Biblical Baby Names Fall Out of Favor in US, Uptick in Names from Pop Culture such as Erotic Shades of Grey
Biblical names are out and pop culture is in for America’s newborns – if this year’s list of most popular baby names are anything to go by.
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Death of Tea Party Exaggerated? Members in House Appear to Hold Key Fiscal Vote (+video)
Purged Tea Party members, ironically, may have the last word if conservatives can muster the votes to kill leadership’s brokered deal to raise taxes. Such a scenario would be devastating to House Leadership, as they would get neither the credit of having delivered a compromise, nor the moral high ground of having stood by their principles.
Californians’ Support for Death Penalty Goes Against Trend
California’s recent vote to continue the death penalty keeps it in the minority of states with capital punishment still on the books.
Palestinian Arab Girl Who Attacked IDF Soldiers Eats Breakfast With Turkish PM Erdogan (+video)
Another sad example of the Palestinian problem and Islamic leaders from the Middle East rewarding bad behavior.
Obama Vows to Make Gun Control Priority, Put ‘Full Weight’ Behind Efforts
The push for heightened gun control will likely face tough political opposition, with the nation’s largest gun lobby, the National Rifle Association (NRA), saying they will oppose any new restrictions.
Hillary Clinton, Not Seen for Weeks, Now Reportedly Hospitalized with Blood Clot
Clinton was forced to cancel Dec. 20 testimony before Congress about a scathing report into the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
Dogs and Cats Still on the Menu in Switzerland
Eating Fido – or Tiddles – might be more commonly associated with China and Vietnam, but rustling up a slice of cured dog meat to enjoy as a snack is reportedly not unusual in rural areas of central and eastern Switzerland.
Video: Ron Paul Likens Congress to ‘Drug Addicts Who Just Want Another Fix’
Once again, Ron Paul brings the discussion back around to reality: Congress’ spending problem.
How Chicago and Obama Globalized Voter Fraud
Voter fraud is a disturbing trend that appears to be almost ubiquitous. At what point does the legal electorate just check out?
Bulletproof Clothing Designer Launches New Line of Kids’ Ballistic Vests
A company that makes stylish bulletproof clothing has launched a new line of child-sized vests and backpacks in the wake of the elementary school massacre in Newtown, Connecticut.