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7:36 pm ET February 22, 2012

Political Grapevine: D.C. Politicians Banned From Using Profanity

A dilapidated house in Detroit is causing problems for a neighbor because it’s considered a fire risk. But, one congressman isn’t making too many promises on getting it cleaned up. Watch the video captured when one local reporter spoke with the politician about the issue.

And, the District of Columbia Council has vowed to clean up (More…)

6:52 pm ET February 22, 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Jury Finds UVA Lacrosse Player George Huguely Guilty in Murder of Yeardley Love

A Virginia jury reached a verdict Wednesday in the case of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of murdering his girlfriend Yeardley Love, FOX News reported, finding him guilty of second-degree murder.

The jury deliberated for about nine hours Wednesday before announcing they had reached the guilty verdict.

George Huguely was accused of smashing in his girlfriend’s bedroom door, beating her (More…)

5:41 pm ET February 22, 2012

Threatening Letters Sent to Congressional Offices, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart

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WASHINGTON — Three congressional offices received threatening letters containing a powdery substance, officials said Wednesday, warning that more could be on the way.

Initial testing of the letters found that the powdery substance tested negative for containing a bio-agent, but a Capitol Hill official said subsequent letters may contain harmful materials.

“Although all letters received thus far have proved harmless, it is essential that (More…)

5:05 pm ET February 22, 2012

Should Solyndra Employees Receive Bonuses?

There’s a hearing underway over bonuses for Solyndra workers. Solyndra lawyers spent the day trying to convince bankruptcy judges that bonuses would be good for company morale, but what about the taxpayer money that bailed the company out?

Today on Your World, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise (R) discussed what he thinks should (More…)

4:47 pm ET February 22, 2012

Cool, or Freaky? Google Glasses Could Give You ‘Augmented Reality’ Vision

Just when you thought one reality was enough … get ready for “extra” reality. The New York Times reported today that Google – who won’t confirm the story – is preparing to release a pair of glasses that would stream information in real time … right to your eyeballs.

According to the article, the glasses would look similar to a pair of Oakleys, but would have a tiny screen that would display an overlay of information on top of whatever you’re looking at. For example, glance at a restaurant and immediately see a pop-up of a review for that specific restaurant.

The glasses will reportedly be equipped with (More…)

3:47 pm ET February 22, 2012

Gasoline Price Debate: Who’s to Blame?

Today marks 15 straight days of gas price increases across the country, and as prices continue to climb, many are wanting to find a person or thing to blame. But, is there really one cause for the upward movement? Matt McCall and Julie Roginsky had two very different takes on the hot-button issue.

“I don’t want to blame the current administration, but I kind of have to put some blame on them,” said McCall. McCall (More…)

2:59 pm ET February 22, 2012

Bolton: Meeting Between Obama and Netanyahu Is Not Going to Go Well, Netanyahu Won’t Commit to Not Attacking Iran

Tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States continue to rise. Earlier today, the White House responded to Iran banning UN nuclear inspectors from entering a key military facility. Press Secretary Jay Carney said, “This particular action by Iran suggests that they have not changed their behavior when it comes to abiding by their international obligations.”

Meanwhile, key members of President Obama’s defense and intelligence teams are headed to Israel in a non-stop campaign to find some sort of consensus about Israel’s actions toward Iran. This ahead of President Obama’s scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 5. (More…)

2:29 pm ET February 22, 2012

Is Iran Hiding Details About a Secret Nuclear Program?

New evidence suggests that Tehran may be hiding critical details about its nuclear program, and may also be conducting secret experiments at a military facility that they’ve maintained has nothing to do with their nuclear program.

Documents recently obtained reveal rigorous attempts dating as far back as the 90s by Iran trying to procure nuclear material for a secret program that possibly had a nuclear dimension; this program is different from (More…)

12:57 pm ET February 22, 2012

Oliver North Goes Inside the Force Carrying Out the Most Dangerous Job in Somalia

A new police force has one of the most dangerous jobs in one of the deadliest places on earth … fighting pirates along the coast of Somalia. Now, a Fox News team has even more insider insight, as they go along for the ride in Mogadishu, where pirates have seized hundreds of seamen and made them hostages for ransom. But, in an area where there’s much bad news, there is an untold story of success. (More…)

12:04 pm ET February 22, 2012

Details and Reaction: American War Correspondent Marie Colvin Killed in Syria

Shelling by government forces in Syria has killed Remi Ochlik, a French photographer, and Marie Colvin, an American-born war correspondent who spent the last two decades reporting from some of the world’s most dangerous conflicts for Britain’s The Sunday Times. The two died in the city of Homs, which is at the heart of uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Colvin and Ochlik were killed when a shell hit the house where they were staying. (More…)

11:30 am ET February 22, 2012

BLOG: What Is Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday is when Christians all over the world welcome the start of Lent, the holiest period of Christianity. It is over these next few weeks that Christians prepare their hearts, minds and bodies for what defines their faith.

Today Catholics, and some Protestants, receive ashes on their foreheads in the sign of the cross, as a symbol of penance and conversion. The ashes are usually from the burnt palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday marks the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem just a few days before his arrest and trial.

During Lent, however, the faithful (More…)

11:09 am ET February 22, 2012

U.S. Embassy in Kabul on Lockdown as Violent Anti-American Riots Break Out

The U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is on lockdown today as deadly anti-American protests threaten American forces in the capital city. Fox News correspondent Conor Powell is in Kabul and reported on America’s Newsroom about the violence, calling it “one of the most serious challenges U.S. troops face here in Afghanistan.”

He described the scene, saying, “Mid-morning protestors began gathering in different parts of Kabul. That quickly turned into violent riots, not only here in Kabul but in other cities. At least four people were killed, a dozen more were injured.”

Powell said the violence was triggered because (More…)

10:57 am ET February 22, 2012

VIDEO — NJ Governor Chris Christie to Piers Morgan: Warren Buffett Should Just Shut Up and Write a Check

Tuesday night on CNN, Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) told Piers Morgan that he is tired of hearing about Warren Buffett’s claims that, as a billionaire, he doesn’t pay enough in taxes. Christie blasted back at Buffett, saying, “He should just write a check and shut up.”
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10:34 am ET February 22, 2012

Attack on the Second Amendment?: New Hampshire Man Arrested for Firing Warning Shot During Burglary

Saturday’s arrest of Dennis Fleming, a New Hampshire grandfather of 14, has drummed up quite a bit of controversy.

Fleming says that after his own home was burglarized earlier in the day, he spotted a man coming out of his neighbor’s window. He took his gun and he fired a shot into the ground to scare the suspect, and then he held the man at gunpoint until the police arrived. No one was hurt but the police charged Fleming with reckless conduct.

Judge Andrew Napolitano weighed in on the case, saying, (More…)