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Car Bomber Kills 11 In Afghanistan
Car Bomb Kills 11 In Afghanistan The BBC reports: A suicide car bomber has killed at least 11 people in the eastern Afghan city of Khost, police say. The attack, which targeted a police checkpoint in a crowded area of the city, left many wounded. Police became suspicious and …
US Report: Iranian Gov't Conflicted Over Building Nuke
Iran Conflicted Over Nuke Program The Washington Post reports: A comprehensive new U.S. intelligence report concludes that Iran has resumed research on key components for a nuclear weapon, but that the slow and scattered nature of the effort reflects renewed debate within the …
American Couple Captured By Somali Pirates
Pirates Capture American Couple The New York Times reports: KAMPALA, Uganda — An American couple sailing across the Indian Ocean in a small yacht was captured by Somali pirates on Friday, maritime officials in East Africa said, and the pirates appeared to be taking the …
Government Shutdown Could Be Two Weeks Off
Govt Two Weeks From Shutdown The New York Times reports: WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Friday marched confidently toward approving the largest spending cuts in modern history, setting the stage for a standoff with Senate Democrats and the White House that each side has warned …
Gaga and GOProud Are Here to Stay
It’s not just a happy coincidence that Lady Gaga released her most popular song on the same weekend that gay conservatives burst onto the CPAC stage. Last weekend, homosexuality dominated the agenda. The giants of a movement pushed a gay-rights message into the spotlight, so publicly and …The Prowl: My Friend's Date with Mickey Finn
A few summers ago, a friend headed to a bar with co-workers. The next morning she woke in a hotel, slightly bruised and with no recollection of the night before. Last weekend at CPAC, the final panel before the straw poll was entitled "Changing the Conversation: Winning with Women, Minorities, and …What Chess Owes Bobby Fischer
Because he was the greatest who ever played, many who revere chess, were willing to endure Bobby Fischer's eccentricities, paranoia, and weird behavior. When Bobby Fischer died in Iceland in 2008, at age 64, it ended one of the most bizarre lives of our times; one that really has no parallels. …The Fat Diaries: The Best Thing About Slimming Down
After hearing concerns that my weight loss was geared towards artificial goals, I've had to ask myself whether I'm losing weight to be healthier or just to look more attractive. Two weeks ago, when I casually mentioned that I could fit into size 15 jeans for the first time in 18 …
Help! I Don't Think My Sister Should Have a Baby
David Eddie hears from a reader who's not very happy with news of her sister's pregnancy. Is she right to question her decision? David Eddie hears from a reader who's not very happy with news of her sister's pregnancy. The reader writes: My sister is pregnant. Again. She just bought a home …Your Congress at Work
In the GOP congress, government funding for NASCAR is not the same as government funding for NPR. Government funding for NASCAR: Liberty Government funding for NPR: TyrannyRNC Enters into Wisconsin Union Dispute
RNC Enters WI Union Fight The Weekly Standard reports : While the Democratic National Committee has decided to throw its support behind the pro-public sector union protesters in Wisconsin, the Republican National Committee is doing its part to get Democratic senators back to work. …
Breitbart and Tea Party Plan Rally in Wisconsin
Breitbart and Tea Party Plan WI Rally Mother Jones reports: After several days of union protests in Madison, Wisconsin, opposing Republican Gov. Scott Walker's attempt to end collective bargaining rights for many state employees, tea party activists are mobilizing their own foot …
Rogue Afghan Soldier Kills Two Germans
Rogue Afghan Soldier Kills Two Germans The BBC reports : A man in an Afghan army uniform has killed two German soldiers serving with Nato's Isaf force in the northern province of Baghlan, Nato says. Isaf soldiers returned fire "critically injuring the shooter", Nato said. At …
WI Gov: I Won't be 'Bullied'
WI Gov: I Won't be 'Bullied' The Hill reports: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) says his party has been emboldened by massive protests against his controversial budget plan. Walker said demonstrators who filled the state capitol building in Madison and the boycott by state …
Bahrain: Cops Fire on Mourners
Bahrain: Cops Fire on Mourners The AP reports: Bahraini security forces shot at protesters near Pearl Square on Friday and wounded at least 23, a former Shi'ite lawmaker said, a day after police forcibly cleared a protest camp from the traffic circle in Manama. "We think it …
Iranian Opposition Leader Missing
Iranian Opposition Leader Missing The New York Times reports: A main leader of Iran’s opposition was reported missing on Thursday and both the opposition “green movement” and Iran’s hardliners issued calls for street rallies, escalating tensions after the reemergence of …
Kucinich Owes FEC $50K
Kucinich Owes FEC $50K The Hill reports: The Federal Election Commission has ordered Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) to repay more than $50,000 that that the agency says was improperly used for campaign expenses in 2004. In a ruling issued Thursday, the FEC said Kucinich used …
Wisconsin Sends State Troopers After Dem Leader
WI Sends Troopers After Dem Leader The AP reports: Republicans in the Wisconsin state Senate have asked the governor to send state troopers after Democratic leader Mark Miller. Senate Democrats are boycotting a Senate vote on a bill that would strip public sector workers of their …
Pelosi Aide Warns of Govt Shutdown
Pelosi Aide Warns of Govt Shutdown Politico reports : A high-ranking aide to strong> Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi likely shutdown Democrats