The Democratic Party majority controlled Senate Judiciary Committee has approved an assault weapons ban in a party-line vote, underlining how difficult the measure will likely survive in the full Senate, according to the Associated Press. California Dianne Feinstein's proposal was approved on a 10-8 vote on Thursday.
Opinionated political broadcaster, and former Current TV employee Keith Olbermann settled a $50 million lawsuit out of court on Tuesday, the Huffington Post reported. Olbermann sued Current TV after the network fired him one year ago. Current TV counter-sued, in kind, indicating the anchor's lawsuit was "riddled with falsehoods."
Jaime Fuller, who formed the lobby group Change Cycling Now, has personally urged Lance Armstrong to make a full confession of his entire involvement in doping.
The Obama administration is "playing defense" over its decision to cancel tours at the White House due to the budget cuts, or "sequester" that took effect at the beginning of the month, Fox News.com reported.
