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| Some Canadians claim new currency smells like maple syrup Monday, May 27, 2013 06:17 PM PDT To some, the allure of money is irresistible. But even the most frugal spender may be drawn to Canada's new plastic bills if the rumors are true: a significant number of Canadians claim the new currency smells like maple syrup. However, the Canadian Press went directly to the source, the Bank of Canada, which says [...] Full Story | Top |
| America’s oldest living veteran, 107, to spend Memorial Day on porch with cigar Monday, May 27, 2013 08:36 AM PDT America's oldest living veteran plans to celebrate Memorial Day at his Texas home like he always does: on the porch, smoking a cigar and sipping a cup of coffee stiffened with whiskey. Richard Arvine Overton, a 107-year-old World War II veteran, was formally recognized as the country's oldest living veteran earlier this month, traveling to [...] Full Story | Top |
| Consoler in chief: President Obama’s post-tragedy speeches, from Tucson to Moore Monday, May 27, 2013 07:29 AM PDT "I'm just a messenger here today, letting everybody here know that you are not alone, that you've got folks behind you." After touring the tornado damage in Oklahoma, on Sunday, President Barack Obama found himself in an all-too-familiar role: consoler in chief. From Tucson to Newtown, Joplin to Moore, Obama's visits to cities and towns [...] Full Story | Top |
| Embattled IRS part of House GOP attack ad campaign Monday, May 27, 2013 04:20 AM PDT A House Republican group is launching an ad campaign against four incumbent Democrats this week that aims to tie the lawmakers to the Internal Revenue Service, a government agency under scrutiny after officials admitted earlier this month to targeting conservative groups applying for nonprofit status. The National Republican Congressional Committee will dispatch trucks to drive [...] Full Story | Top |
| Gary Sinise: Role as Lt. Dan continues to resonate and impact the lives of veterans Monday, May 27, 2013 04:13 AM PDT Politics Confidential Actor Gary Sinise has starred in his share of films of television shows, but there's one role that still follows him nearly 20 years later: Lt. Dan. Sinise, a longtime advocate for veterans' interests, says his role as a double-amputee Vietnam War veteran in the iconic movie "Forrest Gump" changed his life forever. [...] Full Story | Top |
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