Russian President Vladimir Putin is making sure the world knows he’s not the one to be effed with. Aside from being named the most powerful person alive by Time Magazine, Putin was just awarded a ninth Dan ranking in Taekwondo by Choue Chung-won, the president of the World Taekwondo Federation. A Dan measures proficiency in a martial art, ranking from one to 10. And Chuck Norris is reportedly only at an eight. Which means…well, bring on the memes. [HuffPost]
An Ohio woman is no longer able to have sex and may have to undergo a hysterectomy after her gynecologist allegedly sprayed a chemical used in drain cleaner on her private parts. During a routine colposcopy, Dr. John Black squirted a “harmless” liquid from a spray bottle marked vinegar onto her sex organs and into her vaginal canal, which resulted in excruciating burning. She is now suing for unspecified damages. [HuffPost]
Four Marines were killed Wednesday at Southern California’s Camp Pendleton during a training operation to clear a range of unexploded ordnance. The deaths occurred during a periodic sweep of explosive material to make ranges safe for future exercises. Read about it, here…[AP]
Here’s some shocking news. More than 3,000 people in this country are serving life sentences without parole for nonviolent crimes that include, but aren’t limited to, drugs or theft. Read about the investigation by the ACLU, here…[ACLU]
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