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Boy Scouts Move to Change Openly Gay Scout Ban

Boy Scouts Move to Change Openly Gay Scout Ban

After years of severe pressure from legislators, including a recently-proposed California bill that would remove their nonprofit status, officials from the Boy Scouts of America said Friday that they would look to end their ban on openly gay scouts. The

Big Sis Rips Drudge Report

Big Sis Rips Drudge Report

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who has apparently never actually visited the Drudge Report, has now sounded off on the veracity of the Drudge Report. When Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) asked Napolitano about reports linked at the Drudge Report to

NYT Begrudgingly Provides Second Article on Gosnell Trial

NYT Begrudgingly Provides Second Article on Gosnell Trial

The New York Times has provided a second article about the trial of Philadelphia abortionist Dr. Kermit Gosnell, though its title, “Online Furor Draws Press to Abortion Doctor’s Trial,” suggests they had better things to do. Author Trip Gabriel begrudgingly

Boston Hero at Bombing Lost Son in Iraq

Boston Hero at Bombing Lost Son in Iraq

Carlos Arredondo, the man photographed by media comforting a wounded victim of the Boston Marathon bombing terror attacks, has experience with tragedy before: his son, Alex, was killed by terrorists in Iraq in 2004, at age 20. When Carlos as

Texas Woman's Self-Published Novel Hits Best-Seller Lists

Texas Woman's Self-Published Novel Hits Best-Seller Lists

By JAMIE STENGLEAssociated PressSULPHUR SPRINGS, TexasAfter a feverish month of inspiration, Colleen Hoover had finally fulfilled her dream of writing a book. With family and friends asking to read the emotional tale of first love, the married mother of three

Kristof: GOP Slam 'Wasn't One of My Classier' Tweets

Kristof: GOP Slam 'Wasn't One of My Classier' Tweets

New York Times columnist Nick Kristof was criticized for a highly political tweet he sent out in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. The blatantly tasteless and partisan message to his followers seemed to put the blame for the terror

NYTimes, InsideClimate News Among 2013 Pulitzer Winners

NYTimes, InsideClimate News Among 2013 Pulitzer Winners

(AP) Details on the 2013 Pulitzer Prize winnersBy The Associated PressDetails and reaction on the winners of the 2013 Pulitzer Prizes: PUBLIC SERVICE: The Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Sun Sentinel won for its investigation of off-duty police officers

Michael Moore on Boston Bombings: 'Tax Day. Patriots Day.'

Michael Moore on Boston Bombings: 'Tax Day. Patriots Day.'

Michael Moore, joining in the leftist rush to judgment, tweeted two phrases this afternoon, presumably meant to cast blame on the oft-invoked “right-wing extremists” speculated about by CNN today: Moore is the same man who labeled Iraqi terrorists “freedom fighters.”

Obama Does Not Call Boston Bombings Terrorism

Obama Does Not Call Boston Bombings Terrorism

On Monday afternoon at 6:10 PM ET, President Obama took to the podium to explain the current status of the White House’s efforts on the Boston bombings. “The American people will say a prayer for Boston tonight, and Michelle and

CA Senate President Pro Tem: 'No More Cuts'

CA Senate President Pro Tem: 'No More Cuts'

California’s fiscal future may look bleak, and its current funding source may be bond-buyers on Wall Street, but according to California Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), the problem with California is that it’s too fiscally responsible. Giving the

Report: Major Media Outlets Show Up for Gosnell Trial

Report: Major Media Outlets Show Up for Gosnell Trial

JD Mullane, a local reporter in Philadelphia, has been covering the capital murder trial of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell since day one — which up till now has been a lonely job in the courtroom. Monday, the trial resumed and

Establishment Showers Praise on Rubio on Sunday Shows

Establishment Showers Praise on Rubio on Sunday Shows

Sen. Marco Rubio, elected to Congress in 2010 on a wave of Tea Party support, earned praise Sunday from prominent members of the Republican establishment for leading the party toward support for immigration reform. David Brooks, the New York Times‘ resident

NYTimes Columnist: Rubio 'Heroic'

NYTimes Columnist: Rubio 'Heroic'

DAVID BROOKS, NEW YORK TIMES: If you woke up this week you would be under the illusion we’re in a functioning democracy. You know, things are working well, especially on immigration. I got to salute the gang of eight. They