July, 2010
Arizona cannot deport illegal immigrants under SB 1070
As the federal government's lawsuit against Arizona immigration law SB 1070 continues, Americans continue to voice their support for the bold stance the Grand Canyon State has taken. The New York Daily News reports that a CNN/Opinion Research poll found that 55 percent of Americans support Arizona, while previous polls in early July by CBS ...
Wal-Mart chicken nugget recall affects 90,000 pounds
In Wal-Mart stores around the country, Great Value brand chicken nuggets are recalled. One pound, 13 ounce packages of Great Value chicken nuggets have been recalled. Perdue Farms manufactures the nuggets that are found with blue plastic.
Wal-Mart chicken nugget recall
On July 21, Perdue Farms and also the USDA announced the Wal-Mart chicken nugget recall. Chunks ...
Unemployment benefits extension freed from Republican filibuster
An extension of unemployment benefits for millions of jobless Americans overcame a Republican filibuster within the Senate Tuesday. Since this has been stalled since May, around 2 million Americans no longer have their job benefits. 9.5 percent is where the U.S. unemployment rate has been for a while. Even though jobs aren't available, five times ...
UltraViolet aims to simplify movie ownership
A huge consortium of media and technology companies have announced the launch of UltraViolet. Designed to be a "digital movie locker" and media management system, UltraViolet aims to allow consumers to view movies they've purchased on multiple devices. UltraViolet has a huge list of supporters, but a competitor called KeyChest is already on the horizon.
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Man tries to smuggle Titi monkeys through Mexico City airport
In the airport in Mexico City, a man was discovered with 18 Titi monkeys strapped to his waist. These monkeys, much like numerous other endangered species, are traded on the black market for high profit margins. Police within the Mexico City International Airport discovered the Titi monkeys and arrested the smuggler. If Roberto Zavaleta Sol ...