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Southern Discomfort for Obama

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:58:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | Whether it's the high gas prices, his war on the coal industry, or the 2008 bitter clingers insult still ringing in their ears, President Barack Obama has is finding out first-hand what it's like to be on the uncomfortable end of the Southern hospitality stick.

Biden's Swing State Problem

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:49:00 -0400

USA Today noted in its poll, conducted with Gallup Wednesday, that voters in 12 swing states disapprove of Vice President Joe Biden by 14 percentage points. Forty percent of swing state registered voters have a favorable feeling about Biden, while 54 percent of swing state voters don't.

Gay Marriage Opposition Finally Losing Ground

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:41:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | When it comes to the ability for any two consenting adults to marry, we should all stand up for the freedoms of others as if they were our own. And according to poll results shared by ABC News, more Americans are beginning to agree. It's good to see people finally coming to their senses and eschewing bigotry, ignorance and pointless hatred.

Pope Benedict XVI’s Butler Arrested for Alleged Leak

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:04:00 -0400

The butler did it. If allegations are true, Paolo Gabriele is the person responsible for leaking many secret memos among Pope Benedict XVI's high-ranking staff. AFP reports the Vatican claims Gabriele was caught with secret documents in hand and Vatican police arrested him May 25. The butler is part of a larger scandal known as "VatiLeaks" for all of the high-level documents that were made public.

Detroit Teachers' Union Threatens Lawsuit Over District Policies

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:03:00 -0400

Under Michigan's new teacher tenure law, teachers in Detroit Public Schools were sent layoff notices and must go through a rehiring process. But that process violates contracts within the Detroit Federation of Teachers, so the union might file a lawsuit, Michigan Radio reports.

Supporters Rally to Keep Michigan Tent City

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:03:00 -0400

Camp Take Notice is a tent city for the homeless on state-owned property near Ann Arbor, Mich. It has been operating for about two years and is home to some 65 residents. Supporters rallied to encourage the state to make an official commitment to allow residents to continue camping there, Michigan Radio reports.

Biden Brings Valuable Attention to Depression Stigma

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | According to ABC News, Vice President Joe Biden empathized with those who suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts in a gathering organized by the nonprofit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors in Washington. Almost 40 years ago, Biden lost his first wife and his baby daughter in a car accident while his wife was taking their children Christmas shopping. Biden spoke about understanding the terrible grief that could make someone consider taking their own life.

Michigan Governor Calls State of Disaster for Wildfires

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:59:00 -0400

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has declared a state of emergency in two Upper Peninsula counties after wildfires consumed more than 20,000 acres, the Associated Press reports. Gov. Snyder's declaration allows officials to enact evacuations and ban certain fires.

Facebook's Odd Photo Bans Highlight Censorship Dilemmas

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:21:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | Breast cancer survivor Joanne Jackson is haggling with Facebook to be allowed to keep her post-mastectomy photos on the site, the Yorkshire Evening Post reports. Facebook considers Jackson's bare chest to be pornography because the site doesn't allow images of breasts.

Consumer Sentiment Higher in May -- Bah Humbug

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:10:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | According to Reuters, a Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey found consumer sentiment is the highest it has been in four years.

What Price for a False Rape Accusation?

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:49:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | Imagine going to prison for five years over a rape you never committed. Then, even after getting out, having to wear an ankle bracelet, being listed as a sex offender. Picture all of this happening during the prime of your life and you have envisioned the story of Brian Banks, as reported on ABC News.

President Obama Masters the Art of the 'Tweet'

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:27:00 -0400

The presidential candidates are taking to social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to get their campaign messages out to a wider audience. President Barack Obama has declared himself the "Twoosh Master" after completing a tweet using all 140 characters, according to Politico.

Polls Show Obama and Romney in Dead Heat

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:22:00 -0400

Statistically, two leading polling firms show no clear front-runner in the race for the presidency as of Friday. Gallup and Rasmussen Reports show a one-point difference favoring Mitt Romney or President Barack Obama. Presidential job approval, another key indicator of voter satisfaction and the likelihood of re-electing an incumbent, also shows little difference.

Egyptian Runoff Between Mubarak Supporter, Muslim Brotherhood

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:11:00 -0400

Egypt has completed its first historic election and, as anticipated, faces a runoff election. The results indicate the Muslim Brotherhood candidate will face a former ally of deposed President Hosni Mubarak, according to the Associated Press. The runoff will be held June 16 to 17 and the winner will be announced June 21. The military regime has agreed to step down by July 1.

