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Former GreenTech Employee: 'We Wasn't Doing Anything'

Former GreenTech Employee: 'We Wasn't Doing Anything'

Two local television stations, NBC affiliates in Richmond, Virginia and Memphis, Tennessee, are reporting the comments of a former GreenTech Automotive production line employee who says that the company’s Horn City, Mississippi manufacturing plant produced only 30 electric vehicles during

Rangers Acquire Cubs' Best Pitcher, Garza

Rangers Acquire Cubs' Best Pitcher, Garza

(AP) Rangers acquire RHP Garza from Cubs for 3 playersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSAP Sports WriterARLINGTON, TexasThe Texas Rangers finally have Matt Garza in their starting rotation. Texas acquired Garza from the Chicago Cubs in a trade completed Monday, getting a pitcher

At the Half: Buyers and Sellers, AL Edition

At the Half: Buyers and Sellers, AL Edition

Just as in the NL, the AL has a large number of teams in contention and very few sellers. While the trade deadline cometh, these teams may still trade after–though it is much more difficult. It involves a process of

Spitzer Submits Signatures to Get on NYC Ballot

Spitzer Submits Signatures to Get on NYC Ballot

By JENNIFER PELTZAssociated PressNEW YORKEliot Spitzer has met the deadline to file thousands of petition signatures for his bid to revive his political career by running for New York City comptroller. Spitzer said that “over 27,000 signatures” were submitted to

Governor Quinn Suspends Illinois Lawmakers' Pay

Governor Quinn Suspends Illinois Lawmakers' Pay

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D) issued a line item veto of House Bill 214 today, suspending lawmakers’ pay in Springfield, for failing to pass pension reform.  Quinn has recently come under fire from top Illinois Democrats, including his 2014 challenger

Illinois Enacts Nation's Final Concealed-Gun Law

Illinois Enacts Nation's Final Concealed-Gun Law

(AP) By JOHN O’CONNOR – Illinois became the last state in the nation to allow public possession of concealed guns as lawmakers rushed Tuesday to finalize a proposal ahead of a federal court’s deadline. Both chambers of the Legislature voted

World View: Egypt's Army Deposes Morsi in a 'Non-coup Coup'

World View: Egypt's Army Deposes Morsi in a 'Non-coup Coup'

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com: Egypt’s army deposes Morsi, appoints Court head Adly Mansour President Obama’s Egypt statement does not use the word ‘coup’ Egypt’s army deposes Morsi, appoints Court head Adly Mansour Adly Mansour, head of Egypt’s High

Report: Morsi Under House Arrest

Al Hayat TV is reporting that Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi is under house arrest.  However, Morsi’s spokesman denied the report to ABC News. On Tuesday, Egypt’s military imposed a deadline for Morsi to resolve the situation after days of massive

Egypt Military Tightens Grip Ahead of Deadline

Egypt Military Tightens Grip Ahead of Deadline

(AP) Egypt military tightens grip ahead of deadlineBy HAMZA HENDAWI and MAGGIE MICHAELAssociated PressCAIROEgypt’s military moved to tighten its control on key institutions Wednesday, putting officers in the newsroom of state TV, in preparation for an almost certain push to

Egypt Turmoil Grows as Army Deadline Set to Expire

Egypt Turmoil Grows as Army Deadline Set to Expire

(AP) Egypt turmoil grows as army deadline set to expireBy HAMZA HENDAWIAssociated PressCAIROWith a military deadline for a resolution to Egypt’s political crisis looming, the country braced for a showdown Wednesday after embattled President Mohammed Morsi insisted he will not

Morsi Vows to 'Pay His Life' to Protect Islamist Constitution

Morsi Vows to 'Pay His Life' to Protect Islamist Constitution

Hours before the deadline of the Egyptian military’s ultimatum arrives, President Mohammed Morsi gave a televised address in which he said, “[I will] pay my life to protect” Egypt’s fledgling democracy and the Islamist-fashioned constitution. According to The Wall Street

Deadline: 'White House Down' a 'Flop'

Deadline: 'White House Down' a 'Flop'

Perhaps movie goers weren’t in the mood to see the Scandal-in-Chief at cineplexes this weekend. White House Down, the new film chockablock with liberal talking points and a stand-in for President Barack Obama, underwhelmed during its first weekend in theaters.

Sen. Wendy Davis and Karnamaya Mongar

A twelve hour filibuster by state legislator Wendy Davis led to the defeat of a bill which would require abortion clinics in Texas to be more strictly regulated. The bill would specifically address some issues which were raised by the

Texas Abortion Bill Falls After Challenge

Texas Abortion Bill Falls After Challenge

(AP) Texas abortion bill falls after challengeBy CHRIS TOMLINSON and JIM VERTUNOAssociated PressAUSTIN, TexasTexas’ lieutenant governor has acknowledged that Republicans missed their deadline to pass new abortion restrictions after protesters screamed down lawmakers as the final 15 minutes passed before

The Contenders: AL Wild Card edition

The Contenders: AL Wild Card edition

Baseball has indeed reached a state of competitive balance when the AL can boast 8 teams within 6 games of the Wild Card. This isn’t the Yankees and a bunch of also-rans anymore; it will be an entertaining dogfight to