August 7, 2015

Krauthammer, Fox News Panel Respond to 'Tough Guy' Donald Trump's 'Ridiculous' Attacks on Network

"This is a guy who is running as the tough guy."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Pentagon Is At Odds With White House Over Russia, But The Reality Is Somewhere In Between

'Ranking of threats is not the most productive'

Via: The Daily Caller

With All Due Respect (08/07/15)

Mark Halperin, John Heilemann and Al Hunt examine the Republican debate on "With All Due Respect" on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

Source: Bloomberg.com news

FBI releases surveillance video in New Mexico church blasts

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - The FBI on Friday released parking lot surveillance video in hope of identifying a "person of interest" in the detonation of explosive devices outside two Las Cruces churches last Sunday.

Carol Lee, the FBI special agent in charge of the Albuquerque office, also announced that ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

ESCAPED DEATH: Man Behind Aurora Colorado Movie Massacre Sentenced To Life

Justice?

Via: The Daily Caller

James Holmes Avoids Death Penalty, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison for Aurora Movie Theater Shooting

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Cities As Platforms

stik-skyline Take a look at the last decade's fastest-growing companies. You'll notice they have one thing in common: They're all platforms.YouTube was not the first video-hosting site, but it was the first to disrupt the stagnating online broadcasting model, creating a platform with digital engagement at its core. And the catalyst for Google's exponential growth trajectory was when… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Democrats Are Infuriated Chuck Schumer Won't Support Iran Deal – Take a Look at How They're Reacting

"This is our next Senate leader?"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

How Much of a Boost Will Kasich Get From the GOP Debate?

John Heilemann and Mark Halperin discuss Ohio Governor John Kasich's performance during the GOP debate. They speak on "With All Due Respect." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Los Angeles outlaws large-capacity gun magazines

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles has banned possession of gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, closing a loophole in state law.

Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the measure into law Friday.

Gun owners will have 60 days to take their large-capacity magazines out of the city, ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Hack The Planet! (Before It's Too Late)

1024px-The_Last_HOPE Greetings from the gaudy hellscape of Las Vegas, and that overcrowded maelstrom of surly hackers known as DEF CON! What follows is a brief rundown of the talks here (and its big corporate sister Black Hat) that seemed particularly interesting. Short version: software is eating the world; software can be hacked; ergo, the world can be hacked. Be afraid. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Ben Carson: If Trump Runs 3rd Party, Progressives Will Win and 'America Will Be Gone as We Know It'

The first question asked last night at the first Republican presidential debate was if all ten candidates running would pledge their support to the eventual party nominee. Not surprisingly, Donald Trump raised his hand and said that he will not support the GOP nominee if it isn't him. Trump also said he couldn't promise that ...More

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DC Metro Actually Giving Riders Refunds For Poor Service

It only took a train derailment ...

Via: The Daily Caller

Marcus Luttrell Gets the Word Out About Husband, Father and Active-Duty Soldier Battling Rare Stage-4 Cancer — and Have People Ever Responded

"We are nothing short of grateful and absolutely humbled."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Sanders Says He'll Vote in Support of Iran Nuclear Deal

Iran nuclear agreement "is obviously not all that many of us would have liked but it beats the alternative -– a war with Iran that could go on for years," Sen. Bernie Sanders, who's seeking Democratic presidential nomination, says in statement. Sanders issues statement after telephone conversation with President Obama, who "addressed some of Sanders' concerns," according to senator's office NOTE: Sanders signaled support for deal when it was announced on July 14

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Glick: Iran Nuclear Deal Poses As Much a Threat to Israel as US

In a security briefing Thursday, U.S.-born Israeli journalist Caroline Glick said that the Iran nuclear deal poses just as much a threat to American security as it does to Israel.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Video arraignment for charged Pennsylvania attorney general

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane is scheduled to be arraigned Saturday on charges that she leaked secret grand jury information, but she won't be in the courtroom.

