We begin today’s roundup with Eugene Robinson who pulls no punches in his evaluation of John Boehner’s performance as Speaker: House Speaker John Boehner needs to decide whether he wants to be remembered as an effective leader or a befuddled hack. So far, I’m afraid, it’s the latter. Boehner’s performance…
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You can get free pancakes at IHOP today – USA TODAY
CBS LocalYou can get free pancakes at IHOP todayUSA TODAYDon't flip out. But this Tuesday could be better than your last. Breakfast lovers can get free pancakes today at IHOP restaurants as part of the restaurant chain's National Pancake Day festivities. And naturally #NationalPancakeDay is trending on Twitter …
Netanyahu speech: Does Bibi face oblivion if Congress gamble fails?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a bear of a man. Traditionally, Netanyahu's reputation was of a politician who plays it safe. The Republican Speaker of the House, John Boehner, defied convention by inviting a foreign head of government to address Congress without consulting the White House. Worse, the Israeli …
O’Malley won’t seek Mikulski seat, keeps White House option
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley said Tuesday he will not seek the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski, keeping open his option of running for president in a Democratic primary likely to include Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Clinton aide: State Department e-mails preserved – USA TODAY
USA TODAYClinton aide: State Department e-mails preservedUSA TODAYA spokesman for Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that while she used a personal e-mail account during her years as secretary of State, those records have been maintained pursuant to federal rules. “Both the letter and spirit of the rules permitted …
Flu shot deemed only 18{04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540} effective
What’s new with flu? As of Feb. 21, from the state Department of Public Health: 3,900 people in Connecticut have tested positive for the flu this season. 1,111 people have been hospitalized from the illness.
NMBI to discuss increase in board member fees – RTE.ie
RTE.ieNMBI to discuss increase in board member feesRTE.ieThe Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland says that nearly half of the country's nurses and midwives have paid the increased fee of €150 to remain registered with the board. The board is to meet today to discuss the controversy …
Russians bid farewell to Nemtsov
Thousands of Russians bid farewell to murdered Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov as his funeral took place in the capital Moscow.
Obama seeks long Iran nuclear freeze
The US president says Iran should freeze nuclear activity for 10 years, ahead of a controversial Washington speech by Israel’s prime minister.
Iraqi forces try to seal off ISIS around Tikrit
Thousands of Iraqi soldiers and Shia militiamen sought to seal off Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) fighters in Tikrit and nearby towns on Tuesday.
Plane spotters arrested in Dubai
Three British plane spotters have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates after being accused of breaching “national security”. Valerie Clitheroe said her husband Conrad, 53, and his friend Gary Cooper, 45, have been detained along with their former work colleague, ex-pat Neil Munro, since February 21. The trio were reportedly taking …
Netanyahu’s anti-Iran ‘mission’ to U.S. worries Israelis
There is genuine worry among many Israelis that Benjamin Netanyahu’s constant beating of the drum about Iran has done serious damage to the relationship with the U.S., Derek Stoffel writes.
Murdered Anti-Putin Leader Laid to Rest as Russians Pay Tribute – Bloomberg
The Moscow TimesMurdered Anti-Putin Leader Laid to Rest as Russians Pay TributeBloomberg(Bloomberg) — Russians prepared for the funeral of slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov as his allies tried to galvanize supporters for a new wave of protests against President Vladimir Putin. Deputy Prime Ministers Arkady Dvorkovich and Sergey Prikhodko, …Russians …
Volcano in southern Chile erupts, thousands evacuated
Citing concerns about the drug to be used in a lethal injection, corrections officials in Georgia postponed the execution of the state’s only female death row inmate for the second time in a week. Citing concerns about the drug to be used in a lethal injection, corrections officials in Georgia …
11 stocks hedge funds and mutual funds love now
Goldman Sachs has done the legwork for you. The investment bank did an analysis of the top stocks currently held in over 850 hedge funds and over 700 mutual funds that are actively managed.
White House warns Netanyahu not to reveal Iran details – CNN
HaaretzWhite House warns Netanyahu not to reveal Iran detailsCNNWashington (CNN) The Obama administration is bracing for Benjamin Netanyahu to spill secret details of Iran nuclear talks, as both camps traded last-minute political jabs ahead of the Israeli prime minister's controversial address to Congress Tuesday.Boost for Bibi? Widening …
Colorado sold 17 tons of retail marijuana in first legal year
By Daniel Wallis DENVER (Reuters) – Consumers in Colorado bought more than 17 tons of recreational marijuana buds during the first year of the state's new retail market, but sales of medicinal pot still outstripped that at almost 50 tons, officials said on Friday. In a national first, voters in Colorado and …