Obama signs NDAA, pledges not to detain Americans

We're taking a look at some of the most popular stories from the Current community, and we've rounded up some highlights to share. Check them out and add your two cents:

Obama pledges to exempt Americans from indefinite detention law
Submitted by KB723

On New Year's Eve President Obama signed a bill that gives authorization for the military to indefinitely detain American citizens. While he did not follow through on his threat to veto the bill, he did issue a statement pledging not to detain citizens.

“My administration will not authorize the indefinite detention without trial of American citizens,” President Obama said in a signing statement, a tactic presidents occasionally use to clarify how they interpret laws. “Indeed, I believe that doing so would break with our most important traditions and values as a Nation. My Administration will interpret section 1021 in a manner that ensures that any detention it authorizes complies with the Constitution, the laws of war, and all other applicable law.”

Work Halted at 4 More Ohio Fluid-Injection Wells in Wake of Earthquakes | Linked to Fracking?
Submitted by EthicalVegan

Ohio officials have prohibited four fluid-injection wells from operating in the wake of increased seismic activity in the area, until an investigation can be conducted into possible links to frakking.

Andy Ware, deputy director of Ohio's natural resources department, told CNN on Sunday that Zehringer and Gov. John Kasich subsequently ordered that four nearby injection well projects will not open in the coming weeks, as had previously been planned. They 'll be inoperational until a determination is made in an investigation of a possible link between the earthquakes and the fluid-injection wells, he added.

Rash of arson fires continues, spreads across wider area ! Just guessing, but looks like a disgruntled citizen's work!
Submitted by kennymotown

A wave of arson fires has hit Los Angeles, with most of the fires being set overnight as residents are sleeping.

Extra firefighters were reporting to stations across Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Burbank and Glendale, while investigators set up a telephone hotline, interviewed witnesses and ran down tips. Officials announced at least $35,000 in rewards for information leading to a conviction in the case.

Join the discussion -- or head over to the Community page for more popular stories from the community.