Tag Archives: Japan
Rice Reinstated, Mubarek Cleared
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Turnover: A former federal judge acting as an arbitrator overturned the indefinite suspension of former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice for domestic violence. It’s a big setback for the NFL trying to police domestic violence by players, but the …
U.S. on the Brink of Default
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
At The Br$nk: Day 16. Senate leaders are expected at mid-day to announce a deal to re-open the government and raise the debt ceiling, but they will have to put the bill on a fast track to avoid debt default …
Snowden Offered Asylum, Egypt Violence
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Snowden: Nicaragua and Venezuela have offered asylum to NSA leaker Edward Snowden. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Snowden “can come and live away from the imperial North American persecution.” Snowden is believed to be in the transit area of the …
Senate Immigration Reform, Tsarnaev Indicted
Friday, June 28, 2013
National: The Senate overwhelmingly approved an immigration reform bill that provides a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants while also stiffening border security. The bill could have a hard time getting past conservatives in the House. A federal Grand Jury …
GMO Wheat, Syrian Battle, Ricin Message
Friday, May 31, 2013
Monsanto World: Japan and South Korea suspended imports of some American wheat after the discovery in an Oregon field of a genetically engineered strain that was never approved for sale. The wheat is a variety designed to be resistant to …