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January 8, 2016
Lawsuit: UVA Student's Crush On A Friend Was Root Of Fake Rolling Stone Gang Rape Story
Allegedly lied about having terminal illness
Democratic Congresswoman Accuses GOP Colleague Of Using Abortion Statistics To 'Lecture Black Legislators'
"I don't expect Rep. Duffy to understand why his comments are offensive," Moore said.
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Rape Survivor Who Questioned Obama on Guns Reveals Harsh Thoughts on the President's Answer
"Were you happy with the president's answer?"
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No Donald Trump Selfie for South Carolina Congressman
With heightened security around the Republican presidential front-runner, not even federal lawmakers can be taken for granted.
Source: Bloomberg.com
Appeals court stays key order in Freddy Gray cases
(Paul Mirengoff) I wrote here about Judge Barry Williams' order that Officer William Porter, who is awaiting retrial, will have to testify against colleagues who also are charged in the Freddy Gray cases. Porter argued that the Fifth Amendment gives him the right not to testify, inasmuch as he is still in legal jeopardy and his testimony might tend to incriminate him, but the judge rejected this contention. As I noted, Porter's
Source: Power Line
US meets with tech leaders on anti-terror efforts
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - After clashing with technology companies over encryption and government surveillance, the Obama administration adopted a friendlier tone Friday as it sought to enlist Silicon Valley's help in stopping terrorist groups from recruiting and mobilizing followers online.
The government also announced initiatives against violent extremism, including ...
CNN Gathered a Group of Gun Owners to Watch Obama's Town Hall. Guess How Many Minds He Changed
"What do you think his agenda is?"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Uber Lowers Fares In Over 100 Cities
Uber is lowering prices in over 100 U.S. and Canadian cities, effective tomorrow. January is a slower month for the car service and the company says it is reducing fares in order to increase demand. "Seasonality affects every business, and Uber is no exception," said the company blog post. Uber claims that the increased demand will offset the lower prices and that drivers will… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Professor Punished For Distributing 'Profanity Waiver' To Students
Permission to drop F-bombs violated school's 'human rights code'
Via: The Daily Caller
Parrot's Henri Seydoux Shares His Vision Of The Future Of Drones
Parrot has had an interesting week. Many were expecting a new drone from the famous drone maker (among other things). But when you think about drones, chances are you are picturing a quadcopter in your mind. Instead, the company unveiled and airplane-like drone with two wings. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Gunman Shoots Philadelphia Cop 'In The Name Of Islam'
The post Gunman Shoots Philadelphia Cop 'In The Name Of Islam' appeared first on DailySurge.
Source: DailySurge
North Korea Shows Latest Submarine Missile Test Launch
Two days after conducting a provocative underground nuclear test, North Korea on Friday released video showing what the government said was a successful submarine-launched ballistic missile test launch last month.
State-run Korean Central Television, in a 54-minute video, included a report that said the missile launch was observed in December by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who was shown standing on a ship as the missile is ejected from underneath the water and then blasts off.
The post North Korea Shows Latest Submarine Missile Test Launch appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Study: E-Cigarettes Just As Effective As Nicotine Replacement Therapy
'Viable alternative'
Via: The Daily Caller
'Journalism Is Not a Crime': Read Letter 25 News Editors Just Sent John Kerry With Single Demand
"As journalists, we understand how central an informed citizenry is to a well-functioning democracy."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
See Answer Reporter Gets When He Asks State Dept Spox Point Blank if U.S. Sold Cuba Hellfire Missile
"I don't understand why you can't say, 'No, we didn't sell this to the Cubans, it got there by accident by mistake.'"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Why Seattle's Ridesharing And Taxi Unionization Measure Misses The Mark
The Seattle City Council recently passed a first-in-nation local ordinance that seeks to allow ridesharing and taxi drivers to unionize and collectively bargain. The city is trying to solve a problem created under federal law that doesn't permit companies to provide benefits and protections to independent contractor workers like private for-hire drivers. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Cruz Claimed His Dual Citizenship Came As Surprise in 2014, Schoolmate Says Otherwise
The post Cruz Claimed His Dual Citizenship Came As Surprise in 2014, Schoolmate Says Otherwise appeared first on DailySurge.
Source: DailySurge
Obama and Guns: Life Imitates Art
(Steven Hayward) Okay, one last clip from the radio this week while we get our act together to start up the Power Line Show podcast again soon. I had a good deal of fun during the first segment Wednesday morning, all by myself, noting the patent insincerity of Obama's claim to "respect" the Second Amendment, and along the way I note the similarity of Obama to the climactic (and comically absurd) press
Source: Power Line
Former SecDef: Obama's National Security Advisers Are Totally Naive
'In the interest of U.S. national security'
Via: The Daily Caller
NYC Rat Hunter's Brazen Response to PETA Critics Who He Said Called His Hunts a 'Blood Sport'
"PETA's was of the opinion this was nothing more than a blood sport masquerading as rodent control."
