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Hasta La Vista Assault Weapons Ban

After a meeting yesterday with Harry Reid (D-NV), Sen. Dianne Feinstein learned that her controversial assault weapons ban mess will not be part of the gun control bill package heading to the senate floor next month.  The AWB could be

Hasta La Vista Assault Weapons Ban

Voting Begins at Vatican

According to Vatican Radio, the College of Cardinals attended a Mass together, “for the election of a pope,” on Tuesday morning in St. Peter’s Basilica, in advance of the voting process that will ultimately determine the next successor to St.

Voting Begins at Vatican

Boston Globe on ObamaCare: Never Mind

Last Tuesday, the Boston Globe published an editorial in which it reneged on its full support for President Obama’s signature health care legislation’s implementation in Massachusetts. The editorial, entitled, “Mass. Needs An Obamacare Waiver for Small-Business Health Plans,” argues that while

Boston Globe on ObamaCare: Never Mind

Coolidge: A Primer for Obama

“I am for economy. After that I am for more economy.” Generations of Americans have been taught that it was a frugal, laissez-faire, “Silent Cal” who served as our 30th President. “Weaned on a pickle,” was the way Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Coolidge: A Primer for Obama

Young Priest Answers Questions, Prepares for Next Pope

In Roman Catholic parishes all around the world, ordinary priests are fielding questions from the faithful and preparing to shepherd them through the election of a new pope to lead the Universal Church. At the same time, it’s a tumultuous

Young Priest Answers Questions, Prepares for Next Pope

Ryan Plays the Long Game on Obamacare

Rep. Paul Ryan has indicated that House Republicans have no intention of following those Republican governors who have accepted Obamacare as the “law of the land,” as Gov. Chris Christie called it last month. On Sunday, Ryan, who chairs the

Ryan Plays the Long Game on Obamacare

Disney's 'Oz' Bewitches Box Office Rivals

By DERRIK J. LANGAP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELES Disney’s 3-D prequel to the classic L. Frank Baum tale “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” debuted in first place and earned $80.3 million at the weekend box office in the U.S. and Canada

Giffords, Tucson Victims Call for New Gun Controls

(AP) Giffords, Tucson victims call for new gun controlsBy CRISTINA SILVAAssociated PressTUCSON, Ariz.It was the place where former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords last spoke and walked without limitations; where Emily Nottingham’s son became the first Congressional aide to die in the

Giffords, Tucson Victims Call for New Gun Controls

Iran Praises Chavez In UN Human Rights Council Meeting

The representative from Iran praised deceased dictator Hugo Chavez today for his “outstanding work” as a leader. Iran claimed that Chavez “eliminated illiteracy, democratized education… and created universal health coverage with quality services.”

Iran Praises Chavez In UN Human Rights Council Meeting

Vatican Conclave: Zero Tolerance on Sex Abuse

As the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church gather in Rome for the conclave that will elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI, a new determination to do something about the Church’s sex abuse scandals is emerging.  Cardinal Francis George,

Vatican Conclave: Zero Tolerance on Sex Abuse

Warner Bros. Celebrates 90 Years of Sights, Sound

In 2012, Paramount and Universal Studios both celebrated their 100-year anniversaries. So it might seem a bit odd, and rather opportunistic, that Warner Bros. decided to celebrate their 90th this year. The studio’s reasoning is good, though: The decade that

Warner Bros. Celebrates 90 Years of Sights, Sound

Company Will Move if CO Approves Gun Control

By IVAN MORENOAssociated PressERIE, Colo.Unnoticed amid dozens of tract homes in the Denver suburbs, a nondescript industrial building is suddenly in the middle of the gun control debate in Colorado. The company, started in an ex-Marine’s basement in 1999, is

Company Will Move if CO Approves Gun Control

Democrats Double Down on Universal Background Checks

On Feb. 28, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) will bring up four pieces of gun control legislation for a vote–an “assault weapons” ban, a “high capacity” magazine ban, a measure against gun trafficking, and a universal expansion of the current background

