They say crime doesn’t pay, but that might not be entirely true in the District of Columbia as lawmakers look for ways to discourage people from becoming repeat offenders. The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a bill that includes a proposal to pay residents a stipend not to… Read More
Top generals: If you want equality, women must register for the draft
The top Army and Marine Corps generals told senators Tuesday that it will take up to three years to fully integrate women into all combat jobs, adding that women also should have to register for the draft. The military service leaders repeatedly vowed that they will not lower standards to… Read More
Cruz accused of fraud in Iowa win
Billionaire Donald Trump is licking his wounds after being upset by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in the pivotal Iowa caucuses last night. But at least one candidate is crying foul and accusing the Cruz campaign of using tactics that bordered on cheating and fraud to seal the victory. In an… Read More
Abortion thugs attack pro-life leader’s home
The head of one of the most important anti-abortion political groups in America had her home attacked over the weekend — and the event doesn’t appear to have drawn much media attention. The national campaign chair of the Susan B. Anthony List, an organization that strives to elect pro-life women… Read More
Stunning details emerge in CA inmate escape
The three violent inmates who teamed up to pull off an intricate escape from a California jail and eluded authorities for nearly a week had new clothes, a stolen car, new haircuts, and help from outsiders. The trio were seemingly on the verge of successfully disappearing. But their escape unraveled… Read More
With police under fire, Chicago violence spirals out of control
Chicago saw a dramatic spike in the number of homicides and shootings in January — the bloodiest start to a year in at least 16 years and a blow to a police force struggling to regain public trust following the release of a video of a white officer fatally shooting… Read More
Happy Groundhog Day! Here’s what Punxsutawney Phil says about spring
The handlers of Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, say the furry rodent has failed to see his shadow, meaning means he’s “predicted” an early spring. Members of the top hat-wearing Inner Circle announced the “forecast” at sunrise, just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. A German legend has it that if… Read More
Blackwater merc appeals murder conviction
A former Blackwater Worldwide security contractor found guilty for his role last year in a deadly Baghdad shooting has appealed his murder conviction. Nicholas Slatten argues in an appeal filed Monday that the Justice Department’s prosecution of him was “vindictive” and that prosecutors were “determined to win at all costs.”… Read More
Satanists to take over Phoenix City Council?
There’s outrage among citizens of Phoenix after it was announced that members of a satanic group will give the opening ‘prayer’ at an upcoming city council meeting. Attorney Brad Holm says the government cannot exclude a religion – even satanists – from hosting religious ceremonies ahead of meetings. It appears… Read More
California inmates finally recaptured – but how did they escape?
With all three violent inmates who escaped from a California jail back in custody, authorities are beginning to examine how they carried out the jailbreak and what they did during their week on the run. Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens vowed over the weekend to fix the security lapses that… Read More