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Chick-fil-A Opponents Stage Same-Sex Kiss-In

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:00:06 +0000

Gay Rights Activists Chose Kisses And Hugs Over Chicken and Nuggs.

Crash survivor preaches dangers of texting while driving

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:00:05 +0000

Chance Bothe knows firsthand the dangers of texting and driving. The Texas man typed this message to a friend while driving home from college earlier this year, “I need to quit texting because I could die in a car accident and then how would you feel …” A few seconds later, Bothe’s pickup veered off [...]

Retired porn star Jenna Jameson supports Mitt Romney

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:00:04 +0000

Retired adult film actress Jenna Jameson voiced support for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney at a strip club Thursday, CBS San Francisco reports: “I’m very looking forward to a Republican being back in office,” Jameson said while sipping champagne in a VIP room at Gold Club in the city’s South of Market neighborhood. “When [...]

Obama turns 51; plays golf, will go to Camp David

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:30:04 +0000

President Barack Obama celebrated his 51st birthday Saturday with a round of golf and plans for a quiet weekend at Camp David, taking a break from campaigning three months before Election Day.

Obama pays tribute to US Olympic team

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:30:04 +0000

President Barack Obama says he is proud of the hard work and sacrifice of the U.S. Olympic team competing at the London Games.

UCI tries to block USADA charges against Armstrong

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:30:04 +0000

Cycling’s international governing body is trying to block the case American anti-doping officials filed against Lance Armstrong, saying there may be a lack of due process and that witnesses were promised “advantages” in exchange for incriminating statements against the seven-time Tour de France winner.

Phelps looks to close career with 18th gold medal

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:30:04 +0000

One more race. Two more laps. And, in all likelihood, an 18th gold medal for Michael Phelps.

Syrian forces pound rebel frontline in Aleppo

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:30:03 +0000

ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) – A Syrian army helicopter fired machinegun rounds and troops shelled rebel positions in Aleppo on Saturday, a Reuters witness said, as they tried to break through the insurgents' frontline in a battleground district in the country's largest city. Earlier in the day, Syrian forces clashed with rebels around Aleppo's television and radio station, activists said, and a local rebel commander said his fighters were preparing for a "strong offensive" by government forces on the city. …

Iran tests short-range missile with new guidance system

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:30:03 +0000

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has test-fired a new, more accurate short-range missile capable of striking land and sea targets, it said on Saturday, a show of strength that underscored its ability to hit shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if attacked. Israel has said it is considering military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites if the Islamic Republic does not resolve Western fears it is developing atomic weapons technology, something Tehran denies. Iran says it could hit Israel and U.S. bases in the region if it comes under attack. …

Pirates attack ship off Nigeria, kidnap four foreigners

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:30:03 +0000

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (Reuters) – Pirates attacked a ship being used by an oil servicing company in the waters off southeastern Nigeria on Saturday, killing two Nigerian naval guards and kidnapping four foreigners, the Navy and the boat’s shipping firm said. “An oil servicing company was attacked by gunmen. We lost two of our men and four expatriates were abducted, one Malaysian, one Iranian,” Navy spokesman Commodore Kabir Aliyu said, adding that a Thai and an Indonesian were also taken. …