March 28, 2016

'This City Is Just Much Too Violent': Detroit Mayor Mourns Death of 3-Year-Old Shot in Her Home on Easter

"I don't know what the world's coming to that on Easter Day you kick in a door and start shooting up a house … ."

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RNC Committeeman Advocates for Republicans to Throw Support Behind GOP Nominee — Even if It's Trump

"I'm very frank to say that I intend to vote for the Republican nominee — whoever he is."

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Inside the Heads of Liberal Pervs

(Steven Hayward) If LSD or mescaline aren't doing the trick for you, you can always take in the podcast and interview with Anthony Weiner that for some reason the Puffington Host thinks the world really needs today. Here's a sample: "I'm probably the best campaign politician you will ever interview. I'm like perfectly evolved. I'm like the Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator," Weiner said in this week's episode of HuffPost's Candidate Confessional podcast. "I

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Report: FBI Moves to Interview Top Clinton Aides in Email Probe

FBI officials are preparing to question top Hillary Clinton aides at the State Department in the latest leg of the federal government's probe into her unsecured email system.

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Correction: ID-XGR-Permitless Carry-Idaho story

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) - In a story March 27 about Idaho's newly approved law on permitless concealed carry, The Associated Press reported erroneously when the change would be implemented. Idahoans over the age of 21 will be able to carry concealed weapons without a permit on July 1, not immediately.

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MSNBC Guest: There's A 'Higher Bar' To Prosecute Hillary Because She's 'Running For President' [VIDEO]

Scarborough: 'There are a lot of people that would say that we are all equal under the law'

Via: The Daily Caller

Top Clinton Strategist to Sanders: We Won't Do Another Debate Until You Change Your 'Tone'

"Let's see the tone of the campaign he wants to run before we get to any other questions."

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Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos as Capitol Police Directed Tourists to Run From Shooting

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U.S. ELECTION WRAP: Sanders Wave May Crash in Rough Waters Ahead

Fresh from landslide triumphs in the weekend's Democratic nominating contests in Wash., Alaska and Hawaii, Sen. Bernie Sanders presidential campaign seeks to maintain momentum in the face of a difficult remaining primary calendar, Bloomberg's Arit John reports. Past victories have led to fundraising success, but Sanders still lags behind Hillary Clinton in delegates Sanders aides said in a call with reporters campaign raised close to $4m after weekend wins Challenge confronting Sanders is to win

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Clinton Spokesman Wavers on Another Debate, Says It's Possible

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Organizers: Moral revival tour will challenge injustice

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An outspoken North Carolina minister who has challenged conservative state lawmakers through the "Moral Monday" movement is teaming up with the former pastor of an activism-oriented New York church for a 15-state tour to promote a "revolution of moral values" in the face of what they ...

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Sydney Leathers: Weiner's Ego Is Bigger Than His Wiener

Weiner shows off his pompous personality.

Via: The Daily Caller

Turning your idea into a funded company

lightbulb The cost of entry to the startup world has decreased dramatically in the last decade. We're now at the point where the tools that were once only available to enterprise users have made their way into the hands of everyday users. Access to bleeding-edge innovation is no longer limited to an elite few. This transformation has been called the consumerization, or democratization, of tech. Read More

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White House Press Secretary: Lahore Bombings Targeted Christians but 'Majority' of Victims 'Were Actually Muslims'

Josh Earnest said Monday that the Lahore suicide bombers were "targeting religious minorities and children."

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Glenn Beck: Cruz 'Doesn't Have the Game' for Alleged Mistresses

"I don't mean to hurt his feelings."

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U.S. Capitol Police Officer Shot, Not Seriously Wounded: AP

Shooter is in custody, AP reports, citing Capitol officials. NOTE: Capitol Visitor Center, other parts of U.S. Capitol on lockdown after shots fired Secret Service at White House tells reporters to stay in building, yet not calling situation "lockdown"; visitors to White House for Easter Egg Roll are now being allowed out White House spokesman Josh Earnest says he can't comment since incident took place while he's briefing reporters

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Moran Registers To Lobby For Groups Who Were Among His Top Donors In Congress

Former Rep. Jim Moran (D., Va.) has registered to lobby on behalf of firms who were among his top funders throughout his political career in Washington.

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Valeant share plunge after CEO subpoenaed by Congress

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Shares of beleaguered Canadian drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals plunged again Monday after its CEO was subpoenaed by a congressional committee.

The Senate Aging Committee said in a statement that J. Michael Pearson, Valeant's CEO since September 2010, is among the witnesses expected to testify on April 27.

