Judge Halts New York City Ban on Large Sugary Drinks
New York City’s planned ban on the sale of large sugary drinks won’t go into effect Tuesday after a state judge blocked the restrictions. Read what the judge had to say about the ridiculous ban.
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Dennis Rodman: I’m Going On Vacation With North Korea’s Kim (+video)
Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman has become fast friends with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. Find out what Rodman thinks about Kim and his vacation plans this August.
2800 Dead Pigs in China’s Drinking Water – Just the Tip of the Soot Covered Iceberg?
If you’re shocked that Chinese officials this past week fished 2,800 dead pigs out of a river that serve as part of Shanghai’s water source, brace yourself for far more catastrophic news.
Hunger Strike At Guantanamo
Detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp have launched a hunger strike to protest interference with their personal effects, including Qurans, their lawyers and prison officials, said on Monday.
Obama Rejected Tough Options For Countering Chinese Cyber Attacks Two Years Ago
President Obama two years ago rejected a series of tough actions against China, including counter-cyber attacks and economic sanctions, for Beijing’s aggressive campaign of cyber espionage against the U.S.
House GOP Leaders: We Can Pass Gun Control, Immigration Without Republican Support
With more and more conservatives in the House rebelling against John Boehner’s increasingly questionable Speakership, Republican House leadership is now moving to quash in-house concerns by reaching across the aisle to liberals for support.
The Revolt Against FEMA: Sandy Victims Criticize FEMA Flood Maps, Slow Progress
Some New Jersey hurricane victims are complaining that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is doing more harm than Superstorm Sandy did when it hit over four months ago and washed away their homes and businesses.
Veterans Forced To Prove They’re Worthy Of Gun Rights
The Obama administration insists it’s routine for officials to send out letters informing veterans that an unidentified “report” indicates they may be declared incompetent and consequently stripped of their Second Amendment rights.
Your Doctor To Become 1-Person Death Panel?
A government-funded “mortality index” study – which helps doctors determine whether a patient has a “good chance” of dying within the next 10 years – raises renewed concerns about healthcare rationing under Obamacare.
Florida Bill Would Require Anger Management Courses For Bullet Buyers
A Florida legislator wants anyone trying to buy ammunition to complete an anger management program first, in what critics say is the latest example of local lawmakers reaching for constitutionally-dubious solutions to the problem of gun violence.