washington and in the media that the economy is looking up—that recovery from the Great Recession is gathering steam.
Entries by Joe Miller
Study: Later Retirement May Help Prevent Dementia
New research boosts the “use it or lose it” theory about brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, a study of nearly half a million people in France found.
Doctor Gives and Defends Diagnosis of “Ghetto Booty” for Back Pain (+video)
A Mid-South woman has filed a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health after she said the doctor she went to see for back pain gave her an insulting diagnosis.
Obama Sneaks a Nicorette During White House Ceremony
President Obama casually inserted a piece of Nicorette gum into the First Mouth Monday afternoon.
Ted Cruz: Immigration Will Increase US Joblessness
Sen. Ted Cruz, a leading voice in the national debate over immigration, on Monday appeared before a group that supports curbing both illegal and legal immigration and urged his fellow Republicans in the House to reject immigration reforms approved earlier by the Senate.
Is This Still America? (+video)
The only question is whether the damage that has been done has been transient or irreparable. Legally speaking, Zimmerman has won his freedom.
Florida Man Awakens in California, Can Only Speak Swedish (+video)
When Michael Boatwright woke up in the emergency room at Desert Regional Medical Center, the nurses began asking him questions for which it became clear he had no answers.
Zimmerman Getting Gun Back, Wants to Go to Law School (+video)
George Zimmerman will get his gun back now that he has been cleared of murder and his lawyer said today that Zimmerman needs the weapon “even more” than before.
Unbelievable: Fed’s Now Considering Prosecution of Zimmerman for Civil Rights Violations (+video)
The Justice Department said Sunday that it will review the George Zimmerman case for possible civil rights violations, after a jury acquitted the Florida neighborhood watch volunteer in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
NPR Radio Host Shamelessly Associates Chick-fil-A With Hitler (+video)
A publicly funded radio host likened Chick-fil-A to Adolf Hitler Saturday in a warped attempt at humor. Hear what he said here.