Occupy Wall Street Useful Idiots.

Caitlyn Jenner Unveils New Home Decor: 'Something Soft and Feminine but Also Something That Has Strength'

"I think what this transition has done for me is that for the first time in my life I am able to express myself."

Check Out Video of Cheerleaders' 9/11 Rememberance That's Gone Viral

"… probably the best thing I've ever watched!"

Patent Reform Tries Again

Patent reform, long a decidedly unsexy topic best discussed over a strong espresso, has been a hot topic in recent years. Even though Congress substantially overhauled the patent system just three and a half years ago with the passage of the America Invents Act, the continued public drumbeat (a drumbeat taken up by President Obama, among others) against "Patent Assertion… Read More

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"Truth": Not the Only Bad News From Toronto

(John Hinderaker) Scott wrote here about the absurd movie Truth, which tries to sell the idea that the Mary Mapes/Dan Rather fantasy about George W. Bush was real after all. Truth premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last night. Unfortunately, it wasn't the only bad news to come out of the film festival. There is also this: Jessica Chastain is taking on gun control in a new political thriller, thanks to EuropaCorp

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Obamacare enrollees must double to make budget projections work

President Obama will need to more than double the number of Americans enrolled in Obamacare exchange plans to reach 21 million next year, the target set in budget projections, in what is shaping up as the next major test for the health care law.

As of June, the Department of ...

Denmark Says No: Will Not Take Any More Middle Eastern Refugees

Will exercise exemption from EU refugee rules

After Deadly Crane Collapse in Mecca, Some Muslims Are Asking Big Questions

"We started saying 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar' as the rain poured down."

Week 1 NFL Picks, with Pictures

Thanks to a generous line of credit provided to me by Washington Free Beacon senior contributor Sir Wolfred Arthurson Summerfield-Platt VII, I will be betting extensively on the NFL this season.

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Iran responsible for deaths of 500 U.S. service members in Iraq, military officials say

The Iranian Islamic regime was directly involved in the killing of more than 500 American service members in Iraq by supplying Shiite extremists with advanced roadside bombs, rocket-propelled explosives and other munitions, military officials say.

The 500-plus number, during fighting between 2005 and 2011, became the focus of debate last ...

Virginia Governor Tries To Spin Showing Up To Anti-Gun Rally With Armed Security [VIDEO]

Implies anyone can carry, as long as they go through a background check

Blizzard's Final Starcraft II Expansion Lands November 10

In case you were not tuned into the finals of WCS Europe earlier today, Blizzard, a popular gaming company, announced that the final chapter of its Starcraft II will touch down on November 10. The third iteration, called Legacy of the Void, will at once be a computer game, and Blizzard's statement regarding the long-term viability of Starcraft proper as an esport. Starcraft… Read More

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Donald Trump, Ben Carson gain group among Republican candidates

Donald Trump has padded his lead, Ben Carson has surged, and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has quit the race for the GOP presidential nomination as voters increasingly have looked for an anti-politician champion in the month since the first Republican candidates' debate.

The second GOP debate looms Wednesday, and ...

Police: Fan Suffers Serious Injuries in Fall at Broncos Game

The injuries were to the fan's head.

You've Only Got One Shot At Building A Consumer Unicorn

Imagine if the founder of a very successful consumer technology company knocked on your door and offered to get you in on the ground floor of their new enterprise. Almost any VC would jump at the chance, as would most engineers and designers. But I wonder if they're most often making a mistake? I can point to a number of founders who have had repeat success in B2B markets. Read More

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Why does Germany want so many refugees? Part Two

(Paul Mirengoff) In a post last week, I argued that Germany's main motive for wanting to take in so many Middle Eastern refugees is the desire to cope with short-term labor shortages and long-term population decline. I also pointed out that most European nations face different circumstances and thus don't share Germany's motive or enthusiasm. A few days later, the Washington Post struck the same theme in an article called "The refugee

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John Boehner's Iran deal lawsuit unlikely to succeed: analysts

House Speaker John A. Boehner has hinted at a lawsuit to stop President Obama's nuclear deal with Iran, but legal analysts doubted such a move would work, saying it's exactly the kind of case judges will steer clear of.

