CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. A U.S. Marine was set to face court martial Wednesday for urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban fighters in Afghanistan and then posing for photos with the corpses. Staff Sgt. Edward W. Deptola is accused of the desecration of remains and posing for unofficial photographs with human casualties. He also is accused of failing to properly supervise junior Marines and not reporting...
NRA Ad Calls Obama 'Elitist Hypocrite'
Labels: Business Jan 16, 2013 12:04am Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP PhotoAs the White House prepares to unveil a sweeping plan aimed at curbing gun violence, the National Rifle Association has launched a preemptive, personal attack on President Obama, calling him an “elitist hypocrite” who, the group claims, is putting American children at risk.In 35-second video posted online Tuesday...
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Freaky feeling: Why androids make us uneasy
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Extended smoking ban takes effect
Labels: Technology SINGAPORE: The extended smoking ban in public areas kicked in on Tuesday. The National Environment Agency (NEA) said it will step up spot checks by about 70 per cent after three months, which is some 8,000 additional hours per month.In a spot check at Toa Payoh MRT station on Tuesday, seven smokers were caught in an hour for smoking where they were not supposed to.Smokers are now not allowed...
Senate holds key to fixing Washington
Labels: LifestyleSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, right, with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at the White House after a 2012 meeting. STORY HIGHLIGHTSIra Shapiro: 2013 just started and a consensus has formed that politics will be polarized Shapiro: What America needs is a rejuvenated Senate to be the nation's mediatorHe says so much depends on the quality of leadership to bypass obstructionism Shapiro: Can...
Son of ex-fire chief sentenced for LAX drug ring
Labels: Health LOS ANGELES The son of a former Los Angeles fire chief has been sentenced to a year in federal prison and fined $6,000 for heading a marijuana-smuggling ring in which he bribed security officers to get pot-filled suitcases on flights from L.A. to Boston.The U.S. Attorney's Office says 24-year-old Millage Peaks IV received the sentence Monday. He also was given three years' probation.Prosecutors say...
Armstrong Admits Doping in Tour, Sources Say
Labels: Business Lance Armstrong today admitted to Oprah Winfrey that he used performance enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France, sources told ABC News.A government source tells ABC News that Armstrong is now talking with authorities about paying back some of the US Postal Service money from sponsoring his team. He is also talking to authorities about confessing and naming names, giving up...
Jan
14
The hologenome: A new view of evolution
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Public hospitals adopt multi-pronged strategy to avoid overcrowding
Labels: Technology SINGAPORE: Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong in a written reply to Parliament said public hospitals adopt a multi-pronged strategy to actively manage patient loads and bed occupancy.Mr Gan was replying to Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC, Associate Prof Fatimah Lateef.She asked Mr Gan how are overcrowding and high bed occupancy rates handled in the restructured hospitals.Mr Gan...
Senator: 'This is not your father's NRA'
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: "This is not your father's NRA," Sen. Chris Murphy says NRA president predicts an assault weapons ban won't pass Schumer calls on retailers to suspend sales of assault-style rifles A federal task force on gun violence will present proposals by TuesdayWhat proposals do you want to see to reduce gun violence? Share them at CNN iReport, Facebook, Twitter, or in the comments below.(CNN)...
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