Report: Obama Attended 2014 Wedding With Bill Ayers
The President and First Lady attended the nuptials of White House chef Sam Kass and MSNBC anchor Wagner in August, along with domestic terrorists Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn.
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Tax Payers on the Hook for Almost 5,000 NY Teachers with Six-Figure Pensions
A new report finds that nearly 5,000 New York teachers are being paid six-figure pensions courtesy of tax payers.
Wrigley Field Neighbors Sue Chicago Cubs to Block Signs Blocking View
The owners of two rooftop seating businesses are taking the Chicago Cubs to court to stop plans to erect new video scoreboards in the outfield, signs that will block the view from their seats.
The New York City Police Introduce Their Tiny New Smart Cars
This week, the New York Police Department debuted the first of its new fleet of nine 8-foot-long smart cars, bought to begin replacing its aging fleet of parking enforcement scooters.
CBS Reporter Bob Simon’s Driver Had ‘Dead Arm,’ 9 License Suspensions
On Wednesday, the news world was shocked with the report that veteran CBS News journalist Bob Simon was killed in a violent car crash in New York City. But as more information emerges about the incident, it has been discovered that the driver of Simon’s car had a “dead arm,” multiple traffic violations, license suspensions, and yet was still certified to drive.
Report: ‘Drastic Decline’ in Freedom of the Press Across the Globe
A new report from the group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) finds that in 2014 freedom of the press saw a “dramatic decline” as wars, terrorism, high-handed security measures, and the rise of radical governing parties have grown all across the globe.
Another Blizzard Bearing Down on Northeast, Midwest with Bitter Cold
The winter that seemingly won’t quit is set to pack another wallop to the Midwest and eastern potions of the U.S. with blizzard conditions, plummeting temperatures, and a newly named winter storm: Winter Storm Neptune.
NBA All-Star Game Nearly Closed to Ticket-Buying Public
For the fifth year in a row few tickets for the NBA’s big All-Star game events are available to the public, reports note.
NBC Removes Disgraced Anchor Brian Williams’ Name from ‘Nightly News’
After NBC announced that it had suspended Nightly News anchor Brian Williams without pay, executives have quietly begun to scrub the anchor’s name from the show’s broadcast as well as the website and social media.
Feds Release Details on ISIS Email About Kayla Mueller’s Death
New information about the email members of ISIS sent to Kayla Mueller’s family about their daughter’s death supposedly contained three images of her body, sources say.
NASCAR Museum Leaves Charlotte Taxpayers Holding the Bag
NASCAR fans are great patrons of museums. What could go wrong by combining the two?
Ohio Baby Beaten to Death, 11-Year-Old Girl Charged
The Cleveland medical examiner has determined that an 11-month-old baby died of blunt impact injuries to the head, neck, body and extremities. Police charged an 11-year-old family friend in the murder.
Bradley Manning to Debut as Columnist at ‘Guardian’
He went from whistle blower to convict, then from man to woman, and now Chelsea Manning is set to debut as a contributing writer to The Guardian U.S.
Savannah Guthrie Leads to Replace Disgraced Brian Williams
The Drudge Report claims that Savannah Guthrie is the leading candidate to replace NBC’s Nightly News anchor Brian Williams if he is ultimately fired.
Offensive Tweet Gets Teen Fired Before Her First Day
Usually a worker’s first day on a new job is full of wonder and excitement, sometimes those first days end up a disappointment. But one woman didn’t even get to her first day after sending an offensive tweet about her new job that got her fired before she even started.
Rude Email Sparks Knicks Fans to Launch Site, Billboard to Oust Owner
A group of New York Knicks fans have launched an effort to force the sale of the team after owner James Dolan sent a nasty email to a fan
Second Man Dies From Shooting, 8 More Wounded in Chicago
Late last week, the second of two victims of a shooting that occurred at the end of January died — but that wasn’t the only mayhem in store for Chicago.
Justice Clarence Thomas Hints the Supreme Court Will OK Gay Marriage
The U.S. Supreme Court took a pass on preventing a lower court judge from allowing gay marriage in Alabama, a move that court watchers feel is an indication that the court will approve gay marriage nationwide later this year.
Accuser a No Show, Abuse Case against Greg Hardy Dismissed
The domestic violence case against the Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy has been dismissed after his accuser no-showed in court.
NBC Ignored Brian Williams ‘Embellishment’ Time-Bomb for Years
As more reporters examine NBC News’ Brian Williams’ “embellishments,” it appears that NBC was aware of their anchor’s tall tales.
NYC Mom Allegedly Threatens to Blow Up School After Daughter Fails Final Exam
New York police arrested the mother of a Staten Island high schooler for allegedly threatening to blow up her daughter’s school when the teen failed a final exam needed to graduate last week.
Obama Endorses Wealth Redistribution in Vox Interview
President Obama visited Vox.com’s Ezra Klein to talk about the state of the nation, and the result is a video replete with cloying graphics, cutesy mood music, and talk of wealth redistribution.
Another Big Snow Storm Headed for New England
After a blizzard that dumped over two feet of snow last week, New England now braces for a storm that could dump perhaps another foot of fresh snow on the region. At the end of January, the first major blizzard
After 17 Yrs of Stalling, Al Gore’s Satellite Finally Blasts Off
After a 17-year delay, former Vice President Al Gore’s satellite is about to lift off for outer space in part to measure–what else–global warming.
Study: Likelihood of Being Shot in Chicago Soars After Being Arrested
A new study tracking victims of shootings in Chicago finds that the likelihood of being wounded rises precipitously after being arrested and the Chicago Police Department says it is using the information to help stop crime.