It's not even clear who, exactly, would even be able to ...

Three Arrested in Copycat Incidents of Phoenix Freeway Shootings; Used a Slingshot to Fling Rocks at Cars, Pedestrians

One couple's car window was shattered.

Red Sparrow

(John Hinderaker) My wife and I went to a Minnesota Twins game with Clark Griffith and his wife a few weeks ago. Clark is a fun guy to watch a baseball game with; his family owned the Washington Senators and the Twins for a long time and he is an expert observer, albeit awfully objective for a home-town fan like me. Anyway, Clark and I were chatting during the game, and Clark

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Texas Trooper Assaulted at Truck Stop, Hospitalized; Manhunt Underway for Possibly Armed Suspect

One suspect was taken into custody, and a manhunt was underway for the second.

Poll: Bernie Sanders Leads Hillary Clinton by Double Digits in Iowa, N.H.

The Vermont senator has pulled ahead in the first two states where votes will be cast in the Democratic primary contest.

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Poll: Bernie Up Big In Iowa, New Hampshire As Enthusiasm For Hillary Wanes

Sanders surge or Hillary hiccup?

Read What Was Written on a High School Student's 'Distracting' Shirt That Got Her Suspended

"Isn't that what school is supposed to teach you? To be happy with who you are?"

Chris Christie Slams Congressional Republicans: 'What Have These Guys Done?'

"And this is why people can't stand Congress."

Trump Calls CEO Pay a 'Joke' But Vows to Slash Corporate Taxes

The billionaire presidential candidate decried the income disparity between the average American worker and corporate CEOs as "disgraceful."

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Where Black Lives Actually Matter

(Steven Hayward) I warned back in July that the likely overreaction to the killing of Cecil the Lion would result in lower protection for the endangered charismatic megafauna celebrated on WWF bumper stickers everywhere, and lo and behold the New York Times reports this morning on the latest unintended consequence of good intentions. Who could have seen this coming? A Hunting Ban Sap's a Village's Livelihood SANKUYO, Botswana — Lions have been

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Glenn Beck Implores Church to Help Christian Refugees: 'The Statue of Liberty Means Nothing Anymore'

"It's time to stop talking about our rights and start living up to our responsibilities."

Carly Fiorina's Tenure at Hewlett-Packard 'Was a Disaster,' Donald Trump Says

The billionaire front-runner pulled no punched in going after Fiorina's business record.

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Some call it "Truth" (2)

(Scott Johnson) The film Truth premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this past Thursday. Based on Mary Mapes's memoir Truth and Duty, the film retells the Rathergate scandal from the perspective of Rather and Mapes. Rather and Mapes were perpetrators of a fraudulent story, but I take it that the film portrays them as heroes and victims. It is, after all, based on Mapes's ludicrous book and it stars Robert Robert

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CBS: New Polls Show Sanders Opening Up Wide Leads over Clinton in Iowa, New Hampshire

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Bernie Sanders, Vermont senator: No more U.S. troops in Middle East, Arab countries must step up

Sen. Bernard Sanders said Sunday that he is dead-set against "perpetual warfare" in the Middle East and that countries like Saudi Arabia and Turkey will have to "get their hands dirty" in settling unrest that has torn apart Iraq and Syria and led to a refugee crisis in Europe.

Mr. ...

Kasich Agrees With Obama: 'America Needs To Be Part Of' Solving Syrian Refugee Crisis

'This is a terrific problem in terms of the flow of humanity.'

NBA Star Moses Malone Found Dead at 60-Years-Old

"He will be forever missed."

Hartford, Bridgeport mayors facing tough primary challenges

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Municipal primary elections do not regularly attract a lot of attention, but this year is an exception in several Connecticut cities.

The mayors of Bridgeport, Hartford and New London all are facing stiff challenges from within their own party on Wednesday.

In Hartford and New London, ...

