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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sales of tobacco to minors in the U.S. reached an all-time low in 2011 under a federal and state inspection program intended to curb underage tobacco use, according to a report released Thursday. The violation rate of tobacco sales to underage youth at retailers nationwide has fallen from about 40 percent […]
When is this year’s Election Day? Tuesday, November 6. When and where is the Democratic National Convention? The DNC will take place September 3rd to 6th in Charlotte, N.C. You can learn more at http://charlottein2012.com/ When and where is the Republic National Convention? The RNC will take place August 27th – August 30th in Tampa […]
ATLANTA (AP) — Chick-fil-A has set a one-day sales record amid an ongoing controversy over a company executive's public stance against same-sex marriage. The Atlanta-based company confirmed in a statement Thursday that the sales record was broken Wednesday for "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day" after it was declared by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister […]
GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — Mitt Romney promised Thursday that his economic program will create 12 million new jobs in the next four years, and likened President Barack Obama to a "dog trying to chase its tail" when it comes to strengthening the sluggish recovery. Firing back instantly, Obama said his rival favors "trickle-down fairy dust" […]
The anticipation is building as President Barack Obama awaits his 51st birthday on Saturday. President Obama said that his wife Michelle credits him for looking a bit younger. "Michelle says I look 50," the president told a crowd at Rollins College in Orlando. The Orlando crowed sweetly proceeded to sing Happy Birthday to the President. […]
An owner of several Wendy’s International restaurants publicly weighed in on the same-sex marriage debate. Jim Furman, CEO of Tarheel Capital owns 74 Wendy’s restaurant chains throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. At many of Furman’s restaurants, Wendy’s patrons were greeted with the following posted message: “WE STAND WITH CHICK-FIL-A." Shortly after the signs were […]
In commemoration of Child Support Awareness Month, there are important facts and information to know when giving or receiving child support. This appropriated amount of money is used to provide food, shelter, clothing, and overall care for a child. In many cases child support can also include medical coverage and payment for a child’s extracurricular […]
MASON, Ohio (AP) — One of the biggest drug dealers in the Cincinnati area was led into court this week. He didn't exactly look like a tough guy. He was skinny, pale, bespectacled, dressed in a blue buttoned-down shirt and khakis — and just 17 years old. Three weeks before he was supposed to start […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have lost a bid in the Republican-controlled House to increase taxes on high-income earners and on people who inherit million dollar-plus estates. The Democratic plan, which was backed by President Barack Obama, fell to Republicans who insisted that a full package of Bush-era tax cuts be renewed when they expire at […]
ATLANTA (AP) — Chick-fil-A supporters are eating at the chicken chain's restaurants as the company continues to be criticized for an executive taking a public position against same-sex marriage. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, declared Wednesday "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day." A spokeswoman for the Rev. Billy Graham says the 93-year-old evangelist ate a […]
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) – A South Florida man faces disorderly conduct charges after a disturbance at a theater showing the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises." Miami Beach police say more than 100 moviegoers fled early Tuesday after David Escamillo allegedly yelled "This is it!" during the film. Witnesses said they saw Escamillo leave […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking a first for Hispanics, the Democratic party has chosen the mayor of San Antonio to deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. The party announced Tuesday that Mayor Julian Castro would deliver the high-profile, prime-time address on the convention's opening night. First lady Michelle Obama will also address the […]
