In Israel, Romney flubs on health care
In yet another foot-in-mouth blunder, Mitt Romney today praised Israel's health care system for its financial efficiency, suggesting the U.S. should follow its example.
Happy birthday, Medicare
Retirees and health care advocates will celebrate the 47th anniversary of Medicare this week in events throughout the country.
‘Obamacare’ means preventative care for women
"While we celebrate the preventive provisions about to take effect, we must also remember that opponents of the health care law are trying to weaken it."
Adoption event: Abused Caboodle cats will finally find homes
On August 11 and 12, the ASPCA will host an adoption to find safe homes for cats rescued from the abusive conditions of the Caboodle Ranch.
Illegal marijuana farms killing wildlife
Researchers have found that commercial anti-rodent chemicals present in illegal pot farms are poisoning and killing animals.
California water issues make headlines again
Gov. Jerry Brown and U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar unveiled the latest plan to shift more water from the northern part of the state to the south.
Political heavyweights join battle vs. Minnesota voter ID law
The campaign to oppose voter photo ID represented all three of Minnesota's major political parties.
Chick-fil-A is trying to feed us homophobia
Chick-fil-A has maintained a sharp anti-gay stance, feeding millions of dollars into organizations that oppose same-sex marriage.
Windy City turns "war zone" from gun violence
The city once known for wind is now known for gun violence.
Romney caught in “Anglo-Saxon” hot water
Mitt Romney ran into hot water this week over Anglo-Saxons.
