Daily Archives: April 11, 2012

What is Really Going On? The Apple – Major Publishers Price Fixing Lawsuit Explained

hcsp.jpgA price-fixing lawsuit against the computer giant and publishers will have a far-reaching effect on the future of e-books, but is a ‘predatory’ online retailer the big winner? Jimmy So reports.

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Zimmerman Will Plead Not Guilty to Second-Degree Murder Charge

George Zimmerman is in custody in Florida and will be charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, authorities announced Wednesday. His attorney said he would plead not guilty.

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Allen West says Obama is Afraid of him and Hears Cheers and Jeers at Townhall Meeting

Allen WestU.S. Rep. Allen West told about 90 largely supportive Palm City voters Tuesday that locally prioritized federal projects — such as the St. Lucie Inlet dredging — aren’t going to matter if Washington officials don’t address a mounting deficit.

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WATCH: Trayvon’s Mother Thanks God and Jesus for Zimmerman’s Arrest

Trayvon supportersThe family and supporters of Trayvon Martin expressed relief and gratitude with Florida State Attorney Angela Corey’s announcement that she will pursue a second-degree murder charge against George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain who fatally shot the unarmed teen.

Pictured: Bystanders and journalists watch the news of an announcement about charges being brought against George Zimmerman at the Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. April 11, 2012.

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Michigan Teacher is Fired for Supporting Trayvon Martin

Brooke HarrisA teacher fired from a Michigan middle school after encouraging students to raise money for the family of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin said Tuesday she is confused by the dismissal and wants the school’s administration to explain.

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Allen West says he has ‘Heard’ that 80 House Democrats are Communists

Allen WestNever one to shrink from controversy, Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., says he believes scores of his Democratic House colleagues are members of the Communist Party.

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President Obama Chooses Not to Sign Executive Order Banning Contractors from Discriminating Against Homosexuals at This Time

Seventy-two members of Congress asked President Obama to issue an executive order banning sexual orientation discrimination by federal contractors, but the White House said not now.

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