Nicolás Maduro Threatens CNN; Venezuelan President Demands Network To Rectify Their Content Or Signal Will Be Blocked
Nicolás Maduro says CNN's programming wants to make Venezuela look as if they were in a civil war. If they don't rectify their content, their signal will be blocked.
Super Bowl XLVIII Bans Tailgating At MetLife Stadium In New Jersey, Among Many New Restrictions
The Super Bowl committee has implemented significant tailgating restrictions for those planning to park their vehicles in one of the 13,000 spots available at MetLife Stadium for Super Bowl XLVIII.
SeaWorld Contact Ban Limits Killer Whale, Trainer Interactions: Find Out Why They're Fighting OSHA [VIDEO]
SeaWorld is in court today fighting a ban that prohibits trainers from getting in the water with killer whales.
Is CR7 In Danger of Ban? Real Madrid Star Allegedly Called Official 'Piece Of S**T' During El Clasico
After allegedly dropping inappropriate words toward an official in Real Madrid's recent El Clasico loss to Barcelona, is Cristiano Ronaldo in danger of being slapped with a suspension?
West Hollywood Fur Sales Ban: California City Becomes First In US To Have Ban; Retailers Sue
West Hollywood has become the first city in the U.S to ban the sale of fur.
Arizona Extends Driver’s License Ban To All Undocumented Recipients Of Deportation Deferral
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and two state transportation department officials filed a document on Tuesday expanding the state’s ban on issuing licenses to undocumented immigrants.
Alex Rodriguez Facing Possible Lifetime Ban From MLB For Alleged Use Of Performance Enhancing Drugs
A-Rod hopes to get back on the field with the Yankees in the coming days but Major League Baseball may not allow that to happen.
Baby Bottle Ban Proposed In Venezuela To Promote Breastfeeding [VIDEO]
Venezuela wants to impose breastfeeding as the only acceptable way of feeding your newborn until they reach six months of age.
Google Glass Porn Ban: MiKandi Porn App Banned Immediately After Launch; Why? [VIDEO]
"We did a lot of combing through terms of use and we were very careful about playing within the rules. There was nothing against adult content at the time," said MiKandi CEO Jesse Adams.
Southeast Christian Church, Kentucky Mega-Church, Breaks Ties With Boy Scouts Of America After Allowing Gay Members; Will Other Churches Pull Sponsorship?
One Kentucky megachurch split with the Boy Scouts of America, and a number of other organizations are debating departing the program. Meanwhile, many say scouting continues to be a positive force in boys' lives.
Boy Scouts End Ban On Gay Scouts, Not Leaders, Amid Criticisms Of Vote
The Boy Scouts of America ended their decades-old ban on gay scouts participating in BSA activities. The vote was met with applause from some quarters and criticism from others.
Communist Cuba Lifts Appliance Ban
The Cuban government has lifted a nearly ten-year ban on imported appliances, likely allowing Cubans a break from the heat.
Assault Weapons Ban: Was Feinstein's Ban Cut From Democrat Gun Bill?
A decision has been made on what will compose the Democrats' gun control legislation.
Bloomberg Soda Ban: Is Ban On Cigarettes Next For NYC Mayor?
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a bill banning the display of tobacco products in stores.
Bill Gates On Gay Ban: ‘Boy Scouts Should Get In With The Times’ [VIDEO]
The billionaire urges the Scouts to lift their ban on gay members.
NYC Soda Ban: Judge Halts Bloomberg’s Restrictions On Sugary Drinks
A Manhattan judge issued an injunction against the City of New York, halting a ban on sugary drinks touted by Mayor Michael Bloomberg
NYC Soda Ban: Starbucks Says They Will Defy Bloomberg Order; Will Mayor Shut Them Down?
Mayor Bloomberg has sought healthier food options for New Yorkers.
Assault Weapons Ban: What Firearms Are Not On The List?
Negotiations are ongoing in Congress regarding the assault weapons ban.
Assault Weapons Ban Announced In Congress; Faces Uphill Battle
(Reuters) - A top Democratic lawmaker tried on Thursday to revive a U.S. assault-weapons ban, riding a wave of support for gun control after the killing of 20 children and six adults at a school in Connecticut last month. Senator Dianne Feinstein and several other Democrats said they were introducing a bill to ban semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips. It faces stiff opposition in Congress as well as from the National Rifle Association, the main U.S. lobby for gun manufacturers, and from many Americans.
Samsung Drops Attempt to Ban Apple Sales in Europe
Korea's Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said it would drop law suits aimed at banning the sale of Apple Inc. products in Europe just a day after scoring a victory in a battle in the United States with the maker of iPhones.
Chevron Brazil Ban Ended, Marks Restart Step
Chevron Corp received a boost to its efforts to restart oil output in Brazil after a court overturned a ban on its operating in the country and the company agreed on a plan to improve safety procedures after an oil spill last year.
Costa Rica passes ban on taking of shark fins
Costa Rica on Wednesday passed a blanket ban on shark finning, in which the fins are sliced off sharks, often while they are alive, before the fish are thrown back into the ocean to die.
Samsung wins reconsideration of Galaxy Tab sales ban
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that a lower court should reconsider a sales ban against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 won by Apple in a patent dispute with the South Korean electronics maker.
Apple seeks U.S. Samsung sales ban, $707 million more in damages
Apple Inc has asked for a court order for a permanent U.S. sales ban on Samsung Electronics products alleged to have violated its patents along with additional damages of $707 million on top of the billion-dollar verdict won by the iPhone maker last month.
NYC Board of Health Passes ‘Soda Ban’
In a controversial move, New York City's Board of Health passed a rule banning sales of big sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, concession stands, and other eateries.
Brazil judges uphold Chevron, Transocean operating ban
An injunction banning No. 2 U.S. oil company Chevron Corp and its drilling contractor Transocean Ltd from operating in Brazil was upheld by a panel of three Brazilian federal judges on Tuesday while charges over a November oil spill are being considered.
With Samsung win on Galaxy Tab, judge may reconsider U.S. ban
Apple Inc's legal victory on Friday over Korean rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd was crushing but for one key front in its global smartphone and tablet patent war: Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Chevron appeals Brazil ban, seeks oil field restart
Chevron (CVX.N), the No. 2 U.S. oil company, has appealed against an injunction banning it and its drilling contractor Transocean Ltd (RIG.N) from operating in Brazil while civil and criminal charges over an oil spill last November are judged.
Australian court approves tobacco pack logo ban
Australia called on the world to match its tough new anti-tobacco marketing laws that will ban logos on cigarette packs, after its highest court on Wednesday dismissed a challenge from global manufacturers.