The Mysterious History Of 'Marijuana'

We've decided to take a weekly look at a word or phrase that's caught our attention, whether for its history, usage, etymology, or just because it has an interesting story. This week, we look into how we came to call cannabis "marijuana," and the role Mexico played in that shift. via Pocket http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/07/14/201981025/the-mysterious-history-of-marijuana?utm_source=npr&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_campaign=20130722

Twitter / todayshow : BREAKING : According to the ...

BREAKING: According to the palace, the Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to St. Mary's Hospital. In early stages of labor. #royalbaby via Pocket https://twitter.com/todayshow/status/359199243589795840

American Citizenship is Rapidly Becoming Devalued to Zero

Washington, DC—Our forefathers sacrificed so much so we would have freedom, prosperity and the tools to prevent government from again becoming despotic. As a nation our citizenship has been the envy of the entire rest of the world. via Pocket http://www.crimefilenews.com/2013/07/american-citizenship-is-rapidly.html

Mood shifting, Congress may move to limit NSA spying

WASHINGTON — Congress is growing increasingly wary of controversial National Security Agency domestic surveillance programs, a concern likely to erupt during legislative debate _ and perhaps prod legislative action _ as early as next week. via Pocket http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/07/19/197165/mood-shifting-congress-may-move.html

Found in Germany after 70 years: the lost Lancaster Bomber crew

The discovery was made following the work of a team of German historians. Volunteers spent hours digging a muddy field looking for the RAF crew after the witness guided them to the site near Frankfurt. via Pocket http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-two/9557610/Bodies-of-five-British-airmen-from-Second-World-War-found.html

Federal judge questions government drone program

WASHINGTON — A federal judge expressed deep reservations Friday about the authority of the government to carry out targeted killings of Americans in counterterrorism drone strikes abroad and appeared to reject a Justice Department argument that the courts had no role in one of the most controvers via Pocket http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/07/19/judge-aclu-drone-al-qaeda-al-awlaki-terrorism/2568667/

Exclusive--Rand Paul: Obama Will Bail out Detroit 'Over My Dead Body'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said he will use every resource he has at his disposal to stop President Barack Obama from bailing out newly-bankrupt Detroit because he believes the city can and must save itself and learn from its fiscal mistakes. via Pocket http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/07/19/Exclusive-Rand-Paul-Obama-bails-out-Detroit-over-my-dead-body