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Friday, February 22, 2013
It's All Politics
A User's Guide To Washington Jargon
February 22, 2013 If you can't tell what politicians in Washington are talking about, you're not alone. But eventually terms such as "sequester" and "reconciliation" can become less impenetrable, if only because of their constant repetition.
The Salt
For Fruit Flies, Alcohol Really Is Mommy's Little Helper
February 22, 2013 A glass of wine can be a welcome sight after a long day watching the kids, but fruit fly moms use alcohol from fermenting fruit to protect their offspring from marauding wasps. That's just one of the ways the tiny flies are using booze to survive the slings and arrows of existence.
The Two-Way
Tebow Won't Attend Controversial Megachurch Opening
February 22, 2013 The Jets quarterback reversed a decision to attend the opening of a new facility for the First Baptist Church in Dallas, whose pastor has disparaged other religions and homosexuals.
The Two-Way
Storm Buries Kansas, Missouri As It Heads East
February 22, 2013 Winter Storm Q has dumped up to 17 inches in parts of Kansas but brings much-needed relief to the region's drought-stricken farmers.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
It's All Politics
The Political Perils Of Citing America's Peculiar Institution
February 21, 2013 Using American slavery to make a point about contemporary politics can be downright tricky business, as some public figures have recently learned firsthand.
Shots - Health News
Morning-After Pills Don't Cause Abortion, Studies Say
February 21, 2013 Emergency contraceptives like Plan B and ella are effective at preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex. Claims that the pills are tantamount to abortion, however, aren't supported by science, say researchers. The only way the drugs work is by stopping a woman's body from ovulating.
It's All Politics
The 'Line' For Legal Immigration Is Already About 4 Million People Long
February 21, 2013 In the debate over immigration, many politicians seem to agree that people now in the U.S. illegally should wait at "the back of the line" for legal residency. But the backlog in processing applications means even those already in line face decades of waiting.
Sports
Fans Pitch Bids For Former Red Sox Pitcher's Bloodstained Sock
February 21, 2013 RIPRBaseball fans and collectors are bidding on baseball history: a bloodstained sock worn by Curt Schilling in the 2004 World Series. The sock had been on loan to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but Schilling was forced to put it up for auction after his video game company went bankrupt.
The Salt
Former Peanut Firm Executives Indicted Over 2009 Salmonella Outbreak
February 21, 2013 Federal officials say executives from the now-defunct Peanut Corp. of America knowingly distributed peanut products that were contaminated with salmonella. The charges stem from a 2009 salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 700 people.
The Two-Way
Petition To Legalize Unlocking Cellphones Meets White House's 100K Requirement
February 21, 2013 Frustration over a change in federal copyright policy making it illegal to unlock a new cellphone has resulted in more than 100,000 signatures on a petition at the White House's website, meaning the executive branch must now respond to the call to overturn the policy.
The Two-Way
Tough Turkeys Are Taking Over A California Town
February 21, 2013 The birds are roaming the town of Albany on the east side of San Francisco Bay. They're messy, they're loud and they can be aggressive. And if you don't think they can be scary, check how freaked out one California TV producer got when she encountered just one turkey in another town.
