Border Battles at Sea: Illegal Entry into California Via Pacific Ocean
Concerns over unauthorized entry into the country have shifted out to sea.
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A new preserve in London has a touch of royal history in its recipe.
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In South Carolina, the roman candle is a practically symbol of romance on Independence Day.
4th of July: Great Moments in American Viral Videos
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Your World Cup Soccer Lesson: Five Essentials for the Field
Looking to up your ante in those pickup games during the World Cup?
Freedom from Taxation: The Top 10 Least Expensive State Cigarette Taxes
On July 1, five states raised their cigarette taxes. The new numbers are out. Which smokers will be celebrating the 4th of July with fuller wallets?
Rod Blagojevich, Uncensored: An Audio Library of Political Faux Pas
Wondering how dirty the former Illinois governor’s political laundry was? Cover your ears.
Quotes: President Barack Obama on Immigration Reform
“The system is broken, and everybody knows it. Unfortunately, reform has been held hostage to political posturing and special-interest wrangling and to the pervasive sentiment in Washington that tackling such a thorny and
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Border Terror: Bullets Fired from Mexico Hit El Paso City Hall
In recent months, instability surrounding the wall between the two countries has been centered on Arizona and its immigration legislation.
Weathering Hurricane Alex: A Deadly Tale of Winds, Waves and Oil
Category 2 Hurricane Alex crashed ashore early this morning, with initial reports of damange and deaths. And despite heading in the opposite direction of the primary oil spill region in the Gulf, the storm is causing plenty of …
Bold Talk for a One-Eyed Fat Man: the 100 Greatest Movie Insults
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. In search of some sharp-tongued comebacks for the family dinner?