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1. Major border drug tunnel found in San Diego
U.S. authorities discovered a major cross-border tunnel from San Diego to Mexico, and seized 17 tons of marijuana on both sides of the border. The warehouse was two stories high.
2. Cain may not call it quits after all
After the Tuesday conference Cain said " he may be reassessing his candidacy after all". Cain said "The definition of reassess is: To consider again, esp. while paying attention to new factors. Doesn't sound like dropping out..."
3. Stocks surge on central banks' liquidity plan
Stocks soared in morning trading Wednesday after major central banks acted together to support the global financial system by cutting short-term borrowing rates.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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1. U.S. Seizes 150 Websites in Cyber Monday Counterfeit Crackdown
The Department of Justice used blockbuster shopping event Cyber Monday to announce the blockbuster seizure of 150 websites that had been selling counterfeit goods, the agency announced Monday.The 150 seized domains are in the custody of the federal government, the DoJ said.
2. American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The company made the move to "become a more efficient, financially stronger, and competitive airline," Thomas Horton. AMR is the only major airline to have not filed for bankruptcy in the past ten years, putting it at a "very substantial disadvantage" to its competitors, the company said . It also still needs to fund worker pensions, which other major carriers do not.
3. FBI Director Criticizes Bill Requiring Suspected Terrorists to Be Held By Military
FBI Director Robert Mueller on Monday raised significant concerns about requiring military custody for captured suspected terrorists, arguing that the divisive provision in a sweeping defense bill could harm ongoing terrorism investigations.
1. U.S. Seizes 150 Websites in Cyber Monday Counterfeit Crackdown
The Department of Justice used blockbuster shopping event Cyber Monday to announce the blockbuster seizure of 150 websites that had been selling counterfeit goods, the agency announced Monday.The 150 seized domains are in the custody of the federal government, the DoJ said.
2. American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The company made the move to "become a more efficient, financially stronger, and competitive airline," Thomas Horton. AMR is the only major airline to have not filed for bankruptcy in the past ten years, putting it at a "very substantial disadvantage" to its competitors, the company said . It also still needs to fund worker pensions, which other major carriers do not.
3. FBI Director Criticizes Bill Requiring Suspected Terrorists to Be Held By Military
FBI Director Robert Mueller on Monday raised significant concerns about requiring military custody for captured suspected terrorists, arguing that the divisive provision in a sweeping defense bill could harm ongoing terrorism investigations.
Monday, November 28, 2011
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1. Barney Frank to Announce He Won't Seek Re-Election
Barney Frank served for 16 terms. His name is emblazoned on the banking reform law that passed Congress last year. He was also chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Frank is now the 18th House Democrat to flat-out retire.
2. Suicide Car Bomber Kills 19 in Baghdad
A suicide bomber slammed a car packed with explosives into the gate of a prison north of Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 19 people, Iraqi officials said.Violence has ebbed across Iraq since the height of the fighting, but deadly bombings and shootings still occur almost daily as U.S. troops prepare to leave. Iraqi security officials maintain that they are fully prepared for the American withdrawal, which is required under a 2008 security pact between the U.S. and Iraq, but many Iraqis are concerned that insurgents may use the transition period to launch more attacks in a bid to regain their former prominence and destabilize the country.
1. Barney Frank to Announce He Won't Seek Re-Election
Barney Frank served for 16 terms. His name is emblazoned on the banking reform law that passed Congress last year. He was also chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Frank is now the 18th House Democrat to flat-out retire.
2. Suicide Car Bomber Kills 19 in Baghdad
A suicide bomber slammed a car packed with explosives into the gate of a prison north of Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 19 people, Iraqi officials said.Violence has ebbed across Iraq since the height of the fighting, but deadly bombings and shootings still occur almost daily as U.S. troops prepare to leave. Iraqi security officials maintain that they are fully prepared for the American withdrawal, which is required under a 2008 security pact between the U.S. and Iraq, but many Iraqis are concerned that insurgents may use the transition period to launch more attacks in a bid to regain their former prominence and destabilize the country.
3. Countdown Begins for Congress on 'Doc Fix'
Unless Congress acts before Jan. 1, doctors will again face steep medicare cuts that threaten to undermine health care for millions of seniors and disabled people.The problem is the cost. Congress used to add it to the federal deficit, but lawmakers can't get away with it anymore.
Monday, November 21, 2011
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1.No surprise: Huge opening for "Breaking Dawn"
"The Twilight Saga" has staked out another huge opening with a $139.5 million first weekend and a worldwide launch of $283.5 million.
