David Copperfield’s Rooftop Pool Ruptures, Floods Penthouse
The water in magician David Copperfield’s rooftop pool vanished – and flooded his penthouse apartment as well as multiple floors of his New York City apartment building on East 57th Street.
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Life in Urumqi, China’s Uyghur Capital
In Urumqi, the capital of China’s northwestern province Xinjiang, residents are still recovering from a violent riot five summers ago between the minority Turkic Muslims — the Uighurs — and the majority Han people.
Florida Man Accused of Faking Death in Venezuela Arrested for Fraud Charges in North Carolina
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Jacksonville businessman reported dead two years ago in Venezuela was arrested in North Carolina on alleged fraud charges Saturday after his life insurance companies filed a lawsuit alleging he was alive and they shouldn’t be
9 British Medical Students Feared to Have Left Turkey for ISIS Territory in Syria
A Turkish opposition lawmaker said Sunday he is helping the families of nine British medical students and doctors believed to have crossed into Syria from Turkey.
CIA Director: Iran General ‘Destabilizing’ Efforts in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leader of Iran’s elite Quds Force is contributing to instability in Iraq and complicating the U.S. mission against terrorism with his command of some of the Iraqi forces battling Islamic State militants, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency said.
Sean Penn Tries to Reboot Career Like Liam Neeson… Gets Trounced by 2nd-Week Liam Neeson Film
Sean Penn’s “The Gunman” was no match for the rebel kids of “Insurgent.”
‘Breitbart News Sunday’ on SXM 125: Ted Cruz LIVE From Liberty University
On Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot channel 125 from 7PM to 10PM EST, Breitbart News Executive Chairman and host Stephen K. Bannon will be hosting a program discussing all of the most important recent news stories and especially the developments in the 2016 presidential race. Bannon will be discussing the possible launch of the Ted Cruz 2016 presidential campaign that could be announced at Liberty University on Monday as reported by Breitbart’s Matthew Boyle.
Louisiana Airport Attacker Was Jehovah’s Witness, Had Molotov Cocktails
A machete-wielding attacker who died hours after being shot by a sheriff’s deputy who stopped his rampage at New Orleans’ international airport had a bag loaded with Molotov cocktails, authorities say.
Why Planned Parenthood’s Margaret Sanger Shouldn’t Be on the $20 Bill
From The Stream: The New York Times is trying to stoke demand for the replacement of Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, citing his cruel treatment of Indians. That has a certain logic to it, whether or not you agree. Besides,
Islamic Terror Trial Reveals First Known Al-Qaeda Plot Against Canada
Two men accused of plotting to attack a passenger train travelling from New York to Toronto were found guilty of several terror-related charges and could spend the rest of their lives in prison.
Starbucks Baristas Stop Writing ‘Race Together’ on Coffee Cups
According to a recently released internal memo, Starbucks baristas will no longer write “Race Together” on customers’ cups starting Sunday.
Veterans Return to the Black Sand Beaches of Iwo Jima for 70th Anniversary
IOTO, Japan (AP) — Dozens of aging U.S. veterans, many in their early 90s and some in wheelchairs, gathered on the tiny, barren island of Iwo Jima on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of one of the bloodiest and most iconic battles of World War II.
ISIS to ‘Brothers Residing in America’: Kill US Military Personnel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Islamic State has posted online what it says are the names, U.S. addresses and photos of 100 American military service members, and called upon its “brothers residing in America” to kill them.
Salon: ‘Massive Clinton Fundraising Operation’ Inside State Dept. Raked in Cash for Hillary
Editor’s Note: This excerpt, from a book by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, first appeared on the left-wing site Salon. We reprint in part here.
Beck Screams at Bushworld: ‘You Guys Have Ethics of Whores’
BECK: An open letter to Karl Rove: You want to rumble Rove? Come on to my show and let’s have it out. Bring it on. I would love to take you on WITH YOUR RECORD AND THE RECORD OF THE GOP. I could do it with my eyes closed and in a coma. You hung yourself on O’Reilly. By using my words to mock me, the audience heard my words. I would bet a good portion agreed with me. I was right at CPAC in 2011 and never invited back. What a shock!!!
Guardian Newspaper Names Katharine Viner New Editor-in-Chief
The Guardian newspaper on Friday appointed Katharine Viner, currently editor of Guardian U.S., its new editor-in-chief.
Poll: Americans Want More Govt Spending, Lower Taxes, Legalized Pot
Americans want lower taxes and more government spending both at once, although their support for spending more tax dollars on health care has dropped dramatically. They’re likelier than ever to not feel connected to any particular religion, but no less likely to believe in God. And for the first time, most want to legalize marijuana.
Obama to Announce Slower Afghanistan Withdrawal–Through 2016
President Barack Obama is meeting next week with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah and is expected to announce plans to slow down the pace of troop withdrawals between now and the end of 2016 to maintain security in Afghanistan.
Breitbart News Saturday at SXM 125: The Insiders Versus The Outsiders
On Breitbart News Saturday on Sirius XM Patriot channel 125 from 10AM to 1PM EST, reporter Matthew Boyle, Head of Production for Breitbart News TV/Radio Dan Fleuette, and homepage editor Katie McHugh will host a program discussing the upcoming race for the White House in 2016, focusing on the divide between the Washington, D.C. establishment and the grassroots.
600 Indian Students Expelled After Video Shows Parents Scaling Walls with Cheat Sheets
About 600 high school students in eastern India have been expelled for cheating on pressure-packed 10th grade examinations this week, education authorities said Friday.
Man Allegedly Attacks TSA Agents with Machete, Wasp Spray
A man sprayed a TSA agent in the face with wasp killer then slashed a second guard with a machete before a third agent shot him three times at a security checkpoint in the New Orleans international airport Friday.
Hillary Clinton’s Brother Defends Haiti Gold Mine Deal: ‘I Raise Money for a Lot of People’
Washington Post reporters Kevin Sullivan and Rosalind S. Helderman interview Tony Rodham, the brother of Hillary Clinton embroiled in a scandal revealed in the upcoming book from Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Peter Schweizer, Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why Foreign Governments and Businesses Helped Make Bill and Hillary Rich.
Scott Walker Tells South Carolina: ‘Good Vibe out There’ for 2016 Run
From the Chippewa Herald: CHARLESTON, S.C. — Wrapping up the first of what are sure to be multiple trips to South Carolina this year, Gov. Scott Walker said he hasn’t heard the call to run for president yet, “but there’s
‘Scandal’ Episode Featuring Lena Dunham Slips to Season Low Ratings
Lena Dunham‘s guest spot didn’t do much for Kerry Washington‘s“Scandal” — at least not in terms of Nielsen TV ratings.
WSJ Details Tens of Millions in Foreign Money Funding Clinton Foundation
The Wall Street Journal follows the money, and finds tens of millions from overseas have poured in to the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation. The money kept flowing while Hillary was Secretary of State.
