Why Iran’s Top Leaders Believe That the End of Days Has Come

Why would Iran authorize a major terrorist operation on American soil? Skeptics say the much-discussed “foiled” Iranian plot makes no sense. We will know soon enough if the Feds have sufficient evidence related to this specific plot. But Iranian leaders may, in fact, have a motive to accelerate direct attacks on the U.S.: Shia Islamic eschatology, or “End Times” theology.

Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are convinced that the End of Days has come. They believe

Cain Offers Ethics Reminder to Reporters in Pushback Over Sex Harassment Allegations

Attempting to turn reports of sexual harassment allegations back on the media, the campaign for Republican presidential contender Herman Cain is targeting journalists by passing out a code of ethics offering guidelines on how to report stories.

On Sunday, Cain campaign spokesman J.D. Gordon emailed passages from the Society of Professional Journalist Code of Ethics that highlighted limiting the use of anonymous sources and evaluating their truthfulness and motives before allowing

U.S. Keeps Focus on Sanctions for Iran, Amid Speculation Over Israeli Strike

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Nov. 2, 2011: A smoke trail of a missile test-fired by the Israeli army is seen from the central Israeli town of Yavne.

The Obama administration is cautioning the international community to stick with economic sanctions against Iran, as developments in Israel and at the United Nations fuel speculation about a possible military strike being pushed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran has returned to the front of the foreign policy agenda, as

White House Fires Back at ‘Overbroad’ Subpoena on Solyndra Documents

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Oct. 31, 2011: An auction sign is shown at bankrupt Solyndra headquarters in Fremont, Calif., before Wednesday’s auction. Solyndra received a one half billion dollar loan guarantee from the government before filing for bankruptcy in Sept. 2011.

The White House on Friday all but refused to turn over the documents House Republicans have subpoenaed on bankrupt solar firm Solyndra, firing off a letter saying the request would put an “unreasonable burden on the

Apple Admits to Battery Bug in New iPhone

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CUPERTINO, Calif. –  Apple said Wednesday it had found a problem on certain iPhones that is causing some customers to experience less-than-expected battery life with iPhones running its latest software.

“A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices,” Apple said in a statement.

“We have found a few bugs that are affecting battery life and we will release a software update to address those in a few weeks.”

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California Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Having Sex With Teenage Girl

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Matthias Anderson, 41, was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday in Murrieta, Calif., on suspicion of unlawful sex and lewd acts with a child.

A California pastor has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a teenage girl, Fox5SanDiego.com reports.

Matthias Anderson, 41, was taken into custody on Tuesday in Murrieta, Calif., on suspicion of unlawful sex and lewd acts with a child, according to the station.

Police say Anderson,

Israel Gives Army Green Light to Stop Gaza Rockets, Orders New Jerusalem Housing

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Oct. 29, 2011: Israeli paramedics and security officers work next to destroyed cars at a site where a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit in Ashdod, southern Israel. Israeli aircraft struck at Palestinian militants on Saturday, killing five, while militants responded with a volley of rockets which injured several Israeli civilians, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.

JERUSALEM –  Israel has authorized its military to take all necessary steps to stop rocket

New Bank Fees Drive Customers to Credit Unions

New debit card fees at major banks are prompting many longtime customers to switch to credit unions.

“If everybody does it, then maybe banks will pay attention and we can change the way things are,” said Bradley Cordle, who is closing her accounts with two large banks and opening a new one with Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union.

Charlotte Metro has seen a 350 percent increase in new account applications online and an 88 percent increase at branches in recent weeks,

US Airways Flight Attendant Found Dead in Mexico Hotel Room

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Nick Aaronson, a flight attendant for US Airways since 2006, was found dead in his Mexico City hotel room Oct. 29, 2011.

PHOENIX –  A Phoenix flight attendant was found dead Saturday in his hotel room in Mexico City, MyFoxPhoenix reported.

Nick Aaronson, a flight attendant for US Airways since 2006, was in Mexico City on a layover.

Police in Mexico are investigating his death, but some news outlets in Mexico are reporting that Aaronson may

16-Foot Python Found in Florida, Everglades Had Eaten Deer

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Oct. 27, 2011: the South Florida Water Management District, workers are shown holding a nearly 16-foot long Burmese Python that was captured and killed in Everglades National Park, Florida.

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. — Officials in the Florida Everglades have captured and killed a 16-foot-long Burmese python that had just eaten an adult deer.

Scott Hardin, exotic species coordinator for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, says workers found