Donnelly’s Military Suicide Prevention Act Becomes Law
President Barack Obama has signed a new law aimed at preventing military suicides. Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana shepherded the bill through the Senate. A study commissioned by the US…more»
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VIDEO: Colbert Report Concludes with Star Studded Farewell
Stephen Colbert signed off from the Colbert Report for the final time last night, capping a nine year run spanning over 1400 episodes. The late night comedian will be taking…more»
Vote Center Plan Nixed in St. Joseph County
The vote center concept appears to be dead in St. Joseph County, at least for now. The St. Joseph County Election Board decided to not move forward with the planned…more»
US Wealth Gap Between Rich and Poor Soars, Highest on Record
The gulf between rich and poor people in America has hit a new record. An analysis released Wednesday by Pew Research Center finds that the wealth gap between the top…more»
Up in Smoke? Two States Sue Colorado to Overturn Legalized Marijuana Law
The Obama administration has allowed Colorado and Washington state to implement their recreational marijuana laws since being approved by voters in their respective states in 2012. The Justice Department outlined…more»
Silver Alert Issued for Missing 85 Year Old LaPorte Man
A statewide search is underway in Indiana for a missing 85 year old LaPorte man. The Indiana State Police initiated the Silver Alert — the Amber Alert equivalent for the…more»
Sharon Banicki Announces Run for South Bend City Clerk
And then there were three. The race for city clerk among South Bend Democrats just got a little bit more crowded with the entry of Sharon Banicki. Banicki, who works…more»
New York State’s Fracking Ban Hailed ‘Biggest Fracking Victory Ever’
It’s official. New York state will ban fracking. After years of lobbying and aggressive public protest by state residents to make permanent a short-term moratorium on the controversial oil and…more»
Chicago Bears Bench Jay Cutler for Former Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen
The Chicago Bears are benching long-time quarterback Jay Cutler in favor of former Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen for the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the final…more»
US Re-Establishing Diplomatic Relationship with Cuba, Eases Trade and Travel Restrictions
President Barack Obama today announced the end to over 50 years of non-diplomacy with Cuba, as well as an easing of both trade and travel restrictions. The United States severed…more»