Obama Begins Raising Money for 2016 Election Cycle
With an eye on his legacy as the clock begins to run out on his presidency, President Barack Obama vowed Friday to “squeeze every last bit of change” out of his final two years.
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AP Source: Chris Christie Close to Starting Super PAC for 2016
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s supporters are getting ready to launch a super PAC that could raise and spend unlimited sums of money as he moves toward a formal campaign for president in 2016.
Feds Subpoena Gov. John Kitzhaber’s Records
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation Friday over a deepening influence-peddling scandal surrounding his fiancee and on the same day the U.S. Attorney’s Office issued a subpoena demanding records and electronic communications pertaining to the pair.
Pennsylvania Governor Places Moratorium on Death Penalty
Newly elected Gov. Tom Wolf imposed a moratorium on the death penalty in the state on Friday, calling the current system of capital punishment “error prone, expensive and anything but infallible.”
Argentine President Formally Charged with Iran Bombing Coverup
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner was formally accused Friday of shielding Iranian officials from prosecution over a 1994 bombing at a Buenos Aires Jewish center, prosecutors said.
Browns Owner: We Didn’t Know about Johnny Manziel’s Lifestyle When We Drafted Him
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam claims he didn’t know of Johnny Manziel’s lifestyle when he drafted the former Heisman Trophy-winner last year.
Oregon Governor Resigns over Green Energy Cronyism Scandal
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber resigned Friday, giving in to mounting pressure to abandon his office amid suspicions that his fiancee used her relationship with him to land contracts for her green-energy consulting business.
Jack Nicklaus to Receive Congressional Gold Medal at March 24 Ceremony
The House and Senate will award golfer Jack Nicklaus the Congressional Gold Medal on March 24.
Ray Rice’s Valentine to Baltimore: I’m Truly Sorry for Letting You Down
Ray Rice issued a statement to the people of Baltimore on Friday morning through their daily newspaper.
Flashback: David Carr’s Obituary of Andrew Breitbart, ‘The Provocateur’
Primarily a media and culture writer, Carr was one of the most established brands at the most established publication, yet he approached his topics earnestly and with markedly less cynicism than most of his mainstream media peers. A perfect illustration of that is the exceptional 2600-word obituary, “The Provocateur,” he penned after the death of Andrew Breitbart.
New York Times Veteran David Carr Collapses in Newsroom, Dead at 58
From the New York Times: David Carr, who wrote about media as it intersects with business, culture and government in his Media Equation column for The New York Times, collapsed at the office and died at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital on
Brian Williams Questioned on Pope, Berlin Wall Stories
From CNN Money: As NBC’s fact-checking continues, two accounts from Williams’ younger days could also invite scrutiny. As a reporter for WCBS-TV in New York in 1989, Williams traveled to Berlin to cover the demolition of the Berlin Wall. The
Obamacare: Federal Court Nixes Religious Contraceptive Mandate Challenge
A federal appeals court has reversed lower-court victories by two western Pennsylvania Catholic dioceses and a private Christian college that challenged birth control coverage mandates as part of federal health care reforms.
‘American Sniper’ Trial: Chris Kyle Never Took Gun out of Holster, Shot in Back
A Texas Ranger testifying Thursday at the murder trial of a former Marine charged with killing famed Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his friend said the two victims were armed when they were shot multiple times.
Sacramento Kings Hire George Karl
George Karl has agreed to a four-year, $14.5 million contract to coach the Sacramento Kings.
The Daily Beast: In Darfur, Mass Rape Within Minutes
Darfur may not be in the public eye as it was when every liberal arts student donned a “Save Darfur” shirt, when world powers issued public condemnations, and “Rock for Darfur” performers raised tens of thousands in donations annually (there were 22 concerts in 2006 alone).
’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Bob Simon Dies in Car Crash at 73
Longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Bob Simon, who covered riots, Academy Award-nominated movies and wars and was held captive for more than a month in Iraq two decades ago, died in a car crash on Wednesday. He was 73.
Mitt Romney Seeking GOP Kingmaker Role
A potential candidate no more, Mitt Romney is charting an aggressive course to help shape the Republican presidential field in 2016.
Tiger Woods Leaving Tour to Work on Game
Reeling from missing the cut at the Phoenix Open and withdrawing due to “deactivated” glutes and back tightness at Torrey Pines, Tiger Woods has decided to take a leave from golf.
‘American Sniper’ Trial: Chris Kyle Called Accused Murderer ‘Straight-Up Nuts’
Shortly before he was shot to death by a troubled former Marine at a Texas gun range, legendary Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle texted a buddy, “This dude is straight-up nuts,” a defense attorney told jurors Wednesday.
Nutter Tries to Kill San Diego Sportscaster
Police in Southern California late Tuesday night arrested a man suspected of shooting a local sportscaster.
Superbowl Champ Brandon Browner Wouldn’t Blame Beck If He Beat Kanye’s Ass
Super Bowl heroes Malcolm Butler and Julian Edelman dished out a Grammy Sunday night. Their teammate wants to dish out a beating to a Grammy winner.
U.S. Evacuates Yemen Embassy
The State Department is confirming it has closed the U.S. Embassy in Yemen and evacuated its staff because of the political crisis and security concerns following the takeover of much of the country by Shiite rebels.
Jon Stewart Leaving ‘Daily Show’ This Year
Erstwhile comedian Jon Stewart will no longer helm Comedy Central’s flagship late-night program The Daily Show, the network has confirmed.
Read Jeb Bush Emails With Us, Find Best Ones—and Win ‘Acts of Love’ Prizes!
Read some email, win a prize. Breitbart calls for citizen journalists to help review former Gov. Jeb Bush’s document dump.
