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Miami Herald – by JUAN O. TAMAYO

Fifteen young Cubans, from rappers to dissidents, will begin classes at Miami Dade College Tuesday in an unprecedented scholarship program for students from a country were universities regularly expel opposition activists.

With some of the students already wearing sky-blue MDC hoodies, the 15 were introduced in a ceremony Monday to the professors who will see them through a six-month program of English, computer, business and social studies.   Continue reading “15 Cuban students will start at Miami Dade College”

ABC News – by DON BABWIN Associated Press

The city of Chicago, which has fought for decades to keep guns out of the hands of its residents, now must craft an ordinance within 180 days that will allow gun stores to open there, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

U.S. District Judge Edward E. Chang granted the city’s request for the delay, a small victory for a city that has lost a series of recent legal battles in its efforts to keep guns out. Chicago officials now find themselves ushering in a new era in which the city must welcome business that sell guns and residents who legally carry concealed weapons.   Continue reading “Judge gives Chicago 6 months to OK gun sales law”

Police State USA – by SovereignSon

HOLLY HILL, FL –  A police officer opened fire and seriously wounded a man’s dog after forcing his way into the wrong residence while searching for a woman convicted of a consensual sex act.

Officers were searching for Josie Bobbitt — a woman who had violated probation for soliciting sex — when one of them disregarded “no trespassing” signs and warrantlessly wrenched open the gate leading to Richard Stotler’s backyard where his four-year-old Rottweiler named Lady resided.   Continue reading “Police break into wrong backyard, shoot owner’s dog”

New York Daily News – by STEPHEN REX BROWN

Authorities canceled classes Tuesday at a Colorado school after a chemical device “went off,” according to police.

Nine patients from SkyView Academy in Highlands Ranch were being evaluated following the incident, according to a statement posted on the Douglas County Sheriff website around 1 p.m. New York time.    Continue reading “Police: Chemical device ‘goes off’ at Colorado school, five taken to hospital”

USA Today

A suspect has been taken into custody following a shooting Tuesday at Roswell middle school in New Mexico, according to Roswell police.

At least three people have been injured, Roswell police told Fox News. KRQE-TV reports that a 14-year-old was being taken to the hospital with injuries.     Continue reading “Suspect nabbed in N.M. school shooting; injuries reported”

NPR

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans bought more clothes in December, shopped more frequently online and ate out more often, providing a boost to economic growth at the end of the year. But sales at most traditional stores declined, as the holiday shopping season ended on a lackluster note.

Retail sales rose 0.2 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. That follows strong gains in October and November, helped by healthy auto sales.   Continue reading “US Retail Sales Inch Up, But Holiday Spending Weak”

The persecuted in an anthem,

Their lives shine more brightly

As holy waters poured out freely

Abundantly upon a large altar Rock

Place of lasting honor,

Names as banners held up high   Continue reading “Persecution – An Anthem”

Reuters – by LAWRENCE HURLEY

(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) cannot be sued in California over human rights allegations in a decision that is a boost for multinational companies facing lawsuits alleging misconduct abroad.

The German-based automaker faced allegations that a subsidiary violated the human rights of workers at a plant in Argentina in the 1970s.   Continue reading “U.S. top court rules for Daimler in Argentina human rights case”

Fox News – by William La Jeunesse, Laura Prabucki

A federal judge who endorsed “suspicion-less” searches of laptops, cameras and cell phones at the border has set up a possible Supreme Court showdown challenging what critics call “Constitution-free zones” and the Obama administration’s dragnet approach to national security.

A decision by Judge Edward Korman upholding the federal government’s right to search travelers’ electronic devices at or near the border conflicts with a similar ruling in California. That ruling requires a “reasonable suspicion” of criminal activity before agents can confiscate and examine personal photos, laptops and files. Korman’s ruling does not.   Continue reading “Judge reaffirms ‘Constitution-free zones’ near border, teeing up high court fight”

New York Post

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — An argument over texting in a Florida movie theater Monday triggered a retired Tampa police captain to fatally shoot a man sitting in front of him, as about 25 horrified moviegoers looked on, sheriff’s officials said.

“Somebody throws popcorn. I’m not sure who threw the popcorn,” said Charles Cummings, who, as a birthday treat, was about to watch the movie “Lone Survivor” at The Grove 16 Theater.   Continue reading “Ex-cop accused in fatal theater shooting over texting”

Friends of Liberty

Operation Cable Splicer and Garden Plot are the two sub programs which will be implemented once the Rex 84 program is initiated for its proper purpose. Garden Plot is the program to control the population. Cable Splicer is the program for an orderly takeover of the state and local governments by the federal government. FEMA is the executive arm of the coming police state and thus will head up all operations. The Presidential Executive Orders already listed on the Federal Register also are part of the legal framework for this operation.   Continue reading “FEMA Concentration Camps: Locations and Executive Orders”

Reuters – by STEVE HOLLAND

President Barack Obama will visit Mexico in February to attend a North American leaders’ summit, the White House said on Monday.

White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obama would travel to Toluca, Mexico, on February 19.

Obama will attend the annual North American leaders summit along with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.   Continue reading “Obama to visit Mexico in February for leaders summit”

My News 13

WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA — Two people were shot early Monday afternoon at the Grove 16 movie theaters in Wesley Chapel, and a male suspect was taken into custody, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said.

The victims, a male and a female, were transported by helicopter to a local hospital, the sheriff’s office said. Their conditions were not immediately released.   Continue reading “Male, female shot at Grove 16 theater in Wesley Chapel; suspect in custody”

Jack McLamb’s sons have created a wonderful profile page on Facebook in honor of their father, and they invite you to visit the site to enjoy the many photos of Jack posted there, and perhaps even share messages of your own.  https://www.facebook.com/officer.jack.mclamb?fref=ts

Anyone wishing to write to Jack’s wife…   Continue reading “Jack McLamb Facebook Page”

Time – by Noah Rayman

The U.S. State Department said Friday that events like the upcoming Winter Olympics in Russia are “an attractive target for terrorists” and advised travelers to the 2014 Games to be vigilant.

The Olympics begin February 7 in the Russian city of Sochi amid heightened security concerns, particularly following deadly dual attacks last month in Volgograd, about 600 miles northeast.   Continue reading “Be Careful in Sochi, U.S. Warns Olympics Tourists”