Already $40 million behind Rubio, report says  —  Just days after announcing a 2016 run for the White House, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has already received more than $40 million in donations, according to Reuters.  —  Rubio has attended a series of fundraisers since the Monday announcement of his candidacy in Miami.

Obamacare repeal falls off Republicans' to-do list as law takes hold  —  After five years and more than 50 votes in Congress, the Republican campaign to repeal the Affordable Care Act is essentially over.  —  GOP congressional leaders, unable to roll back the law while President Obama remains …

Paul: Clinton needs one campaign plane just ‘for her baggage’  —  Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) dinged Hillary Clinton during a speech in New Hampshire on Saturday, suggesting the Democratic presidential candidate could face a serious primary challenge.  —  “I'm starting to worry …

Father Fatally Shoots Teenage Daughter's Boyfriend During Argument  —  1.0 K  —  A 22-year-old man died late Thursday evening in Harris County, Texas, after an altercation between his teenage girlfriend and her parents got out of control.  —  The incident occurred at approximately 10:45p.m …

Jeb Bush aims to set self apart from father, brother, rivals in New Hampshire  —  Scanning historic pictures of presidential candidates campaigning in the New Hampshire primary, Jeb Bush focused on two, saying they “bring back really fond memories.”  —  “Guy over there.

Republicans Pass Tax Cuts for the Rich that Increase Deficit By $270 Billion; Congratulations, Teabaggers, You Built That!  —  And your picture for the day is:  —  The United States House of Representatives ignored the White House veto threat and passed legislation that would repeal the estate tax on Thursday.

Obama And The Armenian Genocide  —  A full page ad in the Saturday Times from newsmaker Rabbi Shmuley caught my eye.  The Facebook pic is not for the faint of eye but the rabbi also presents his argument at this blog.  —  The gist - why did Obama lie about his willingness to publicly recognize the Armenian genocide?

Steve King: Obama ‘importing millions’ of illegal immigrants to boost Dem vote  —  Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) on Thursday said President Obama is using his executive actions to swell the ranks of Democratic voters with illegal immigrants.  —  “To put it simply, the president is importing millions …

Go Home, Gamer girl: Press release on unjust banishment from Calgary Expo  —  Early this morning, staff (See edit notice at bottom) banned Honey Badger Brigade (HBB) from the Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo (CalEx).  Security staff approached the HBB booth, ordered us to leave …

Carly Simon ex pens book about his coming out  —  Carly Simon and ex-husband James Hart in 2005  —  Carly Simon hasn't got time for the pain.  She's in a race with her second husband, James Hart, to see who can publish an autobiography first.  —  While Carly got a $2 million advance three years ago …

Veterinarian Fired After Bragging About Killing Cat with Bow and Arrow (WARNING: Graphic Photo) … BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) -  —  A Texas veterinarian is at the center of a social media firestorm, and could face charges, after bragging about killing a cat with a bow and arrow.  —  Story Updates:

At Global Economic Gathering, U.S. Primacy Is Seen as Ebbing  —  WASHINGTON — As world leaders converge here for their semiannual trek to the capital of what is still the world's most powerful economy, concern is rising in many quarters that the United States is retreating from global economic leadership just when it is needed most.