Democrats Double Down on Universal Background Checks

Biden Recruits Retired Brig. General to Help Push Gun Control

On Feb. 26, Vice President Joe Biden met with retired military officials, among them retired Brig. Gen. Stephen Xenakis, to recruit help in pushing an “assault weapons” ban, a “high capacity” magazine ban, and universal background checks.  Xenakis, a former

Biden Recruits Retired Brig. General to Help Push Gun Control

Jonah Goldberg: Conservatives Don't Need a Movie Studio

Ace and John’s debate over ideology and film reminded me of Jonah Goldberg’s wonderfully counter-intuitive column this week about leaving liberal Hollywood to liberals. His points about the unintended political consequences of “The Wire” and how no amount of global

Religious respect watch

It seems like it was only yesterday that liberals suddenly turned into staunch defenders of religious dignity.  The President had a story about “spontaneous video protests” to sell, there were demonstrations by angry Muslims around the world, and presto!  Suddenly

Universal Background Checks Equal Universal Gun Control

As an “assault weapons” ban seems less likely to even make it to a floor vote, President Obama and Democrat lawmakers are increasingly looking to universal background checks as the piece of legislation they can push through the House and

Universal Background Checks Equal Universal Gun Control

Latest 'Die Hard' Rings Up $25M Debut

(AP) Willis’ new ‘Die Hard’ scores with $25M debutLOS ANGELESBruce Willis remains a die-hard at the box office. Willis’ action sequel “A Good Day to Die Hard” debuted as the weekend’s top draw with a $25 million debut from Friday

Latest 'Die Hard' Rings Up $25M Debut

Rumsfeld: 'Kumbaya' Olympics Must Reinstate Wrestling

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said it was time to end the “arts festival and the “Kumbaya session” that the modern Olympics has become and reinstate wrestling into the Games.  “Wrestling uniquely encapsulates the Olympic spirit, even though it harkens back

Rumsfeld: 'Kumbaya' Olympics Must Reinstate Wrestling

Obama Pushes Universal Pre-School Education

On Thursday, Barack Obama told teachers in Decatur, GA that he was in favor of making school mandatory for children from the age of four, declaring, “The size of your paycheck shouldn’t determine your child’s future. So let’s fix this.

Obama Pushes Universal Pre-School Education

NRA Ad Breaks Down Obama's Gun Control Platitudes

As President Obama delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday, the NRA rolled out a new commercial warning that his words cannot hide the fact that his gun control objectives seek mandatory gun buybacks and gun registration.  Narrated by

NRA Ad Breaks Down Obama's Gun Control Platitudes

Boehner Skeptical on Obama Budget Proposals

(AP) Boehner voices skepticism on budget prospectsBy JULIE PACE and ANDREW TAYLORAssociated PressWASHINGTONHouse Speaker John Boehner expressed doubts Wednesday that the Republican-led House and Democratic-controlled Senate could reach agreement on a budget and avoid automatic spending cuts that could jeopardize

Boehner Skeptical on Obama Budget Proposals

'Identity Thief' Swipes No. 1 Spot at Box Office

(AP) ‘Identity Thief’ swipes No. 1 spot with $36.6MBy DAVID GERMAINAP Movie WriterLOS ANGELES The comedy starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy debuted at No. 1 with a $36.6 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The previous weekend’s

'Identity Thief' Swipes No. 1 Spot at Box Office

Part 2: The Ten Most Romantic Scenes Ever

Before you read this column, I would suggest reading its companion piece, “The Best Romantic Films of All Time,” to get a sense of what guided me in writing this piece. I was interested to note that out of curiosity,

Part 2: The Ten Most Romantic Scenes Ever

Colorado Democrats Declare War on Guns

Colorado Democrats are prepared to launch an all-out war on guns with legislation that includes bans on “high capacity” magazines, requirements for universal background checks, fees for existing background checks, and allowing victims of gun violence to sue firearm manufacturers for the

Colorado Democrats Declare War on Guns

Senators Seek Deal on Gun-sale Background Checks

(AP) Senators seek deal on gun-sale background checksBy ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTONA bipartisan quartet of senators, including two National Rifle Association members and two with “F” ratings from the potent firearms lobby, are quietly trying to find a compromise on expanding

Senators Seek Deal on Gun-sale Background Checks