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Ruling Sets Stage for Pension Battle in Bankrupt City
The New York Times - 1 Apr 2013 23:45
A judge's ruling deferred a decision on whether bondholders could force retirees to share the pain of the bankruptcy of Stockton, Calif.
Hating on the Rentier Class
Mother Jones - 1 Apr 2013 23:23
Mike Konczal wrote a column over the weekend suggesting that an "anti-rentier" agenda had some potential to unite left and right. Reihan Salam comments: Konczal also identifies tensions between what we might describe as ...
Gorilla at NYC's Bronx Zoo Dies at 40
ABC News - 1 Apr 2013 10:54
Pattycake, 1st gorilla born in NYC, dies at Bronx Zoo; she was 40
North Korea Vows to Keep Nuclear Arms and Fix Economy
The New York Times - 1 Apr 2013 02:20
The North's nuclear weapons "are neither a political bargaining chip nor a thing for economic dealings," the official Korean Central News Agency quoted officials as saying.
India's Victory for Generic Drugs Could Be a Defeat for Future Investment
Time - 1 Apr 2013 23:35
India's Victory for Generic Drugs Could Be a Defeat for Future Investment
Will Obama's New Advocacy Group Drain the DNC?
Time - 1 Apr 2013 23:35
Will Obama's New Advocacy Group Drain the DNC?
The Trending 20: What I Love About Zayn
The Huffington Post - 1 Apr 2013 23:25
"The Trending 20" is a regular series where we round up interesting, informative and hilarious tweets from worldwide Twitter trending topics, fueled by young tweeters on the interwebs. Have one to submit? Give us a shout...
Comcast Bans New Jersey Sports Store Commercial For Showing Guns, Archery
The Huffington Post - 1 Apr 2013 23:24
Comcast recently banned commercials featuring some kinds of guns, but does it really have a problem with archery, too? Just ask Bob's Little Sport Shop in Glassboro, N.J., which was told by Comcast that a commercial it h...
'Blurred Lines' Banned By YouTube As Robin Thicke's Video Features Nude Models
The Huffington Post - 1 Apr 2013 23:24
NEW YORK -- Robin Thicke's new music video is too hot for YouTube. A representative for the R&B crooner said Monday that his unrated video for "Blurred Lines" was banned from the website. The clip features nude models pr...
A "Stark Choice" Election on the Future of Public Education
OpEdNews - 1 Apr 2013 23:38
In Wisconsin, where Republican Governor Scott Walker has attacked teacher unions and hacked away at education budgets, and where Walker now proposes a sweeping expansion of a controversial vouchers scheme to shift public...
James E. Hansen Retiring From NASA to Fight Global Warming
The New York Times - 1 Apr 2013 23:36
James E. Hansen, a longtime NASA scientist, retires this week and plans to pursue even greater political and legal efforts to limit greenhouse gases.
Evidence Mounts That Chinese Government Hackers Spread Android Malware
Forbes - 1 Apr 2013 23:35
In the last months, new research has made it clearer than ever that every computer in the world is a potential target for Chinese government hackers. So perhaps it's no surprise that smartphones appear to be among those ...
Pizza Hut Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza To Be Rolled Out As A Limited-Time Offer (PHOTO)
The Huffington Post - 1 Apr 2013 23:23
NEW YORK (AP) -- Pizza Hut has found a new way to feed Americans more cheese -- a pizza crust made of little cheese-stuffed bread bowls. The chain on Wednesday is introducing a new pizza that comes surrounded by 16 semi-...
'Buckwild': Shain Gandee's Death Halts Season 2 Production
The Huffington Post - 1 Apr 2013 23:21
"Buckwild" production has been shut down in the wake of series star Shain Gandee's death. MTV confirmed to The Huffington Post that filming on Season 2 has been suspended and that no other decision regarding the show's f...
Do Birth Control Pills Make Women Prefer Feminine Men?
The Huffington Post - 1 Apr 2013 23:17
Your birth control pill is designed to prevent pregnancy, but it may also influence who you are attracted to, according to a small new study that found women on the pill preferred men with less masculine faces. In the tw...
American teens getting early start on heart disease risk, survey says
L.A. Times - 1 Apr 2013 23:17Hamas re-elects Khaled Meshaal as leader
Al Jazeera English - 1 Apr 2013 23:16
Election for head of Palestinian faction backed by regional powers Qatar, Egypt and Turkey took place in Cairo.
Push for topless change
CNN - 1 Apr 2013 23:16
The Sun, the UK's biggest newspaper, may be putting an end to the topless model on Page 3 that opponents see as sexist and outdated.
Game Of Thrones Set Decor Inspired By Season 3 Premiere
The Huffington Post - 1 Apr 2013 23:14
The season premiere of the Game of Thrones was last night, and since we can't get enough of the denizens of Westeros, it's only right to accent our home with pieces similar to those found in the Seven Kingdoms. There's n...
Jeff Crawford Worried Veterans Affairs Housing Program Would Evict Him For Medical Marijuana Use
The Huffington Post - 1 Apr 2013 23:12
NEW YORK -- An Army veteran says he was in danger of losing the apartment he found through Veterans Affairs simply because he uses medical marijuana -- but the apartment provider says it was all a big misunderstanding. J...
A Record Stock Market with Record Federal Debt: Does This Make Sense?
Forbes - 1 Apr 2013 23:10
The stock market has hit record highs, causing surprise among many people. My friend Arthur noted two reasons why he could hardly believe the stock market is up. Here are comparisons between now and when the stock market...
8 Backyard Ideas To Delight Your Dog
The Huffington Post - 1 Apr 2013 23:10
A dog or dogs happily romping in the backyard is a classic dog-owner dream. Achieving this, though, takes more thought than just sending your dog out in the yard and hoping for the best. Take the time to make sure your y...