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Bush's Global Legacy of Death and DestructionGeorge W. Bush's global legacy is one of widespread death and destruction.
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How San Francisco's Alamo Square Got Its NameAlamo Square is home to what are arguably the most photographed private homes in the world, yet very few people know that the neighborhood got its name from a single poplar tree atop a lonely Spanish horse trail. -
San Francisco Giants Projected 2013 Opening Day LineupAfter winning their second World Series in three years, the San Francisco Giants mostly stood pat during the shortened offseason. Here's their projected Opening Day lineup for 2013.
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State of the Union GOP Response: Rubio's 'Life' HypocrisyIn the GOP response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, Sen. Marco Rubio said Republicans "believe that every life at every stage is precious." 'Life' apparently does not extend to death row inmates or innocent foreign civilians.
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Commentary: In State of the Union, Obama Tells Big Middle East LiesIn his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama proclaimed that in the Middle East, America "will stand with citizens as they demand their universal rights." But US policies and actions in the region belie a much uglier truth.
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Hope, Skepticism and Wariness as Immigration Reform Becomes Priority No. 1I reacted to the news of a bipartisan immigration reform plan with equal parts hope, skepticism and wariness.
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First Person: My Financial Growing PainsThe dotcom bust, the real estate boom and a personal credit crisis marked my financial coming-of-age.
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Obama's Gun Violence Response-- Bold Steps in the Right DirectionThe White House responded to the wave of gun violence sweeping America by announcing the most far-reaching gun control measures in generations. These are bold steps in the right direction. -
Secret FBI Document Reveals Plot to Assassinate Occupy Wall Street ProtestersDocuments obtained by the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund reveal that the FBI was aware of a plot to assassinate members of the Occupy Wall Street movement. -
Three Challenges Facing San Francisco in 2013San Francisco faces a host of challenges heading into the new year. Here are three of the most pressing issues facing the City by the Bay in 2013. -
Bradley Manning: Peace's Person of the YearBradley Manning, who risked his career and his liberty to expose war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, deserves to be recognized for his sacrifice and contribution to peace. -
Top Ten San Francisco Giants Holiday Gifts for 2012With two World Series titles in the last three years, San Francisco Giants fans can be forgiven for showing off their Black and Orange pride. And with the holiday shopping season now upon us, there are plenty of great World Series gifts for Giants fans.
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Top Ten Holiday Golf Gifts for MenIf he loves golf, he'll love any of these ten terrific holiday gifts.
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First Person: How I Destroyed My Credit RatingI've done just about everything you can imagine to destroy my credit. From credit card debt, to auto repossession to a near-home foreclosure, if you can think of a credit mistake, I've probably made it.
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Five Worst MLB Free-Agent Signings EverThese are the five worst free agent signings of all time.
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Adivce to Republicans: Adapt or DieThe Republican Party needs to do some serious work on its relationship with Hispanics and women or risk growing increasingly irrelevant.
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How This Third-Party Progressive Got Donkey-KickedIf you thought Republican supporters were a rabidly reactionary lot, just wait 'til you tell a room full of San Francisco liberals that you plan on voting Green!
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A Short Wish List for Obama's Second TermIn 2008, Barack Obama literally made dozens of campaign promises he did not keep. Now that he's been elected to a second term, here are three major agenda items the president would do well to address. -
Ten Reasons the San Francisco Giants Will Tame the Detroit Tigers in World SeriesFor the second time in the last three years, the San Francisco Giants are headed to the World Series. And for the second time in the last three years, the Black and Orange will emerge from the Fall Classic as champions. Here are 10 reasons why. -
San Francisco Giants' World Series HistorySince moving from New York to San Francisco in 1958, the Giants have appeared in four World Series and won once.Also published on:
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Choosing Peace Over Provocation Toward TehranThe confrontational stance of both President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney toward Iran is but one of many reasons that I won't be voting for either candidate this November.
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Best SFO EatsSan Francisco International Airport has a remarkable variety of dining options befitting a city with the reputation as the nation's foodie capital. Here are some highlights.
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First Person: Life After CableAfter cutting the cord and freeing myself from massive monthly cable bills, the only question I could ask was 'what on earth took me so long?'
