Every month, the government sends out about 5 million checks to Americans who receive federal benefits. On March 1, the Treasury Department is making those paper checks a thing of the past.
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Caught Their Attention: House Committee Will Hold Hearing On Asteroids
The two hulking rocks hurtling toward Earth today seem to have caught Congress’ attention: Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Rep. Lamar Smith, a Republican from Texas, is calling for a Congressional hearing on what we can do to protect our planet from asteroids.
Huge Bomb In Pakistani Market Kills Dozens
There’s been another horrifying bombing in Quetta, Pakistan; reports say at least 47 people are dead after an explosive device went off in a crowded marketplace. At least 130 people are hurt, notes Reuters. Photos from the scene show heavy smoke rising over buildings.
Nuclear Waste Seeping From Container In Hazardous Wash. State Facility
Nuclear waste is leaking out of a tank in one of the most contaminated nuclear waste sites in the U.S.
The 27th Victim: Nancy Lanza Is Subject Of ‘Frontline’ Documentary
The lives of the 26 people murdered by Adam Lanza at Sandy Hook Elementary School last December were eulogized and celebrated after the tragedy. But many discussions about Lanza’s first victim, his mother, Nancy, were marked by both sympathy and suspicion, particularly as the news emerged that she had taken her son to shooting ranges.
Body In California Cabin Is Positively Identified As Ex-Cop Christopher Dorner
The San Bernardino sheriff said today that the charred body found in a cabin at the Big Bear mountain resort was that of alleged cop killer Christopher Dorner, the AP reports.