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3:08 pm ET May 16, 2012

Actor & Comedian Jon Lovitz Says People Are Thanking Him for Speaking Out Against Obama’s Tax Policies

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Jon Lovitz recently lashed out at President Obama’s tax policies during a podcast with director Kevin Smith. He said, “This whole thing with Obama saying the rich don’t pay their taxes is f****** b*** s***. And I voted for the guy and I am a Democrat! What a f******* a******.”

On today’s America Live, Jon Lovitz explained that he meant everything he said in that viral video. While Lovitz understands that Americans may not care what he thinks about taxes, he pointed out, “Apparently, I said what a lot of people are thinking and a lot of people have thanked me.” (More…)

Jon Lovitz
2:58 pm ET May 16, 2012

Vietnam Veteran Leslie Sabo, Jr. to Receive Medal of Honor Posthumously

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Army Specialist Leslie Sabo, Jr. died from an act of incredible heroism following the Vietnam War, leaving behind the high school sweetheart he’d married only a month before heading off to battle.

His widow was first told that Sabo was killed by sniper fire while he was guarding an ammunition duct. The real story, however, is that while in Cambodia, Sabo and his platoon were ambushed by a large enemy force. The 22-year-old charged the enemy position, killing several enemy soldiers. He then attacked an enemy flanking force, drawing fire away from his fellow soldiers. (More…)

Leslie Sabo
2:37 pm ET May 16, 2012

Update: 24-Year-Old Student Who Lost Leg to Flesh-Eating Bacteria in ‘High Spirits’

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Amy Copeland is the 24-year-old who lost her left leg after she contracted a rare form of a flesh-eating bacteria. Doctors had previously given the grad student a nearly-fatal prognosis, but now we’re learning that she’s mouthing the words “I love you” to family members, that her breathing is getting stronger, and that antibiotics are finally starting to kick in against the bacteria.

She reportedly has still not been told about the extent of her injuries, and she’s not out of the woods yet, doctors caution. Her right foot and all of her fingers are still at risk. Fox News’ (More…)

Amy Copeland
1:17 pm ET May 16, 2012

Amazing Video: Cab Driver, Construction Worker Save Disabled Men in Wheelchairs From Burning Van

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In this scary video, a van can be seen completely engulfed in flames. The van was carrying disabled citizens when the blaze started, and two of the passengers were wheelchair-bound. The story continued to unravel when two onlookers and soon-to-be everyday heroes took action — a cab driver and a construction worker risked their own safety to rescue the immobilized adults.

Hear the full story, and the cab driver’s emotional reaction. (More…)

Burning Van Rescue
12:44 pm ET May 16, 2012

Must-Watch Story: 12-Year-Old Maintains Remarkable Attitude While Waiting for Heart Transplant, Gets to Meet Golfer Erik Compton Who Inspires Her to ‘Get Out and Swing the Club’

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Twelve-year-old Anna King learned just a few weeks ago that she needed a heart transplant, but she’s not letting her health concerns get her down.

Anna and her mother joined Happening Now to tell their story.

After feeling rundown and experiencing flu-like symptoms for several weeks, a cardiologist discovered that Anna suffers from dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart condition that requires that she have a heart transplant.

Anna described learning the news, saying, “Obviously, the situation stinks.” After the shock of it wore off, Anna said that she and her family “decided to look at it in an optimistic way because that’s how we always look at things.” (More…)

Anna King
11:33 am ET May 16, 2012

Charges Dropped After Vet Jailed For Possessing “Unregistered” Guns … But Where Are the Guns Now?

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A veteran was pulled over by police, handcuffed and thrown in jail after guns unregistered where he was driving in Washington, D.C. were found in his vehicle and then confiscated by the officers. The guns were, however, registered in the vet’s home state. Soon after, prosecutors dropped the charges against him, but the cops kept the fire arms.

Judge Andrew Napolitano discussed this issue with Brian Kilmeade. He said that the cops are allowed to keep these fire arms in this case because of an unusual “quirk” in the law.