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Clinton Spox Says Hillary's Interview With The Feds Is A 'Very Positive Step' [VIDEO]

'Eager' to talk to the FBI

Via: The Daily Caller

Breaking: Gunshots Reported in Capitol Visitors Center, People Told to Shelter in Place

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Trump Threatens Lawsuit After Report Says Cruz Will Earn More Delegates Than Him in Louisiana. State GOP Chief Says They're 'Prepared'

"[I'm] really confident in the rules."

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Academic Absurdity of the Week: Vindicating Madonna

(Steven Hayward) Someone went and took Madonna's 1980s hit "Material Girl" ("'Cause we are living in a material world/And I am a material girl") and turned it into an academic journal, the Journal of Material Culture. And it offers gems—no, pearls!—like this: The politics of vibrant matter: Consistency, containment and the concrete of Mussolini's bunker Nadia Bartolini, Faculty of Social Sciences, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, UK. Abstract:

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Economy Slows to 1.4 Percent in Fourth Quarter of 2015

The U.S economy slowed in the fourth quarter of 2015 as real gross domestic product expanded at an annual rate of 1.4 percent, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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State-by-state strategy wielded to defund Planned Parenthood

NEW YORK (AP) - Though congressional Republicans' bid to defund Planned Parenthood was vetoed by President Barack Obama, anti-abortion activists and politicians are achieving a growing portion of their goal with an aggressive state-by-state strategy.

Over the past year, more than a dozen states have sought to halt or reduce ...

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To Stop Global Jihad, Aim For The Archers

We must stop the archers. From Mecca to Molenbeek to Minneapolis – the clock is ticking.

Via: The Daily Caller

Instagrammers really want you to turn on notifications to avoid death by algorithm

Fire Instagram today is an endless sea of meaningless posts asking you to turn on post notifications for each account you follow. Brands and professional Instagrammers are worried that they are going to disappear from your Instagram feed once the company turns on its algorithmic feed. We've been there before. When Vine or YouTube switched to an algorithmic feed, brands, YouTubers and Viners… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

ISIS Celebrated Easter By Crucifying A Catholic Priest

priestWhen will the world have enough of this stuff?

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Suspect in Brussels Terror Attacks Walks Free Due to Lack of Evidence — Here's What We Know About His Past

He was charged with terrorist murder and attempted terrorist murder. 

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British Newspaper's Investigation Claims to Reveal How European Tax Money Funds Terrorism

International donors are duped by money funneled via PLO.

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Drone Close Calls, Sightings by Airliners Up Fivefold, FAA Says

Reports of errant drones flouting U.S. regulations including flying too close to passenger airliners and other aircraft surged late last year to an average of four incidents per day, according to Federal Aviation Administration data.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Report: FBI Has Deployed Nearly 150 Agents to Tackle Clinton Email Probe

The FBI has assigned nearly 150 agents to tackle its probe into Hillary Clinton's private email system, an investigation that has reportedly turned criminal. The agency is also looking into whether the former secretary of state's unsecured server was hacked.

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Ohio mayor, ex-auditor receive probation in corruption case

CLEVELAND (AP) - The mayor of Youngstown and the former Mahoning County auditor have each been sentenced to one year of probation after taking a plea deal last month in connection with a lengthy corruption investigation.

Mayor John McNally and former Auditor Michael Sciortino (shor-TEEN-oh) were sentenced Monday on misdemeanor ...

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Police Chief Cracks Joke About Kid Who Drilled Cruiser With Football [VIDEO]

Negotiations for his surrender are ongoing

Via: The Daily Caller

5 hard questions facing Oculus Rift

Oculus Quwestions Today, the future became the present with the launch of the Oculus Rift. The reviews are in, but uncertainly hangs overhead with HTC and PlayStation's VR headsets still on the way. Here are the tough questions that will determine what you should buy, the distribution of power between the platforms, and VR's effect on our lives. Should people buy Oculus Rift consumer v1, or wait… Read More

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While Her Email Troubles Mount, Another 'Draft Indictment' From Clinton's Past Could Surface

"Making false statements and withholding evidence from federal investigators bears on Mrs. Clinton's honesty, credibility, and trustworthiness."

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She's Kneeling in Front of an Abortion Clinic. Here's What This Ex-Planned Parenthood Volunteer Did Next.

"I know it sounds crazy…"

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Kasich Fundraises Off Trump-Cruz Wife Feud

"Over the weekend I was asked to comment on the recent personal attacks that Trump and Cruz have been slinging at each other and my answer was simple: Families should be off limits," Republican presidential candidate John Kasich says in fundraising e-mail. "With your help, not only will we continue to deny Trump delegates, but we'll also head into the convention with the momentum we'll need to win," Kasich says Related: Trump Denies Involvement in Enquirer Story Alleging Cruz Affairs

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Strickland Celebrates Endorsement From Anti-Coal Group

Ted Strickland lauded his recent endorsement from the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, the political committee of a green energy group that lobbies against coal-fired power plants.

