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CNBC reports: Gunfire was heard and jets were seen flying in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Friday. The apparent incidents immediately piqued interest across the world, as Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said a group within Turkey’s military had attempted to overthrow the government and security forces had been called in to “do what is necessary.” “Some people illegally undertook …

“Log Cabin Republicans have long advocated that one’s sexual orientation should not be grounds for discrimination or dismissal in the workplace. As conservatives, we believe in the meritocracy of one’s labor. Good behavior and excellent performance come with reward and encouragement. Bad behavior and poor performance come with punishment and corrective measures. To justify misbehavior in the workplace because of …

An armada of U.S. military ships began arriving in New York’s harbor today for Fleet Week 2010. The city’s titty bars are bracing for record business.

Yesterday the California Assembly approved a resolution calling for the repeal of DADT. (The state senate approved the resolution last year.) Speaking in the resolution’s support was GOP state Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, a former Marine. Watch his speech.

Here’s the complete State of the Union Address. Check out the standing ovation from the Joint Chiefs at 59:00 when the president mentions sticking it to Iran over their nuclear program. But they remained seated with grim expressions at 1:03:00 when DADT is mentioned. You don’t see that from this C-SPAN feed, but you do get a much better shot …

From today’s Marine Corps Times: A Reserve corporal whose star has been rising in conservative circles over the past few months — including appearing on Fox News and being photographed with right-wing firebrand Ann Coulter — has acknowledged appearing in gay porn films. Cpl. Matthew Sanchez, 36, now a member of the Individual Ready Reserve, has made national headlines since, …