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Reuters: Obama Approval Tumbles to 44%

Reuters: Obama Approval Tumbles to 44%

In a poll conducted between June 14-18, Reuters/Ipsos found that President Obama’s job approval rating has fallen to 44%, with 48% disapproving. This poll is one of many showing the president losing favor with the public in the wake of

Patriots TE Hernandez Questioned in Homicide Probe, Not a Suspect

Patriots TE Hernandez Questioned in Homicide Probe, Not a Suspect

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was reportedly questioned in a possible homicide investigation on Monday. Sports Illustrated reports “Massachusetts State police spoke to Hernandez on Monday and were interested in possibly searching his home” about a possible homicide

NSA Discloses Details Of Thwarted Terror Plots

NSA Discloses Details Of Thwarted Terror Plots

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday that he will provide details of two previously classified cases in which secret surveillance programs thwarted terrorist plots.Gen. Keith Alexander told the House Intelligence Committee that the plots

Poll: Obama Worse than Bush on Civil Liberties

Poll: Obama Worse than Bush on Civil Liberties

A new CNN poll released Monday generated a lot of attention on the dramatic drop in President Obama’s approval ratings. The top-line approval numbers were not the most troubling news for the White House, however. Obama now polls much worse

CNN: Obama Approval/Trust Ratings Take Big Hit

CNN: Obama Approval/Trust Ratings Take Big Hit

Over the course of just one month, President Obama’s approval rating in the CNN/ORC poll has dropped a full eight points to 45%-his lowest rating in eighteen months. His disapproval rating climbed to 54%. On the all-important issue of trust,

Carney Evades Question on Abortion Ban past 20 Weeks

Carney Evades Question on Abortion Ban past 20 Weeks

On Thursday, White House press secretary Jay Carney would not answer a reporter’s question regarding President Obama’s position on a bill the House will vote on next week that proposes to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The Weekly

Media Fail: Smith & Wesson Stock, Sales Soar

Media Fail: Smith & Wesson Stock, Sales Soar

Gun maker Smith & Wesson hit a revenue record during their last fiscal year, which ended April 30. Preliminary numbers show that sales were up 43% over the previous year and hit $580 million. CNN Money reports that, “Earnings were

Soledad O'Brien Joining HBO's 'Real Sports'

Soledad O'Brien Joining HBO's 'Real Sports'

Former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien, whom new CNN boss Jeff Zucker reportedly ousted, is now joining HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” The network has even signed a “first look” deal with O’Brien’s production company, and she will likely produce

King: Prosecute Journalists for Publishing Leaked Information

King: Prosecute Journalists for Publishing Leaked Information

Rep. Peter King (R-NY) told CNN’s Anderson Cooper that journalists who knowingly publish leaked classified information should be held criminally accountable for their actions:Actually, if they-if they knew that this was classified information-I think action should be taken, especially on

U.S. Beats Panama 2-0 in World Cup Qualifier

U.S. Beats Panama 2-0 in World Cup Qualifier

Before a raucous and electric crowd in Seattle, the United States men’s national soccer team took a giant step toward the 2014 World Cup, which will be held in Brazil, by defeating Panama 2-0 on Tuesday in a World Cup