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Roseanne Barr Is Running for President — Wait, What?
People who aren’t happy with the current presidential candidates may soon have another choice: Roseanne Barr. The actress and comedian said Thursday she’s running for the Green Party’s nomination.
And she’s not joking.
Mitt Romney Roars Back During Florida GOP Debate [VIDEO]
After taking a beating by Newt Gingrich in last week’s South Carolina debates and primary, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s campaign flailed — but in Thursday night’s debate in Jacksonville, FL, the former Massachusetts governor delivered his most aggressive performance yet.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
Rod Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois, was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in federal prison for political corruption that includes an attempt to sell the US Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.
This Day in History for December 7 – Pearl Harbor Attacked and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1787 – Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution (More info)
1941 – In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the US naval base at Oahu Island’s Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (More info)
Jerry Sandusky Tells Bob Costas ‘I Shouldn’t Have Showered With Those Kids’ [VIDEO]
Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach charged with 40 counts of child sex abuse, broke his silence Monday night about the scandal that lead to the firing of head coach Joe Paterno and three other university officials.
In a phone interview with Bob Costas on NBC’s ‘Rock Center With Brian Williams,’ Sandusky said, “I have horsed around with kids, I have showered after workouts. I have
GOP Debate Recap – President Obama, Waterboarding, Foreign Aid [VIDEO]
In the latest of what seems like an endless string of debates, the candidates for the GOP nomination for president in the 2012 election went head-to-head yet again on Saturday night, this time in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Facial Recognition Software Now Being Used for Personalized Marketing
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While facial recognition technology has been used to enhance security — for example, to spot known terrorists in crowds — it’s now poised to become the next big thing for personalized marketing and smart phones.
‘In God We Trust’ Affirmed As the National Motto – Again
With the American economy faltering and million of people out of work, the House of Representatives convened Tuesday to debate a seemingly bizarre issue: whether “In God We Trust” should be the national motto.
This Day in History for November 2 – Carter Elected President and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1936 – Italian dictator Benito Mussolini proclaims the Rome-Berlin Axis, establishing the alliance of the Axis Powers (More info)
1948 – In the greatest upset in presidential election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeats his Republican challenger, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (More info)
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Study Discovers Wealthier Parents More Likely to Download Apps for Kids
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A new study by the San Francisco-based non-profit group Common Sense Media found that affluent parents download apps specifically for their young children more than parents of lesser financial means do.
FDA Says Flu Injector Devices Not Approved as Vaccines
Flu vaccines have always been dreaded by those who hate shots, but this year a company called PharmaJet introduced a device that uses “a high-pressure steam of liquid to pierce the skin and deliver the vaccine.” The needle-phobics rejoiced.
Woman Breaks Hip In Hospital Lobby, Told To Call 911
If you’re going to fall and hurt yourself, you might think a hospital lobby is a pretty lucky place to do it. After all, the building does house doctors and nurses who can tend to you right away.
President Obama Announces US Troops Out of Iraq by Year’s End [VIDEO]
In a White House briefing held Friday, President Obama announced the remaining American troops in Iraq will be home by the end of the year...
UPDATE: Libyan Dictator Muammar Gadhafi Killed by Rebels in Sirte
Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi, who’s been in hiding since August when a NATO-backed rebel force seized his headquarters in Tripoli, was killed on Thursday after rebels stormed his hometown of Sirte, where the last remnants of troops loyal to him were hiding. He was 69 years old.
What Are the 10 Best Places to Retire?
When people retire, they often decide to pull up stakes and move to a new city. No longer bound by the restraints of employment offices or client locales, retirees may instead find themselves drawn to places with great weather, affordable housing or better amenities than where they currently live.
U.S. News used data from Onboard Informatics to ascertain 10 things people look for when they retire,
BlackBerry Maker Research in Motion Stock Falls After Massive Outage
Last week, millions of BlackBerry smartphone owners weren’t able to access email or other messaging when a data center failure triggered outages across five continents.
In response, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion offered free apps and tech support — only to see its stock take a five percent dive on Monday.
New England Patriots’ Eric Kettani Leaves Team After He’s Called to Service By the Navy
New England Patriots running back Eric Kettani isn’t just a football player — he’s also a member of the United States Navy. But now it seems service to his country is trumping service on the gridiron.
‘Monday Night Football’ Drops Hank Williams Jr. Theme Permanently: Afternoon Drive Home
Monday Night Football may never be the same after this move.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Died
Apple’s co-founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs, who’s been battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer for years and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56.
‘Hairy Crazy Ants’ Invade Florida, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana [VIDEO]
If ants creep you out, this particular breed will truly give you nightmares.
Dubbed “hairy crazy ants,” they move at warp speed and little deters them. In fact, if one is killed, it releases a chemical cue for the others to attack the threat — making standard pesticides nearly useless.