Earth Marks Close Encounter with Enormous Asteroid
(Reuters) – An asteroid estimated to be the size of three football fields whizzed close to Earth on Monday, roughly a year after one exploded over Russia and injured 1,200 people.
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At Least 90 Christians Slaughtered by Islamist Terrorists in Nigeria
Up to a dozen terrorists from the Jihadist group Boko Haram staged a pre-dawn ambush Sunday against the Christian border town of Izge that left at least 90 Christian villagers dead. Witnesses to the early morning attack against the
Chicago Winter Weather Brings Storm, Massive Flight Cancellations at O'Hare
Chicago is being hit by another winter snowstorm causing public transportation delays, long expressway travel times, and massive flight cancellations at area airports. These problems are further stressing groaning streets and sanitation budgets in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, which
U.N. Report Shows Horrifying Reality of North Korean Abuses
When Dennis Rodman visited North Korea in September he described it as a “party,” but when UN investigators interviewed escapees from the country they found something completely different-evidence of torture, “detention, summary execution, forced abortion and other forms of sexual
U.S. Combat Exercises in Thailand Seen as Warning to China
Over the past weekend the U.S. “dropped a crack airborne task force into central Thailand” as part of what many see as a clear message to Beijing regarding China’s behavior toward its neighbors. According to Fox News, the move was
Breitbart London to Push Back Against 'Socialist Steps' Taken in UK
After Breitbart News launched Breitbart London and Breitbart Texas on Sunday, Breitbart London’s Managing Editor Raheem Kassam declared that Breitbart News will begin to fill an underserved market for those in the UK who are thirsting for great conservative journalism. “We have
Wendy Davis on Late-Term Abortion: 'My Position on That Has Not Changed'
It’s endorsement season for Texas’s newspapers, which means voters are getting a lot more unfiltered Wendy Davis than ever before. Last week, Davis called for a ban on late-term abortions – a reversal on her signature issue. However, in the Fort Worth
Venezuelan Regime Raids Homes Searching for Opposition Leader Amid Violent Protests
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has a violent situation on his hands, as protests against the socialist regime escalate and the death toll rises. Reuters reports that protesters have vowed to continue until Maduro resigns, but Maduro has only escalated the
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Could Face Hague Trial for 'Crimes Against Humanity'
The Guardian reports that North Korea’s “Kim Jong-un could face trial at The Hague for crimes against humanity.” This news comes as a United Nations report cites “North Korean leadership [for] committing systematic and appalling human rights abuses against its
United Auto Workers May Drop 'Auto' After VW Defeat
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union, long an institution in the American automotive industry, may no longer focus on automobile workers in the wake of its stunning rejection by Volkswagen workers last week in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Instead, the union may
Venezuelan Government Blocking Twitter Images as Protests Continue
The Venezuelan government blocked Twitter images from protesters as opposition groups marched in Caracas for the third straight day. According to HotAir.com, there was a disruption in tweets making their way out of Caracas, and on February 15th “a Twitter
World View: Egypt's Terrorism Escalates with Attack on Tourist Bus
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Egypt’s terrorism escalates with attack on tourist bus The ‘New Frugality’ versus the ‘New Criminality’ Egypt’s terrorism escalates with attack on tourist bus A terrorist bomb exploded on a bus carrying 33 tourists in
All-Alaska Gas Pipeline Will Spike America's Energy Boom
America’s energy boom is about to take another huge leap forward as the State of Alaska is on the verge of approving the $50 billion All-Alaskan Gas Pipeline (AAGP). The massive project will transport “stranded” North Slope natural gas south
Breitbart News: Getting Stronger Every Day
The revolution may or may not be televised, but it will be digitalized. The new expansion of Breitbart News to London and Texas is proof. Breitbart News, one of the most disruptive forces in journalism, is crossing the pond and
Union Official Blames NY 'SAFE Act' Gun Control for Remington's Alabama Expansion
A United Mine Workers official blasted NY Governor Andrew Cuomo’s SAFE Act as the cause of Remington Outdoor Co.’s decision to open a new plant in Alabama. On February 15th, Breitbart News reported that Remington would soon be announcing the acquisition
Sochi 2014: US Snowboarder Jackie Hernandez Taken Off Course on Stretcher
American snowboarder Jackie Hernandez crashed and suffered a concussion during the snowboard cross qualifying. The courses at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park have led to numerous injuries. Hernandez took the spill as she caught some big air coming off a jump
Ukrainian Protesters End Occupation of City Hall
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Anti-government demonstrators in Ukraine’s capital ended their nearly three-month occupation of Kiev City Hall on Sunday as promised in exchange for the release of all jailed protesters. But tensions remained high as hundreds stayed outside the
First Lady Poll: Michelle Obama Ranks Above Hillary
A survey of historians as to who has been the greatest first lady of the United States found Michelle Obama ranked ahead of Hillary Clinton. Obama was fifth, Clinton sixth, while Eleanor Roosevelt was ranked first. Roosevelt was followed by
NCR: U.S. Guns, Not Obama, to Blame for Mexican Violence
In the second installation of a three-part series on “gun violence in Mexico,” the National Catholic Reporter (NCR) continues to blame the U.S. for gun violence in Mexico, while viewing Fast & Furious as a legitimate attempt at law enforcement
Doctor: Obamacare MS Patients Could Pay $62,000 for Meds
One of the main arguments President Barack Obama used to ram through Obamacare was that it would provide affordable coverage to those with pre-existing conditions. However, Dr. Daniel Kantor, who treats multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and those suffering from other
Obama Tries to Calm Fearful Democrats Ahead of Midterm Elections
Democrats convened on Thursday at a resort on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for a three-day strategy retreat, wherein President Barack Obama attempted to allay fears that his low approval ratings and unpopular Obamacare program may translate into sizable electoral losses come
Blast Kills NATO Soldier in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An improvised explosive device killed a NATO service member in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, the U.S.-led international military coalition said. In its statement, the coalition did not give further details on where the incident occurred or
Iraqi Army Fights to Wrest Northern Town from Militants
(Reuters) – Iraqi troops backed by helicopter gunships fought on Saturday to retake full control of a northern town from militants who overran parts of it earlier this week, the mayor and other local officials said. Talib Mohammed, the mayor
Obama Administration Lets Banks, Marijuana Sellers Do Business
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Friday gave banks a road map for doing business with legal marijuana sellers without getting into trouble, a major step by the federal government toward enabling a legalized marijuana industry to operate in
Pepsi Abandoning Soda for Snack Market
For struggling soda companies like PepsiCo, munchies, not fizzies, are the business of the future. The beverage giant posted yet another quarter of mixed results, after quarter upon quarter of dowdy sales of carbonated drinks, especially in the US. Beverage
