http://www.buzzle.com/chapters/what's-the-buzz_special-reports.asp When you want breaking news and special reports from around the world, visit Buzzle.com. en-us (c) 2000-2010, 2011 Buzzle.com Inc. All rights reserved. 192 55 http://www.buzzle.com/chapters/what's-the-buzz_special-reports.asp http://www.buzzle.com/images/buzzle.jpg Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ron-paul-to-stop-campaigning-in-states-yet-to-vote.html Ron Paul announced that he will not campaign in states that have not yet held Republican primaries, noting that he no longer has the funds to effectively compete. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ron-paul-to-stop-campaigning-in-states-yet-to-vote.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/california-on-the-precipice-facing-16-billion-deficit.html California budget deficit reaches ridiculous proportions - governor wants more taxes from an already severely overtaxed populous. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/california-on-the-precipice-facing-16-billion-deficit.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/orangutans-use-ipads-to-communicate-at-miami-zoo.html Orangutans at Miami's Jungle Park are using iPads to communicate, including letting their keepers know when they're not feeling well. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/orangutans-use-ipads-to-communicate-at-miami-zoo.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/scott-brown-questions-elizabeth-warren-native-american-ancestry.html Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown has questioned the ancestry of his likely opponent in the upcoming election and it's unclear whether she will provide proof of her claims. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/scott-brown-questions-elizabeth-warren-native-american-ancestry.html Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/north-carolina-votes-to-ban-gay-marriage-and-civil-unions.html North Carolina became the 29th state to add a constitutional amendment that forbids gay marriage, and also added a ban for civil unions regardless of the sexual orientation of the couple. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/north-carolina-votes-to-ban-gay-marriage-and-civil-unions.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/us-refuses-to-negotiate-with-al-qaeda-for-hostage-release.html A recent video of American hostage Warren Weinstein asked President Barack Obama to meet the terrorists' demands, but the U.S. is holding firm in its refusal to negotiate with al-Qaeda. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/us-refuses-to-negotiate-with-al-qaeda-for-hostage-release.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/obama-says-its-time-to-shift-attention-to-nation-building-in-us.html President Obama is urging Congress to spend money saved by wound-down wars on domestic programs, ignoring the fact that too much spending has already occurred. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/obama-says-its-time-to-shift-attention-to-nation-building-in-us.html Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/jobless-claims-decrease-but-numbers-may-be-skewed.html The Department of Labor's report on jobless claims indicates a great month, but that is likely the result of the rose-colored glasses and terribly flawed reporting methods used by the government to make things look good when they are, in fact, quite the opposite. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/jobless-claims-decrease-but-numbers-may-be-skewed.html Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/santorum-wants-assurances-from-romney-before-endorsement.html Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich are likely about to endorse Mitt Romney, but they need some assurances before they do so. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/santorum-wants-assurances-from-romney-before-endorsement.html Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facebook-helps-organ-donors-and-recipients-connect.html A new feature on Facebook's timeline will make it easier for organ donors to identify themselves and potentially be matched with patients in need of transplants. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facebook-helps-organ-donors-and-recipients-connect.html Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EST