Witness: Interior Secretary Salazar threatened Colorado reporter

"Interior Secretary Ken Salazar threatened to punch a reporter on a recent trip to Colorado, according to witnesses. Salazar took two questions from Dave Philipps, a reporter from the Colorado Springs Gazette, before disagreeing with his line of questioning. 'Don't you ever ... You know what, you do that again... I'll punch you out,' Salazar reportedly told Philipps before ending the interview and walking off. The alleged incident took place when Salazar was in Colorado on Election Day, on behalf of the Obama campaign. 'The secretary regrets the exchange,' Interior spokesman Blake Androff told POLITICO." Continue reading

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Judge nixes ‘possum drop’ New Year’s party in North Carolina

"A popular New Year’s celebration that draws thousands of tourists to the tiny North Carolina town of Brasstown for a party that ends in a 'possum drop' may no longer be held there, a judge ruled. The 18-year tradition in the town of 240 consisted of lowering the animal to the ground at midnight in a see-through cage decked out in Christmas garlands, like the ball that is dropped in New York’s Times Square — except the possum is alive. The judge ruled that a sportsman’s license held by Clay Logan, who hosts the event, allowed him to take the animal from the wild, but not to possess and exhibit it." Continue reading

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Video: Police shoot dog in Omaha

"Police were searching for an armed suspect when the Oct. 7 incident took place. They said Chris Schulte, who lives in the area and was walking with his dog, Teela, in the direction of the search area, refused their orders to stop. Schulte admitted 'I was just walking on,' but said the dog never behaved aggressively. Schulte was arrested and charged with obstructing police and resisting arrest." Continue reading

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Another California City to Put Traffic Cameras to Public Vote

"Documents show not only did the public in overwhelming numbers urged the council to drop the use of cameras entirely, but state officials also weighed in heavily against their use at specific intersections. The ballot measure was offered as a compromise intended to head off a motion to disband the camera program entirely. The compromise passed by one vote, that of Councilman Steve Adams whose brother is paid to approve red light camera citations. Just prior to the vote, local activists warned his participation would be seen as an ethical violation." Continue reading

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Former police chief gets probation for multiple drug charges

"Fisher, 49, was handed a 10-year suspended sentence Oct. 22 and will have to report to a probation officer. He also will have to register with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control because he was caught with 20 grams of methamphetamine. Court documents show that Fisher — who was charged with multiple counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute — had all but one count against him dismissed." Continue reading

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FL Highway Patrol Trooper arrested for fabricating arrest reports

"Following an investigation by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, it was determined Kunstmann not only fabricated arrest records, but also was untruthful during deposition. He was arrested for perjury, and subsequently relieved of duty. Kunstmann had been on paid administrative leave while the investigation was ongoing. As a result, Culbertson and his attorney Andrea Mogensen, may file a lawsuit against the department." Continue reading

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Marc Faber: Prepare for a Massive Market Meltdown

"Faber told CNBC that central bank stimulus was useless and the implosion of markets was the only way to restructure the financial system. 'I think the whole global financial system will have to be reset and it won’t be reset by central bankers but by imploding markets — either the currency [markets, debt market or stock markets,' he said. 'It will happen — it will happen one day and then we’ll be lucky if we still have 50 percent of the asset values that we have today.'" Continue reading

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German tax officials raid UBS clients’ homes

"German authorities have launched nationwide raids on suspected tax evaders in connection with a probe into several hundred Germany-based clients of Switzerland’s biggest bank, UBS. The raids were ordered by state prosecutors in Bochum. They were acting on data purchased by the authorities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, where Bochum is situated. Opposition lawmakers in the German Bundesrat say the latest developments could further undermine the German government's attempt to secure a tax deal with Switzerland. The treaty is due to come into effect on January 1, but still needs to be ratified by both houses of parliament." Continue reading

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Marine in tutu allegedly mistakes vet’s wheelchair as costume, assaults him

"A Marine was arrested after he allegedly attacked a paralyzed Army veteran he thought was wearing the uniform and using the wheelchair as a Halloween costume, Ocala.com reported. Dan Priotti, 35, a wheelchair-bound Army veteran, was hit twice in the head at a Gainesville, Fla., restaurant on Halloween while he was ordering food, News4jax.com reported. He said he was approached by another man who began yelling, indicating that he was faking the injury. The suspect was identified by police as Christopher Dabney, a Marine veteran police said took offense at Priotti’s outfit." Continue reading

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Woman blames husband for Obama win, runs him over with car

"Holly apparently believed that Daniel’s failure to exercise his right to vote had caused President Barack Obama to win re-election, and thought that a second Obama term would be bad for their family, according to local news sources. Witnesses said Holly chased Daniel in her Jeep while he was on foot, all the while yelling at him. Holly then struck her husband with the SUV, pinning him between the car and the light pole. Holly was taken to jail on charges of aggravated assault and domestic violence, while Daniel was taken to a hospital to treat 'critical' injuries." Continue reading

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