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Top Five Athletes from California to Compete in the Summer OlympicsThe five best Californian Olympic athletes in history all made their mark in the pool.
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Fifteen Minutes of Fame in Brazil: How I Came to Meet an OlympianWhile visiting Brazil in 2007, I was chosen to be a jury panelist on a popular variety television program. Seated next to me on the jury was 2012 London Olympic 400 meter individual medley silver medalist Thiago Pereira.
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"Makes You Wonder..." It Really DoesObama for America's campaign ad "Makes You Wonder" hammers away at Mitt Romney's business and personal economic record, especially his failure to disclose more than one year's worth of tax returns.
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Obama Campaign Ads: "Firms"The Obama campaign ad "Firms" is a stinging indictment of Mitt Romney's economic record, both as a businessman and a private citizen, set to the sour tones of the former Massachusetts governor singing "America the Beautiful."
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What Happened? Campaign Ad Raises that Exact QuestionxAfter watching Mitt Romney's "What Happened?" campaign ad, I was left with just one question: what happened?
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'Doing Fine' Ad Lacks Context; Obama Should Be WaryMitt Romney's "Doing Fine" campaign ad is another blatant example of taking President Obama's words out of context. Still, the president needs to be better aware of such pitfalls.
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Where Did All the Honest Political Campaign Ads Go?Mitt Romney tells a real whopper in his campaign ad, "Where Did All The Money Go"
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Tampered but TrueThe Obama campaign ad "Tampered" claims that Mitt Romney "deliberately altered the meaning" of the president's words. But even true-blue liberals were left shaking their heads after his "you didn't build that" remark.
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2012 Olympic Venues: Soccer Matches at St. James' ParkSt. James' Park in Newcastle will be hosting soccer matches during the 2012 Olympic Games. -
The Economy, Marijuana and the Youth Vote: All Tied Up in ColoradoThe economy, marijuana legalization and the youth vote are all inextricably tied together in swing state Colorado.
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A Guide to Olympic HurdlingA beginner's guide to the rules and format of Olympic hurdle events.
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Britain's Five Best Olympic Medal HopefulsThese five British athletes stand the best chance of winning gold in London this summer.Also published on: -
London Olympics on the Cheap: Believe It!Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of great bargains to be had for those considering a last-minute trip to London for the 2012 Summer Olympics. -
British Journalist Survives Horrific Sexual Assault in EgyptNatasha Smith, a 21-year-old British journalist, survived a horrific sexual assault in Cairo's Tahrir Square last Sunday.
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Poll: Vast Majority of Pakistanis Call America "Enemy"Nearly three-quarters of Pakistanis surveyed in a Pew Research Center poll said they view the United States as an enemy. Only 12 percent had a favorable view of the U.S., compared with 22 percent for longtime arch-rival India.Also published on:
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U.S. Men's Water Polo Team Set for Exciting Rematch with Defending Champs HungaryIn Beijing in 2008, the Hungarian men's water polo team beat Team USA for the gold. In London, the Americans will face Hungary in group play full of powerhouse teams.
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Of Pride and ProgressDespite recent progress, LGBT Americans still face a long uphill battle before true equality is achieved. -
Arizona Swings Rommey's Way as Summer and 2012 Campaign Heat UpImmigration reform, border security, Social Security/Medicare and home foreclosures look to loom large in Arizona Election Day this November.
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Cause Ribbon: The Easy New Way to Promote Your CausesCause Ribbon is the easy new way to promote your causes on your blog or website. -
Supreme Court Slams the Door on Justice for Wrongfully Imprisoned Guantánamo DetaineesThe Supreme Court has slammed the door on justice for detainees at the US military prison at Guantánamo Bay by refusing to hear any new appeals from them, despite a 2008 Court ruling that they could challenge their detention. -
Top Five Los Angeles Clippers Father's Day GiftsThese fab five Los Angeles Clippers Father's Day gifts are sure to please.