Napolitano said these guns were lawfully registered, owned and transported by this vet, but because he came to a complete stop in Washington, D.C., he had an obligation under the law to comply with the gun laws in the place he stopped. (More…)

Vet Jailed For Possessing Unregistered Guns
11:25 am ET May 16, 2012

Defense Does Not Plan to Call Edwards to Testify in Corruption Case

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By NewsCore

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Defense attorneys do not plan to call John Edwards, his daughter Cate or his former mistress Rielle Hunter to testify as part of his defense in his corruption trial, FOX News Channel reported Wednesday.

Defense attorneys also said they planned to rest their case Wednesday so long as the prosecution agreed to “stipulations,” which were not made available to the media.

If the prosecution does not agree to the (More…)

10:42 am ET May 16, 2012

DOJ & FBI to Launch Investigation Into $2B JPMorgan Loss … But Why?

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The Department of Justice and the FBI are now launching their own criminal probe into the $2 billion trade loss JPMorgan Chase suffered. Since the SEC is already conducting its own investigation, why is Eric Holder’s DOJ getting involved?

Peter Johnson, Jr. weighed in on today’s Fox and Friends. He thinks that in some ways it’s appropriate that Holder is getting involved in investigating JPMorgan because no one knows what happened, but questions what will be accomplished. (More…)

Peter Johnson, Jr. on Fox and Friends
10:10 am ET May 16, 2012

US War Hero Col. Greg Gadson Stars in New Movie “Battleship,” Shares His Story of Survival

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In 2007, Col. Greg Gadson was hit by a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq that resulted in him losing both legs. Now, fast forward five years and Gadson is starring in a Hollywood Blockbuster called “Battleship.” On today’s Fox and Friends, the colonel was welcomed to the curvy couch to talk about the new movie and share his heroic story.

Gadson said he feels extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of the cast of the anticipated film, and he described both them and the crew as “wonderful“ and “receptive.”

Although he can’t give anything away about the movie, he did dish about his co-star Brooklyn Decker (More…)

Greg Gadson Discusses New Movie "Battleship"
9:47 am ET May 16, 2012

Catholic University in Steubenville, Ohio Fights Back Against ObamaCare, Calls It a ‘Moral and Economic Injustice’

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The Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio is one college taking a stand against ObamaCare, dropping the health insurance coverage for its students. The decision, the school says, was made due to a handful of considerations.

Michael Hernon, VP of Advancement, told Steve Doocy on Fox and Friends that when school officials found out the Affordable Health Care Act would require schools to provide contraceptives, sterilization and other drugs on their health care plans, they reacted the only way they could.

“As soon as this announcement was made, we said we (More…)

Steubenville vs. Obamacare
8:42 am ET May 16, 2012

“I’ve Got This!”: NJ Governor Chris Christie, Newark Mayor Cory Booker Channel ‘Seinfeld, Newman’ Rivalry in New Spoof Video

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Tuesday at the New Jersey correspondent’s dinner, a video was aired starring NJ Governor Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker. In the video parody, Christie and Booker team up to channel the infamous ‘Seinfeld – Newman’ rivalry made popular by the hit show that spoofs the mayor’s heroics and Christie’s vice presidential potential. Watch the video: (More…)

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8:07 am ET May 16, 2012

John Edwards Defense Plays Final Cards Close to Vest

by Jonathan Serrie Posted in: ,   

It could be a pivotal day in the trial of John Edwards. The defense has indicated it will either rest its case today or call for testimony from a list of high profile witnesses that includes Edwards’ eldest daughter Cate, his mistress Rielle Hunter, his former aide Andrew Young and the defendant himself.

“A criminal case is a chess game,” said Elon University law professor Steve Friedland, who is a former federal prosecutor. “The defense is really saying it’s still our move. They’re not sure what they’re gonna do… But until they really decide, they want the prosecution to have to prepare for all of these witnesses.” (More…)

5:06 am ET May 16, 2012

Former GOP Candidates Team Up to Tackle America’s Debt

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Michele Bachmann

United to fight America’s debt! Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain team up to take on the growing problem. What’s their plan and can they convince Congress to join in? Neil’s can’t miss interview today at 4p ET on Your World.

From the christianpost.com:

Former GOP front-runners Herman Cain and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) will meet with the leaders from three of the largest tea party groups in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the American economy and the upcoming 2012 elections.

Billed as “A More Perfect Union Panel,” the meeting will include leaders from TeaParty.net, Tea Party Nation and Tea Party Patriots. Tea party groups played a key role in the 2010 elections and are hoping to hold on to several seats that could be in jeopardy in 2012. (More…)

5:05 am ET May 16, 2012

Dennis Miller Weighs in on the President’s Appearance on ‘The View’

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President Obama on The View

President Obama talked with the ladies of ‘The View.’ Now, Dennis Miller tells us if the president’s seeing eye-to-eye with America! Tune in to The O’Reilly Factor tonight at 8/ 11p ET.

Fox Nation posted an excerpt from an article on The Hill in which Alicia Cohn writes:

“President Obama got about half the questions right in his “pop culture quiz” during a daytime talk show interview taped Monday, revealing his knowledge of reality star Kim Kardashian but ignorance about the recent popularity of an erotic novel.

In an interview with ABC’s “The View” set to air Tuesday, Obama demonstrated his pop culture savvy, correctly identifying Kim Kardashian as the pop culture icon who was only married 72 days. (More…)

5:04 am ET May 16, 2012

Are Attack Ads and Fundraisers Helping Campaigns Get Votes?

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Karl Rove

Attack ads, fundraisers and of course politics! Which campaign is really hitting the mark with voters? Surprising political insight from Karl Rove on On the Record tonight at 10p/ 1a ET.

Monday, James Rosen reported on Special Report that an Obama campaign ad, which calls Romney a “job destroyer,” focuses on the bankruptcy of a century old steel plant in Missouri which left 750 workers jobless. Obama-Biden campaign deputy manager, Stephanie Cutter said, “This is not about private equity or how Romney ran his company. It’s about whether his business experience there uniquely qualifies him to be president.”

Romney aides pointed out that GS Technologies went bankrupt in 2001, two years after Romney had left Bain Capital. The Romney campaign put up their own ad touting Steel Dynamics, Inc. which is a company that Bain helped launch in 1994 and currently employs over 6,000 people.

Watch the full report here and don’t miss On the Record tonight at 10p/ 1a ET.

10:27 pm ET May 15, 2012

Herman Cain: President Obama Is ‘Taking Black People For Granted’

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Bishop Harry Jackson appeared on MSNBC to talk about his views on gay marriage but was told by host Chris Matthews, “I hope you evolve.” Tonight on Hannity, Jackson and former GOP candidate Herman Cain appeared on the show to talk more about the president’s support of same-sex marriage.

Cain said, “This was clearly a political decision, a political move. You know, Democrats have long taken black people for granted, their votes. Now this president coming out with this issue, he’s now taking black people for granted (More…)

Sean Hannity, Herman Cain, Harry Jackson
9:20 pm ET May 15, 2012

Is Texting While Walking a Crime? John Stossel and Bill O’Reilly Spar Over Cell Phone Laws

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Police in Fort Lee, New Jersey say they will be issuing jaywalking tickets to pedestrians who are caught texting while illegally crossing the street. Tonight on The O’Reilly Factor, host Bill O’Reilly asked author John Stossel, “Aren’t the authorities doing this for their own good, because if you’re texting and you’re crossing the street you’re going to get run over by a car. So aren’t they protecting lives?”

Stossel thinks that cops “mean well but they get more power if they have more rules … Everybody wants more power, more attention, more importance. The number of deaths has been dropping steadily since phones were introduced. Why do we need all these distraction laws?” (More…)

Stossel and O'Reilly
7:11 pm ET May 15, 2012

Grapevine: Senate Candidate’s Native American Heritage in Question; Teacher Apologizes to Parents Over Yearbook Pledge

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Democratic Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren’s claim that she is 1/32 Native American is in question. The Boston Globe issued a correction today stating that neither the paper nor a prominent genealogical society has seen the 1894 marriage license that is purported to list Warren’s great great great grandmother as a Cherokee.

Warren has acknowledged listing herself as a minority in some instances in the past and Politico reported that a 1997 Fordham Law Review piece which describes her as Harvard Law School’s “first woman of color.” (More…)

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