Gay and lesbian couples adopting

http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/articles.php?aid=2321/

Adopting kids for same-sex couple.

It just get more and more usual for gay or lesbian couples to adopt. In 2009 the percentage was on 19, in 2000 it was only eight. Research showes that about 65000 kids lives in homes with parents either gay or lesbian. But it hasn't always been this way. Not to long ago, gay or lesbian couples was not allowed to adopt, they didn't "fit" what was going to be a "normal" family. A mom, dad and kids. Any it really doesn't make any sense, why shouldn't people who love each other be able to adopt if they can't have kids themselves? If the case was a woman and man, they would be able to adopt right away if they had enough money and all that stuff. I mean, gay and lesbian people are worth the exact same thing as you. They are humans, they have wants and needs. It they want a kid, let them have a kid. It's as easy as that. 

Teenage smoking

http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/boost-fight-on-teen-smoking-1.1548853

Teenage smoking, in my view, gets more and more usual. Flavored cigarettes and cigars are made, just for teens. They think its ''cool'', so they try mostly because mutual friends does it. You get addicted, and now you are a loser. The percentage has declined, but hey, its easy to say you dont smoke even if you do. In Pennsylvania almost 19% of high school students smoke, that is not a good percentage. One big reason why it is so high in Pennsylvania though, is that it is no tax on cigarettes. So it is a lot cheaper. In Florida the percentage is down at 8.6, way lower than Pennsylvania's. But studies also show, that teens who don't smoke before the age of 18, are most likely to never do it. So put down that cigarette, and just dont. It isnt healthy for you, and doesnt help you with anything. Dont be a smoker, dont be one in those percentages.

Is Fletcher retiring?

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/12/18/redskins-fletcher-planning-to-retire/

The 38-year old lineback London Fletcher is planning to retire. He made the comment on a previous press conference after practice Wednesday. He told them that this was most likely his last season in the National Football League. He is playing currently at the Washington Redskins.

Rodgers is still not cleared for return

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/12/18/rodgers-still-not-cleared-for-return/

The Green Bay Packers still have to be without Rodgers. His left collarbone is fractured, and the medical staff still wont clear him. This means that Matt Flynn is continuing stepping in for him, but Rodgers status for the weekends contest, will be decided Friday.

Obama disappoints, again.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/18/fox-news-poll-obama-ends-year-with-majority-disapproving/

I think a lot of people in the nation of U.S agrees that Obama ends 2013 with disappointment, not to himself but to the people. More than 50% disapprove of his job this year. More than half the nation. The percentage is only going down, percentage of people approving, percentage of people voting.

Obama still battered by negative polls media coverage.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/18/no-christmas-present-obama-still-battered-by-negative-polls-media-coverage/

Clearly Obama is not one of the most popular person in the U.S right now, polls are constantly talking about him in media. His 43 % approval rating isn't as low as in some recent polls, but some other questions are more telling. Like the cycle going on from the White house point of view: Obama gets burned in media, his decline is certified in media polls which brings him even more negative coverage. Everyone can feel the heat going on, what have the president actually accomplished this year?

Vehicle collision in Wind Cave National Park

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/vehicle-collisions-with-bison-jump-in-wind-cave-national-park/?id=157629

Again animals get killed by vehicles in the national park. Last week a bison bull, cow and calf were all killed by a truck coming in the entrance. This makes park officials nervous since 6 bison bulls have been killed since October, including three last week.

Hit-and-run suspect

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/50000-bond-set-for-hit-and-run-suspect/?id=157622

The 33-year old Mark Morris from Sioux Falls, faces now two years behind bars and a 4000$ fine if the charges goes trough. He is being charged after a hit-and-run. His bond is on 50 000$ cash.

Mega Million

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/two-winners-in-636m-mega-millions-drawing/?id=157587

After the big drawing of the incredible sum of 636 million dollars on mega millions, goes to two different people. This is the second biggest jackpot in U.S history. The winner tickets was bought in California and Georgia.

Former SDSU secretary charged

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/former-sdsu-secretary-charged-with-id-theft/?id=157615

The former SDSU secretary, 38-year old Kari Lynn Fuks was seen arrested at the SDSU campus after she opened up different credit card accounts under a co-workers name. She opened three different accounts during the period of March and September. She is now being charged with identity theft and grant theft after spending over 35 000$.

Teen pregnancy

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/editorials/x2082728341/Editorial-Progress-on-teen-pregnancy

The editorial tells us about different numbers to explain how teen pregnancy rates has gone down in the U.S. That today not as many girls between 15 and 19 get kids as they did in the 1990s. How it is a "problem" having a child early, since many mothers don't finish high school or know what to do. That kids with young mothers without graduating from high school is more likely to get jailed or have a teen pregnancy themself. But it is also important to say that the editorial make sure to say that not every teen pregnancy is like this. Personally I feel that you shouldn't have a kid without any graduations. You don't have anything to work with when your child is in kindergarten or at school. But there is also good mothers, mothers that has finished high school and know what she wants. She gives her baby whatever it needs and she can continue her education when the baby grows up. If you can't give your baby what it needs, don't get pregnant. It will feels like a burden on your shoulders, following you trough your entire life. And if you get pregnant and can't go trough with an abortion, consider adoption. It is a good alternative. 

'Sea change': Poll shows young people skeptical of ObamaCare, amid Obama outreach

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/04/as-obama-hosts-youth-summit-poll-shows-young-people-skeptical-obamacare/

As the president hosts a White House youth summit, a new poll from his alma mater shows a majority of young people aren't interested in signing up for his signature health care plan. The Harvard '' Millennials '' poll only found 22% of young Americans, between 18 and 29 years, plan to sign under for Obamacare.

Two men arrested after shooting

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/two-arrested-in-connection-with-sioux-falls-shooting/?id=156946

Two men are arrested after the shooting on Monday in Sioux Falls. The motive, was robbery. 20-year old Jordan LaBeau was shot and killed, and his 47-year old father was shot too but is in the hospital. The two men are now in custody.

Motive in deadly shooting

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/court-documents-outline-motive-in-deadly-shooting/?id=156980

They say that robbery was the motive in Sioux Falls were one man ended up dead and one hurt. It was 18-year old Brian David Anderson and 17-year old Trevor Kruthoff from Watertown who decided to rob 20-year old Jordan LaBeau. LaBeau's 47-year old father told the police that he came home to find the two teens from Watertown beating his son in the basement. He went after them, punching them at least once in the face. Anderson told Kruthoff to shoot him, and he also admitted to his mom that he did.

Florida State Winston

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/12/04/florida-state-winston-voted-acc-player-year-pitt-donald-earns-defensive-award/

The Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston had picked up two more individual prices after the ACC. They voted and selected Winston as both overall and offensive player of the year.
He is the first redshirt freshman in the 61-year history of the league to win the award. Of 65 votes he received 47 votes.