From CBS News: An elderly woman who thought she lost everything including her dog after a tornado wiped out much of an Oklahoma City suburb found a glimmer of hope on Monday during an interview with CBS News reporter Anna Werner. “I never lost consciousness,” Barbara Garcia recalled, standing atop[Read More…]
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Sun-Times: Ex-Crestwood water department head guilty on all 11 counts
Since news first broke of tainted well water in Crestwood finding its way to consumers — for 22 years — I have been baffled by the possible motivations. Verdict today? Guilty. From Casey Toner at the Chicago Sun-Times: The former Crestwood water department head accused of lying to investigators about[Read More…]
Video: President Obama Honors the 2013 National Teacher of the Year
President Obama recognizes Jeff Charbonneau, of Zillah, Washington, as the 2013 National Teacher of the year. April 23, 2013.
CBS Video: Working for Religious Freedom; What Is Religious Freedom?
This program looks at the shifts in attitude towards religion and spirituality and what this means for religious institutions.
Australia and Gun Control’s Aftermath (Video)
The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,The Daily Show on Facebook John Oliver learns it’s pointless for America to study the Australian gun control experience because the situations are just too similar.
Jon Stewart: George W. Bush ‘Library Accomplished’ (Video)
The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,The Daily Show on Facebook Former President George W. Bush takes a break from his painting to help open the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
Graphic Video: Fertilizer Plant Explosion Near Waco, Texas
Graphic video of the fertilizer plant explosion near Waco, Texas. Please watch at your own discretion.
CNN’s Report on Arrest in Boston Marathon Bombing ‘completely f**king wrong’ (Jon Stewart Video)
The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,The Daily Show on Facebook CNN’s exclusive report on an arrest in the Boston Marathon bombing was exclusive because it was completely f**king wrong. (05:47) Jon Stewart reports.
Video: Explosion at the Boston Marathon
Video: Explosion at the Boston Marathon. Warning: Graphic language and content.
Shnay: Park Forest works to keep elections nonpartisan
From Jerry Shnay at the Southtown Star: When the late Henry Dietch was mayor of Park Forest during the first decade of the village’s existence, he understood that good government ends when politics begins. Dietch was fond of saying neither Democrats nor Republicans have a “right” way to sweep the[Read More…]
