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Political Gaffe: Is Ted Nugent Going to Kill Barack Obama?

No Author — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:54:00 EST

It�s campaign season, and that means it�s time for mudslinging, name-calling, underhanded tactics, horse race journalism, and the dreaded gaffes made by politicians and public figures. This campaign season has had no shortage of any of the above, but the past few weeks have given us some of the greatest gaffes of all time.

KONY 2012 Movement Draws Support and Criticism

No Author — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:34:00 EST

Approximately two weeks ago , a video titled �KONY 2012� was uploaded to vimeo.com. On March 5, the video was also uploaded to YouTube. Between the two sites, the video has accumulated over eighty million views in the short time that it has been online. Produced by the non-profit organization Invisible Children, Inc., the video aims to raise awareness about Joseph Kony, a Ugandan war criminal who is known to have kidnapped thousands of children for use as soldiers in his rebel army, the Lord�s Resistance Army. The video is approximately thirty minutes long, and describes the guerilla warfare tactics used by Kony as well as criticizing the American government�s response to it.

Violence Escalates in Syria

No Author — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:21:00 EST

Although the Middle East may seem extremely far away and unimportant compared to America, there have been some massive uprisings lately that are worth looking into. In the small country of Syria, many people have recently began rebelling against their leader, Bashar al-Assad, and the rest of the Syrian government.

Tensions Rise Over Iran�s Nuclear Ambitions

No Author — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:18:00 EST

Relations between Iran and Israel have been in the news lately, along with speculation of U.S. involvement. The U.S. has long been a close ally of Israel, and does not want to see Iran attain nuclear weapons capability.

Sports Report: Peyton Manning's Free Agency

No Author — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:18:00 EST

What do the Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, and the Seattle Seahawks have in common? They all want Peyton Manning. After Peyton Manning�s tearful announcement on March 7th, the official process of finding a new team began for the legendary quarterback. . .

2/16/12 Cohn's Current Events

No Author — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:02:00 EST

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Current Events Cheat Sheet

No Author — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:01:00 EST

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GOP Primary Race Heats Up

No Author — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

The race for the Republican nomination is heating up across America as conservatives try to rally and defeat Barack Obama in the coming 2012 election. A divided party and a sensitive American public are proving to be major stumbling blocks for many of the candidates. . .

12/22/11 Cohn's Current Events

No Author — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:07:00 EST

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Scandal Erupts Over Penn State Coach

No Author — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:13:00 EST

Sports have the ability to bring people together in tough times. Sports are a unifier, and even can heal wounds. These unique qualities were evident on Saturday November 12 in State College, PA when the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Penn State Nittany Lions took the field in front of over 100,000 fans. Penn State lost the game but that was purely secondary. On that particular day the scandal that brought down a highly regarded defensive coordinator and a legendary head coach was in the forefront of everyone�s minds. The atmosphere at Beaver Stadium was somber, which was atypical compared to the rowdy place that Penn State fans knew. Joe Paterno did not roam the sidelines as he usually did. Instead, he was at home. The coach for more than forty years had become an icon of the University, but over all of the wins and championships, had preached winning with honor. After being disgraced, his once pristine reputation is now tarnished. The man responsible for all of this devastation is Jerry Sandusky.

11/9/11 Cohn's Current Events

No Author — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:58:00 EST

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10/21/11 Cohn's Current Events

No Author — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:00:00 EST

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Cohn's Current Events

No Author — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:28:00 EST

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No Author — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EST

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Falling, Leaking, Cracking, Oh My! America's Infrastructure Crisis

No Author — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:45:00 EST

Americans like driving across a bridge that they know won't collapse. They like having communities safe from bursting dams. They value having electricity. They don't much care for hazardous waste lying around in the wilderness. They like goods being transported efficiently to whatever region they may reside in. They do not like drowning. They like having parks in their neighborhoods that are free of glass and filth. They like clean water to drink. They like trains, planes, and automobiles to help them make it home in time for Thanksgiving and to commute to work. That said, most of them won't like to hear what this article says.

NFL Season Preview

No Author — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:40:00 EST

School is here, and fall is right around the corner. While many of you may dread the idea of actual work, dramatically reduced sleep, and fewer days of leisure, for us sports fans this time of year is savored and enjoyed. Football is finally here again and with the off-season NFL lockout drama finally resolved, we have acquired a new appreciation for the beloved American tradition. Last year did not lack drama and excitement; however, as we look to this year fans will tell you that we are bound for an equally great, if not substantially better season.

6/16/11 Current Events Cheat Sheet

No Author — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:50:00 EST

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5/26/11 Current Events Cheat Sheet

No Author — Thu, 26 May 2011 20:04:00 EST

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Report: The Royal Wedding

No Author — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:20:00 EST

On April 29th, the long anticipated wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton took place. It was a celebration like no other for the city of London. People from all over the world came to London decked out in red, white and blue to witness the joining of the world�s most adorable couple. . . .

5/12/11 Current Events Cheat Sheet

No Author — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:57:00 EST

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