“President Barack Obama touched on a slew of issues in his second Google Hangout, repeating the major points from Tuesday’s State of the Union speech but also directly addressing the viability of the penny, the Benghazi hearings, drone strikes on American citizens, his daughters’ math and science skills, and the …

“Two brothers who were celebrating a $75,000 winning lottery ticket by purchasing marijuana and meth accidentally blew up their house on Friday, said Sgt. Bruce Watts of the Wichita Police Department. The explosion sent one of the brothers — a 27-year-old — to the hospital, where he remains in serious …

Mark Sanford acknowledges ‘mistakes’ in video marking comeback bid Former South Carolina governor who left office after revelations of an affair releases ad in race for House seat Mark Sanford, the promising South Carolina politician whose career was derailed by an unusual extramarital episode, has begun his campaign to return …

“Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced this week a new medal for desk-bound warriors who control killer robots responsible for the deaths of thousands in South Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. The Distinguished Warfare Medal will recognize drone pilots for their “extraordinary achievements that directly impact on combat …

“When Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979, he wanted to build a championship team. He also wanted to put on a show. The new owner gave courtside seats to movie stars. He hired pretty women to dance during timeouts. He spent freely on big stars and encouraged a fast-paced, …

“Dale Peterson, a former Republican candidate for Alabama agriculture commissioner known for an ad hitting “thugs and criminals” that “don’t give a rip,” says he will attempt to get a shoplifting charge dismissed. Peterson was stopped by employees at a Wal-Mart after taking a shopping cart of beer and paper …

“Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) called for cutting the Affordable Care Act to replace the sequester. “Here’s my belief: let’s take Obamacare and put it on the table,” he said. “If you want to look at ways to find $1.2 trillion in savings over the next …

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Calvin Coolidge’s inauguration was a delight. Wyoming’s Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming makes history, elected first female governor in the United States! Introducing… The New Yorker. Radiovision makes it public debut. The Great Gatsby, available at bookstores everywhere. John Uhler Lemmon, Jr., and Mildred Burgess LaRue welcome their son Jack …