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Gingrich promises ‘permanent U.S. moon base’ if he’s elected by Daily Contributor on Jan 26, 2012Speaking recently to a heavily NASA-populated crowd in Florida, the 68-year-old Republican contender promised to build a permanent U.S. moon base by the end of the decade...if he's elected president.Post from: Daily ContributorGingrich promises ̵...

Canadian Uses iPad as Passport by Daily Contributor on Jan 3, 2012During the holidays, a Canadian man discovered another use for the iPad—as a passport.Post from: Daily ContributorCanadian Uses iPad as Passport...

Christopher Hitchens: Polemist, Atheist Author Dies at 62 by Daily Contributor on Dec 16, 2011Christopher Hitchens, the British-American pundit and author whose writings both enraged and entertained people, has died. He was 62.Post from: Daily ContributorChristopher Hitchens: Polemist, Atheist Author Dies at 62...

Rod Blagojevich Sentenced 14 Years by Daily Contributor on Dec 7, 2011Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced 14 years on Wednesday for trying to sell President Barack Obama's vacated senate set for cash or position, among other charges.Post from: Daily ContributorRod Blagojevich Sentenced 14 Years...

Herman Cain Suspends Presidential Campaign by Daily Contributor on Dec 4, 2011Accusations of marital infidelity and sexual harassments have finally taken their toll on Republican aspirant Herman Cain as the 65-year-old businessman announced Saturday that he was "suspending" his presidential campaign.Post from: Daily Contributo...

American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection by Daily Contributor on Nov 29, 2011AMR Corp., American Airlines' parent company, announced on Tuesday that it is filing for bankruptcy protection in a bid to counter the effects of rising costs and payoff debts that have accumulated over the years.Post from: Daily ContributorAmerican...

Mexican Interior Minister Killed in Chopper Crash by Daily Contributor on Nov 11, 2011Secretary of Interior Blake Mora was one of nine people killed in the crash that occurred on Friday in Xochimilco, south of Mexico City. He was 45.Post from: Daily ContributorMexican Interior Minister Killed in Chopper Crash...

Toyota Recalls 550,000 Vehicles Over Steering Problem by Daily Contributor on Nov 9, 2011Toyota has recalled over half a million vehicles due to a problematic component that could cause drivers to make a little more effort to steer their cars.Post from: Daily ContributorToyota Recalls 550,000 Vehicles Over Steering Problem...

Shelter worker gets fired for taking cute pics of dogs slated to be euthanized by Daily Contributor on Nov 9, 2011Emily Tanen, a 30-year-old volunteer at the Manhattan branch of Animal Care and Control of New York City, got the sack at work for taking and publishing cute photos of dogs about to get euthanized, hoping that someone would give them the home and lov...

Over 70 arrested at Times Square rally against greed by Daily Contributor on Oct 16, 2011More than 70 protesters were arrested Saturday as the Occupy Wall Street movement filled New York City's Times Square, authorities said. It was one of the largest demonstrations yet from the movement, which began on September 17th.Post from: Daily Co...