Tag Archives: NFL

Sochi Crash, Saudis Send Missiles

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Sochi Accident: Russian Olympic skicross racer Maria Komissarova broke and dislocated her spine during a training run this morning. Her condition was so serious she underwent surgery in a mountainside hospital rather than be transported to the city. Skicross is …

Out for NFL Draft, Killing Marius

Monday, February 10, 2014

Out: Missouri football star Michael Sam, a defensive end who’s expected to be an early round NFL draft pick, announced that he’s gay. He’s 6-2, 260 pounds and would be the first openly gay player in the NFL. But he’s …

Decisions, Decisions, “Mistakes were made”

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

The Gavel: A federal judge in Oklahoma has struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, but hold the wedding bells. The judge set aside his own order to give the state a chance to appeal. The decision was not …

TWTR $45.10, Economy Up, Trans Fats Down

Thursday, November 7, 2013

TWTR: Shares of Twitter opened this morning at $45.10, nearly $20 higher than the offering price of $26, or $18.1 billion for the entire company. The 140-character message service has become a player in personal relationships, politics, even war. But, …

Obama Challenges, Karzai Disappointed

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Shutdown Throwdown: Day 8. President Obama challenged House Speaker John Boehner to hold an open up or down vote on whether to fund the federal government. “Let every member of Congress vote their conscience and they can determine whether or …

Britain Balks, Kim Executes, NFL Pays

Friday, August 30, 2013

Syria: The British Parliament yesterday rejected by 13 votes a measure to take part in air strikes against Syria in retaliation for using chemical weapons against civilians. The vote is an embarrassing defeat for British Prime Minister David Cameron and …

340 Dead in Factory, 9/11 Find

Saturday, April 27, 2013

World: Police arrested two of the factory owners in the Bangladesh building collapse. About 340 people are dead and 75 have been pulled from the rubble that housed five factories. Authorities ordered the arrest of the building and garment factory …

Women in Combat, It’s a Croc

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Women to the Front: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is expected to announce today that he is lifting the ban on women in combat. It may take until 2016 to integrate women into all aspects of the military, including front …

Obama on the Mall, Algeria Bodycount, Bro Bowl

Monday, January 21, 2013

Inauguration Day, Martin Luther King Day 2nd Term, Day 1: President Obama was given a ceremonial swearing in at the Capitol this morning … he was officially sworn yesterday.  The President gave a speech edged with political content, speaking up …

Algeria Aftermath,Obama Swears, Gun Day

Sunday, January 20, 2013

World:  Algerian forces today were still defusing mines and booby traps at a remote desert natural gas complex in eastern Algeria. The final special forces assault ended with at least 23 hostages and 32 Islamist militants dead over a four-day …