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Black Friday at Target: 70,000 Sign Petition Against Thanksgiving Opening
A petition against a Thanksgiving night opening for Target stores nationwide Friday has amassed more than 70,000 signatures since it began two weeks ago, but will it be enough for the retail giant to alter its plans?
Bank of America Debit Card Backtrack Won't End More Fees
Even after Bank of America backed off its $5 monthly debit card fee, banks are still raising existing fees and tacking on new fees in order to garner additional revenue.
'Super Committee' Mulling Avoiding Tax Decisions
According to various reports, members of Congress' super committee are mulling a broad outline of objectives for revenue increases, with the Senate Finance and House Appropriations committees to iron out how those goals will be met next year.
Twitter and the Media: Where News Meets Marketing
A new study from Pew Research and GWU found that news organizations take to Twitter to promote their own sites, rather than link to other news.
Chelsea Clinton Joins NBC News
Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former President Bill Clinton and current Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, has joined NBC news as a reporter.
'Obama Lost a Pair of Testicles After Election Day,' Says Ex-Guantanamo Prosecutor
A former Guantanamo chief prosecutor and an outspoken critic of military commissions, Col. Morris Davis, is condemning President Barack Obama's national security policy, saying his presidency seems to him like a third Bush term.
Bill O’Reilly’s ‘Killing Lincoln’ Book Banned for Historical Inaccuracy from Ford’s Theatre
Fox News political commentator Bill O'Reilly has come under fire for disregarding historical facts and publishing factual errors in Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever. The book, co-written by Martin Dugard, has been banned from the one place, one would think, it would most definitely be sold: Ford's Theatre, the historic site where Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 by John Wilkes Booth.
Bachmann Campaign Claims Bias in Republican Debate
GOP Presidential nominee Michele Bachmann claims she has proof that the CBS News/National Journal debate Saturday was biased against her. Late Saturday, Bachmann's campaign accused CBS News of purposely suppressing [their] conservative message and limiting Michele's questions.
Evelyn Lauder's Death: Cancer Takes One of its Foremost Foes
As the daughter-in-law of cosmetics heavyweight Estée Lauder, Evelyn Lauder chose to dedicate much of her life to breast cancer awareness.
Woman Fired After Photographing Dogs Scheduled to be Euthanized
A picture may be worth a thousand words. However, for Emily Tanen, it was worth her job.
Fox News to Interview Gloria Cain This Weekend: Report
Gloria Cain, wife of Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, has reportedly agreed to sit down this weekend with Greta Van Susteren of Fox News for a television segment that will likely air Monday, according to The New York Times.
Reporters Permitted to Tour Damaged Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Almost nine months after a devastating earthquake-tsunami crippled the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the facility in Japan has been opened to members of the media.
California Medical-Marijuana Dispensaries Ordered to Shut Down by Federal Prosecutors
California-based distributors of medical marijuana have been ordered to shut down operations by Saturday. The move is part of a federal crackdown after weeks of conflict between prosecutors and distributors.
What is the Miracle Berry?
Boston University's Mind and Brain Society encouraged students to join a taste-testing experiment on Oct. 26 to see first-hand the effects of the notorious miracle berry. While lemons and shots of hot sauce might not be standard party-fare, the students tasted sour, spicy and salty foods after eating a miracle berry and found that the foods tasted quite different than they normally would.
Fast-Food Intake Most Frequent in Middle-Class, not Poor: Study
A new national study from UC Davis researchers of restaurant dining as related to income conveys that fast-food dining and consumption become more frequent as wages increase from low- to middle-class individuals and families.
Facebook may Change Privacy Policies as FTC Settlement Nears
Facebook is in talks with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to reach a settlement over changes to its privacy policies enacted two years ago, according to media reports.
Rick Perry Debate Gaffe: Why It's so Serious
For 53 cringe-inducing seconds on live television on Wednesday night, Rick Perry's brain froze. Those 53 seconds may have destroyed his presidential campaign. Here's why.
Balanced Budget Amendment: What's Going on
The balanced budget amendment push is beginning again.
Obama Administration to Announce Keystone XL Pipeline Delay
The Obama administration reportedly plans to study other routes for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Howard Suber on Kael's research theft: It felt like rape
Howard Suber is the biggest revelation in Brian Kellow's new biography, Pauline Kael: A Life in the Dark.
Why did Penn State Not Fire Mike McQueary?
The assistant remains with the program despite his involvement in Sandusky allegations
No Siri on iPhone 4, says Apple: Unofficial Methods still Open
Siri, the much-coveted voice assistant feature on the iPhone 4S, will not be made available to the users of other Apple devices such as iPhone 4 according to Apple's word - a letdown for many iPhone 4 and iPod touch users.
Dakota Fanning Perfume Ads Removed in UK
Perfume ads featuring actress Dakota Fanning have been banned in Britain.
Gujarat Rioters in India Convicted of Killing 31 Muslims
An Indian court on Wednesday found 31 people guilty of killing 33 Muslims by setting a building on fire during religious riots in the state of Gujarat in 2002.
Joe Paterno Retirement: Wishes He Had Done More
Famed head coach Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the 2011 football season after 46 seasons.
GOP Debt Fix Dismissed by Super Committee Democrats
The Republican members of the Congressional budget deficit super committee offered a mixed bag of reduced deductions and tax cuts in an effort to jumpstart discussions to close at least a $1.2 trillion hole in the national deficit. But the plan was dismissed by Democrats as minimal in concessions.
Karen Kraushaar Harassment: Got Cash Settlement From Cain
Karen Kraushaar, a federal government civil servant has been identified as one of the women who received a cash settlement after accusing Herman Cain of sexual harassment.
Democrats Bash Mitt Romney on Auto Bailouts
Mitt Romney is earning the ire of Democrats due to his opposition of the auto industry bailouts ahead of the GOP debate in Michigan on Wednesday.
Joe Paterno Addresses Fans Outside Home Amid Penn State Scandal [VIDEO]
While institutional support for Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has appeared to be wavering amid the Jerry Sandusky scandal, fans showed up outside his home Tuesday evening, prompting Paterno to walk outside to make a statement. Afterwards, the chant of Let Joe stay! rang high.
Karen Kraushaar Second to go Public With Herman Cain Harassment Claims
A woman known as Karen Kraushaar has been identified as one of two who settled sexual harassment claims against Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain with the National Restaurant Association.


