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Expanding the Political Pipeline for Women Candidates
Women make up slightly over half of the U.S. electorate, but their representation in prominent public office falls far short of that. Females hold just over 19 percent of congressional seats (104 out of 535; 20 out of 100 in the Senate, 84 out of 435 in the House). They account for six out of 50 state governors and less than a...
Military Drones Flood War Skies Over Syria, Iraq
When an Iraqi solider heard a buzzing sound overhead last month in Iraq’s Anbar province, he took aim and shot down what looked like a bird-sized model plane. After studying the device, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense said it was a surveillance drone available for purchase on the Internet for less than a $1,000...
Top U.S. Auctioneers Refused To Sell Gun From Trayvon Martin Shooting
Two of America’s leading auctioneers of guns said they refused on ethical grounds to handle the sale of the 9 mm pistol that George Zimmerman used to kill unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin. The firearm is so toxic that another auctioneer, the man who sold the revolver used to kill John F. Kennedy’s assassin,...
Stone Roses Return With ‘All For One’, First Single In 21 Years
The Stone Roses, the English band that influenced a generation of others including Oasis, has released its first original single in 21 years to mixed reviews. The band, formed in Manchester in 1983, was one of the pioneering groups of the so called “Madchester” scene, producing songs such as “I Am The...
Justin Bieber has a tattoo on his face
Singer Justin Bieber has a tattoo of a cross on his face. Body artist there are already more than 50 drawings and inscriptions. 22-year-old pop musician Justin Bieber made another tattoo. This time the singer has decided to fill the cross on his face. Fortunately, a tattoo quite tiny and located in the corner...
Eurovision 2016: 9 things you need to know
Even if you don't live in Europe, you don't want to miss out on the fabulousness that is Eurovision. Actually, especially if you don't live in Europe. Here's what you need to know about Eurovision 2016 and its final Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden: What it is The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition...
Pfizer acts to stop its drugs being used in lethal injections
It has emerged that the largest US pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, recently took steps to prevent its drugs being used in lethal injections. "We strongly object to the use of any of our products in the lethal injection process for capital punishment," the company said. It stressed that its products were meant to save...
Thousands line streets to mourn fallen Navy SEAL
Thousands of people lined Sixth Street in Coronado Friday for a public processional honoring Charlie Keating, the 31-year-old Navy SEAL who was shot and killed by Islamic State militants in Iraq on May 3. School children, armed forces members, residents and visitors stood somberly along the two-lane street, many holding...
Just in! Trump receives really good news from newly formed Super PAC
Since Trump became the presumptive nominee, there has been several PACs that have jumped on the Trump Train. ABC NEWS reported: A brand new pro-Trump super PAC launched today, touting its ability to take on Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton through a major donor operation focused on funding voter registration...
Exclusive: U.S. Plans New Wave Of Immigrant Deportation Raids
U.S. immigration officials are planning a month-long series of raids in May and June to deport hundreds of Central American mothers and children found to have entered the country illegally, according to sources and an internal document seen by Reuters. The operation would likely be the largest deportation sweep targeting...
Caitlyn Jenner considering ‘de-transitioning’ ‘in the next couple years’
A Kardashian family biographer claims Caitlyn Jenner is experiencing regret over transitioning from male to female. Citing multiple sources close to the star, Ian Halperin told The Wrap that Jenner is considering transitioning back to male “in the next couple years.” Halperin said while doing research for his book...
Solar plane’s next leg of global trip — Arizona to Oklahoma
A solar-powered airplane that landed in Arizona last week is headed to Oklahoma on the latest leg of its around-the-world journey. The Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 took off from Phoenix Goodyear Airport about 3 a.m. Thursday with a destination of Tulsa International Airport. It departed from northern California in the early hours...
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