Proposition 35 Sex Trafficking Measure Passes

Prop. 35 aimed to change the state's laws on human trafficking. (Dawn Megli/Neon Tommy)

Proposition 35 will toughen penalties for sex trafficking offenses.

YouTube Adds International Channels

Comments (0) | Advertisers, Europe, Google, International, Original Channels, youtube

Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

YouTube will create original channels in France, Germany and the United Kingdom. (jm3/Creative Commons)

YouTube’s original channels are going global after the Google-owned company announced it will expand its programming line-up to France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Hugo Chavez: "If I Were American, I'd Vote For Obama"

Comments (0) | Barack Obama, Clint Eastwood, diplomatic immunity, elections, Hugo Chavez, International, Latin America, Venezuela, Venezuela U.S. Relations

Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Hugo Chavez has given President Barack Obama his endorsement. (nicogenin/Creative Commons)

Hugo Chavez gave President Barack Obama his endorsement Sunday night, calling him "a good guy."

Number Of Independent Voters On The Rise

Comments (0) | 2012 Presidential Campaign, Barack Obama, Election 2012, Independent Voters, mitt romney, National, Politically Correct, voter turnout

Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Independents comprise the highest percentage of voters, but their influence is minimal.

Chicago Teachers Scheduled To Vote On Ending Strike

Comments (0) | Chicago Public Schools, chicago teacher union strike, cps, ctu, Karen Lewis, National, Rahm Emanuel

Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Chicago Teachers Union delegates will vote on whether or not to end their strike.

Delegates will vote Tuesday on whether or not to end the strike.

Defense Of Marriage Act Challenged By States

Comments (0) | connecticut, Defense of Marriage Act, doma, gay marriage, National, National, new york, same-sex marriage, Vermont

Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Vermont, Connecticut and New York all permit gay marriage. (Scroniser/Creative Commons)

Three states have called for DOMA to be ruled unconstitutional by a federal appeals court.

Investigation Brings “Carried Interest” Into Spotlight

Comments (0) | Bain Capital, mitt romney, National, special interst, tax fraud, taxes

Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Private-equity firms come under investigation.

Calvin Johnson To Be Featured On Cover Of "Madden NFL 13"

Comments (0) | 2012, Calvin Johnson, Cam Newton, Detroit Lions, Madden 13, Madden Cover, Madden Curse, Madden NFL 13, NFL, Peyton Hillis, sports feed

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

The Lions receiver will try to avoid the "Madden curse."

Nebraska Assistant Coach Remains Outspoken Critic Of Homosexuality

Comments (4) | 2012, Bo Pelini, Christianity, Cornhuskers, gay rights, homosexuality, Ron Brown, Sports, sports feed, University of Nebraska

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

Ron Brown spoke out against an anti-discrimination ordinance in Omaha.

San Diego Padres Back On The Market

Comments (0) | 2012, Baseball, Baseball Owners, Dodgers sold, Jeff Moorad, John Moores, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, Padres Auction, Padres Bidding, san diego, San Diego Padres, sports feed

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

A few unsuccessful Dodgers bidders could be in the running for the Pads.

NCAA Gives Baylor Probation, Accepts School's Self-Imposed Penalties

Comments (0) | 2012, Baylor Bears, Baylor Lady Bears, Baylor Penalties, Brittney Griner, College Basketball, Kim Mulkey, NCAA, probation, Scott Drew, Sports, sports feed

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

Both basketball programs will lose scholarships.

New NFL Rule Changes Come From Owners' Meeting

Comments (2) | 2012, NFL, NFL, NFL Rule Changes, Owners Meeting, Postseason Overtime, Replays, sports feed, turnovers

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

New penalties, reviews and OT rules will be implemented in 2012.

Female CEO Creates Dilemma For Augusta National Golf Club

Comments (1) | 2012, Augusta, Ginni Rometty, golf, golf majors, Hootie Johnson, IBM, IBM CEO, Martha Burk, Sports, sports feed, The Masters

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

Augusta National has always invited IBM's CEO. That CEO is now a woman.

QB Alex Smith Signs Three-Year Deal To Return To 49ers

Comments (0) | 2012, 49ers, Alex Smith, free agency, Jim Harbaugh, NFL, Peyton Manning, San Francisco 49ers, Sports, sports feed

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

San Francisco had been in pursuit of Peyton Manning.

Andrew Bynum Ejected As The Lakers Lose To The Houston Rockets

Comments (0) | 2012, Andrew Bynum, ejection, Houston Rockets, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Mike Brown, NBA, Sports, sports feed

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

How much did the loss of Bynum hurt the Lakers?

Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Allegedly Consulted Prostitute On Basketball Issues

Comments (0) | 2012, Clippers, Donald Sterling, NBA, NBA, prostitution, sports feed

Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Sterling may have sought basketball advice from an unlikely source.

Albert Pujols Upset At Angels' "El Hombre" Billboard

Comments (0) | 2012, Advertisements, Albert Pujols, Billboard, L.A. Angels, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, Pujols, sports feed, Stan Musial

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

The Spanish phrase translates to "The Man."

NFL Combine Preview: Who Has The Most To Gain And Lose

Comments (0) | 2012, 2012 NFL Combine, 2012 NFL draft, Brandon Weeden, Kendall Wright, NFL, Quniton Coples, Robert Griffin III, Sports, sports feed, Vontaze Burfict

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

Five players with something to prove in Indy.

China's Vice President Wants To See Clippers Game, Settles For Lakers Instead

Comments (0) | 2012, Blake Griffin, China VP, Chris Paul, Clippers, Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, Lakers, los angeles clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, sports feed, Xi Jinping

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

Why Xi Jinping looked forward to seeing Chris Paul and Blake Griffin.

Michigan Stadium To Host 2013 NHL Winter Classic

Comments (0) | 2012, 2013 Winter Classic, Detroit Red Wings, Michigan Stadium, NHL Winter Classic, Sports, sports feed, Toronto Maple Leafs, University of Michigan

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

The Red Wings and Maple Leafs are expected to play on Jan. 1, 2013.

Baseball Hall of Fame Announces PED Education Program

Comments (0) | 2012, Barry Bonds, Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB, Performance Enhancing Drugs, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa, Sports, sports feed, Steroids

Steven Covelman
Staff Writer

The announcement comes with many potential inductees facing steroid allegations.

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