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	February 12, 2013
	Rumor Check: Ex-FBI Agent's Odd Claims About CIA Nominee Did President Obama nominate an Islamic convert with a decades old connection to the most anti-American variant of that religion to be the director of the CIA? This is the hot charge against nominee John Brennan that gained rapid viral traction over the weekend because of comments made by an ex-FBI agent known for his efforts to expose radical Islamists. See our coverage HERE. READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT
	The SEAL Who Shot Bin Laden Claims He's Being Treated Badly
	A magazine story published Monday in Esquire on the life of the Navy SEAL who allegedly killed Osama bin Laden is raising a lot of questions. Read his account of the historic event and also learn about how he claims the government is mistreating him HERE.
	READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT What Happened When The U.S. Tried To Confiscate Guns Before? Guns are an integral and celebrated part of American history and culture. From their presence in the days preceding the American Revolution to their role in contemporary entertainment, firearms continue to enjoy a prominent societal standing. Read the latest installment of our series, "Guns In America" HERE. READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT
	Hitler's Last Living Food Taster Talks About The Fuhrer's Diet  Ninety-five-year-old Margot Woelk is believed to be the last official food taster for Hitler is still alive. She now tells the British media that Hitler ate fruit and vegetables, but no meat during the two years she was forced to taste his food due to threats that the German leader might be poisoned. See the rest of Margot's story HERE. READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT
	Obama's Likely Not Happy About This State Of The Union Guest
	One of President Barack Obama’s harshest critics, outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent, will attend the State of the Union on Tuesday night. Nugent will attend the event as the guest of Rep. Steve Stockman (R-Texas), who recently proposed impeaching Obama over gun control. Listen to Ted talk about his trip to Washington on Mike Broomhead's radio show HERE.
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	Which Unwritten Rule Does Allen West Say Dr. Carson Broke?
	Ever since Blaze readers sent Dr. Ben Carson’s prayer breakfast speech into the viral category, plenty of others have noticed and are weighing in. On Monday, it was former Rep. Allen West’s turn, and he didn’t hold back. Watch the video where the former Florida Congressman explains the unwritten rule that was broken by Dr. Carson HERE.
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	Glenn Beck -- 'The Left Goes Violent, The Media Stays Silent' -- The Glenn Beck Program at 5pm ET or on-demand on TheBlaze TV. Real News from TheBlaze -- Our State of the Union coverage starts tonight on Real News at 6pm and continues after the President wraps up. -- Tune in to Real News -- 6pm ET or on-demand on TheBlaze TV. Wilkow! -- Andrew asks the question, "Can Libertarianism survive?" Watch Wilkow! at 6pm ET -- only on TheBlaze TV. Watch TheBlaze TV Live or On Demand:  Start your 14 day Free Trial! TheBlaze Radio Network  Listen to The Morning Blaze with Doc Thompson weekday mornings 6-9am ET Glenn Beck hosts live from 9am-noon ET Pat & Stu noon-2pm ET And Jay Severin - live every weekday afternoon from 2-5pm ET To listen for FREE - and see the entire lineup of TheBlaze Radio network - click HERE.. DIY Gatling Gun Runs On An Electric Screwdriver Motor It seems like we say this every time The Slingshot Channel‘s Joerg Sprave comes out with a new DIY weapon, but this one certainly has to be the most intense (at least to date). Watch Joerg's latest invention in action HERE.  READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT
	Eww... Why Are Spiders 'Raining Down' In Brazil?
	Hundreds (maybe thousands) of spiders raining down from the sky might be taken by some as a terrifying sign for the end of times or at least a reenactment of the final scenes from “Charlotte’s Web” where her brood hatches and all but three scamper away from Wilber. But the real-life phenomenon in Brazil is actually a natural occurrence. See the video of the "spider rain" and discover why it happens HERE.   READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT