Gary Stein: Facebook Page Criticizing Obama Leads To Marine Sergeant?s Discharge
Marine Corp Sergeant Gary Stein has been discharged from the Marine Corps after criticizing President Barack Obama on Facebook.
Salton Sea: The Fight To Save A California Desert Miracle [PHOTOS]
The Salton Sea is disappearing at an astounding rate, and some environmentalists are fighting the uphill battle for a timely restoration.
Mad Cow Disease: Humans Are Safe, But Is Economy In Danger?
Mad cow disease has emerged once again in the United States, for the first time in six years. The Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy infection was confirmed on Tuesday. Health concerns were allayed by the USDA, but economic concerns are taking their place.
Claire Squires Dies Running 2012 London Marathon For Charity: Posthumous Donations Exceed 600,000 Pounds
Claire Squires, a London Marathon runner who suddenly collapsed and died near the end of the race on Sunday, has inspired an outpouring of charitable donations that have now surpassed £600,000, which amounts to nearly $1 million USD.
Vladimir Putin Stepping Down As United Russia Party Leader, Leaving Dmitri Medvedev To Pick Up The Pieces
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that he will step down as the leader of United Russia, the nation's dominant political party, after he assumes the presidency in May.
Steve Doocy Offers No Apology For Misquoting Obama On Fox News With Romney
Steve Doocy, a Fox News commentator and co-anchor of the hit morning show FOX & Friends, is in hot water for misquoting President Barack Obama during a televised interview with Mitt Romney.
Lyudmila Putin: Russia’s Missing First Lady In Rare Photos, Then And Now [SLIDESHOW]
Lyudmila Putin seems to have disappeared from public view, and the Kremlin is tight-lipped about her whereabouts. Relatively little is known about Lyudmila, but these photos give us a rare glimpse into her past.
Tsunami: Soccer Ball From Japan Floats To Alaska, Is Found And Returned To Misaki Murakami
A soccer ball found washed up on the shores of Alaska's Middleton Island will be returned to its rightful owner: a Japanese teenager named Misaki Murakami, who lost all of his worldly possessions during last year's tsunami.
Christine Bolden, Brain Dead After Aneurysm, Gives Birth To Miracle Twins
Christine Bolden of Muskegon, Michigan suffered two brain aneurysms on March 6. She collapsed, and was later pronounced brain dead. But a month later, she gave birth to twin boys Alexander and Nicholas.
Food Stamp Costs Skyrocket, Intensifying 2012 Farm Bill Debates In Congress
Expensive federal food stamp programs have become a hot-button issue in recent weeks, and a Senate bill now in the works ensures that the highly politicized congressional debate is only just beginning.
Legos For Girls Controversy: Spark Confronts Lego Over Gender Stereotypes In Friday Meeting
Legos for girls, being marketed by the Danish Lego Group under the brand name Lego Friends, have come under fire recently for perpetrating gender stereotypes.
Rare Penny With Silver Core Sold For Over $1 Million In Chicago Auction
A rare penny was sold at auction Thursday for over 100 million times its nominal value.
Boston University Shooting: Student Killed, Allston Residents Alarmed By Fourth Boston Homicide This Week
A Boston University area shooting on Thursday morning has unnerved residents of Boston's relatively calm Allston neighborhood.
Record Store Day 2012: Special Vinyl Releases Hit Stores For Annual Event
Record Store Day is an annual music lovers' event with a short tradition and a strong following. On every third Saturday in April since 2008, vinyl enthusiasts flock to record stores across the country -- and even around the world -- for a day of browsing, listening, and mingling with like-minded music buffs.
Dalai Lama: Tibet Spiritual Leader Addresses Crowds In San Diego, Urges Compassion
The 14th Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, spoke to a rapt crowd of 12,000 at San Diego University on Thursday morning. He stressed the importance of compassion and the oneness of humanity.
Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal: Australia Wavers As Public Support For NATO, ISAF Wanes
As Afghanistan troop withdrawals are scheduled for 2014, Australia has renewed its pledge to adhere to NATO plans. But an abrupt U-turn this week indicates the political difficulties of adhering to an international commitment.
Michael Baker: Facebook Photo Of Man Stealing Cops’ Gas Leads To Arrest, ‘It Was Funny As Hell Tho’
Michael Baker, a 20-year-old coal miner of Mayking, Ky, was arrested on Monday after he illegally siphoned gas from the tank of a parked police cruiser -- and then posted a photo of the act on Facebook
Tax Refund Delay 2012: When To Expect Your Return, IRS Schedules
Tax refunds will be given to most Americans who filed income taxes in 2012. But after serious glitches and delays earlier this year, when can you expect yours?
Bumblebee Gecko: Insect or Lizard? Weird New Species Discovered in Papua New Guinea [PHOTO]
The bumblebee gecko is an interesting creature. It’s covered in yellow and black stripes, but the pattern can be modified by adaptive skin modules, just like a chameleon. It can’t fly or climb walls; instead, it crawls stealthily along the ground in tropical forests.
Juan Carlos I Of Spain Apologizes for Elephant Hunting: Can He Keep The Throne?
Juan Carlos I, the king of Spain, issued a public apology on Wednesday in response to widespread criticism of his ill-timed elephant-hunting vacation in Botswana. Is the once-revered Spanish monarch is likely to step down?
Cuenca, Ecuador: Undiscovered Haven? A Mover’s Guide [PHOTOS]
Cuenca, Ecuador is one of the best places to live for adventurous retirees. Here's some helpful information on everything from visas to restaurants to politics to travel plans.
Asma Al Assad: Video, Petition Beg ‘Desert Rose’ To Stand Up For Syria [WATCH]
Asma al-Assad is the intended target of a video and accompanying petition urging her to stand up to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and stop being a bystander in the ongoing massacre of rebels across the country.
Abu Qatada: 5 Facts About The Suspected Terrorist and His Deportation
On Tuesday, Abu Qatada was arrested by British authorities in advance of a planned deportation to Jordan. These five key facts about Qatada explain what he's done, where he's going, and when he might get there.
Space Shuttle Discovery's Final Flight: Photos Of An American Legend, From Outer Space To The Smithsonian
These photos follow the space shuttle Discovery on its final mission. It lifted off on Tuesday morning from Florida and swooped past Washington, D.C., before touching down in Virginia to assume its place of honor at the Smithsonian Museum.
Corporate Tax Rates: Lobbying Helps Big Business Pay Less To Federal Government, Says Study
A new study from the Sunlight Foundation shows that big corporations have an outsize effect on taxation policy in the United States.
Space Shuttle Discovery Hitching One Last Ride To Smithsonian Museum
On Tuesday, the Discovery Space Shuttle will catch a flight to its new hometown of Chantilly, Virginia. There it will be put on permanent display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
Dmitri Krioukov: Physics Equations Beat Traffic Ticket For California Scientist
Dmitri Krioukov, a physicist at the University of California San Diego, used a four-page scientific argument to get himself out of a traffic ticket.
Darlene Mayes: Grandma And Oklahoma Drug Kingpin Arrested For Secret Marijuana Ring
Darlene Mayes, 73, was arrested on Monday, April 9, after police raided her picturesque farmhouse and found several pounds of marijuana, two guns, and about $277,000 in cash.
Angus King: Why Maine’s Independent Candidate For Senate Won’t Pick Sides Yet
If he holds out long enough, Angus King could become a kingmaker. The insistently independent Senatorial candidate from Maine is adding extra angst to this November's closely contested Congressional elections.
When Are Taxes Due? 2012 Changes, Tips, Due Dates, Refund Times From IRS
When are taxes due in 2012, and when will refunds arrive? This year, the IRS has pushed back the traditional due date, giving filers more time to get their paperwork together.
