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George Zimmerman is going to need a whole a lot more than firearms to keep him safe! Buckeye Firearms Foundation raised more than $12,000 to buy guns and a security system to keep Mr. George Zimmerman safe from those who might want to do him harm.  The former neighborhood watch volunteer, or like Jay-Z would […]

Francisco Jose Garzon Amo, the driver of the train that crashed earlier this week, killing around 80 passengers in Spain, had an unfortunate need for speed.  Amo had previously posted on Facebook bragging about going fast – so fast that he was on the brink of getting a fine, reports say.  Spanish media reported boasts Garzon Amo […]

This man took the line “If I can’t have you, no one can” quite literally.  On Wednesday around 11 a.m., police in Locust Grove, Ga., and officers from the NYPD, arrested 23-year-old Dartanyan Kingsberry. Kingsberry was wanted for the attempted murder of his 26-year-old ex-girlfriend Jennifer Altman. Kingsberry attacked Altman with a box cutter, leaving her with […]

It seems the government thinks Texas needs babysitting – and one man ain’t too happy about it.  Gov. Rick Perry criticized a decision by the Obama Administration that puts  Texas back under preclearance, meaning the state would require federal approval for any changes to voting laws. The panel at the U.S. District Court in Washington ruled that […]

President Barack Obama has said the unspoken but truthful words that DC has taken their eyes off the ball. On Tuesday Obama laid out a series of familiar proposals that compose the “cornerstones” of his second-term economic policy agenda. He  is challenging House Republicans to do something a little uncommon but quite simple, to take […]

Republicans are known to run the house, but what if the democrat ran the house? President Obama has said the unspoken truth that DC has taken their eyes off the ball, which is very true. On Tuesday Obama laid out a series of familiar proposals that he would like to enforce his second-term. Now Obama […]

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) compared the Civil Rights of minority groups to snail darters and prairie chicken during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday. Huffington Post reports: The hearing was convened to discuss the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, a House bill that, according to Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), “could be used to prevent federal […]

Looks like all college students can put the Ramen Noodles on hold for now. On Wednesday evening, a bipartisan group of senators reached a deal and decided to offer college students better rates on loans this fall – but higher rates in future years. This agreement came about after lawmakers met with President Obama at […]

When you look at the keys on a piano it is made up of mostly ivory keys but the ebony keys adds the flavor to an ordinary melody of the once syncopated rhythm, turning it into a masterpiece. We have shaped this nation.  When it comes to the ebony rich skin of the African nation, […]

Let this be a lesson to men, women always get the last word. Texas resident Sarah Slamen was in the process of delivering testimony on Monday’s Senate hearing on a abortion bill when she was interrupted by a lawmaker, and to make matters worse, she was then dragged away from the podium by four DPS Troopers. Sarah […]

Donations were collected after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in order to give support to the grieving families. The Community foundation raised $11.4 milliion with the help of the United Way and the foundation decided to split up $7.7 million to the families of Sandy Hook. The remaining money will go to future mental healthcare. Each […]

Ashley Qualls, 25, was shot Tuesday morning in Treme, LA near the intersection of Esplanade Avenue and North Roman Street, according to New Orleans police.  Witnesses nearby overheard Qualls arguing around 12:30 a.m. with three men on bicycles. They also claim to have heard gunshots shortly after and saw Qualls lying on her back near the intersection.  […]