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Front-Page Racism at the New York Times

Front-Page Racism at the New York Times

Would the New York Times be outraged by a black mayor being elected to lead a predominantly white city? In a front-page article Monday, “Mostly Black Cities, Mostly White City Halls,” the Gray Lady presents the persistence of white political leadership

Parents Criticize Candy Shop's 'Meth Candy'

Parents Criticize Candy Shop's 'Meth Candy'

Parents and authorities in New Mexico are unhappy with the “meth candy” being sold by a local candy shop, saying that it isn’t a good idea for kids to pretend they are eating the dangerous drug. Debbie Ball is selling

USMC to Deploy 2,100 Marines to Kuwait

USMC to Deploy 2,100 Marines to Kuwait

The USMC is preparing to deploy 2,100 Marines to Kuwait under the auspices of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF). The deployment was planned before the current “conflict in Iraq and Syria with the Islamic State” began. According to Defense

Charles Sends Chiefs to 41-14 Rout of Patriots

Charles Sends Chiefs to 41-14 Rout of Patriots

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It made sense that Andy Reid spoke in baseball metaphors after Kansas City whipped the New England Patriots on Monday night, with the Royals poised to end a long playoff drought just across the parking

Feds Tell Texas Schools Which Fundraiser Snacks Kids Can't Eat

Feds Tell Texas Schools Which Fundraiser Snacks Kids Can't Eat

DALLAS, Texas — No more pickles, no more popcorn is what the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported as among snacks now considered contraband in the Lubbock Independent School District (ISD) for K-12 campus fundraisers held during school hours. Favorite kid munchies have

Newsom Still Refuses to Debate Nehring for Lt. Governor

Newsom Still Refuses to Debate Nehring for Lt. Governor

Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom continues to refuse any debates with Republican challenger Ron Nehring. Though the state’s rising Democratic star proclaims that he is “Dedicated to equal rights” on his Twitter page, evidently that enthusiasm for equality does not extend

Poll: Latinos Support Strong Border Security

Poll: Latinos Support Strong Border Security

AUSTIN, Texas — As tens of thousands of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) have surged across Texas’ border with Mexico and amid concerns about ongoing violence from drug and human trafficking by cartels, immigration is all but guaranteed to be an

EU says Ireland grants Apple illegal tax benefits

EU says Ireland grants Apple illegal tax benefits

BRUSSELS (AP) — Ireland appears to be granting Apple illegal rebates that may have to be recouped, the European Union’s competition watchdog said Tuesday as it pressed forward with an inquiry into Apple’s overseas tax practices. If the EU’s preliminary