NOW Will Likely Ignore the Hustler Sexualized Photo of S.E. Cupp

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:54:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | The explicit Huster image of political commentator S.E. Cupp republished on The Blaze is both fake and degrading. The manipulated photo which depicts Cupp with a penis in her mouth is a juvenile prank which will not deter the intelligent commentator from voicing fiscally conservative viewpoints.

Mitt Romney Embarrasses Himself with Class Size Pronouncements

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:52:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | The week leading into Memorial Day was not a good one for Mitt Romney as he managed to turn the "dry subject" of education into a prairie fire. His assertion at a Philadelphia charter school Thursday that class size means less to quality education than many think drew immediate, heavy fire.

More Businesses Should Hire Veterans

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:55:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

Veterans: 'We Do it Because We Care'

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:55:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

Lest We Forget: All Gave Some -- Some Gave All

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:53:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

Memorial Day: A Short Take on My Grandfather, a Veteran of the Korean War

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:52:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

My Father Proudly Served

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:51:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

My Thoughts on Memorial Day

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:50:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

Far Away Families and Support on Memorial Day

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:50:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

On Memorial Day, Honor Those Who Were Ordered to Trust

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:50:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

Vice President Joe Biden Reflects on First Wife’s Death

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:47:00 -0400

Vice President Joe Biden spoke to a group of people commemorating Memorial Day. During Biden's speech, he related the story of hearing how his first wife and youngest child died in a car accident in Delaware. Biden also spoke about how he contemplated suicide after the accident and that he understood how many in the room felt when losing a loved one became unbearable.

VOA Reporter Arrested by Ethiopian Authorities

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:44:00 -0400

A Voice of America correspondent was arrested with his translator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, while covering an anti-government protest on Friday. VOA reports Peter Heinlein and interpreter Simegineh Yekoye were covering tensions between the Ethiopian government and minority Muslims which had resulted in demonstrations.

Maryland Voters Support Same-Sex Marriage

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:17:00 -0400

Maryland voters appear to support recently passed legislation that legalized same-sex marriage, according to a new poll. Public Polling Policy released a memo Thursday showing a solid majority of Maryland voters would oppose a potential referendum repealing that law. Opponents are gathering signatures to put the issue on the ballot in November.

Gas Prices Lower Than Expected for Start of Summer

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:08:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | For all the panic surrounding gas prices earlier this year, Memorial Day Weekend turned out to be something of a bust. According to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report the national average for a gallon of regular fuel sits at $3.66. Even with gas prices not over $4 a gallon already, there is always room for some bad news. CNN reports the price of gas is skewing at the higher end of the average range for this time of year.

Facebook IPO was a Success for the Company

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:04:00 -0400

COMMENTARY | For all the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Facebook IPO, you would think the involved parties would have handled the event with meticulous care. But Reuters reports there is already over $100 million in lawsuits over the handling, or mishandling, of the biggest IPO in years. Further, USA Today reports a number of probes and investigations have resulted from the tumbling stock price of Facebook.

Disney Cruise Line Arrives in New York

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

Now that the Disney Fantasy has been up and running for a few months from Port Canaveral, Fla., as reported by the Tampa Bay Times, the Disney Cruise Line has begun to make good on a number of changes promised earlier in the year. One of the major changes to the scheduled home ports of the four ship fleet has the Disney Magic sailing out of New York, as reported by WABC. According to the report, the vessel arrived in New York's harbor Friday and is getting ready to undertake a series of journeys to the Caribbean and Canada.

Microsoft Puts $499 Barrier Between You and Windows Desktop Apps

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:56:00 -0400

The upcoming new version of Microsoft Windows, called Windows 8, will be an even bigger change from Windows 7 than Vista was from XP. You'll be able to use something like the traditional Windows desktop, but by default you'll use something called Metro, a simplified interface which looks sort of like Windows Phone and has animated square tiles.

Heart, Pride for the Veterans of the United States

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:20:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

My Father Served in World War II and Had Serious Guts

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:16:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

What Memorial Day Means to a Military Family

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:16:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

Memorial Day: Remembering Those Who Fought for Our Freedom

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:16:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

For Their Risk and Sacrifice, Thank Veterans

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:15:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

On Memorial Day, Make an Effort to Stop Endless Wars

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:15:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

Remember to Thank Veterans on Memorial Day

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:15:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

Remember Memorial Day -- Because Our Veterans Can Never Forget

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:15:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.

Memorial Day: What I Do to Honor Those Who Served?

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:15:00 -0400

Yahoo! News asked veterans and their families to share brief reflections on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted.