Will Romney go safe on VP pick? Prediction markets point to yes
With anywhere from days to weeks remaining in the long and tortured period of speculation over Mitt Romney's running mate, the Signal is increasingly convinced that either Ohio Sen. Rob Portman or former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will get the nod. The prediction markets currently give them a 35 percent and 16 percent chance of [...]Read More ...
Social Security gap: 'Retirement seems like a fantasy'
More than a half century ago, Mary Ann Sorrentino, then 16, dutifully watched her mother "kick a press" in a jewelry sweat shop. It was a terrible job.Read More ...
Zimmerman will seek 'stand your ground' hearing
Read More ...
Assad replaces fugitive PM, Aleppo rebels pull back
ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad named a new prime minister on Thursday to replace Syria's most senior government defector as his forces pushed rebels back from a strategic district in Aleppo. Assad appointed Wael al-Halki, a Sunni Muslim from the southern province of Deraa where the Syrian uprising erupted 17 months ago, to head the government after Riyad Hijab fled on Monday after spending only two months in the job. ...Read More ...
After fire, Joplin mosque raises half its rebuilding goal
A fundraising campaign for the fire-ravaged Joplin mosque has raised half its rebuilding goal in only two days.Read More ...
Obama hits ‘Romney Tax Hike’ in 15 states
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is attacking Mitt Romney for his economic plan in 15 states, including pivotal battlegrounds, charging that it would result in higher taxes on small businesses and middle class families. The Romney camp said Obama was the one seeking a tax hike. Team Obama released "reports" on what it predicted would [...]Read More ...
LIFE photos: The 67th anniversary of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Read More ...
Judge accused of creating ‘unusual shroud of secrecy’ in movie theater shooting case
The former grad student charged in last month's deadly shooting rampage at a Colorado movie theater gave his religion as "agnostic" and his occupation as "laborer" when he was booked into jail, according to a document released to Yahoo News this week. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office booking report provides few other details about James [...]Read More ...
N. Korea's first lady displays Dior-style handbag
North Korea's young first lady has been pictured sporting what appears to be a Christian Dior handbag, in stark contrast to widespread shortages elsewhere in the impoverished nation.Read More ...
Deaf man gets hearing aid, asks, ‘What I should listen to next?’
Austin Chapman says he was "born profoundly deaf" and has "never understood" music--or the people moved by it.
Read More ...
Patient rescued from Antarctic research station
An Australian medical team has rescued an expedition member after medical emergency.Read More ...
NASA's 'Mohawk Guy' gets galaxy of marriage proposals
Gone are the days when a NASA control room would be filled with guys with buzz cuts and pocket protectors. In 2012, it's all about the Mohawk or, specifically, the Mohawk of one now very popular NASA employee, flight director Bobak Ferdowsi.
Read More ...
Fla. teen pretending to be physician's assistant blames hospital
A Florida teenager who administered CPR to a patient while allegedly pretending to be a physician's assistant has blamed the hospital, telling police he was mistakenly given an incorrect ID badge.
Read More ...
13-year-old cancer patient wins, breaks hearts
A 13-year-old cancer patient is captivating hundreds of thousands with video blogs that are as inspiring as they are heartbreaking.
Read More ...
Neil Armstrong, 1st moonwalker, undergoes heart surgery
American icon Neil Armstrong, the first man ever to walk on the moon, was recovering from heart surgery with well-wishes pouring in from NASA.Read More ...
Diving toddler's father: 'I figured she had been watching the Olympics'
Parents of 2-year-old Campbell discuss YouTube videos of their daughter on the diving board.
Read More ...
Friends have teased Rob Portman for his clean-cut style for decades
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The year is 1991, and "(Th)Rob Portman," a perpetually "clean," athletic Republican attorney is about to embark on what will become a very successful political career. At least, that's how his colleagues at the Office of Legislative Affairs characterized him when they threw Portman a farewell party at their office near the White House [...]
Read More ...
Bullied teen gets plastic surgery to fix ears, nose, chin
At first glance, 14-year-old Nadia Iles exudes an air of confidence that many other girls her age lack. That confidence is hard won.
Read More ...
Synchronized Swimming: Not as easy as it looks
LONDON (Reuters) - Imagine yourself dancing the tango, for four minutes, in a three-meter deep pool, in full make-up and in perfect time with seven others. Upside down, without ever touching the bottom. Now make it look effortless. Synchronized swimming is one of the most easily maligned of the less common Olympic sports. With its nose clips, sequins and heavily gelatined hair, it is a far cry from the overt power, aggression and testosterone of the 100 meters final. But, as the swimmers do not tire of telling reporters on the pool deck, it takes a lot of work to make it look this easy. ...Read More ...
SLIDESHOW: LIFE.com's best-ever science photos
Nov 17, 1958 - The November 17, 1958 issue of LIFE found naval researchers testing the effects of being upside-down for prolonged periods of time on animals in an attempt to learn about the disorientation astronauts would likely experience on space flights. The research included using magnets to affix animals to the ceiling. Unsurprisingly, one key finding of the study was that the adorable kitten was "extremely fatigued" by the experience of walking upside-down. Photo: GREY VILLETRead More ...
Available Tags:Security , galaxy , his ,
No comments:
Post a Comment