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IS using love as a recruitment tool
BBC - 28 Feb 2015 04:03
IS needs women to build a state, says Razia Iqbal - and it is using social media to lure impressionable recruits.
US Homeland Security scrambles to prepare for shutdown
Al Jazeera English - 28 Feb 2015 04:08
Congressional representatives in the Republican-controlled House reject short-term funding, as partial shutdown looms.
The McMansion is back, and bigger than ever
Chicago Tribune - 28 Feb 2015 21:57Jeb Bush holds his ground on immigration reform
New York Post - 28 Feb 2015 04:23
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Jeb Bush called himself a "reform-minded conservative" on Friday -- and stood his ground on immigration reform before a skeptical crowd of conservative activists. "The simple...
Michelle Rodriguez Says Casting Actors of Color in White Superhero Roles 'So Stupid'
Time - 28 Feb 2015 22:30
"Stop stealing all the white people's superheroes. Make up your own"
Recording in police shooting suddenly found, prompting cries of foul
Chicago Tribune - 28 Feb 2015 04:15Cuba Joins One Billion Rising To End Violence Against Women
OpEdNews - 28 Feb 2015 06:17
On February 14, called "The Day of Friendship" in Cuba, there were tens of thousands attending the fair. We were asked to dance at the scenic main stage with Old Havana as a backdrop. Facing thousands of Cubans, our grou...
Cuba Talks Turn Awkward Over Terror Listing
Time - 28 Feb 2015 04:21
Another round of talks, another round of smiles Friday, as negotiators for Cuba and the United States joined in stepping carefully around the first obvious obstacle to emerge in their joint effort to re-establish diploma...
Congress struggles to keep Homeland Security funded
CNN - 28 Feb 2015 04:03
Congress is scrambling to meet a midnight deadline to keep the Department of Homeland Security -- and all the border agents, TSA screeners and federal workers that come with it -- running amid a heated immigration debate...
Why would GOP candidate for Missouri governor kill himself?
Chicago Tribune - 28 Feb 2015 03:33Mexico Gillnet Ban Taking Effect to Help Endangered Porpoise
ABC News - 28 Feb 2015 03:11
Mexico ban on gillnet use in Sea of Cortes set to take effect to help endangered porpoise
Kremlin Critic Gunned Down in Moscow Ahead of Anti-Putin March
Time - 28 Feb 2015 02:57
The Russian President has pledged to oversee the investigation
Santorum Calls for 'Boots on the Ground' to Combat IS
Boston - 28 Feb 2015 02:15
Former senator Rick Santorum calls for American 'boots on the ground,' to combat Islamic State in an address at the Conservative Political Action Conference, being held at National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington, D.C....
Indiana may install 'baby boxes' for those giving up newborns
Chicago Tribune - 28 Feb 2015 01:53AP PHOTOS: Germany Young Ensemble
ABC News - 28 Feb 2015 13:00
AP PHOTOS: Dozens of children seek spot in 1 of Europe's distinguished dance ensembles
Compensation call over energy switch
BBC - 28 Feb 2015 05:02
Energy price comparison sites should compensate customers who changed to tariffs that may not have been the cheapest deals, MPs say.
India to unveil reform test budget
BBC - 28 Feb 2015 04:50
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is due to unveil its first full budget in what is seen as a key test of his appetite for reform.
Dress that 'greatly resembles' stolen Lupita Nyong'o gown recovered
Fox News - 28 Feb 2015 04:29
A dress that strongly resembles the custom gown taken from Lupita Nyong'o's hotel room earlier this week has been recovered, a sheriff's official said Friday.
Trial set to begin for man accused in fatal stabbing at Naperville bar
Chicago Tribune - 28 Feb 2015 04:09Krauthammer: 'The Democrats have already won
Fox News - 28 Feb 2015 01:50
Charles Krauthammer said" Friday on 'Special Report with Bret Baier' that Republicans have to "give it up and move on"
President Obama Gives Teary Send Off to Attorney General Holder
Time - 28 Feb 2015 01:25
Notes Attorney General Eric Holder's stance on civil rights in his parting address
Rand Paul Just Lost the Bulgaria Primary
Time - 28 Feb 2015 01:19
U.S. ally hits back after the presidential hopeful's dismissive remark