VAGINAL WALL

Stewart: Ultrasound law ‘a TSA pat-down inside your vagina’

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The Daily Show host Jon Stewart blasted controversial legislation expected to be passed by the Virginia legislature.

CHANGED HIS MIND

VA gov backs off ultrasound bill

Virginia Governor Bill McDonnell. Image via AFP.

Supporters of the Virginia ultrasound bill may have lost a key ally Tuesday evening when Governor Bob McDonnell (R) withdrew his unconditional support.

DOBBS HEARS A WHO

Lou Dobbs: Dr. Seuss story indoctrinates children

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Fox Business host Lou Dobbs warned Tuesday that a movie adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ children’s book The Lorax was indoctrinating children against big industry.

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL

Christie: Santorum Satan remarks are ‘by definition relevant’

Chris Christie speaks to ABC News

Republican New Jersey Gov. Christie says that Rick Santorum’s warning that Satan is targeting the U.S. should be a relevant topic in the U.S. presidential race.

THE MAN CAN SING

Obama sings ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ at blues concert

President Barack Obama sings "Sweet Home, Chicago" on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Screengrab via YouTube.

President Barack Obama took center stage at a White House concert on Tuesday night, crooning “Sweet Home Chicago.”

YA THINK?

Romney: Cuts will slow economic growth

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney broke with Republican orthodoxy on Tuesday by claiming that budget cuts would shrink the economy.

Science

Heart attack with no chest pain more likely in women

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women, especially younger women, are more likely than men to…

BASF buys electrolytes business from top rival

BASF, the world’s biggest chemicals maker, said Tuesday it has agreed to buy the electrolytes business for…

Brain study finds what eases pain of financial loss

Scientists regenerate 30,000 year-old plant

Tech News

Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom granted bail in N. Zealand

AUCKLAND — Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom was granted bail in New Zealand Wednesday after previously…

Barnes & Noble unveils $199 Nook Tablet

NEW YORK — US bookseller Barnes & Noble unveiled a new version of its Nook…

Media

Murdoch tweets support for Scotland independence

LONDON — Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday appeared to throw his weight behind Scotland’s…

Judge admonishes Breitbart for late filing in defamation suit

In a court filing (PDF) last week, a U.S. District Court judge explained that he…

World

U.S.-initiated anti-piracy treaty put on hold by European Parliament

In a major victory for Internet freedom activists, the European parliament on Wednesday placed the ratification of a controversial copyright…

Unions call protest as Greece works on bailout laws

Greece braced for fresh protests on Wednesday as officials began setting up necessary legislation tied to a unprecedented eurozone bailout…

Five killed in Afghan protests over Koran burning

At least five Afghans were shot dead and dozens wounded Wednesday in clashes between police and demonstrators protesting over the burning of…

Australia’s Foreign Minister Rudd resigns amid leadership speculation

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd Wednesday resigned, saying he could not continue without Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s support amid speculation…

U.S. News

High oil prices test U.S. economy, Obama

A jump in gasoline prices is threatening to smother the flickering flames of the US economic recovery…

Romney woes leave Republican race on a knife-edge

WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney’s future hangs in the balance. In one week’s time he could…

Ron Paul: Hemp is a good product

Texas Rep. Ron Paul praised the industrial crop hemp during a campaign stop in North…

Russ Feingold slams Republicans: It is unpatriotic to destroy the presidency

Former Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) blasted the Republican Party in a recent interview for trying…

Maryland Senate committee approves same sex marriage bill

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) – A Maryland Senate committee approved a gay marriage bill on Tuesday,…