Kane, who faces charges including a felony count of perjury, is expected to be processed at the Montgomery County ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

NYT Finally Corrects Erroneous Planned Parenthood Stories

'Selective, misleading editing' eh?

Via: The Daily Caller

After Debate Ratings Came In, Donald Trump Sent a Blistering Message to Fox News: 'You Should Be Ashamed'

"I got you the highest debate ratings in your history & you say nothing but bad…"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Apple's Next iPhone Rumored To Debut On September 9th

iphone I'm not a betting man — but if someone were to say "Quick! When will Apple announce the next iPhone?!", I'd say September. It's… just what they do. Sure enough: word around the rumor mill is now that the next announcement will come on September 9th. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Spider-Man Saves The Day In Times Square

A Times Square Spider-Man was caught on video Tuesday taking down a real-life villain who was antagonizing shoppers, tourists and pedestrians on Tuesday. The costumed "crime fighter" threw punches at the heckler and put him in a headlock in front of Toys R Us in Times Square as the crowd of onlookers cheered. "He said ...More

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Icahn Says He'll Be Right There at Treasury for President Trump

The former corporate raider reports a change of heart after watching Thursday night's debate. But it may just be a Friday afternoon case of the giggles.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Country Singer Jake Owen Announces Divorce On Twitter

Owen and his wife have a 2-year-old daughter

Via: The Daily Caller

How Consumer-Focused AI Startups Are Breaking Down Language

Two artificial intelligence faces facing one another. Language is a distinctly human trait. Or is it? A new wave of consumer-focused startups are now developing artificial intelligence programs that can mimic, adapt and interpret the complex semantic patterns that were previously unrecognizable to logical, mathematically driven machines. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

U.S. Investigating Whether Infamous Commander of Iran's Quds Force Violated UN Sanctions With Russia Trip

"These are very concerning reports." 

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Republican debate draws 24 million viewers, a record-breaking audience for Fox News

Was the first GOP debate about the candidates, or about Fox News, which presented the event on Thursday night? It could be about the network. The two-hour political extravaganza pulled in 24 million viewers according to initial Nielsen ratings numbers - breaking the all-time record for a non-sports cable event.

...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

The Donald Gets The SNL Treatment In 'Trump At The Roxbury' [VIDEO]

'.... What is love?'

Via: The Daily Caller

White House: 'Strongly Disagree' With Chuck Schumer's Iran Deal Opposition, but He's Still Different From the Republicans Saying No

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Fox News Says Republican Debate Drew 24m Viewers

Republican presidential primary debate was highest-rated non-sports cable television broadcast in history, Fox says citing Nielsen data. Debate more than doubled Fox's previous viewership record of 11.8m for its 2012 presidential election coverage Fox says 3.3m tweets were sent about debate last night 5pm debate for lower-polling candidates drew 6.1m viewers NOTE: Next debates set for Sept. 16 on CNN and Oct. 28 on CNBC Earlier story: Fox News Draws Record Ratings for GOP Debate, Early Results S

Source: Bloomberg.com news

When You've Lost David Brooks. . .

(Steven Hayward) I know reader opinion here about David Brooks is . . . divided (full disclosure—oh hell, you don't need to be told, but I will add that if you ask Charles Krauthammer who his favorite liberal columnist is, he'll say "David Brooks"), and it is certainly true that Brooks tends to give Obama the benefit of the doubt too much of the time. Still. Brooks's column today in the NY Times today is brutal on the

Source: Power Line

Iran: 'Bragging' Obama is 'Under An Illusion' About Nuke Deal

A senior Iranian official close to the Supreme Leader recently mocked President Obama's remarks about the recently signed nuclear accord as "bragging" and accused the U.S. leader of being "under an illusion" about the Islamic Republic's hate for America, according to translation of Persian-language comments performed by the CIA's Open Source Center.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

State Lawmaker Planned Fake Gay Affair To Cover Up Real Straight Affair

An incredibly dumb plan is better than no plan

Via: The Daily Caller

GOP Debate Shatters Fox News Ratings Record

The highest-rated broadcast in the network's history.

