Beyonce apologizes for use of Challenger audio in 'XO' music video

MSNBC's Harris-Perry Apologizes for Mocking Romeny Adopted Black Grandson

Melissa Harris-Perry has become the latest MSNB talking head to be forced to apologize for something that was said on that network's air. In this case it was a panel discussion led by Harris-Perry that mocked a Romney adopted child.

The End of the Traffic Jam?

The American Enterprise Institute recently reported on a conversation with David Levinson, a transportation expert at the University of Michigan, on his predictions surrounding the lessening of the bane of modern life, the traffic jam.

Climate Change Expedition Stuck in Antarctic Ice and Bitter Irony

The UK Daily Mail reports on the saga of the MV Akademik Schokalskiy, a research vessel filled with climate change scientists now stuck in the Antarctic ice during an expedition to study the effects of global warming.

MSNBC Panel Mocks Mitt Romney's Black Adopted Grandson

Breitbart's Big Journalism mines the inexhaustible treasure trove of snark coming out of that insane asylum masquerading as a cable opinion network known as MSNBC. Apparently a panel decided to mock Mitt Romney's black adopted grandson.

Democrats to Push for Minimun Wage Boost in 2014

According to Hot Air, the Obama administration, along with a coalition of labor and liberal advocacy groups, are going to attempt to change the subject from Obamacare to a push to increase the minimum wage to just over $10/hour.

Ted Cruz blames Barack Obama, Harry Reid for government shutdown

South Russia Terrorist Bombings Put Sochi Olympics Security Concerns in Focus

A pair of terrorist suicide bombings that took place in the Southern Russian town of Volgograd highlights the security concerns surrounding the Sochi Winter Olympics. It seems that Chechen rebels have decided that the games are an affront.

Israel's lunar effort proceeds apace toward 2015 landing goal

DNC Warns Democrats to Vote Lest Obama Be Impeached

The DNC has sent an email to all loyal Democrats urging them to vote for Democrats for Congress so that those rascally Republicans will not be able to impeach President Obama. Talk about paranoia.

Poll: Most Americans Call 2013 a 'Bad' or 'Very Bad' Year

That a new poll, according to the Washington Examiner, has 69 percent of Americans declaring 2013 a "bad" or "very bad" year should not be surprising, all things considered. But 41 percent say it has been particularly disastrous to their families.

China's One Child Policy 'Reform' Too Little, Too Late

According to Reuters, China has taken a minor step in easing its one child policy, enacted in 1980 to attempt to ease the country's burgeoning population. It is likely a matter of too little, too late.

U.S. can still beat China back to moon

Why Phil Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' Won

It looks like Phil Robertson's non suspension suspension is now over. GLAAD, the misnamed gay speech police force, is not happy. A&E has a black eye. The backwoods duck call magnate is wholly triumphant.

My Grand Nephew Levi Ashton - Born December 27, 2013 -- Died December 27, 2013.

I wish I could have made your acquaintance little guy. Rest in peace.

Ted Cruz to Josh on Himself at the 2014 Gridiron Dinner in Washington

Sarah Palin Accused of Having a Christmas Tree

Sarah Palin has been accused of doing a lot of things, but perhaps the most bizarre one, according to Mediaite, is that she has a Christmas tree in her home in Wasilla. Why is this something that is bad?

Get Ready for Ingestible and Implantable Health Monitors

Entrepreneur is reporting how the brave new world of ingestible and implantable monitors promise the ability to monitor one's state of health in real time while at the same time raising privacy headaches.

Obamacare Driven Bad Poll Numbers a Lump of Coal in Democrats' Stocking

As Hot Air Reports, the Democrats got a lump of coal in their Christmas stocking in the form of a new poll that suggests that American voters prefer generic Republicans to generic Democrats by five points.

Paul Spudis creates an alternate history of the vision for space exploration. One wonders what the point of departure was. (Hmmm.)