Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch cuts short media session again

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch abruptly ended his media availability — again — walking away from a throng of reporters while escorted by a member of the New Jersey State Police on Wednesday after about 7 uncomfortable minutes in  Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch hasn't talked to the media very much this season. … Read more

Obama Orders Creation of 'MyRA' Savings Accounts

It instructed him to create the new “starter” retirement savings program called “myRA,” a name intended to mimic the I.R.A.'s, or individual retirement accounts, that were first made available to workers in the mid-1970s. The accounts — which are That's why, tomorrow, I will direct the Treasury to create a new way for working Americans … Read more

Obama said what?! State of the Union explained

(CNN) — Just think of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address as a Rorschach of sorts. Sure, there were plenty of feisty proclamations and bold promises for action. But the political context behind the swagger reveals a President who is Instead, #madmen became about something much more than a TV show when President … Read more

A Swipe at Traditional Banking at a Forum Illuminating Bitcoin

The founder of a prominent Bitcoin exchange company has been arrested and charged with running an illegal scheme to sell the digital currency to customers trafficking narcotics on the now-defunct drug website Silk Road, prosecutors said Monday. It is true that a small percentage of Bitcoin transactions are illegal, but the majority of illegal goods … Read more

The limits of Obama's 'MyRA' retirement plans

He also wants to see details on whether pre-tax money or post-tax money will go into the accounts. In addition to these concerns, Slott is confused by the "myRA" name, which even President Obama seemed to fumble in his speech. "It's too hard to say He also wants to see details on whether pre-tax money … Read more

House Speaker John Boehner warns Obama about exceeding authority

Speaker of the House Frank Chopp was given the Washington Coalition for Open Government's highest award Tuesday evening. The Ballard Thompson Award is given to the state legislator who demonstrated the most  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Oklahoma's Republican House Speaker T.W. Shannon is telling members of his caucus he will run for the U.S. Senate … Read more

Motley Crue calls it quits, announces 'final' tour

The band, who has been together for 33 years, announced on Tuesday that they are retiring, but they will do a massive farewell tour first. Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and Mick Mars made the announcement at a heavily promoted press conference on  The latest band to declare retirement is Motley Crue, who just … Read more

Injured Ranger Cory Remsburg gets SOTU spotlight

Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg of the U.S. Army has an incredible story. Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg received a standing ovation after President Barack Obama told his story during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. Remsburg, who sat next to First Lady Michelle Obama during the speech, was injured by … Read more