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Rand Paul And Chris Christie Spar Over NSA Surveillance

17145284373_1f83b971d7_k Last night, Fox News hosted one of the most ridiculous, deeply entertaining GOP Presidential debates I've ever had the pleasure of playing a drinking game to. In the midst of the Moscow Mules, Lagunitas and amazing Trump-isms came a pretty heated (and unexpected) shouting match between former Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Rand Paul regarding the spying capabilities of the NSA.… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

USDA Putting Solar Panels on Chicken Coops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is spending millions on green energy projects for farms, including putting solar panels on the tops of chicken coops.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Video: A 'Home Run Unlike Anything You've Ever Seen It Before' — Seriously

Wow. 

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Bobby Jindal: I'd toss six Supreme Court justices if I could

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a 2016 GOP presidential candidate, said he would toss out a half-dozen members of the U.S. Supreme Court if given the chance — including a couple of justices nominated to the bench by Presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan.

The recent 5-4 ruling in favor ...

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Martin O'Malley: ISIS 'Genocide' Of Christians Must Stop

'More ambitious than simply wiping out the Christian population'

Via: The Daily Caller

Attorneys in Freddie Gray Case Drop Bombshell Claim About Evidence They Say Was Withheld by Prosecution

"The prosecutor did not want this information uncovered by investigators." 

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Trump's "leverage"

(Paul Mirengoff) Donald Trump said last night that he cannot promise to support the eventual Republican nominee. Trump explained that he wants the "leverage" that refusing to make that promise provides. In a post-debate interview with Sean Hannity, Trump expanded on the theme of leverage. By not committing to support the nominee now, he can increase his chances of being treated fairly going forward, Trump told Hannity. He added that he hopes

Source: Power Line

Henry: Democrats Tell Me They're 'Worried' About Clinton Avoiding Media and Debates

Source: Washington Free Beacon

The New York Times Corrects Significant Mistake in Story About Planned Parenthood Videos — 16 Days Later

"referred incorrectly to …"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Onlookers Thought This Iceberg Was About to Flip Over. But 28 Seconds Into the Video, It Did Something Else Instead.

"Oh my glory."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Researchers Teach Robots To Avoid Childhood Bullies

robotdap Kids are mean. Just ask any robot. Robotics engineers have discovered a tendency for little kids – kindergartners and grade schoolers – to be abusive towards robots when they're not near their parents. To prove this, the researchers sent a wheeled robot out into a mall and watched it perambulate around foot traffic. When a little kid approached with his or her parent, the… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

EPA Dumps One Million Gallons of Wastewater Into Colorado River

The Environmental Protection Agency, the federal agency committed to protecting "human health and the environment," jeopardized both Wednesday by accidentally releasing one million gallons of wastewater into Colorado's Animas River.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

White House downplays Chuck Schumer's opposition to Iran deal

The White House on Friday described Sen. Chuck Schumer's opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran as "disappointing but not surprising," and officials say they're still confident Congress ultimately will approve the agreement.

Mr. Schumer, New York Democrat and the likely incoming Democratic Senate leader, announced Friday he would oppose ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Victoria's Secret Angel Throws Out First Pitch At MLB Game… Looks Good Doin' It [VIDEO]

Elsa Hosk knows how to bring the heat

Via: The Daily Caller

'Best Presidential Debate I Have Ever Seen': Beck Breaks Down the GOP Debate Candidate-by-Candidate

"He looked weak and almost confused…"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Fiorina's Debate Performance Invites New Scrutiny of HP Tenure

Carly Fiorina's focused, businesslike presentation at the lesser of two Republican presidential debates propelled her toward the spotlight. Its glare will also fall upon her tenure as chief executive officer at Hewlett-Packard Co.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Blue Cross Requests 34.6% Rate Hike for Obamacare Plans in North Carolina

The largest health insurance provider in the state of North Carolina is requesting a 34.6 percent rate increase for customers in the state on individual policies under Obamacare.

Source: Washington Free Beacon