Oct 18 #gaymarriage BREAKING: NJ court says gay weddings can start Monday even as same-sex marriage case is appealed.— The Associated Press (@AP) October 18, 2013… Continue reading
Oct 18 In China, gadgets push manual skills aside Photo by Flickr user nehuenmingote Have you ever forgotten how to tell time on a traditional clock because you're used to reading it digitally on your phone? Well, you aren't the only one feeling the mental drag… Continue reading
Oct 18 Obama taps Jeh Johnson to head Homeland Security EmbedVideo(7740); WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says the former Pentagon lawyer he's recalling to service to lead the Department of Homeland Security is an outstanding public servant whom he has known and trusted for years. If confirmed… Continue reading
Oct 18 Google shares break $1,000 Photo by David Paul Morris/Getty Images If you own stock in Google, Friday's looking to be a very good day. Shares initially rose 13 percent to $1,006.17 on the heels of a strong quarterly report. Continue reading
Oct 18 Former House Speaker Tom Foley dies at 84 Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Thomas Foley spoke to the press as he left the White House in May 1993 after meeting with U.S. President Bill Clinton and other Democratic leaders. AP Photo WASHINGTON -- Tom… Continue reading
Oct 18 San Francisco BART workers go on strike after negotiations fail San Francisco commuters faced severe delays when BART workers last went on strike in July. Photo by Flickr user Michael Dunn Effective at midnight Thursday, the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system workers went on strike… Continue reading
Oct 18 Gwen’s take: the breaking point Is Washington broken? I was traveling last week, and everywhere I went, that question was greeted, understandably, with laughter. I tried to defend democracy and the role of government in our lives. I really did. But Washington wasn't helping. Continue reading
Oct 18 #TomFoley BREAKING: Former House Speaker Tom Foley has died, according to House Democratic aides.— The Associated Press (@AP) October 18, 2013… Continue reading
Oct 18 Saudi Arabia rejects UN Security Council seat over Syria Photo by UN Photo/Rick Bajornas Denouncing "double standards," Saudi Arabia declined a rotating seat on the U.N. Security Council in protest over how the world body is handling Syria. A statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry said… Continue reading
Oct 18 Key Iowa conservative: If caucuses were today, Cruz would ‘walk away with it’ Video still by PBS NewsHour One of Iowa's biggest conservative names told the National Journal that Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, would "walk away" with the state's caucuses if they were held today. Continue reading