This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Large terrorist shopping mall attack in Kenya continues into third day Minnesota Somalis are a known source of terrorists Christian church worshippers killed by attack in Peshawar, Pakistan Baghdad terror attack pushes monthly death
(AP) Bears stay unbeaten, top sloppy Steelers 40-23By WILL GRAVESAP Sports WriterPITTSBURGHThe Chicago Bears are unbeaten. The Pittsburgh Steelers can’t stop beating themselves. Major Wright returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, and Julius Peppers
Speaking at a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) dinner Saturday, President Barack Obama asked the CBC to continue “marching” for gun control and other progressive issues. Obama used recent murders in Chicago to segue to other cities to argue the nation
Deadly violence has continued to rage on in Chicago since Thursday night’s mass shooting that left 13 wounded, including a three-year old boy who was shot in the head. Between Friday and Sunday morning, there have been at least 20
When liberals do not have a fresh “outrage case” to distract from their failed social policies on violent crime, they have a back up plan: scapegoating guns and the NRA. In a previous column, I discussed how Democrats long in
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (UPI) —President Obama used the podium at the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual dinner Saturday to again rip Republicans for trying to defund U.S. healthcare reform. Obama told those gathered at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for
(AP) Stenson takes 4-shot lead into Sunday at East LakeBy DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf WriterATLANTAStepping in from rain that ruined his rhythm and the back end of his round, Henrik Stenson was more interested in looking forward at the Tour Championship.
Thirteen people were shot during a Thursday night basketball game at Cornell Square Park in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. Two of the victims were in their teens: a 17-year-old girl, shot in the foot and a 15-year-old boy,
(AP) CHICAGO–Chicago rapper Common says his hometown needs to better understand the young people contributing to its violence problem and be more consistent in efforts to help them. Common’s comments Friday at a city-sponsored music conference came hours after 13
Allan Brauer is a communications chair for the Democratic Party of Sacramento who used his Twitter account Friday to wish that the children of Senator Ted Cruz aide Amanda Carpenter, “die from debilitating, painful and incurable diseases.” He later apologized.
The FBI has released its CRIME in the United States 2012 report, featuring the official crime stats nationwide for 2012. Chicago led the nation with 500 murders, 81 more than the runner up, New York City, whose population is more
(AP) Boy, 3, among 13 injured in Chicago park shootingBy HERBERT G. MCCANNAssociated PressCHICAGOThirteen people have been shot at a park on Chicago’s southwest side, including a 3-year-old boy who was in critical condition. Officer Amina Greer said the shooting
Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA) wrote a letter to FBI director James Comey regarding the just-released Department of Justice Office of Inspector General report relating to the bureau’s relationship with the Council on American Islamic Relations. Since 2008, the FBI had
The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General released a summary report (full report here) on Thursday describing FBI field offices that did not follow department policy when it came to its interactions with the Council on American Islamic Relations.
Florida – A 60 foot sinkhole opens up in Florida near Disney World: California – Homes swallowed by sinkholes in May. Some believe a dormant volcano is the cause: Illinois – A sinkhole swallows 3 cars on a residential
(AP) Woods thinks role of TV needs further reviewBy DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf WriterATLANTATiger Woods was asked twice about his position on television viewers able to call in possible rules infractions. He never answered that question directly. That’s not to suggest
Cooler weather began to settle in to Rahm Emanuel’s bloody Chicago over last weekend, bringing a slight relief to the ongoing violence the city has experienced this summer, but residents are still concerned about their safety on Chicago’s deadly streets
CBS NEWS: Michael Jackson memorabilia and multiple fur coats are among a dozen items being auctioned off to help pay off a $750,000 money judgment against disgraced former Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., D-Ill. Commissioned by the U.S. Marshals Service, the
In 2012, 8.4% of Americans identified themselves as “lower class,” the highest rating ever recorded in the four decades the General Social Survey has asked the question. The Los Angeles Times says that for people like Chris Roquemore, who are
(AP) CHICAGOMink capes, Bruce Lee autographs and assorted Michael Jackson memorabilia belonging to Jesse Jackson Jr. will be sold to the highest bidder to help ensure the former congressman pays his debt to society in full. The U.S. Marshals Service said
(AP) Auction begins of Jackson Jr.’s capes, memorabiliaCHICAGOBidding has begun for a guitar autographed by Michael Jackson, fur capes and about a dozen other items forfeited by prison-bound former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. The online auction by the U.S. Marshals
Bill Daley, former Chief of Staff to President Obama and a Chicago political powerhouse whose father and brother were two of the city’s most powerful mayors ever, was expected to give Illinois Governor Pat Quinn a big run for his
Claiming to not be certain if he’s up to running for office, let alone serving if he were to win, Bill Daley has dropped out of the race for Illinois Governor. Daley had been running to challenge fellow Democrat and
Most Minor League Baseball players spend their time on the farm trying to move up. The same is true for coaches and managers. The idea is to toil in the lower levels of the game they love, proving their mettle
(AP) Zach Johnson rallies to win BMW ChampionshipBy DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf WriterLAKE FOREST, Ill.Zach Johnson won the rain-delayed BMW Championship on Monday and now has a chance to win something bigger. Johnson rolled in two birdie putts over the closing
