Connecticut is joining eight other states in rejecting President Obama’s “fix” that allows healthcare policyholders with non-complying Affordable Care Act insurance plans to renew them through 2014. Previously, California, Massachusetts, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington had come to
There is no sign that the “Knockout” game is letting up any time soon. On Friday night, a south Philadelphia man cruising on his bicycle was senselessly beaten. Detectives on the case told NBC 10 that they believe the five teen boys and
There is an ongoing congressional investigation of improprieties and possible fraud at the US Census, as the New York Post reports a rumor that in 2009, gearing up for the 2010 national headcount, the Obama administration wanted to put the Census under
(AP) Family: Sex not consensual in FSU’s Winston caseTALLAHASSEE, Fla.The family of the alleged victim in a sexual assault case involving Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston said in a statement late Friday that she didn’t consent, as his attorneys have
(AP) Prosecutors: ‘4 or 5’ things to do in Winston caseBy GARY FINEOUTAssociated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla.The prosecutor leading the investigation of the sexual assault allegation made against Florida State’s Jameis Winston said Friday there are still “four or five” things that
(AP) All big league ballparks to screen fans in 2014By JIMMY GOLENAP Sports WriterCAMBRIDGE, Mass.Baseball fans should expect to go through a metal detector to see their favorite team play in 2014. Major League Baseball security director John Skinner said
(AP) Ex-White Sox scout sentenced in kickback schemeCHICAGOA federal judge has sentenced a former Chicago White Sox scout to eight months in prison in a kickback scheme that targeted players from Latin America. Dominican-born Victor Mateo was sentenced for wire
Once again American taxpayers are being soaked by the Obama administration’s quest for failed green energy projects. On Friday, officials announced that they will lose $139 million loaned to beleaguered electric car maker Fisker Automotive. Unfortunately, the administration doesn’t seem to
Pope Francis expressed new concern Thursday for the situation faced by “Christians who suffer in a particularly severe way the consequences of tensions and conflicts in many parts of the Middle East.” “Syria, Iraq, Egypt and other areas of the
Authorities in northwest Pakistan have charged the doctor who helped the CIA find Osama bin Laden with murder and fraud, officials and a defence lawyer said Saturday. Afridi’s lawyer Samiullah Afridi confirmed the charges. Naseeb Gula, from the northwestern tribal
(AP) Guilty plea in bird deaths at wind farms a firstBy DINA CAPPIELLOAssociated PressWASHINGTONA major U.S. power company has pleaded guilty to killing eagles and other birds at two Wyoming wind farms and agreed to pay $1 million as part
(AP) Travelers evacuate after erroneous LAX gun reportsBy ANDREW DALTONAssociated PressLOS ANGELESA loud auto crash that some passengers thought was shots being fired and an anonymous call reporting a gunman prompted evacuations Friday night at two terminals of Los Angeles
(AP) Hard bargaining in Geneva on Iran nuclear dealBy JOHN HEILPRIN and JAMEY KEATENAssociated PressGENEVAU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and five foreign ministers joined Iran nuclear talks Saturday, cautioning there were no guarantees their participation would be enough to
The Chinese Defense Ministry on Saturday issued a map of an East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone that includes a chain of disputed islands also claimed by Japan, triggering a protest from Tokyo. The United States also expressed concern
(AP) UN climate talks on ‘brink of collapse’By KARL RITTERAssociated PressWARSAW, PolandU.N. climate talks were deadlocked Saturday as the U.S. and China clashed over what role the Chinese and other fast-growing economies should play in a new pact to fight
(AP) Clock ticks on authority for Guantanamo detentionBy LARA JAKESAP National Security WriterGUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, CubaA persistent knock came from inside the heavy, locked cell door. A young U.S. Army guard strode over and leaned in to hear the
(AP) Merkel’s party, Greens eye German state allianceBERLINChancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the environmentalist Greens will try to form a government together in one of Germany’s most prosperous regions _ a move that could expand the traditional foes’ future options
(AP) Pakistani drone protesters block NATO supply routeBy RIAZ KHANAssociated PressPESHAWAR, PakistanThousands of people protesting U.S. drone strikes blocked a road in northwest Pakistan on Saturday used to truck NATO troop supplies and equipment in and out of Afghanistan, the
(AP) Energy loses $139M on loan to electric car makerBy MATTHEW DALYAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Obama administration said Friday it will lose $139 million on a loan to struggling electric car maker Fisker Automotive Inc. after selling part of the loan to
(AP) ACLU asks New York judge to halt NSA surveillanceBy TOM HAYSAssociated PressNEW YORKThe U.S. government’s interpretation of its authority under the Patriot Act is so broad that it could justify mass collection of financial, health and even library records
Killing Kennedy was released today on Digital HD by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, less than a month after its television debut. NatGeo’s original film, featuring Rob Lowe as the country’s 35th president, gave NatGeo is biggest ratings to date. The project
Actor/activist Leonardo DiCaprio just cut a very large check via his foundation on behalf of lions in Nepal. His Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has awarded $3 million in grants to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to work with the Nepal government on
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) penalizes married couples by making it more difficult than unmarried couples to receive subsides. Under the new law, couples living together who are not married could save up to $10,000 more than a married couple. The ACA
The original tale may be apocryphal, but the story of the silver spoon has saved the lives of hundreds of British Muslim girls being forced into marriage by their parents. “Put a spoon in your knickers,” a counselor at the
(AP) LOS ANGELES–Sony Corp. says it plans to cut $250 million in annual costs from its movie studio by its fiscal year that ends in March 2016. The target was outlined in a document presented at an investor day at
