The perils of being Palin led up to resignation
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — In the final months before she resigned as Alaska’s governor, Sarah Palin displayed growing frustration over deteriorating relationships with state lawmakers and outrage over ethics complaints that she felt frivolously targeted her and prompted her to write: “I can’t take it anymore.”
Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun Positive Drug Test Overturned
New York, NY (Sports Network) – Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun became the first major-league player to have a positive drug test overturned on Thursday.
Anti-obesity drug approved by FDA
A federal advisory panel reversed an earlier decision on Wednesday voted 20-2 in favor of approving the experimental obesity drug Qnexa, propelling Vivus Inc’s pill closer to being the first prescription weight-loss medication in 13 years.
Idaho Mining Company: Two headed fish no big deal dudes
So you’re out enjoying a brisk February morning on the local lake and all of a sudden you feel that familiar but exciting tug on the line. In anticipation of catching that record breaking trout you reel in your fish and immediately realize you may have caught a mutant fish.
NASCAR comes roaring back
Tony Stewart entered the final race of the 2011 NASCAR season in Homestead, Fla. last November needing a victory to overtake Carl Edwards and capture the season-long Sprint Cup title. A hole in his car’s grille and pit-road problems twice dropped him near the back of the pack.
Douchebag manufacturers protest Santorum association
The Association of American Safe Douchebag United Manufacturers (AASDUM) are protesting the use of the words "Douchebag" and "Santorum" in the same sentence. In a...
7 U.S. Marines Killed when Helicopters Collide
Tragedy struck in the skies over Yuma, Arizona Wednesday evening as two military helicopters, a Cobra and a Huey, collided in mid-air, killing 7 U.S. Marines.
National Enquirer Publishes Photo of Whitney Houston in Coffin
National Enquirer publishes photo it alleges shows Whitney Houston in casket: Has a line been crossed?
Seinfeld Actor Shoots Self in Head
Daniel von Bargen, a character actor who played Mr. Kruger on “Seinfeld,” is in critical condition after shooting himself in the head, according to a report on TMZ.
Georgia Democrat Introduces Bill to Ban Vasectomies
(Newser) – Georgia state Rep. Yasmin Neal introduced a tongue-in-cheek bill today that would ban all vasectomies in the state, except when medically necessary. “It is patently unfair that men avoid the rewards of unwanted fatherhood by presuming that their judgment over such matters is more valid than the judgment of the General Assembly,” the bill reads.
Brady Quinn might be right about Tim Tebow’s constant praying
Brady Quinn can’t be blamed for being at least a little annoyed at the Tim Tebow phenomenon. In a recent GQ magazine article, the Denver Broncos backup quarterback had some seemingly harsh comments about the team’s starter, including this one about Tebow’s very public displays of his Christian faith.
What time and Where is Tonight’s Republican Debate?
The Republican presidential contenders will square off in Mesa today in a high-stakes debate that promises to set the tone for a crucial stretch of the campaign through the Arizona and Michigan primaries and Super Tuesday.
The Do’s and Dont’s of Ash Wednesday
Tonight’s Republican presidential debate falls on Ash Wednesday, and Catholic candidates Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich may appear on the debate stage with noticeable ash marks. Once you’ve put on ashes for Ash Wednesday, how long do you have to keep them on?
Little girl, two other bodies, recovered from Costa Concordia
Four more bodies have been found inside the crippled Costa Concordia cruise ship, including that of a five year old girl.