Paul Ryan Reveals GOP Budget Plan

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

The Wisconsin Republican introduced the new GOP budget plan that would defund Obamacare.

Senate Votes To End Hagel Filibuster

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

By ending the filibuster Hagel is now closer to becoming the next Defense secretary.

Hot Air Balloon Crash in Egypt Kills 19 Tourist

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

A hot air balloon crash over Luxor, an ancient Egyptian city has killed 19 tourists.

Adam Lanza Idealized Anders Breivik, The Norwegian Who Killed 77 People In 2011

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

Adam Lanza fantasized about out-doing Anders Breivik, the Norwegian man who killed 77 people in 2011.

Shooting In The OC Leaves Four Dead

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

A shooting rampage in Orange County leaves four dead, including the suspect.

Eight Robbers Pull Off $50 Million Diamond Heist

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

In just three minutes eight robbers stole $50 million worth of precious jewels.

Storify: Twitter Remembers USC Security Officer, Keith Lawrence

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

Keith Lawrence with his fiance, Monica Quan/ Facebook

People who knew USC DPS officer mourn his abrupt death on Twitter.

Are Twinkies Back?

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

Hostess Brands Inc. might be bought by the same company that own Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.

Online Activist Group Launches A Bit of Civil Disobedience In Memory Of Aaron Swartz

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

An online activist group launched The Aaron Swartz Memorial JSTOR Liberator in memory of Reddit’s cofounder, Aaron Swartz.

New York State Takes Aim At Gun Control

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

New York legislators agreed on tentative gun control laws late Monday night.

Wal-Mart Unveils Plan To Hire Veterans

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

Wal-Mart, the notorious mega-store, which has in the past few years been accused of discriminatory hiring practices, unveils a plan to help veterans get back on their feet.

Teachers in Ohio and Texas Fill Up Spaces At Gun Training Classes

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

Teachers in Ohio and Texas are flocking to gun training courses in response to the tragic December 14 massacre at Sandy Hook elementary school.

LGBT Veterans Will Receive Entire Separation Pay

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

Veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” will now receive their entire separation pay.

Disastrous Fire Threatens Southeast Australia

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

Residents fear a repeat of the 2009 fires that left hundreds dead and without homes.

The Real Risks Involved With Gay Conversion Therapy For Teens

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

Courts have blocked attempts to make conversion therapy illegal in California. (Creative Commons)

Therapy tried to pin the source of Gabriel Arana's homosexuality on his parents. He wasn't convinced.

Poll Finds Little Change In Public Opinion On Gun Control Since Sandy Hook

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Danielle Tarasiuk
Executive Producer

A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center found that most American’s opinions on gun control has only modestly changed since the shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school last Friday.