Firing squads are a viable option as an alternative execution method because lethal injection drugs are becoming too expensive.

Upon first glance at the Church of Wells website, one would get the impression that this is a youthful group of scrupulous believers working to further the word of God in a small Texas town. After digging a bit deeper, the reports of death, condemnation to hell, seclusion and arranged marriages paint an eerily different picture. We are not here to argue about the way that they practice their faith, but we are outraged at the way that they are allowing it to manifest in the lives of other people.

Imagine yourself on a futuristic bullet train, blazing through the countryside at 200 miles per hour. On the inside, you’re relaxing in a comfortable seat with Wi-Fi and a cold drink. The ticket was quite cheap, and the train isn’t very crowded. Sounds too good to be true?

The Texas Department of Transportation is conducting a study on the benefits of building a high-speed rail connecting Dallas, Waco, Austin and San Antonio. The plans for the rail include 16 trains a day that would run along a dedicated 100-foot right of way.

It’s hard to imagine the NBA without David Stern, isn’t it? For three decades, Stern has been arguably the most powerful individual in American sports, seemingly with a hand in every part of the game. With his departure, his legacy should be that of the best commissioner in the history of American sports.

With the 2014 Winter Olympics quickly approaching, the Russian city of Sochi is bracing for the world’s stage. More than $50 billion has already been spent on the games, making it the most expensive Olympics ever.