By Anahi Rama Article Reprint Notorious Mexican drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero, convicted of ordering the torture and murder of a U.S. anti-drugs agent in 1985, was freed from prison on Friday in a move
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‘Affordable’ Care: $1 Pay Hike Costs Middle-Class Family $9,355 Hike in Premiums
By Terence P. Jeffrey Article Reprint When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (AKA Obamacare) is fully enforced on individuals and families next year, a middle-aged, middle-class couple with three children could be hit
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The blood of a martyr and unspoken pain of parents By: Richard B. Muhammad Article Reprint ORLANDO, Fla. – The blood of the martyr may be sacred but the pain of his loss is deep
Read moreJudge rejects govt claim that Manning leaks had ‘chilling effect’ on foreign relations
endthelie.com Article Reprint The judge presiding over Bradley Manning’s sentencing hearing has rejected government testimony claiming that Manning’s disclosures to WikiLeaks clearly resulted in a “chilling effect” on US foreign relations. The military judge decided
Read moreMatt Damon Slams Obama: He ‘Broke Up With Me’
By Melanie Batley Article Reprint Oscar-winning actor Matt Damon says his love affair with President Barack Obama is finally over. “He broke up with me,” the once ardent supporter and campaigner for Obama
Read morePolice arrest man for criticizing their parking, seize cameras from witnesses
By Madison Ruppert Article Reprint In a quite blatant instance of police overreacting to criticism, two police officers in Nevada arrested a man for loudly criticizing their parking habits then seized cameras from witnesses.
Read moreU.S. Spending $653K to ‘Reduce Tobacco Use’ Among Brazilian Women
By Ryan Kierman Article Reprint The National Institutes of Health is funding a program to convince female “light-smokers” in Brazil to kick their bad habit, at a cost to American taxpayers of $653,190. “There is
Read moreMayor Emanuel’s digital billboard deal: a roadside distraction?
Critics say the deal is dangerous for drivers and damaging to the skyline. But to the city, the promise of $155 million in revenue looms large. By Deanna Isaacs Article Reprint All the world’s a
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