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| Christie: Union Boss Should Quit Over Comment |
| New Jersey gov calls for union chief to resign after saying 'life's not always fair' for voucher-seeking poor kidsConnecticut Mom to Plead Guilty for Enrolling Son in Wrong District, Lawyer Says |
| Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Wed, 08 February 2012 18:50:53 EST) |
| Is Rick Stealing Newt's Thunder? |
| Newt Gingrich's strategy of pitching himself as the 'conservative' alternative to Mitt Romney and emphasizing Super Tuesday GOP contests could be in jeopardy after three-state sweep by Rick Santorum.OPINION: Santorum's Sweep Says Race Is Wide Open ... AgainEmployees Behind Chrysler Ad Backed Obama, as White House Denies Role |
| Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Wed, 08 February 2012 18:50:53 EST) |
| A Parade for Super Bowl Champs, But Not for Vets? |
| Lawmakers renew calls for a parade for Iraq veterans in NYC after city held elaborate bash for New York GiantsOPINION: Our Iraq Vets Deserve a Parade in New YorkYOU DECIDE: Should Iraq War Vets Get a Parade in NYC?Soldiers Train for Agricultural Mission in Afghanistan |
| Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Wed, 08 February 2012 18:50:53 EST) |
| Defiant UND Brings Back 'Fighting Sioux' Nickname |
| Despite threats of sanctions by NCAA and legal fight, school brings back nickname after wave of public support |
| Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Wed, 08 February 2012 18:50:53 EST) |
| Massive Underwater Loot Reported Off Cape Cod |
| Modern-day treasure hunters claim to have found billions worth of loot on ship torpedoed during World War IIVIDEO: Can Treasure Hunters Keep Sunken Loot? |
| Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Wed, 08 February 2012 18:50:53 EST) |
| NASDAQ Stock Market Begins Trading (1971) |
| When the NASDAQ stock exchange began trading in 1971, it was the world's first electronic stock market. Founded in New York by the National Association of Securities Dealers, NASDAQ initially existed as computer bulletin board system that did not yet connect buyers and sellers. Today, it lists more companies and has more trading volume than any other US electronic stock exchange. In 2007, NASDAQ acquired the oldest stock exchange in America for $652 million. Which exchange did NASDAQ buy? Discuss |
| Read More...(Source: This Day in History - Wed, 8 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
| Émile Zola Is Put on Trial for Publishing "J'Accuse" (1898) |
| A Jewish officer in the French army, Alfred Dreyfus was falsely convicted of treason in 1894. When officers discovered that the evidence against Dreyfus was false—and that he was most likely a victim of anti-Semitism—they covered it up. Writer Émile Zola exposed the scandal by publishing in a newspaper an open letter titled "J'accuse." Zola was tried and convicted of criminal libel but fled the country, which was divided by the scandal. What happened to Dreyfus and Zola? |
| Read More...(Source: This Day in History - Tue, 7 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
| Treaty of Waitangi Establishes New Zealand as a British Colony (1840) |
| Though considered the founding document of New Zealand as a nation, the Treaty of Waitangi has been the subject of much debate since it was signed by representatives of the British crown and Maori chiefs in 1840. It gave Britain control of New Zealand while recognizing the native inhabitants' land rights. However, the English and Maori texts differed, leading to many controversies over its stipulations. In 1913, one of the treaty documents was restored after having been partially eaten by what? |
| Read More...(Source: This Day in History - Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
| Greeks lose faith in politicians: poll |
| Feb. 8 - A public opinion poll of Greek citizens show they've lost patience with their political leaders and want new elections, as Greek party leaders continue their delayed talks on a second EU/IMF bailout. Joanna Partridge reports. |
| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Top News - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:28:00 -0500) |
| Syrian forces continue Homs onslaught |
| Feb. 8 - Amateur video out of Syria appears to show fires raging in Homs a day after Russia say it won a promise from President Bashar al-Assad to end the violence. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. |
| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Top News - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:01:00 -0500) |
| Gingrich won't be GOP nominee, says Sabato |
| Feb. 8 - After a stunning three-state win for Rick Santorum, campaign expert Larry Sabato says Newt Gingrich is effectively out of the race. Sabato adds that Michigan, long seen as Romney's, could be in play. |
| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Top News - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:43:00 -0500) |
| New president denies Maldives coup |
| Feb. 8 - The new president of the Maldives says the change of government in the Indian Ocean island resort was no coup. Nick Rowlands reports. |
| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Top News - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:21:00 -0500) |
| Breakingviews: Goldman’s managed omnipresence |
| Breakingviews columnists discuss why Goldman Sachs working all sides of a deal isn’t always bad, even if it doesn’t look good. |
| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Top News - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:30:00 -0500) |
| Santorum hails campaign momentum |
| Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum pledges to push for victory in March's Super Tuesday votes, after a hat-trick of wins on Tuesday night. |
| Read More...(Source: BBC News - Home - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:47 GMT) |
| Portugal, Ireland woes dominate EU summit |
| BRUSSELS -- Just on the day EU leaders were hoping to present the final version of their plan to solve the region's debt crisis, their summit in Brussels was overwhelmed Thursday by debate over Portugal's political crisis and Ireland's banking woes. |
| Read More...(Source: washingtonpost.com - - Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:43:49 EDT) |