Republicans to back Obama's student loan plan House Republicans are willing to give President Barack Obama a rare win, the chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee said Thursday in outlining a deal that would let college students avoid a costly hike on their student loans. More
3-D-printed gun fires real bullets A Texas group run by a self-described anarchist has posted what appears to be the first video of the live firing of a handgun created with a 3-D printer. The 53-second video shows a single shot being fired from The Liberator, a plastic handgun that, with the exception of its metal firing pin, was assembled from parts made with a 3-D printer, according to Defense Distributed. More
Hate crime charges dropped for most Salisbury Univ. students accused of beating a man over his sexual orientation Twelve of the 15 students arrested last month for allegedly punching, kicking and calling a man derogatory names had their hate crime and felony assault charges dismissed. 12/8/2024 - 8:18 am | View Link
What will a $1 billion makeover at the historic Pier Sixty-Six get gung-ho gastronomists?
Well, after more than three years of renovations — from the top of the tower to the dockside features — we now are getting some interesting intel: There will be nine restaurants throughout the iconic 32-acre resort, including Calusso, Sotogrande, Pier Top, Garni, The Nectar Room, Saltbreeze, Windows on 66, Pelican Landing and Elate Market Café.
And the first expected to debut on Thursday, Jan.
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When the wind blows hard from the left, it carries a poison that’s ready to kill the body politic. When the storm arrive from the right, it ferries aloft a nearly divine righteousness. Such is Donald Trump’s view of the country, and the world, where nothing — no policy, proposal or pronouncement — is legitimate if it doesn’t originate with him.
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Hundreds of turtles suffering from hypothermia were stranded on Cape Cod and New England beaches last week due to plummeting temperatures in the northeast. The New England Aquarium reported it is currently treating over 250 turtles, many afflicted with pneumonia, dehydration, sepsis or injuries. Eight of those turtles made their way to Boca Raton for rehabilitation.
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Q: I may be old school, but I want Jimmy Butler to stay with the Heat. No trade. Jimmy Butler is Heat Culture personified. If he stayed healthy last year we beat the Celtics (prove me wrong). It’s a long season. But if the Heat end up in the top six, I like our chances with Playoff Jimmy.