Mitt Romney arrested for disorderly conduct
• http://rt.comIf you thought Mitt Romney was a robotic cyborg programmed by the Republican Party solely to give Barack Obama a run for his money, think again.
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'It will lead to war' - Ron Paul fights to end military aid for Israel
• http://rt.comPresidential hopeful Ron Paul has condemned a plan being considered in the United States House of Representatives that would allow for the US to continue aiding in the defense of Israel by equipping the Jewish state’s military with added weaponry.
Obama endorses same-sex marriage by way of another massive flip-flop
• http://rt.comUS President Barack Obama officially endorsed same-sex marriage on Tuesday.
Anonymous shuts down Kremlin’s websites
• http://rt.comA hacker group calling itself the Russian branch of Anonymous has claimed responsibility for shutting down the websites of the Kremlin and the Russian President.
‘No sign of survivors’ at Sukhoi SuperJet-100 wreck site
• http://rt.comRescuers south of Indonesia’s Jakarta have discovered several bodies at the crash site of a Russian Sukhoi SuperJet-100, which dropped off the radar during a demonstration flight on Wednesday.
Ecuador law would forgive debt on defaulted mortgages of first-time buyers
• washingtonpost.com, By Associated PressEcuador’s legislature has passed a bill that would require banks to forgive any outstanding debt on mortgages for first-time home buyers of properties worth up to $146,000 if they default and forfeit the home.
The Forgotten Story of Royal Raymond Rife (Video)
• StopTheLie.comThis is the story of Royal Raymond Rife, the San Diego scientist who developed a revolutionary way to destroy bacterial, viral and fungal infections. His reward? His discovery was ignored, attacked, and then suppressed by the medical establishment.
The Real Breaking Bad: How the Drug War Creates Collateral Damage
• Reason TVIn 2007 the DEA reclassified iodine as a controlled substance and named Polar Pure in particular as a product that was of concern to the DEA. The DEA told Wallace and Ottenberg, they could continue to operate their business but they would have to pay
You, Sir, Are an Extremist
• The AgitatorThat Tea Party extremist nut Rand Paul is at it again. First, he was the only U.S. Senator to openly speak out against renewal of the PATRIOT Act. Then he promised should it become necessary, he’d wage a filibuster to block SOPA. He raised holy hell
You, Sir, Are an Extremist
• The AgitatorThat Tea Party extremist nut Rand Paul is at it again. First, he was the only U.S. Senator to openly speak out against renewal of the PATRIOT Act. Then he promised should it become necessary, he’d wage a filibuster to block SOPA. He raised holy hell
Two California policemen ordered to trial over videotaped beating death
• ReutersA judge ordered two Southern California policemen to stand trial on homicide charges in the death of a schizophrenic homeless man who was beaten and repeatedly shocked with a stun gun by a group of officers last July.
Viewing child pornography online not a crime: New York court ruling
• The SideshowIn a controversial decision already sparking debate around the country, the NY Court of Appeals ruled viewing child pornography online is not a crime. "The purposeful viewing of child pornography on the internet is now legal in New York," Senior Judg
Family pleads for U.S. prisoner at heart of Afghan peace push
• ReutersThe family of Bowe Bergdahl, a US. soldier held prisoner by the Taliban since 2009, says it is frustrated more than a year of covert diplomacy has been unable to free their son and is urging President Obama to push harder for his release.
US plans 10-month warship deployment to Singapore
• ReutersThe first of a new class of U.S. coastal warships will be sent to Singapore next spring for a roughly 10-month deployment, the Navy said on Wednesday, spotlighting a move that may stir China's fears of U.S. involvement in South China Sea disputes.
Police arrest man after mistaking him for dead twin brother
• The SideshowAn innocent man was arrested and jailed for nearly two days for a crime allegedly committed by his now-dead twin brother. "If they would've trusted me, if they would've given me the benefit of the doubt, if they would've done that, none of this wo
Federal Reserve Approves Chinese Takeover Of American Bank
• The Associated Press on CBSThe Federal Reserve has for the first time given approval for a large Chinese bank to purchase a U.S. bank. It also gave approval to two other large Chinese banks to expand their operations in the United States. The Fed board announced Wednesday i
Envisat, Now Quiet for Nearly a Month, Is Declared Dead by the ESA
• http://www.popsci.com,By Clay DillowPopSci reported almost a month ago that the European Space Agency had lost contact with its flagship Earth-observing satellite. Today, we must relay with heavy hearts that Envisat has been declared dead on orbit. The ESA will suspend recovery efforts
Wristband Sensors Can Detect, and Possibly Predict, Life-Threatening Seizures
• http://www.popsci.com, By Clay DillowSome seizures briefly incapacitate, while other seizures can be deadly. Knowing the difference is obviously of grave importance, but figuring out which is which is difficult.
Do You "Possess" What You View Online?
• http://www.popsci.com,By Dan NosowitzThe New York Court of Appeals just ruled that "viewing" child porn online is not the same as "possessing" it. But is the idea of "possessing" a digital file outdated?
'Dagger Penises' Cause Early Death of Female Bugs
• http://www.livescience.com, Jennifer WelshViolent sex is taken to an extreme in warehouse pirate bugs, where the male uses his daggerlike penis to break though the female's body wall and insert sperm directly into her abdomen.
Salt a Leading Killer Worldwide, Scientists Say
• http://www.livescience.com, Christopher WanjekWant to save a few million premature deaths each year? Regulate salt, said researchers at the World Nutrition Rio2012 meeting held here last week.
Bipolar Disorder Has Its Upside, Patients Say
• http://www.livescience.com, Wynne ParryThe problems that come with bipolar disorder are well-known, however, some people with the condition feel lucky to have it.
World's Smallest Mammoth Discovered
• http://www.livescience.com, Charles ChoiThe smallest dwarf mammoth, standing at under 4 feet (about 1 meter) at the shoulders, has been uncovered on the Greek island of Crete, researchers say.
Evolution May Explain 'Runner's High,' Study Says
• http://www.bio-medicine.org, ScoutNewsThe pleasurable feeling known as "runner's high" that's triggered by aerobic exercise may have played a role in the evolution of humans' ability to run long distances, a new study suggests.
Tattoo-like devices for wireless pregnancy monitoring
• http://www.bio-medicine.org, Catherine Hockmuth"Epidermal Electronics for Continuous Pregnancy Monitoring."
One-quarter of grouper species being fished to extinction
• http://www.bio-medicine.org, Andrew NgGroupers, a family of fishes often found in coral reefs and prized for their quality of flesh, are facing critical threats to their survival.
Feeding without the frenzy
• http://www.bio-medicine.org, David RuthLike their human cousins, orangutans enjoy food and don't mind working a little to get it.
Peru says 5,000 birds, nearly 900 dolphins dead
• http://phys.org, AFPThe Peruvian government said Wednesday that 5,000 birds, mostly pelicans, and nearly 900 dolphins have died off the country's northern coast, possibly due to rising temperatures in Pacific waters.
Top regulator urges online 'do not track' law
• http://phys.org, AFPA top US regulator urged Congress Wednesday to enact an online privacy law that includes "do not track" mechanisms for consumers on the Internet, amid indications of a split among lawmakers.
Why do people choke when the stakes are high?
• http://medicalxpress.com, by Marcus WooIn sports, on a game show, or just on the job, what causes people to choke when the stakes are high?
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