THE HATCHET

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Trapped in burning Honduras prison, inmates could do little but scream for help as fire spread

A forensic worker stands next to bags with bodies of inmates killed during a fire inside the prison in Comayagua, Honduras, Wednesday Feb. 15, 2012. Security Minister Pompeyo Bonilla said that 272 bodies have been recovered, adding that the death toll from the fire, started by an inmate late Tuesday, was likely to cross 300.
Trapped in burning Honduras prison, inmates could do little but scream for help as fire spread | StarTribune.com

Monday, February 13, 2012

New Photos Reveal Stress Of Obama's First Term In Office Has Rapidly Aged Americans

The pressure of the Obama White House is plainly evident on the faces of citizens across the country.

WASHINGTON—Recent side-by-side photographic comparisons of Americans before and after he assumed the presidency have confirmed the stress of Barack Obama's time in the White House has taken a significant toll on the U.S. populace, dramatically accelerating the nation's signs of aging.

New Photos Reveal Stress Of Obama's First Term In Office Has Rapidly Aged Americans | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

Iran Worried U.S. Might Be Building 8,500th Nuclear Weapon

TEHRAN—Amidst mounting geopolitical tensions, Iranian officials said Wednesday they were increasingly concerned about the United States of America's uranium-enrichment program, fearing the Western nation may soon be capable of producing its 8,500th nuclear weapon

Iran Worried U.S. Might Be Building 8,500th Nuclear Weapon | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

Alarming Study Finds More Than 12 Instances Of Racism Occurred Last Year

The unconscionable act of racism that took place in New York City last year.

NEW YORK—A shocking study released Thursday by sociologists at Columbia University found that more than 12 instances of racism occurred in 2011, suggesting not only that prejudice based on the color of one's skin still exists, but that it remains disturbingly prevalent in modern American society.

Alarming Study Finds More Than 12 Instances Of Racism Occurred Last Year | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

48-Year-Old Man Actually Very Open To Dating 25-Year-Olds

Bogan, who says that while he knows it sounds crazy, he might even be willing to sleep with a 25-year-old woman on the first date.
48-Year-Old Man Actually Very Open To Dating 25-Year-Olds | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

New Breeding Program Aimed At Keeping Moderate Republicans From Going Extinct

WASHINGTON—Saying the now critically endangered species of politician is at high risk for complete extinction within the next 10 years, Beltway-area conservationists announced plans Monday for a new captive breeding program designed to save moderate Republicans.

New Breeding Program Aimed At Keeping Moderate Republicans From Going Extinct | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

Man finds, returns computer to brain-injured St. Paul woman - TwinCities.com

Voter ID bill to deter fraud? Prove it says ACLU

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota today offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who who prove a case where someone in the state has been charged or convicted of impersonating a voter.
Voter ID bill to deter fraud? Prove it says ACLU - TwinCities.com

Handicapped St. Paul woman's only voice stolen by thief | StarTribune.com

Feds: Midwest militia members accused of planning rebellion were ready to 'go to war'

A State Police armored vehicle heads down Church Street in Hillsdale County, Mich. during a standoff with a suspected militia member on Monday March 29, 2010. Seven men and one woman believed to be part of the Michigan-based Hutaree were arrested in raids in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, and another was arreste
Feds: Midwest militia members accused of planning rebellion were ready to 'go to war' | StarTribune.com