Nathan Rubbelke

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Maker of defective air bags put profit ahead of safety: Senate report

Maker of defective air bags put profit ahead of safety: Senate report

Nathan Rubbelke · June 22, 2015 11:14 pm

The image of a large gun pointing at the head ofÂ Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, as speaks he during a "Celebrate the 2nd Amendment Event," Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the CrossRoads Shooting Sports in Johnston, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Photos of gun pointed at Cruz disappear from AP photo bank

Nathan Rubbelke · June 22, 2015 6:58 pm

Throughout the summer, wildlife biologists conduct nighttime surveys to learn more about the many bats that live in the Coconino National Forest. Scientists gather information about species, population, and habitat. This bat from the genus Myotis is having its wing examined. (USDA Forest Service,Â Coconino National Forest)

USDA festival highlights importance of bats and bees

Nathan Rubbelke · June 19, 2015 10:09 pm

"The shift in the electorate may help explain the attention being garnered by long-shot candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who has used the label "socialist" to describe himself and who is avowedly liberal across the board," Gallup said. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Democrats are moving left: Gallup

Nathan Rubbelke · June 18, 2015 7:28 pm

In this Friday, April 17, 2015 pool photo Pope Francis, left, talks with Papal Foundation Chairman Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washinghton, D.C., during a meeting with members of the Papal Foundation at the Vatican. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)

Energy and Environment

Catholic bishops: Pope speaking as pastor, not politician, in climate document

Nathan Rubbelke · June 18, 2015 5:10 pm

The National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian's most visited museum, will need an estimated $500 million for repairs, the Smithsonian's acting secretary said Wednesday. (Getty Images)

Air and Space Museum needs $500 million in repairs

Nathan Rubbelke · June 17, 2015 7:39 pm

A collection of prosthetic limbs, prosthetic legs, and AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthopedic) at PUSPADI Bali on October 4, 2013 in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. (Photo by Agung Parameswara/Getty Images)

Veterans Affairs IG to investigate strange prosthetic purchases

Nathan Rubbelke · June 16, 2015 8:21 pm

Actor and co-host Gary Sinise on stage at the 26th National Memorial Day Concert on May 24, 2015 in Washington. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)

Gary Sinise: Fix the disconnect between Americans and their military

Nathan Rubbelke · June 16, 2015 5:36 pm

Mitt Romney also cast doubt on Hillary Clinton's strong income-inequality message, decrying her past paid speeches, saying "she makes in one hour a multiple of what an average American will make in a year." (AP Photo)Â

Romney: Hillary’s eyes say ‘Where’s my latte?’

Nathan Rubbelke · June 15, 2015 5:17 pm

Gina Dominique, lower left, who came from Haiti, takes the oath of U.S. citizenship during a naturalization ceremony. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Good immigration policy is good economic policy

Nathan Rubbelke · June 15, 2015 4:01 am

Shriners Hospital For Children-Houston and Marvel Universal Live performers help assemble 3D mechanical hands at Shriners Childrens Hospital on February 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images for Feld Entertainment)

Latest innovations highlighted on Hill

Nathan Rubbelke · June 12, 2015 9:25 pm

Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Modder offers an invocation during a Sept. 11 commemoration ceremony at the Coronado Fire Department on Sept. 11, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Crossley/Released)

Navy chaplain fights possible discharge over views on homosexuality

Nathan Rubbelke · June 11, 2015 3:34 pm