SOPA/PIPA Bills Cause Internet Protest, Petitions

Posted in: Featured, U.S. News, World News by Mihai-Silviu Chirila | January 21st 2012 | no comments

Google Inc. on Friday released the information that it had collected seven million signatures in the United States for its petition related to its internet protest against the SOPA/PIPA anti-piracy legislation the American Congress is preparing with the endorsement of the Hollywood and the music [...]

The Man Who Wanted To Kill Obama Apprehended and Presented to Judges

By Mihai-Silviu Chirila | November 18th 2011 | no comments

A man was charged on Thursday by a Pittsburg federal court magistrate with attempt to kill the president of the United States or members of his staff. Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez was accused of having fired two shots at the White House’s living quarters where the [...]

Bono, Lady Gaga Sing For Bill Clinton’s Foundation

By Tudor Daniel | October 15th 2011 | no comments

Both U2 leader Bono and Lady Gaga are expected to perform for Bill Clinton’s Concert who is to celebrate a decade of humanitarian work this weekend. The former US President will also celebrate his 65th birthday, though he was born on August 19, according to [...]

United States Foils Iranian-linked Assassination Plot On Saudi Ambassador

By Mihai-Silviu Chirila | October 12th 2011 | no comments

United States announced on Tuesday that it has foiled an attempt to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington, accusing Iran to have ties with the attack, which would be one of the first instances when Iran is accused of organizing terrorist activity on American [...]

Obama Recruits Shakira For Educational Support

By Tudor Daniel | October 6th 2011 | no comments

Shakira has become member of Advisory Commission on Hispanic Education department, according to United States president Barack Obama. Obama picked the 34 year old Colombian singer to be part of his educational plans which the [...]

Facebook Shows the Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Users’ Files Without Their Knowledge

By Mihai-Silviu Chirila | July 22nd 2011 | no comments

There is a growing concern among the people in the international media over the increasing number of search warrants agencies like FBI, DEA and ICE receive to pry into files and data on Facebook. Reuters documents a review of Westlaw legal database by which since 2008 judges have authorized [...]

Hahn Emerges Victorious in South Bay Congressional race.

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 13th 2011 | no comments

Ending the congressional election within the South Bay area, Democrat Janice Hahn was victorious over Republican Craig Huey yesterday. The votes were pretty close. After the count was made, it shown 54.6% for Hahn compared to 45.4% for Huey. Hahn takes the place of former Republican [...]

Debt Discussions Continue, Still No Decision and The Clock is Ticking Towards Default

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 13th 2011 | 3 comments

In Washington budget discussions between the president and the GOP rivals got to a tension filled standstill. This lead to a proposal made by a top Republican, which stated that the president temporarily receive more power to allow a debt limit increase without receiving the approval of [...]

2012 Republican Campaign drops politeness.

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 13th 2011 | no comments

Only a month ago, all the Republicans who gathered in New Hampshire for a debate had only nice things to say about each other. Former Massauchssets governor Mitt Romney stated that any of the present people would serve as a better president than Barrack [...]

Court Decided against Forced Medication for Giffords Shooting Suspect.

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 13th 2011 | no comments

Yesterday, the Phoenix federal appeals court sustained their decision against giving Jared Loughner forced medication, and ordered the defense attorneys and the prosecution to get ready for the next hearing that will take place at the end of August. In the middle are a pair of [...]

The Chicago Area Remains Without Power

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 12th 2011 | no comments

After Monday’s short and violent windstorm, Tuesday morning more than 350,000 people remained without power in the Chicago area. The utility spokeswoman, Arlana Johnson said that the number of people left without power is the highest recorded in the last 13 years by [...]

Betty Ford’s Funeral Gathers First Ladies

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 12th 2011 | no comments

Today, Michelle Obama and other three former first ladies went to California to pay their respects to former first lady, Betty Ford. The funeral of Betty Ford was focused on the former first lady’s passion: her famous Betty Ford Center founded for alcohol treatment and substance [...]

Double Profit For Alcoa

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 12th 2011 | no comments

The largest US aluminum producer, Alcoa Inc. recorded in the second-quarter a doubled profit after the prices for the lightweight metal increased overcoming the raw-material costs. The company’s net income increased to 28 cents per share from only 13 cents per share recorded [...]

Lawmakers Faced with Increasing Pressure not to Bend on Deficit.

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 12th 2011 | no comments

Conservators and liberals everywhere, have charged against lawmakers in order to prevent them from ceding any ground in the current deficit discussions. This will surely complete the latest attempt in getting a deal good enough to raise the debt [...]

Bill Maher Has Full Confidence that Sarah Palin Could “definitely” Become President

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 12th 2011 | no comments

Bill Maher was invited to “Piers Morgan Tonight” and had a highly interesting chat with the host. Morgan asked Maher’s take on the chances of each of the candidates and asked who’d he rather see as president, Michelle Bachman, or Sarah Palin. Maher [...]

Jaycee Dugard Tells Her Story, 18 Years as a Sex Slave

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 11th 2011 | no comments

For the first time, in an exclusive interview, Jaycee Dugard talked about her 18 year ordeal at the hands of the deranged parolee Phillip Garrido and his insane wife that is believed to stage the whole abduction and helped him keep the girl hostage. Diane Sawyer, [...]

Debt-Limit Talks at Washington

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 11th 2011 | no comments

Sunday, President Obama tried to convince the audience about the benefits of a $4 trillion deal that would help the government to take the control over the deficits. Despite his arguments, the congressional leaders still don’t agree about the spending and the taxes that should [...]

Is it possible for a Financial Reason behind DSK’s Accusation?

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 11th 2011 | no comments

Investigators are certain that there was indeed a sexual encounter between the maid and ex IMF director, but they were unable to find any substantial evidence that would lead to premeditated blackmail sais John Solomon. There was a considerable amount of time spent [...]

The Right Piece in Casey Anthony Defense

By Lucian Brasoveanu | July 11th 2011 | no comments

Looking at Casey Anthony, at her situation and at her trial, people cannot help of thinking of another doe-eyed criminal, Amanda Knox. The two seem quite similar, at least until the verdict. From that point on the fates of these two women took a sharp turn, one to the worst and [...]