Obama restricts drone strikes overseas

WASHINGTON -- Under pressure from Congress and international allies, President Obama announced a change in what has been a central piece of his counter terrorism strategy, saying he would place new restrictions on the targeting of terrorists with missiles fired from drones.    

latimes.com (2 minutes ago)

'The X Factor' U.K. officially announces judging panel and host for 2013

In an announcement that should come not come as a surprise to anyone who's been following "X Factor" U.K. news over the past several months, "The X Factor" U.K. officially confirmed on May 22, 2013 (via a press release) who the show's judges and host are in 2013. The show's judges for 2013 are Gary Barlow, Sharon...

examiner.com (2 minutes ago)

Rival GM: Mattingly is 'trying to get himself fired'

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Homeland Security bulletin warns 3D-printed guns may be 'impossible' to stop

A new Department of Homeland Security intelligence bulletin warns it could be "impossible" to stop 3D-printed guns from being made, not to mention getting past security checkpoints. A May 21 bulletin distributed to numerous state and federal law enforcement agencies and obtained by FoxNews.com states that the guns,...

foxnews.com (46 minutes ago)

South Salem Saxons Senior JBO coach fired after parent complaints

A Salem Junior Baseball Organization coach was fired last night after parents complained about inappropriate remarks made to their kids before a game on Saturday.

statesmanjournal.com (46 minutes ago)

The Horrifying Flame Tank of the 1930s Meant to End All Wars

In 1936, Hugo Gernsback proposed a terrifying new war machine meant to be more efficient than any that had come before it. He called it the "flame tank." And while the thing looks absolutely horrifying in every way (those appear to be dozens of people being burned alive by the tank's flame guns), the stated goal of...

gizmodo.com (59 minutes ago)

Disputed deaths in Palestinian territories

In March 2003 the American activist was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer in the Gaza Strip while acting as a human shield against house demolitions. Her family brought a civil case accusing the Israeli military of either unlawfully or intentionally killing her, or of gross negligence. An internal...

guardian.co.uk (1 hour ago)

Email: Fired UT judicial affairs director claimed 'hostile work environment,' 'discrimination'...

KNOXVILLE - Two days before UT’s judicial affairs director received a pre-termination letter from the University of Tennessee, she sent an email to her boss describing a “hostile work environment” and “discrimination” that she said she faced after learning she was accused of having inappropriate relationships with...

knoxnews.com (1 hour ago)

Why hasn't Lois Lerner been fired?

One thing Republicans and Democrats probably agree on: Lois Lerner should lose her job. The director of exempt organizations at the Internal Revenue Service was inaccurate, at best, in her explanations of how targeting of conservative groups began and when she found out about it. She went on to plead the Fifth...

washingtonpost.com (1 hour ago)

Togo police fire tear gas at protesters

Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the latest confrontation between the ruling party and Togo's increasingly active opposition. Demonstrators were gathering to protest the death o…

azstarnet.com (2 hours ago)

Lowell man charged with firing gun at undercover officer

A 24-year-old Lowell man is facing charges for shooting at an undercover Lowell police detective at least five times Wednesday night, officials said. Ccshron Arthur Brown is to be arraigned today at Middlesex District Court for firing at Detective Nathan Bowler. Bowler was undercover, conducting surveillance of...

boston.com (2 hours ago)

VIDEO: Vendor fired for snow cones in the toilet

Don’t eat the yellow snow cones at Houston’s Minute Maid Park. Actually, you might want to avoide snow cones altogether. A vendor at a recent Astros game was caught on camera bringing his delicious treats into the bathroom stall with him while he, well, you know.    

nydailynews.com (2 hours ago)

VIDEO: Astros vendor fired for taking snow cones in the toilet

Don’t eat the yellow snow cones at Houston’s Minute Maid Park. Actually, you might want to avoide snow cones altogether. A vendor at a recent Astros game was caught on camera bringing his delicious treats into the bathroom stall with him while he, well, you know.    

nydailynews.com (2 hours ago)

Deputies nab armed suspect wanted in Asheville

Responding to a “shots fired” call Wednesday, deputies found a man wanted in Buncombe County who was armed with a rifle and a semi-automatic pistol. A “be-on-the-lookout” alert for William Jason Cox, 27, of 24 Andy Angie Circle in Asheville, was broadcast to law enforcement officers in Henderson County Wednesday...

