How “Khorasan” Went From Nowhere To The Biggest Threat To The U.S.  —  The Islamist group targeted in airstrikes in Syria was almost unknown to the American public until recently.  Now the Obama administration says they present a direct threat to the U.S.  —  The guided-missile cruiser USS …

President Obama Gesture to Marines Dubbed ‘Latte Salute’  —  Some are calling it the “latte salute.”  —  When President Obama stepped off Marine One at the Wall Street landing zone in New York City, en route the United Nations, he saluted two Marines at the bottom of the stairs as he held a coffee cup in the same hand.

D'Souza gets community confinement for election law violation  —  (Reuters) - Conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza was sentenced on Tuesday to spend eight months in a community confinement center during five years of probation after pleading guilty to a campaign finance law violation.

Close Alaska Races for Senate, Governor  —  PPP's newest Alaska poll finds toss up races for both the US Senate and Governor.  Dan Sullivan leads Mark Begich 43/41 for the Senate, with minor candidates combining for 5%.  Bill Walker leads incumbent Sean Parnell 42/41 for Governor …

9 Absurd Edit Justifications By Wikipedia's Neil Tyson Truthers  —  In case you've been living under a rock, you know that there's been a bit of controversy over a quote that Neil Tyson invented and then attributed to President George W. Bush.  Long story short: everything about Tyson's story is false …

Snap Out of It  —  I've been living in and visiting New York for almost a half-century now.  One thought occurs as I walk around these days: The city has never been better.  —  There has never been a time when there were so many interesting places to visit, shop and eat …

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG: I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE  —  Coming off of her stirring dissent in the Hobby Lobby case, 21-year veteran Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has never been a more important voice for American women.  In a rare interview—featured exclusively …

How a piece of Rush Limbaugh's riches went to abortion rights, courtesy of Dallas author Merritt Tierce  —  Last week we ran the story of local author Merritt Tierce, whose debut novel, Love Me Back, includes some wild tales from a high-end Dallas steakhouse.  Tierce used to work at Nick & Sam's.

Vulnerable Kansas Senator: We Are Heading Toward ‘National Socialism’  —  Incumbent Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), who is facing an unexpectedly fierce challenge for re-election, warned Monday at a campaign stop that the United States is heading for “national socialism.”

Syria Becomes the 7th Predominantly Muslim Country Bombed by 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate  —  The U.S. today began bombing targets inside Syria, in concert with its lovely and inspiring group of five allied regimes: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan.

Jim Webb Mulls 2016 Run That Could Pose Clinton Challenge  —  Former Virginia senator Jim Webb said today he is “seriously” considering a 2016 presidential bid, and will make a decision within the next two to five months.  —  “I am seriously looking at the possibility of running for president …

Slightly Fewer Back ISIS Military Action vs. Past Actions  —  More than six in 10 Republicans and Democrats approve  —  PRINCETON, NJ — Americans' 60% approval for U.S. military action against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria, commonly known as ISIS, is slightly below their average 68% approval …

Column What ‘war on women’?  —  jgoldberg​@latimescolumnists.com

A Pro-Family, Pro-Growth Tax Reform  —  Two simple income-tax brackets: 15% and 35%.  End the marriage penalty and increase the child tax credit.  —  Too many Americans believe the American dream is slipping away for them and their children.  They see their cost of living rise while their paychecks remain stagnant.

Treasury Announces First Steps to Reduce Tax Benefits of Corporate Inversions  —  Unfair Practice Erodes the U.S. Tax Base  —  WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice that takes targeted action to reduce the tax benefits of …