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Kansas considers imposing tax on sodas

Kansas considers imposing tax on sodas

On Tuesday, a legislative proposal to impose tax, worth a penny, on every teaspoon of sugar in a beverage was advanced by Kansas Senator John Vratil.

Marine Col. James Sabow: was there really a military coverup about his death?

Marine Col. James Sabow: was there really a military coverup about his death?

Col. James Sabow had long been officially regarded as having committed suicide back in 1991, when he was found dead in his own backyard. This ‘truth’, however, is questioned when a lone gunman goes up to the Pentagon and shoots two police officers.

Obama’s new plan to increase foreign visitors: charge them a visitor’s fee

Obama’s new plan to increase foreign visitors: charge them a visitor’s fee

The US just passed a new law yesterday that aims to increase the already dwindling number of tourists entering the country: foreign visitor’s will be charged a fee for ‘visiting privileges’.

Chief Justice John Roberts is not stepping down

Chief Justice John Roberts is not stepping down

The rumor about Chief Justice Roberts’ resignation started when a blog post talked about how he is planning to step down tomorrow because of health reasons.

California Senator Roy Ashburn arrested for driving drunk, and then some

California Senator Roy Ashburn arrested for driving drunk, and then some

California State Senator Roy Ashburn was arrested early morning on Wednesday after an officer noticed that the vehicle he was driving was swerving. It gets even worse.

Suspect in Darien murders arrested in Florida

Suspect in Darien murders arrested in Florida

Jacob Nodarse, the primary suspect behind the triple homicide case in Darien, Illinois, was taken into custody Wednesday.

Topeka, Kansas is now Google, Kansas

Topeka, Kansas is now Google, Kansas

In a move to hopefully give it more of a fighting chance for a spot in Google’s Fiber for Communities program, Topeka, Kansas has declared that it will now be called Google, Kansas. Well, at least for a month.

Chelsea King update: Body found believed to be Chelsea King

Chelsea King update: Body found believed to be Chelsea King

San Diego County authorities believe that a body found near the Lake Hodges shoreline was that of missing teen Chelsea King.

New York Governor David Paterson says he won’t resign

New York Governor David Paterson says he won’t resign

On Tuesday, the National Organization for Women (NOW) called for the resignation of NY Governor David Paterson after he reportedly instructed his staff to contact a woman involved in a domestic violence case.

Obama to disclose ‘Cash for Caulkers’ details in Georgia

Obama to disclose ‘Cash for Caulkers’ details in Georgia

US President Barack Obama is scheduled to reveal details of a new program patterned after the successful “Cash for Clunkers” program from last year in Georgia on Tuesday.

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