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Supreme Court rejects Blagojevich appeal in corruption case

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appeal of his corruption convictions that included his attempt to sell the vacant Senate seat once occupied by President Barack Obama.

The justices let stand an appeals court ruling that found Blagojevich crossed the line when ...

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Here Are The 5 Best Moments Of The Sweet 16 And Elite Eight [VIDEO]

The tournament has been crazy

Via: The Daily Caller

Kuvée raises $6 million for smart wine bottles

red wine being poured into a glass Because everything is "smart" these days, wine bottles are getting an Internet connection, too. Meet Kuvée, a refillable case that keeps wine fresh for up to 30 days. Announcing $6 million in funding from General Catalyst, Founder Collective and others, Kuvée aims to impress your dinner guests with a built-in touchscreen that tells you the history of the wine and also suggests… Read More

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Ohio Man Faces Potential Felony Charges For Facebook Page Mimicking Local Police Department

Police are saying the page  went too far and exceeded the creator's right to free speech.

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He's Been Imitating Donald Trump for 12 Years — but Only Now Is It Paying Off in a Big Way

"Whenever I'm in character people yell out 'Trump Trump Trump,' its hilarious, some of the reations I've had have been incredible."

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Federal Prosecutors Said to Prepare Clinton Aide Interviews: L.A. Times

Federal prosecutors "have begun the process of setting up formal interviews" with top aides to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as part of investigation into handling of classified information on her private e-mail server, Los Angeles Times reported Sunday, citing two people familiar. Prosecutors are also expected to seek Clinton interview: report Investigation "is moving into its final phases" but "could still take many weeks": report Clinton attorney declined to comment to pap

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Omri Ceren: Dollarizing Iran

(Scott Johnson) Omri Ceren writes from The Israel Project with the first of three updates on the Obama administration's latest assistance extended to our enemies in the Islamic Republic of Iran. This is at least a good place to begin and I thought readers would find it of interest. Omri writes with his usual alphabetized footnotes: Last week the AP revealed the Obama administration is planning to provide Iran with another wave

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Donald Trump: National Enquirer has a 'very good record of being right'

Donald Trump said Sunday that he hopes the National Enquirer's allegations against Ted Cruz are untrue, even though the tabloid has "a very good record of being right."

Appearing on ABC's "This Week," the Republican presidential front-runner declined the opportunity to condemn the National Enquirer for an article claiming his ...

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Suspended Tennis Star Sharapova Spending Free Time On A Beach In A Bikini [VIDEO]

She's taking it well...

Via: The Daily Caller

Tumblr brings back Replies, revamps Notes to encourage more conversations on its service

tumblr-messaging Yahoo-owned blogging platform Tumblr this morning announced two changes to its service designed to encourage more conversations and increase engagement around posts and other content. The company is bringing back its Replies feature, removed several months ago, and it's rolling out an updated Notes design that makes it easier for the community to follow the commentary around a post.… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Family Muslim Man Who Was Killed After Posting Loving Message to Christians and Jesus Are 'Scared for Our Lives'

"He would give people cards for Christmas and for Easter because he thought it was important for them."

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Islamic State Crucified Catholic Priest on Good Friday Following Kidnapping Weeks Before

The Islamic State terror group has been named responsible for yet another atrocity against an innocent victim.

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Hillary Clinton's Anti-Corruption Partner Mired in Corruption Scandals

The Brazilian president praised for "setting a global standard" on how to fight corruption by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton now has protestors calling for her impeachment thanks to her own alleged corruption.

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Facebook apologizes for sending Lahore explosion Safety Checks to users in other areas

Facebook Shutterstock Facebook has apologized for accidentally sending Safety Check notifications for the Lahore, Pakistan suicide bombing to people in other areas, including the United States and United Kingdom. Users who got notified by SMS were especially alarmed and confused because the text asked "Have you been affected by the explosion?" but did not say where it had happened. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Trial set to begin for immigrant accused in Norwich slaying

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) - The trial of a Haitian national charged with killing a Connecticut woman shortly after his release from prison is starting this week.

The Norwich Bulletin reports (http://bit.ly/1MuNPGM ) Jean Jacque's trial is scheduled to begin Tuesday in New London.

Jacques is charged with murder and drug ...

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Dell reportedly near closing the sale of its IT services unit to Japan's NTT Data

shutterstock dell logo Dell is reportedly finalizing the sale of its IT consulting unit to NTT Data for $3.5 billion. According to Reuters, the deal, which will help Dell's pay down debt from its $67 billion acquisition of EMC Corp., may officially be announced today. Read More

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