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Unicorns And Little Ponies Hit The Slaughterhouse As Maker Media Lays Off 17
Stables full of startups are being turned into glue, whether they're mythical beasts, donkeys in party hats, or just baby horses. The latest forced to do layoffs is Maker Media, the champion of the do-it-yourself movement. 10 years and $10 million later, multiple sources tell me that Maker Media laid off 20% of its staff today. When asked, Maker Media confirmed to me that 17 people… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
'Shoebio' Crisis: How Well Is Marco Rubio Handling It?
Mark Halperin and John Heilemann discuss the current assault on Marco Rubio and the Florida senator's attempt to build up his public image on "With All Due Respect."
Source: Bloomberg.com
VA Officials Suspended for Fake Waitlist Scandal to Return to Work
Two top administrators at the Department of Veterans' Affairs health system in Phoenix, Arizona, who were suspended following revelations of fake waitlists and delayed patient care will return to agency jobs Monday.
The post VA Officials Suspended for Fake Waitlist Scandal to Return to Work appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Minnesota lawmaker tried to sway judge on company's behalf
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota legislator tried unsuccessfully last month to personally intervene with a judge who ordered a business owner in his district to pay a legal judgment of more than $240,000.
State Rep. Jim Newberger's effort to win his constituent and one-time campaign donor a do-over ...
Food Stamps On The Jeb Bush Chopping Block
'I know that giving states more flexibility will open the door for transformative ideas to eliminate poverty'
Via: The Daily Caller
Ted Cruz Says As President He Would Leave an 'Empty Seat' at State of the Union — Here's Why
"If I'm elected POTUS, there'll be an empty seat…"
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Why SpaceX Is Changing Its Rocket Landing Location
SpaceX has confirmed that they will attempt another, more difficult, rocket landing on their next launch January 17th. Their Falcon 9 is scheduled to lift off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California with NASA's Jason-3 satellite on board. This time the rocket will be returning to a "drone ship" (an autonomous floating platform) in the ocean rather than a launchpad on… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
ISIS Fighter Executes His Own Mother in Public
The post ISIS Fighter Executes His Own Mother in Public appeared first on DailySurge.
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Clinton Aide Suggests Obama May Not Back Sanders Over Gun Policy
The tussle comes at the tail end of a week of increasing tension between the two leading campaigns for the Democratic nomination.
Source: Bloomberg.com
Former El Salvador minister deported from US for abuses
MIAMI (AP) - A former El Salvador defense minister has been deported from the U.S. for his role in human rights abuses several decades ago.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman Nestor Yglesias said Friday former Gen. Jose Guillermo Garcia-Merino was flown on a charter plane from the U.S. to San ...
Defense Official Got Iraq Bribes In A Paper Bag
Money was delivered in a paper bag
Via: The Daily Caller
Cincinnati Radio Station Airs 'Big Ben Rape Warning' Ahead of Steelers/Bengals Playoff Game
"If you see 'Big Ben' and he flashes 'little Ben,' you're asked to report it to authorities immediately.."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Minnesota Can Do Better
(John Hinderaker) As you know if you are a regular reader, I have recently become President of the Center of the American Experiment, a 25-year-old Minnesota-based think tank. In that capacity, I intend to take our free-market case directly to the people. The 30-second video below is our first step in that direction. Most Minnesotans believe that the state's economy is doing well. This has become a talking point on the left,
Source: Power Line
Edtech 101
In 2015, the investing community sat up and took notice of edtech. LinkedIn acquired Lynda, and ever since, more analysts have been meticulously studying the growth of edtech funding and innovation. With $1.85 billion raised in 2015, and a nod from Mary Meeker's 2015 report, more people are starting to realize that the Internet has just begun to impact education. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Kirk Slams Refugee Vetting System After Iraqi Terror Arrest
Sen. Mark Kirk's campaign blasted the federal vetting system for Middle Eastern refugees on Friday after two Iraqi immigrants were hit with terrorism related charges.
The post Kirk Slams Refugee Vetting System After Iraqi Terror Arrest appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Obama flubs ATF duties, Trump talks big on curbing gun rules
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's executive actions on guns have sparked renewed debate about how far the government should go in limiting gun sales. Obama took questions in a televised town hall meeting Thursday night, while leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump weighed in on the debate at a ...
Colleges Are Overreacting Like Your Parents And Banning Hoverboards
Surprise, surprise! If you buy cheap off-brand electronics from a shoddy factory in Asia, they may have poorly-designed lithium-ion batteries that can catch fire. After nearly 60 airlines basically banned hoverboards overnight, college campuses are now jumping on the hoverboard hate bandwagon. Over a dozen colleges have banned the two-wheel devices (that don't actually hover), with… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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