Tag Archives: Obituary

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 …

Inaugural Finery, French Push Rebels

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Put on Your Red Dress: Michelle Obama once again exercised her right to bare arms, appearing at the inaugural balls in a sleeveless ruby red dress designed by Taiwan-born Jason Wu. The Obamas danced to songs sung by Jennifer Hudson …

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 …

Bailout Co. Might Sue US

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

National:  The NY Times reports that the insurance giant AIG, which survived the financial crisis with a $182 billion federal bailout, is considering suing the US government. The company’s board is contemplating joining an existing lawsuit that claims that while …

Missoni Missing, Sandy Aid, Armstrong Might Spill

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Breaking: The plane carrying Italian designer Vittorio Missoni, 58, his wife and another couple has gone missing off the coast of Venezuela after taking off from a resort. An air and sea search is underway. National: Facing the wrath of …

Taliban Hit, Jersey Aid, Hillary Hospital

Thursday, January 3, 2013

World: The US claims a drone strike killed a senior Taliban leader inside Pakistan. Eight other people also died when the missile hit a house. Jersey Sore: New Jersey’s Republican Gov. Chris Christie is mad at House Speaker John Boehner …