Georgia State Rep. Bobby Franklin, who last year proposed making rape and domestic violence “victims” into “accusers,” has introduced a 10-page bill that would criminalize miscarriages and make abortion in Georgia completely illegal. Under Rep. Franklin’s bill, HB 1, women who miscarry could become felons …
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Ohio teachers take center stages in battle over union rights
Ohio teachers are becoming the front line fighters against Ohio bill that is looking to slash a $8 million deficit by curbing union negotiation rights. Republican law makers are hoping this bill will give state and local law makers more discretion in establishing pay scales …
Kayaker takes photo of English Loch Ness monster
Last week Tom Pickles, 24, used a camera phone to capture a photo of “Bownessie,” a reputed monster in Lake Windermere. The photo shows an object with three humps gliding on the surface of the 11-mile lake. This is the eighth sighting of the creature …
Man killed after eating popcorn too loudly at movie theater
A 42-year-old man was shot and killed in Latvia this week during a showing of “Black Swan.” One suspect has been taken into custody. Witnesses say the conflict arose because the man was eating his popcorn too loudly. The shooting took place in the central …
Son forced to wear sign announcing 1.22 GPA
A Tampa mother is defending her decision to stick her teenage son on a street corner with a sign that says, among other things, “GPA 1.22 … honk if I need education.” The mother says she and her husband have tried multiple other methods to …
Dalai Lama’s Nephew Hit by Car, Killed in Florida Walk
The Dalai Lama’s nephew was killed by an SUV last week while on the first leg of a 300-mile march in Florida for Tibetan independence from China. Jigme K. Norbu, 45, was walking along the white line of the highway when he was hit. The …