blueridgenow.com (2 hours ago)

Canada’s political scandals: Widening cracks

AS FAMILIES fired up their barbecues to celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend from May 18th-20th, a double helping of juicy political scandal was served along with the burgers and steaks. First came an extraordinary story in Toronto, where Rob Ford, the mayor, faced unproven allegations that he had been caught on...

economist.com (2 hours ago)

Togo police fire tear gas at protesters

Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the latest confrontation between the ruling party and Togo's increasingly active opposition. Demonstrators were gathering to protest the death of an opposition member, who died in jail. The demonstration was the second this week, following a women's march on Tuesday in...

foxnews.com (2 hours ago)

Togo police fire tear gas at protesters

Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the latest confrontation between the ruling party and Togo's increasingly active opposition. Demonstrators were gathering to protest the death of an opposition member, who died in jail.

miamiherald.com (3 hours ago)

Why didn’t Lois Lerner have her attorney read her opening statement?

A day has passed since Lois Lerner, director of Exempt Organizations at the IRS, appeared before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and this much is clear:She cannot be fired. As the Wall Street Journal...

examiner.com (3 hours ago)

Togo police fire tear gas at protesters

LOME, Togo (AP) - Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the latest confrontation between the ruling party and Togo's increasingly active opposition. Demonstrators were gathering to protest the death of an opposition member, who died in jail.    

boston.com (3 hours ago)

Togo police fire tear gas at protesters

LOME, Togo (AP) - Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the latest confrontation between the ruling party and Togo's increasingly active opposition. Demonstrators were gathering to protest the death of an opposition member, who died in jail.

yahoo.com (3 hours ago)

3D-Printed Bullets Are Terrifyingly Easy To Make

It was only a matter of time. Now that there is more than one 3D-printed gun, a 3D-printed bullet couldn't have been too far behind. On Sunday, 48-year-old industrial technician Jeff Heeszel uploaded a video of his friend shooting a 3D-printed bullet from a shotgun. As you may have guessed, the bullet worked. Not...

huffingtonpost.com (3 hours ago)

Penguins crush Senators 7-3 to inch closer to Stanley Cup finals

Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday to take a 3-1 lead in the NHL Eastern Conference semifinal series. "I'm not talking about anything ahead of Game 5," the Pittsburgh captain said when asked about a potential...

guardian.co.uk (4 hours ago)

Police: Man who fired AK-47 during robbery attempt arrested

An 18-year-old North Little Rock man is facing charges including attempted capital murder after he fired multiple rounds from an AK-47 during a robbery attempt, police said.

arkansasonline.com (4 hours ago)

Russian Police Fired After Road Activists Skirmish

Two police officers in Russia’s second largest city St. Petersburg were fired after failing to intervene when members of a motorists advocacy group were assaulted and beaten, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.    

rian.ru (4 hours ago)

Pans & Pizza

Celebrate Summer with live music and good food. “Flash in the Pans” steel drum band will bring their popular sound to the Blue Hill town park from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm on Monday June 10th. The event will also feature Fire Brick Pizza –mobile and wood fired by Katherine Creswell ...

bangordailynews.com (5 hours ago)

Presidential reaction?

Yesterday IRS official Lois Lerner claimed she did nothing wrong and then took the 5th.  That's her right.  But it doesn't make it right. Her actions outraged not only the Republicans, but it also fired up Congressman Steve Lynch.  Shouldn't the President have had a similar reaction as Lynch???  This is Obama's...

bostonherald.com (5 hours ago)

St. Louis TV anchorman fired over Facebook posting

A veteran TV anchorman has been fired in the wake of comments he made on Facebook claiming "pressure" by the IRS following his 2012 interview with President Barack Obama.Click to Continue »

bnd.com (6 hours ago)

Maine manufacturer accused of firing workers trying to unionize

ALCOM, a Winslow trailer manufacturing company, calls claims by labor groups that it has illegally fired employees for trying to form a union "very false."

pressherald.com (6 hours ago)

Charge in latest KC homicide

It's a classic felony murder charge. The suspect allegedly fired first and his friend died from return fire.

kansascity.com (7 hours ago)

Plantersville ex-chief sues, claims racial bias

A former Plantersville police chief filed suit Wednesday in federal court, alleging he was fired because he is white.

djournal.com (7 hours ago)