posted on: May 17, 2012 | author: Daily National

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Newt Gingrich Campaign Officially Coming To A...

posted on: May 2, 2012 | author: Daily National

Newt Gingrich is planning to officially end his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination with an announcement Wednesday in Arlington,...

White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2012: Obam...

posted on: Apr 30, 2012 | author: Daily National

President Barack Obama scattered the barbs during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as he poked fun at White House races past and present, the Secret Service and Donald Trump.

First criminal charges filed in BP oil spill

posted on: Apr 24, 2012 | author: Daily National

The first criminal charges have been filed in connection with the BP Gulf of Mexico oil disaster two years ago, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Former BP engineer Kurt Mix was arrested in Texas on two counts of intentionally destroying evidence requested by authorities, specifically the alleged deletions of messages focusing on work to stem the oil flow.

Keith Olbermann Returns to TV Talk on ‘This W...

posted on: Apr 22, 2012 | author: Daily National

Keith Olbermann made his return to TV political commentary on ABC’s “This Week” this morning. Scandals, of the Secret Service and GSA varieties, the “dog wars,” the economy and 2012 polling were just some of the topics of discussion.

Pulitzer Prize winners announced, no fiction ...

posted on: Apr 17, 2012 | author: Daily National

The Pulitzer Prize winners were announced on Monday, honoring the best in journalism and literature in the past year. However, the Pulitzer judges did not award a fiction winner for the first time in 35 years.

How Tupac Became a Hologram (Is Elvis Next?)

posted on: Apr 17, 2012 | author: Daily National

Tupac Shakur played the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last weekend—at least, a computerized likeness of him did. A hologram of the rapper, who was killed in 1996, appeared on stage and performed two songs 2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted and Hail Mary, alongside his still-living contemporaries Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. At the end of the act, hologram Tupac exploded into an impressive light display.

Newark Mayor Cory Booker Describes ‘Terrifyin...

posted on: Apr 13, 2012 | author: Daily National

Newark Mayor Cory Booker added some luster to his already-glowing image last night when he fought through his security detail to rescue a woman from a house fire Thursday night. After pulling his next-door neighbor from a second-floor bedroom and carrying her through the flames to safety, Mayor Booker was treated for smoke inhalation and 2nd degree burns.

Ozzie Guillen suspended, apologizes; protests...

posted on: Apr 10, 2012 | author: Daily National

Ozzie Guillen was suspended five games by the Miami Marlins in advance of a news conference this morning where he explained his explosive comments about Fidel Castro, words that have set off protests in the middle of the community where the Marlins have built their new stadium and among fans the team hope to woo. "I'm sorry that I hurt the community without any intention," Guillen said in Spanish. "I'm here to say I'm sorry."

Facebook Acquires Photo-Sharing App Instagram...

posted on: Apr 10, 2012 | author: Daily National

A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but is a photo-sharing app worth $1 billion? The answer is apparently yes, as Facebook announced an agreement to acquire Instagram for roughly that amount in cash and shares in the social network.