As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists reported on important news from Iceland, intriguing odd news, prolific interviews and much more.
We also highlight some of the major topics Digital Journalists have been covering recently. Note you can see the trending topics at the top of any page on our news network, in the black bar. They are changing constantly to react to what people are reading on the site. We wanted to include this feature to let you know the topics people want to read about on Digital Journal.
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Tennessee State Senator reintroduces ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill (Includes interview) by Greta McClain
A Tennessee State Senator is finding himself in the middle of a yet another controversy, introducing a bill that would force school counselors and educators to “out” gay students.
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Interview with Canada’s first astronaut Marc Garneau (Includes interview) by Richard Mccallum
Dr. Marc Garneau stepped into history as Canada’s first astronaut. In 2013 he entered the race for leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in an ultimate quest to serve as chief executive: The Prime Minister of Canada.
Jamie Bamber discovers acting is brain surgery on Monday Mornings (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Earl Dittman
After fighting Cylons in Battlestar Galactica and apprehending criminals in Law & Order: UK, the British-born Bamber portrays a cocksure neurosurgeon on Monday Mornings, the brilliant new medical series from David E. Kelley & Dr. Sunjay Gupta.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles reach African Cup final, beat Mali 4-1 (Includes first-hand account) by JohnThomas Didymus
Its jubilation galore on the streets of Lagos and Ibadan, southwest Nigeria, as the soccer-crazy nation’s beloved team the Super Eagles trounce Mali to reach the African Cup final for the first time in more than a decade.
All S.African Air Force fighters now delivered: Photo essay (Includes first-hand account) by Christopher Szabo
The Deputy Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Major General Jerry Malinga says all 26 SAAB Gripen C and D fighters have been delivered to the Air Force.
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Photos: Seal eats five blue sharks off the coast of South Africa by JohnThomas Didymus
Rare photos show an unusual incident of food chain reversal in which a hungry Cape fur seal devours five blue sharks, turning the tables on its natural predators. The rare event was photographed off the coast of Cape Point by a group of astonished divers.
Dafne, 9-yr-old girl gives birth to baby, Mexican officials say by JohnThomas Didymus
Dafne, 9-year-old Mexican girl, has reportedly given birth to a baby. According to Mexican authorities the baby weighing 5.7 pounds was delivered on January 27 by Cesarean section at the Zoquipan Hospital in Jalisco, western Mexico.
Sandy Hook DA cites ‘potential suspects,’ fears witness safety by Ralph Lopez
Connecticut State’s Attorney Stephen Sedensky has argued that unsealing warrants in the Sandy Hook case might “seriously jeopardize” the investigation by disclosing information known only to other “potential suspects.”
Caring Croatia: Nation rallies to help sick Nora Situm by Paul Bradbury
Despite the harsh economic situation, a nation pulls together to raise money for a sick child to have an operation in America.
Research suggests smoking marijuana may double risk of stroke by Marcus Hondro
A researcher in New Zealand has found the risk of stroke may be doubled for those who have recently smoked marijuana. The study was conducted at the Auckland City Hospital after a Dr. Alan Barber noticed a pattern in some recent stroke victims.
FBI arrests Malcolm X’s grandson as he travels to Iran by Eric Morales
The activist’s grandson has reportedly been arrested by the FBI while traveling to a conference, his whereabouts are currently unknown.
Canada says good-bye to penny by Veronica Silva Cusi
Effective February 4, 2013, the Canadian government will not distribute any more pennies and that may mean you may lose or earn a few pennies when making purchases in cash.
Saudi cleric says ‘baby burkas’ would prevent child molestation by Greta McClain
A Saudi cleric claims the best way for his country to prevent sexual molestation of young girls is to require them to wear burkas.
Saudi preacher spared after raping, murdering 5-year-old daughter by Brett Wilkins
A prominent Saudi Arabian preacher who raped his 5-year-old daughter before torturing her to death has been spared a death sentence or even a lengthy prison term after agreeing to pay “blood money” to the slain girl’s mother.
CTC says opposition to a New World Order is terrorist activity by Alex Allen
According to a report from the “Combatting Terrorism Center” at West Point, ‘Anti-Federalists’ who oppose a New World Order as well as members of several other far right wing activist groups are potential terrorist threats.
FBI agents expelled from Iceland over Wikileaks probe by Brett Wilkins
Angered that agents from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) traveled to his country unannounced in an attempt to investigate the whistleblower website Wikileaks, Iceland’s interior minister had the Americans deported.
Applebee’s fires waitress who posted ‘I give God 10%’ receipt by JohnThomas Didymus
An Applebee’s waitress earlier in the week posted to Reddit a photo of a receipt from a pastor who avoided leaving the 18% tip suggested on the receipt with a saucy quip: “I give God 10%, why should you get 18.”
Watch 3-year-old Madeleine Dubois’ joy at her first train ride by JohnThomas Didymus
Watch a 3-year-old’s unaffected joy at a dream come true and recall with nostalgia the simple, bubbling and genuinely overwhelming joys of childhood’s innocence nature unjustly denies us in our adulthood.
Video: Penelope Soto, 18, gives judge the finger, jailed 30 days by JohnThomas Didymus
Penelope Soto, 18, thought she could get away with swearing at and flipping off the judge. But she learned the hard way that not every adult is as tolerant as Mom and Dad. The video has gone viral online.
Top Blogs
Mangrove Forests: Unsung Heroes of the Tropics by Barbara McPherson
Mangrove forests line the edge of the shores in many tropical and semi-tropical places around the world…
Scott Brown reveals reason why he is not running for Senate in Massachusetts by Marcel Elfers
The message echoes a consistency. My interpretation is that Brown prefers to think for himself…
Rounding OUT the penny by Allen Small
Beginning this week Canadian currency will be penniless, or should I say, ‘less the penny.’ That’s right the penny is passé, about to be rounded out of existence…
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