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Afghan-Pakistani Forces Exchange Fire Along Shared Border
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are on the rise again following two border clashes in the space of a week. The trouble was apparently sparked by Pakistan's decision to erect a new border gate despite Afghan objections.
Syrian Electronic Army Claims It Hacked 'The Onion'
After being victimized, The Onion published tips to avoid being hacked. One suggestion: move site to a new web address every few minutes. The website has about 5 million followers.
How Much Will Revamping Immigration Cost Taxpayers?
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, says the Senate's immigration overhaul will cost the country more than $6 trillion over 50 years. A similar report six years ago helped sink that attempt at changing immigration. Critics argue that both reports are fundamentally flawed, and fail to account for the economic benefits of restructuring the immigration system.
Casino Gambling Data Shows Economic Conditions Are Better
Casino gambling is back to pre-recession levels in the U.S., according to a new report from the gaming industry. One in three Americans went to a casino last year, and those who opened their wallets wagered a total of $37 billion, about 5 percent more than the previous year.
Jim DeMint On Immigration Overhaul's 'Staggering' Costs
The research by the Heritage Foundation on the cost-benefit analysis of immigration is being criticized by both conservatives and liberals for not being properly calculated, nor fully accounting for the economic benefit of overhauling the immigration system. Steve Inskeep discusses the study with the president of the foundation, former Republican Senator Jim DeMint.
Tile Business Owners: Web Sales Tax Would Be A 'Nightmare'
With the Senate's passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act, David Greene asks two small business owners what the law could mean for them. The bill would require online retailers to collect state sales taxes. Lundy Wilder and Dave Perry own Villa Lagoon Tile in Gulf Shores, Ala.