Electoral College math: Not all votes are equal AP - 5 hrs agoWhen it comes to electing the president, not all votes are created equal. And chances are yours will count less than those of a select few. More »Electoral College math: Not all votes are equal
When it comes to electing the president, not all votes are created equal. And chances are yours will count less than those of a select few.
Why there is an Electoral College and how it works AP - 5 hrs agoPresidents are elected not by national popular vote but by an 18th century constitutional compromise called the Electoral College. More »Why there is an Electoral College and how it works
Presidents are elected not by national popular vote but by an 18th century constitutional compromise called the Electoral College.
Where did the mammoth U.S. budget deficits come from? Christian Science Monitor - 15 hrs agoWhat’s the cause of the federal government’s huge budget deficits? That’s a question that is harder to answer in the particular than you might think. The general problem is obvious: Uncle Sam has been spending more money … More »Where did the mammoth U.S. budget deficits come from?
What’s the cause of the federal government’s huge budget deficits? That’s a question that is harder to answer in the particular than you might think. The general problem is obvious: Uncle Sam has been spending more money than he takes in. The specific reasons as to why this state of affairs exists are a mix of human decisions, …
'Carmageddon' the sequel begins on LA freeways AP - 4 hrs agoThe sequel to Carmageddon has had its midnight premiere, and Los Angeles transportation officials are hoping the weekend proves as successful as last year's first edition. More »'Carmageddon' the sequel begins on LA freeways
The sequel to Carmageddon has had its midnight premiere, and Los Angeles transportation officials are hoping the weekend proves as successful as last year's first edition.
Samsung wins reconsideration of Galaxy Tab sales ban Reuters - 2 hrs 26 mins agoSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that a lower court should reconsider a sales ban against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 won by Apple in a patent dispute with the South Korean electronics maker. The … More »Samsung wins reconsideration of Galaxy Tab sales ban
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that a lower court should reconsider a sales ban against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 won by Apple in a patent dispute with the South Korean electronics maker. The injunction was put in place ahead of a month-long trial that pitted iPhone maker Apple Inc against …
- Former Apple, NASA Engineers Make $11,111 Coffee Maker @ ABC News - 2 hrs 42 mins ago
A group of engineers who previously worked at Apple and NASA created an $11,111 coffee maker that measures the liquid’s heat as it brews to maintain the “perfect” temperature. Blossom Coffee company is the brainchild of coffee fan, Jeremy Kuempel, and two colleagues. Kuempel is an MIT...
- Masked Conn. teen killed by dad called a good kid AP - 5 hrs ago
Tyler Giuliano had no trouble with the law. The teenager loved flying small planes as a Civil Air Patrol cadet and seemed happy as he played an online game with friends Wednesday night. But hours later, authorities say, Tyler was outside wearing a black ski mask and wielding a knife when he was shot by his father, who …
- Bo verdict allows China to focus on succession AP - 5 hrs ago
With disgraced politician Bo Xilai expelled from the party, his career effectively ended with a slew of criminal charges that are certain to result in convictions, China's ruling communists can finally focus on the crucial task of ensuring a smooth transition to a new generation of leaders.
- Fighting in Syria starts fire in medieval souks AP - 59 mins ago
Syrian rebels and residents of Aleppo struggled Saturday to contain a huge fire that destroyed parts of the city's medieval souks, or markets, following raging battles between government troops and opposition fighters there, activists said.
- Iraq: Jailbreak was inside job, 20 killed AP - 3 hrs ago
A prison break in Saddam Hussein's hometown in which dozens of al-Qaida-linked militants escaped was an inside job, Iraq's Interior Ministry said.
Petrova stuns Radwanska to win Tokyo title Reuters - 4 hrs ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - Russia's Nadia Petrova upset defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska 6-0 1-6 6-3 in the Pan Pacific Open final on Saturday to complete a sensational run at the Tokyo tournament. It was … More »Petrova stuns Radwanska to win Tokyo title
TOKYO (Reuters) - Russia's Nadia Petrova upset defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska 6-0 1-6 6-3 in the Pan Pacific Open final on Saturday to complete a sensational run at the Tokyo tournament. It was the 30-year-old's second title of the year after winning a Wimbledon warm-up event in Den Bosch, the 12th and also most …
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