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Derek Valencia, Filipino-American, Reports Racist Hate Mail About 'Filthy' 'Filipino Scum'
The Huffington Post - 9 Jan 2013 00:03
A racist letter targeting the Filipino-American community went viral Monday after California resident Derek Valencia posted a picture of it on Facebook. Valencia, who lives in American Canyon, Calif., posted a photo of t...
Watch: Over-Sharing at Ultrasound Party?
ABC News - 8 Jan 2013 20:05
In a new parenting trend, expecting couples are hosting sonogram-photo viewing parties.
'Dating Game Killer' gets more time
CNN - 8 Jan 2013 07:10
In courtroom packed with the victims' relatives and friends -- many with eyes swollen from crying -- a New York judge broke down in tears Monday as she sentenced the already-imprisoned "Dating Game Killer" to 25 years to...
Fling With Son Motive for Hubby Hit, Cops Say
ABC News - 9 Jan 2013 01:42
A Las Vegas woman accused of masterminding a botched plot to kill her estranged husband was motivated by a life insurance payout and a romantic relationship she had begun with their adopted son, witnesses told police.
1 in 8 U.S. Women Binge Drinks
ABC News - 9 Jan 2013 01:40
Reported by Dr. Katherine Day Rose: One in eight American women engages in binge drinking, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And among high school girls, the rate increas...
Debit Card Thieves Ship to Victims
ABC News - 9 Jan 2013 01:31
When Chris and Susie Linford of Anchorage, Alaska, found out that their bank account was drained of nearly $5,000 without their knowledge they were stunned. "We had our debit card on us the whole time," said Mrs. Linford...
White House, NRA to meet amid push for new gun control laws
Fox News - 9 Jan 2013 00:22
The White House and the nation's leading gun lobby will meet face to face Thursday amid an intensifying effort in Washington to craft new gun control measures, in what could be a testy session.
Joe Klein: Chuck Hagel and the Pro-Israel Lobby
Time - 9 Jan 2013 00:05
Joe Klein: Chuck Hagel and the Pro-Israel Lobby
Jan Brewer: 'My Ears Are All Open' On Proposals To Prevent School Shootings, Including Gun Control
The Huffington Post - 8 Jan 2013 23:56
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) this week suggested that she was willing to listen to gun control measures floated by legislators in the wake of the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. last month. "Well, I think that gun control...
NRA, Joe Biden To Meet As Vice President's Task Force On Guns Intensifies Efforts
The Huffington Post - 8 Jan 2013 22:32
WASHINGTON -- Vice President Joseph Biden will be sending his recommendations for gun policy reform to the president in a matter of weeks, according to administration officials. The recommendations are still being crafte...
After Newtown, Congress Must Act, Pelosi Says
The New York Times - 8 Jan 2013 21:06
Nancy Pelosi, who leads the Democrats in the House, in looking ahead at issues facing the 113th Congress, said if lawmakers balk at gun changes, the president should take his case to the people.
Weeding out weak resumes
CNN - 8 Jan 2013 21:03
Your resume might never be seen by a human. Software weeds out ones without certain words. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.
Dixiefication
OpEdNews - 8 Jan 2013 20:21
The US is returning to a hierarchical, low-wage society dominated by an aristocratic overclass. More than a few see this as the natural order of things.
Ex-Ohio governor Strickland won't run in 2014
USA Today - 8 Jan 2013 15:08
Ted Strickland, Ohio's governor from 2007 to 2011, won't challenge GOP's John Kasich.
Samsung simplifies its smart TVs
BBC - 8 Jan 2013 07:58
Samsung simplifies its smart TV interface and unveils a new TV set that can show two people different full-screen shows at the same time.
True Story: The Prominent Dad With Dementia Who Refused to Stop Driving
Forbes - 8 Jan 2013 07:55Lottery winner 'slain by cyanide'
BBC - 8 Jan 2013 07:52
A Chicago lottery winner who died before cashing his winner's cheque was murdered, police say, after officials found he was killed by cyanide poisoning.
Oil Tanker Damaged In Bay Bridge Collision
Forbes - 8 Jan 2013 07:25How do Armenians feel about Kim Kardashian's fame?
BBC - 8 Jan 2013 15:05
How do Armenians feel about Kim Kardashian?
Kenyan Runner Tackled By Race Spectator
Sky News - 8 Jan 2013 06:47
A Kenyan wins the annual Kings Race in Brazil, despite having to overcome a major hurdle.
Proposed Show on Rapper With 11 Kids by 10 Moms Fuels Outrage
ABC News - 8 Jan 2013 06:45
Oxygen mum about show on proposed show involving rapper with 11 children with 10 women
Sony unveils bath-friendly phone
BBC - 8 Jan 2013 06:19
Sony unveils the Xperia Z, a flagship handset which is water resistant and feature HDR video.