Trump: Hedge Funds Have Jeb And Hillary In Their Pockets [VIDEO]

'For the middle class, we're going to be cutting taxes, but the hedge fund guys will be paying up.'

Iran's Supreme Leader Releases New Video: 'If Any War Happens…'

"They must know that should any war break out…"

World War II Veteran Explains Why He Didn't Pay For His Groceries: 'Good Things Still Happen in the World'

"I said, 'What did you do? Steal them?'"

WatchOS 2 And The Future Of Apps

With flashier announcements at this year's WWDC, such as Apple Music or more hardcore developer news on the iOS 9 front, it's easy to lose sight of a real game changer: watchOS 2, which is slated for release September 16. Would it be crazy to think this new OS could really make that big of an impact? Read More

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Sunday morning coming down

(Scott Johnson) The Wall Street Journal's Jason Gay occupies what is at the least a narrow journalistic niche. He's a humorist writing a sports column or vice versa. His most recent column — "The NFL begins: Is your TV big enough" — is a good example, in a question-and-answer format. So, for example, we have this: Who will play the Super Bowl L halftime show? The head says Taylor Swift, but the

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ABC Reporter: Clinton is 'Certainly Trying' to Look Authentic But She Has a 'Real Problem'

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Scott Walker, Wisconsin governor, says his message will win in Iowa, despite polls

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he is ready to "wreak havoc on Washington" by taking on special interests with his union-busting style, even as he has plummeted to the bottom of the GOP primary pack in Iowa, a key state in the Midwesterner's path to the presidential nomination.

Mr. Walker, ...

Van Jones: Carly Fiorina's 'Mind Is So Sharp, It Should Be Registered As A Weapon' [VIDEO]

'She is not to be trifled with. She is not to be messed with.'

'War Zone': Violent Clashes After Palestinians Stockpile Weapons for Attack on Jerusalem's Temple Mount on Eve of Jewish New Year

Mahmoud Abbas "strongly condemns the attack by the occupier's army…against the Al Aqsa mosque."

CNN: Thousands of Clinton's Emails from Private Server 'Might Not Be Erased After All'

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Watch BYU Football Player Deliver Low Blow

He was flagged for a penalty but not ejected from the game.

Navy SEAL Chris Sajnog Shooting Series: Rule #5 – Dry Weapons Training

This article is not just pulling the trigger on an empty gun - it is understanding why it is so important to dry fire correctly.

'Role Models': Teacher Reportedly Assigns Students to Write Fan Mail to Al Qaeda's Syria Fighters

"I wish I could be there fighting for Islam."

Guess Who Is Reportedly Trying to Recruit Young Middle Eastern Men Migrating to Europe

Who "arrive in our country without their families and are particularly looking for contacts and support."

Balkan immigrant rail tracks follow old Orient Express route

GEVGELIJA, Macedonia (AP) - There are no fancy dining carriages here, glasses of champagne or ace sleuth Hercule Poirot to solve a murder mystery. There are only hundreds of exhausted people crammed inside a dingy train, slowly moving along the same Balkan route where the legendary Orient Express used to ...

A Catholic Resists Hitler

The evil of National Socialism seeming so obvious in retrospect, it boggles the contemporary mind to reflect that such an ideology proved seductive to so many millions of Germans, including many intellectuals. Yet some resisted, and My Battle Against Hitler, a newly-translated memoir by one of Nazism's most implacable foes, Dietrich Von Hildebrand, relates one such story.

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Snyder designates week for welcoming immigrants

WARREN, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Rick Snyder has designated a week intended for welcoming immigrants in Michigan.

Snyder said in a release the period that started Saturday and runs through Sept. 20 is intended to recognize immigrants "who contribute economically and culturally to making our state a better place."

Among ...

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Haslam agrees with city's no-guns stance at fair

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam said he agrees with the city of Knoxville's decision to ban all guns from the Tennessee Valley Fair, but added that the controversy points to the need to clarify a new state law allowing handgun-carry ...

Glenn Beck: 'It's Over' For Boehner And McConnell