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Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran has been fired for authoring a Christian book in 2013 that described homosexuality as a "sexual perversion." (atlantaga.gov)
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A Virginia homeowner has outraged his community after flying a Nazi flag outside of his home in protest of President Obama's executive action on immigration reform. (WVEC)
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Marley Hendricks Totten, 4, of Washington, D.C. holds a sign that reads "Black Lives Matter" as Members of the DC chapter of the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) participate in a "Die-In" on the steps of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department headquarters at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW after a Grand JuryÕs decision to not indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of 18 year-old Michael Brown, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 25, 2014. The non-violent protest was part of a 28 hour long series of protests "aimed at bringing an end to the cycle of state sanction violence against local black communities carried out by the police." (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Amelie Zurn of Washington, D.C. holds a sign that reads "Black Lives Matter" as she joins members of the DC chapter of the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) to participate in a "Die-In" on the steps of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department headquarters at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW after a Grand JuryÕs decision to not indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of 18 year-old Michael Brown, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 25, 2014. The non-violent protest was part of a 28 hour long series of protests "aimed at bringing an end to the cycle of state sanction violence against local black communities carried out by the police." (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Marley Hendricks Totten, 4, of Washington, D.C. holds a sign that reads "Black Lives Matter" as Members of the DC chapter of the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) participate in a "Die-In" on the steps of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department headquarters at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW after a Grand JuryÕs decision to not indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of 18 year-old Michael Brown, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 25, 2014. The non-violent protest was part of a 28 hour long series of protests "aimed at bringing an end to the cycle of state sanction violence against local black communities carried out by the police." (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Amelie Zurn of Washington, D.C. holds a sign that reads "Black Lives Matter" as she joins members of the DC chapter of the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) to participate in a "Die-In" on the steps of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department headquarters at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW after a Grand JuryÕs decision to not indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of 18 year-old Michael Brown, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 25, 2014. The non-violent protest was part of a 28 hour long series of protests "aimed at bringing an end to the cycle of state sanction violence against local black communities carried out by the police." (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was atypically reserved on President Obama's amnesty policy, which is beloved by Hispanic voters, whom Republican candidates must court in 2016. (associated press)
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President Obama's amnesty policy is drawing near-unanimous approval from Hispanics, presenting a problem for Republicans hoping to draw away votes in 2016. (Associated Press) ** FILE **
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Sen. David Vitter, Louisiana Republican, says he'll try to force the Senate to vote on a bill halting the subsidy that lawmakers and their staffs get to pay for insurance on the Obamacare exchanges, saying that's a benefit no other American receives, so Congress shouldn't either. (Associated Press)
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Jonathan Gruber, the MIT economist currently under fire for suggesting the Obama administration tried to deceive the public about the Affordable Care Act, was hired by former Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle in 2010 to conduct an analysis on how the federal health-care reform would impact the state. Mr. Gruber's study predicted about 90 percent of individuals without employer-sponsored or public insurance would see their premiums spike by an average of 41 percent. (Associated Press)
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Larry Kawa says President Obama's unilateral changes to immigration law exemplify a pattern of executive overreach. (Illustration of effects of illegal alien order on American blacks by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times)
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This undated handout photo provided by The Veterans Affairs Department, shows Sharon Helman, director of the Phoenix VA Health Care System. Helman was fired Monday, nearly seven months after she and two high-ranking officials were placed on administrative leave amid allegations that 40 veterans died while awaiting treatment at the hospital. Helman had led the Phoenix facility since February 2012. Best quality available. (AP Photo/Veterans Affairs Department)
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Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor addresses the media on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in Charlotte, N.C. An apologetic Jeffery Taylor says he will not appeal the NBA's 24-game suspension following his guilty plea on domestic violence charges. Taylor said he takes "full responsibility" for his actions and deemed NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's punishment "appropriate." (AP Photo/The Charlotte Observer, Jeff Siner)
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Texas Attorney General and Gov.-elect Greg Abbott speaks against President Barack Obama's executive order on immigration at the Price Daniel Building in Austin, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. Abbott is again vowing to sue the Obama administration for lifting the threat of deportation from millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner)
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Marriage license issued by the state of Missouri show that Officer Wilson, 28, and Officer Spradling, 37, were married on Oct. 24.
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Workers at Food and Friends, a non-profit organization that provides meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses work on cooking almost 900 turkeys for Thanksgiving, Washington, D.C., Monday, November 24, 2014. Food and Friends will deliver almost 900 turkeys and sides which will total about 3500 meals. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray helps Chef Tim Devine, right, package turkeys for Thanksgiving at Food and Friends, a non-profit organization that provides meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses, Washington, D.C., Monday, November 24, 2014. Food and Friends will deliver almost 900 turkeys and sides which will total about 3500 meals. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray talks with Executive Director Craig Shniderman, left, as he helps Chef Tim Devine, right, package turkeys for Thanksgiving at Food and Friends, a non-profit organization that provides meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses, Washington, D.C., Monday, November 24, 2014. Food and Friends will deliver almost 900 turkeys and sides which will total about 3500 meals. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Alex Brown with Food and Friends, a non-profit organization that provides meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses helps volunteers package food before Thanksgiving, Washington, D.C., Monday, November 24, 2014. Food and Friends will deliver almost 900 turkeys and sides on Thanksgiving which will total about 3500 meals. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Chef Aaron Stienessen works on baking turkeys for Thanksgiving at Food and Friends, a non-profit organization that provides meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses, Washington, D.C., Monday, November 24, 2014. Food and Friends will deliver almost 900 turkeys and sides which will total about 3500 meals. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
