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OPINION: India: A Nation of Casey Anthonys

One of the most frightening aspects of life in India is the wholesale disregard many people have for baby girls – literally millions have been murdered, often by their own parents.

Obama ‘Twitter Town Hall’ Meeting: A New Age?

Obama talks to the audience next to Jack Dorsey during his first ever Twitter Town Hall in the East Room at the White House in Washington
President Obama tweeted today, In order to reduce the deficit, what costs would you cut and what investments would you keep? creating the first Twitter town hall meeting at the White House. Twitter followers asked about gay marriage, the Patriot Act, abortion, and war as well as who his favorite Power Ranger is.
Planned Parenthood Vs. Komen

Kansas Now Has Only One Abortion Clinic

Tough, new licensing requirements in Kansas will force two abortion clinics to close their doors, leaving the state with a single clinic for women seeking abortions.
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Weiner Whistleblower: Porn Star Ginger Lee [PHOTOS]

Former porn star Ginger Lee has come out of hiding to call for Anthony Weiner's resignation.Lee, who is currently employed as a features dancer in nightclubs, admits to having communicated with Weiner but denies any sexting, saying that when Weiner attempted to take their exchanges in the gutter, she changed the subject.In a press conference in New York today, Lee claims that Weiner told her to lie about their communication.
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney announces that he is formally entering the race for the 2012 Republican U.S. presidential nomination in Stratham

Romney says global warming is real

In GOP circles, what he said was akin to an act of treason. Mitt Romney, the latest Republican to declare his candidacy for the presidency in 2012, said Friday that global warming is, indeed, real.

Santorum staffs up in Iowa, N.H., announcement date set

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum announced he will formally declare his candidacy for the Republican 2012 presidential nomination on June 6, and to ensure his level of seriousness, has begun filling out his campaign staffs in Iowa and New Hampshire, Politico reported.

Shutdown Close: Spending, Abortion Battles Flare

Leaders of the House and Senate were at odds on Friday over the reasons for not reaching agreement about funding the federal government for the next six months to avert a federal shutdown by midnight as spending cuts and federal funding for the women's health organization emerged as key sticking points.

Shutdown Looms: Reid Says Abortion, Environment Hold Up Deal

A dispute on federal funding for abortions and restraining an environmental agency's actions may be the insurmountable sticking points that trigger a government shutdown as lawmakers struggle to reach a deal to fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year.

House, Senate Harden Stances as Shutdown Nears

House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Thursday hardened their public stances on negotiating a budget and policy deal to avert a shutdown of the federal government ahead of a third meeting on the matter with President Barack Obama.

Shutdown Watch: Talks Stalled Over Non-Budget Elements

President Barack Obama and allied Senate Democrats are sparring with House Republicans on non-budget related items attached to a budget measure that would keep the government funded for the rest of the fiscal year and avoid a shutdown of non-essential government services.
A police officer watches pro-life and pro-choice supporters demonstrating in Washington

New York City’s abortion rate double the national average

About two out of every five (41 percent) pregnancies in New York are aborted – more than double the national rate (19 percent). This news comes as an increasing number of state legislatures are seeking measures to restrict abortions.

Obama pressured to speak out on China human rights

U.S. President Barack Obama came under increasing pressure on Tuesday to publicly speak out against Beijing's harsh treatment of political and religious dissidents during a state visit this week by Chinese President Hu Jintao.
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College strained by Loughner's behavior

Jared Lee Loughner's interactions with instructors at his Tucson, Arizona community college were strained throughout 2010, with administrators and instructors reporting disturbing out of context comments, inappropriate expressions, and very hostile behavior which culminated in a suspension, according to school documents.

Arizona bans funeral protesters within 300 feet

Arizona enacted a law on Tuesday that will forbid picketers to come within 300 feet of a funeral or burial service, a move meant to reduce the impact of planned protests of Arizona shooting victims by members of a Kansas-based church known for protesting the funerals of U.S. soldiers.
Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs at an event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino

Will Steve Jobs restore 'anti-gay' apps?

A group called “Manhattan Declaration” has written a letter to Steve Jobs to restore the “anti-gay” apps from the Apple store, the Manhattan Declaration blog said.
Thailand's rigid abortion laws

When 'foetuses' speak in Thailand

In Bangkok, on Sunday, a debate was brewing as scores of people gathered to condole the death of more than 2,000 young souls. They placed milk, baby clothes and toys at the morgue of a Buddhist temple where foetuses were found hidden in plastic bags last week. The morgue at the now detested Wat Phai Ngern, is to be demolished next week after a cleansing ritual. The traditionally orthodox Buddhist country, had ruled out abortion on morals grounds.

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