Ranchers Thrilled with Obama Pipeline Rejection
Nebraska ranchers celebrated the Obama administration’s rejection of the proposed Keystone pipeline on Wednesday as a hardfought victory for the state’s environmentally sensitive Sandhills region – even as Republican lawmakers vowed to keep fighting for the project.
Cruise ship runs aground-3 dead-dozens missing
At least three people were killed as a luxury cruise ship carrying about 4,200 ran aground off the coast of Italy last night, report AP and the AFP.
Getting Ready for Your 2011 Tax Filing and What’s New for 2012
Tax season is here again! While the filing deadline might be a couple of months away, this month you will receive all required third-party reporting documents: W2s, 1099s for interest and dividends, 1099s for nonemployee compensation if you are an independent contractor, 1099-Bs from your broker reporting proceeds from the sale of stocks and bonds, 1098s from your mortgage holder, K-1s from partnerships, S Corps, estates, and trusts.
What time is the meteor shower?
If you can force yourself out of your warm bed, or in the event you’re partying late, check out tomorrow morning’s meteor shower.
Circle K clerk fired for saving his own life
Eric Henderson was unemployed for two straight years before getting a job at a Circle K in Pensacola. Henderson said he’s been working as a sales clerk for the last 4 months. And the job was going smoothly until three robbery suspects showed up.
Newser’s Top Weird Stories of 2011
As the weirdness of 2012 begins, it’s time to take a look back at the bizarre year behind us. Some of the year’s oddest stories.
Colorlines: Race in America’s 2011
Twelve months now having passed since the year 2011 dawned, lots of media outlets are looking back on the tumultuous trail left behind.
Gingrich sheds crocodile tears at campaign event
While stumping in Iowa, Nasty Newt Gingrich showed some rather uncharacteristic emotion.
Dog rescued from frozen river (Video)
Fargo, ND – You’re looking at a dog named Jake, clinging to the edge of an icy river. Luckily, the person wearing the camera is about the step in to save him.
Satellite smashes into home on Christmas!
Pieces of a Russian communication satellite crashed right into the house of Andrei Krivorukov. In retrospect Krivorukov mused he got the best Christmas present ever: his life. He saved it after a titanium ball from the satellite narrowly missed him, escaping death by just a few feet.
The world watches as America collapses
People in The Netherlands have always looked up to America. It won’t be long before that stops, I guess. These are stories I read, watched and heard in the mainstream media over here:
Iraq government crumbles as last US forces leave
Iraq’s political structure, never very stable, already seems to be unraveling to the point of no return and the Muslim crazies are making Bush’s point.
Dozens of Black Widow Spiders found in cargo
A shipment of equipment from the West Coast to Bath Iron Works contained something a little unexpected recently: about two dozen black widow spiders.
USPS to slash services, raise prices
The good old days are just that as the grand old dame of letter delivery, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it will have to curtail services due to financial difficulties.