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Top 10 San Francisco Giants Father's Day GiftsMake dad's day with any of these 10 great Giants gifts.Also published on:
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Afghan Government Warns U.S. Over Airstrike that Killed 18 CiviliansThe Afghan government slammed the United States on Saturday over an airstrike that killed 18 innocent civilians, warning that further attacks carried out without coordination with Afghan forces would be seen as violations of the U.S.-Afghan security pact.
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Alleged Canadian Cannibal Killer Caught in BerlinLuka Rocco Magnotta, a Canadian porn star suspected of murdering, raping and eating Chinese student Jun Lin in Montreal last week and making a video recording of the horrific crime, has been arrested in Berlin. -
Getting Back on Track With Half Marathon CoachingFat, slow and approaching middle age, this former high school and college track star turned to a half marathon coach to get me back on track. -
Fifth Victim of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Recovering in South CarolinaLouise Thompson, an elderly South Carolina woman, is recovering from emergency surgery after becoming the fifth person to be stricken with necrotizing fasciitis, a condition caused by a flesh-eating bacteria.
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'Sesame Street' Music Used to Torture Guantanamo DetaineesIn a new documentary, composer Christopher Cerf said the C.I.A. "perverted" his music "to serve evil" by using his theme song from the popular children's television show 'Sesame Street' to torture detainees at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay.
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UNICEF: U.S. Has Second-Highest Child Poverty Rate in Developed WorldA new UNICEF report concludes that the United States has the second-highest child poverty rate in the developed world, with only Romania faring worse.Also published on:
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Report: Obama Redefines 'Militant' to Avoid Counting Civilian Drone DeathsPresident Barack Obama has embraced a disputed method for counting civilian drone strike casualties in which all military-aged males in a strike zone are counted as militants, several administration officials told the New York Times.Also published on:
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Utah Woman Adopted as Baby Facing Deportation to India Over Unfiled PaperworkKairi Shepherd, adopted from an Indian orphanage 30 years ago, is facing deportation from the United States because her adoptive mother forgot to complete the required naturalization paperwork before dying.
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The Four Best Cars that Never WereThe four best concept cars that never made it to production.
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Europe by CorvetteWhen I was 21 years old, I went into debt up to my eyeballs in order to buy my dream car, which I then shipped to Europe for an epic road trip on two continents.
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More Than 2,000 People Freed After Wrongful Convictions Since 1989A landmark report from the National Registry of Exonerations has revealed that more than 2,000 wrongfully convicted individuals have been exonerated since 1989. Of those, fully half were African-Americans.
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NAACP President Chokes Up at Press Conference on Gay MarriageNAACP president Ben Jealous choked back tears at a press conference at which he explained his group's endorsement of gay marriage on Monday.
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'American Jihadist' Releases Memoir of His Journey into TerrorismSelf-confessed 'American Jihadist' Omar Hammami, aka Abu Mansur al-Amriki, has released an online autobiography chronicling his journey from what he called his 'privileged' childhood in Alabama to an al-Qaeda terrorist in Somalia.
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Facebook Removes Mother's Photos of Newborn with Rare Birth DefectHeather Walker is demanding answers from Facebook after the social networking site removed photos of her newborn son Grayson, who was born with a rare neural birth defect and died eight hours later.
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At&T Park's Top 10 Foods to EatSan Francisco Giants fans are blessed with superb pitching, sweeping bay vistas from the upper levels of AT&T Park and some of the best ballpark eats in the majors.
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Texas Judge Planned Exoneration of Man Executed for Killing DaughtersTexas Judge Charlie Baird planned to posthumously exonerate Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in 2004 for killing his three daughters in a house fire.
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California Mother Charged with Incest with Teen Son Strikes Plea BargainMistie Atkinson, a California woman charged with incest with her teenage son and making a sex tape with him, has pleaded 'no contest' in a Napa County court.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces Gender Equality in Combat ActSen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has introduced the Gender Equality in Combat Act, which would allow women to serve on the front lines of battle.Also published on:
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Turkey Suspects Bird of Being Israeli SpyTurkish authorities believe that a dead bird found in a farmer's field was an Israeli spy. Incredibly, this isn't the first time a bird has been accused of Zionist espionage in a Muslim country.Also published on:
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FBI Considering Hate Crime Charges Against George ZimmermanThe FBI is considering hate crimes charges against George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin in February. Zimmerman could face the death penalty if he is charged and found guilty.Also published on:
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Miami-Dade Fire Captain Demoted for Trayvon Martin Facebook RantMiami-Dade fire captain Brian Beckmann was demoted after posting a Facebook rant in which he blamed "failed, ignorant, pathetic, welfare-dependent excuses for parents" for tragedies like the Trayvon Martin shooting.
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Prominent Gay Romney Supporter Switches Sides Over Same-Sex Marriage StanceProminent gay Romney backer Bill White has withdrawn his support and switched allegiances to Barack Obama. White cited the former's opposition to-- and the latter's endorsement of-- marriage equality as the reason for his change of heart.Also published on:
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The Dark Side of Israeli IndependenceThere is a dark side of Israeli independence, namely the expulsion of 700,000 Palestinian Arabs from their homeland. This exodus is commemorated every May 15.
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Hard-Working Katy Perry Says She Needs a "F---ing Vacation"Award-winning pop superstar Katy Perry says she needs a break after finishing work on her latest single, "Wide Awake."
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Lesbian Couple Banned from Catholic High School PromA lesbian couple was banned from attending their prom at a Catholic high school in Kentucky.
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GOP Congressman Believes Gays Should Not Be Protected from Workplace DiscriminationRep. James Lankford (R-OK) believes it should be legal to fire someone for being gay because homosexuality is "a choice." He is not alone.
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President Obama Delivers Commencement Address at Barnard CollegePresident Barack Obama delivered the commencement address to the graduating class at Barnard College in New York on Monday.Also published on:
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Husband of 9/11 Victim Went to Guantanamo in Bid to Spare Terror Suspects' LivesSeptember 11 widower Blake Allison, a staunch death penalty opponent, traveled to Guantanamo Bay in a bid to save the lives of the terrorists who murdered his wife.Also published on:
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High School Horror Redux as Second Prom Platform CollapsesStudents attending prom at one Indiana high school got the scare of their young lives when a balcony they were posing for a photo on collapsed, the second such incident in as many weeks.
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Elizabeth Warren Calls on JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to Resign from N.Y. Fed BoardUS Senate candidate and longtime consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren has called on JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to resign from his post on the New York Federal Reserve Board, citing a need for greater "responsibility and accountability."
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New Book Claims "Very Jealous" Michelle Obama Hates Oprah, Had Women Around President WatchedA new book by former New York Times Magazine editor Edward Klein claims that Michelle Obama hates Oprah Winfrey, is "unusually" jealous and has woman around the president watched.
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Lady Gaga "Engagement Ring" Photo Sparks SpeculationA photo of Lady Gaga sporting a super-sized ring was posted on celebrity photographer Terry Richardson's blog, fueling speculation that the superstar was engaged to "Vampire Diaries" star Taylor Kinney.
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Tennessee Governor Signs Controversial Sex Education BillTennessee Governor Bill Haslam has signed a controversial sex education bill which prohibits teachers from condoning "gateway sexual activity," but critics say the measure's vagueness could impede efforts to teach students about safe sex.
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Romney Reaffirms Opposition to Marriage Equality in Liberty University Commencement SpeechPresumed GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney delivered the commencement address to the graduates of Liberty University, a Christian college in Virginia, on Saturday.
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North Carolina Governor Says Gay Marriage Ban Makes State 'Look like Mississippi'North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue said that her state's passage of a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage makes it "look like Mississippi."
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San Francisco's Bay to Breakers: A Race Like No OtherSan Francisco's 101st annual Bay to Breakers foot race is only weeks away.
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Nebraska Woman Delivers Epic Homophobic Rant at Lincoln 'Fairness Amendment' HearingJane Skrovota delivered an epic homophobic rant at a Lincoln, Nebraska hearing about a proposed 'fairness amendment' that would protect LGBT people from discrimination.
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Republican Congressman Bob Dold Introduces Bill to Protect Planned Parenthood FundingRepublican congressman Bob Dold has introduced a bill to protect Planned Parenthood funding, a bold move considering his party's hostility towards the women's health care organization.Also published on:
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U.S. Military Taught Officers to Use 'Hiroshima' Tactics to Destroy Mecca, Medina in 'Total War' on IslamThe U.S. Military taught officers that a "total war" against the world's 1.4 billion Muslims would be necessary to protect America from terrorism in a course at the Joint Forces Staff College.Also published on:
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Sex-Change Surgery Now a Legal Right in ArgentinaBy a vote of 55-0, the Argentine senate has passed a landmark gender identity law that makes sex-change surgery available at no extra cost to transgender citizens.Also published on:
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Another 'Tanning Mom' Faces Child Endangerment ChargesPennsylvania mother Krista Mann is accused of leaving her children unattended in her car while she visited a tanning salon.Also published on:
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Report: NYPD 'Stop-and Frisk' Policy Disproportionately Targets Black and Latino YouthThe NYCLU has released a report detailing how the New York Police Department's 'Stop-and-Frisk' policy disproportionately targets young blacks and Hispanics, and how the overwhelming majority of those stopped are innocent.Also published on:
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Obama Same-Sex Backing a Contrast to North Carolina's Amendment OneA day after North Carolina voters approved a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union of one man and one woman, President Barack Obama has expressed his support for same-sex marriage.
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Republican Publication Calls for "Armed Revolution" If Obama Wins Re-electionThe Greene County, Virginia Republican Committee has sent out a newsletter calling on conservatives to stage an armed coup against President Obama if he is reelected this November.
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Kelly Thomas Police Beating Video Shown in CourtA California court was shown a video of Fullerton police officers fatally beating Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill homeless man, last July.Also published on:
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Is on Trial -- and Torture Should Be, TooKhalid Sheikh Mohammed is on trial for killing thousands of innocent people on 9/11. But will those Americans who authorized and practiced torture, sometimes on innocent men, ever be held to account for their crimes?
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Rise of Greek Neo-Nazi Party Alarms EuropeThe far-right Golden Dawn party, which won 7% of the Greek vote over the weekend, is promising to kick all illegal immigrants out of the country. The Neo-Nazi party has even issued thinly-veiled threats of violence against them.Also published on:
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NATO Plans Apology for Airstrike Deaths of Afghan Mother and Her 5 ChildrenNATO is planning to apologize to the family of an Afghan woman and her five children killed in an air strike in Helmand province. Meanwhile, as many as 14 additional civilians were killed in a separate NATO strike in Badghis province.Also published on:
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Fox News Guest Says Letting Women Vote "One of America's Greatest Mistakes"Fox News contributor and fundamentalist clergyman Jesse Lee Peterson delivered a sermon in which he said that allowing women to vote was one of the greatest mistakes America has made; despite this, he was invited on Sean Hannity's program.Also published on:
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Deprived of Sleep for One Whole WeekAccused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was kept awake by his CIA interrogators for an entire week until he cooperated with them.
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2012 Toyota Yaris L: Too Little to LoveThe 2012 Toyota Yaris has little to love- - little power, little fuel economy, little comfort and little styling.
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Ancient Chinese Inventions You Didn't Know Were ChineseEveryone knows about gunpowder, the abacus and silk. But here are four lesser-known ancient Chinese inventions.
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Federal Judge Issues Ultimatum to Oakland Over Police Handling of 'Occupy' ProtestsFederal District Judge Thelton Henderson has issued an ultimatum to the city of Oakland, threatening sanctions if it does not deal with the many complaints against it regarding the harsh police treatment of 'Occupy' protesters.Also published on:
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Top Five Free Running Apps for 2012These five FREE running apps will enhance your training experience.
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Top 10 S.F. Giants Mother's Day Gifts for 2012The Top 10 S.F. Giants Mother's Day Gifts for 2012.
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May Day by the Bay Marked by Many ProtestsMarches, rallies and protests by members of the Occupy movement, labor organizations and immigrants' rights groups marked this year's May Day throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
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SF Commune Re-Occupies Vacant Archdiocese BuildingOccupy protesters re-occupied a vacant church building near San Francisco City Hall on May Day.