2. Ex-Bill Clinton pollster urges Obama to give up WH bid for Hillary
Many say, like Doug Schoen, that Obama should step aside for Hillary because it would be good for both democrats and the country. "By taking himself out of the campaign, he would change the dynamic from who is more to blame--George W. Bush or Barack Obama?--to a more constructive dialogue about our nation's future," they wrote.
3.Americans all smiles after Presidents Cup win
The Americans won for the fourth straight time in the Presidents Cup, running their overall record to 7-1-1. Tiger Woods looked happier then ever. "We've had a lot more success, I have found, when we end up playing loose," said Phil Mickelson, the voice of experience from having played in eight Ryder Cups and nine Presidents Cups. "When we end up having fun off the golf course, we end up having fun on the course. We end up playing better, and we have had better results."
1.No surprise: Huge opening for "Breaking Dawn"
"The Twilight Saga" has staked out another huge opening with a $139.5 million first weekend and a worldwide launch of $283.5 million.
2. Ex-Bill Clinton pollster urges Obama to give up WH bid for Hillary
Many say, like Doug Schoen, that Obama should step aside for Hillary because it would be good for both democrats and the country. "By taking himself out of the campaign, he would change the dynamic from who is more to blame--George W. Bush or Barack Obama?--to a more constructive dialogue about our nation's future," they wrote.
3.Americans all smiles after Presidents Cup win
The Americans won for the fourth straight time in the Presidents Cup, running their overall record to 7-1-1. Tiger Woods looked happier then ever. "We've had a lot more success, I have found, when we end up playing loose," said Phil Mickelson, the voice of experience from having played in eight Ryder Cups and nine Presidents Cups. "When we end up having fun off the golf course, we end up having fun on the course. We end up playing better, and we have had better results."
Friday, November 18, 2011
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1. Rockin' in the free world: Theme songs for the presidential candidates
Many of the 2012 presidential candidates chose their personal theme songs earlier this month. A few candidates and their theme song picks are Michele Bachmann: Takin' Care of Business, Herman Cain: "Capitalism" Oingo Boingo, Ron Paul: Born Free, Rick Perry: "Oops, I Did it Again," Britney Spears, Mitt Romney: On the Road Again, President Obama: Heartbreaker, Pat Benatar.
2.Regis Philbin to bid farewell to "Live!"
Regis Philbin, who has nearly 17,000 hours of airtime and 28 years hosting the same show, will sign off from " Live! With Regis & Kelly" for the last time today. But he says his working days may not be over yet.
3. L.A. sheriff reopening Natalie Wood case
In 1981 Natalie Wood drowned in the Pacific Ocean in the middle of the night.Now, Los Angeles police believe they have enough information to reopen the investigation into her death. She was full of wine and fell overboard. When her body was found, Wood was wearing a parka and it was believed at the time she fell overboard and the parka filled with water and caused her to drown.
1. Rockin' in the free world: Theme songs for the presidential candidates
Many of the 2012 presidential candidates chose their personal theme songs earlier this month. A few candidates and their theme song picks are Michele Bachmann: Takin' Care of Business, Herman Cain: "Capitalism" Oingo Boingo, Ron Paul: Born Free, Rick Perry: "Oops, I Did it Again," Britney Spears, Mitt Romney: On the Road Again, President Obama: Heartbreaker, Pat Benatar.
2.Regis Philbin to bid farewell to "Live!"
Regis Philbin, who has nearly 17,000 hours of airtime and 28 years hosting the same show, will sign off from " Live! With Regis & Kelly" for the last time today. But he says his working days may not be over yet.
3. L.A. sheriff reopening Natalie Wood case
In 1981 Natalie Wood drowned in the Pacific Ocean in the middle of the night.Now, Los Angeles police believe they have enough information to reopen the investigation into her death. She was full of wine and fell overboard. When her body was found, Wood was wearing a parka and it was believed at the time she fell overboard and the parka filled with water and caused her to drown.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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1. EXCLUSIVE: Charity's Donors Kept in Dark About Penn State Sex Abuse Investigation
The Second Mile charity did not tell its donors that its founder, ex-Penn State gridiron coach Jerry Sandusky, was being investigated for child molestation even as it continued to solicit contributions.While Second Mile kept its donors in the dark, it did take steps as early as 2006 to protect its assets
2. Chu: Taxpayers Unlikely to Recover Much From Solyndra Loan
Steven Chu said Thursday he doesn't think taxpayers will recover much of their $528 million loan to bankrupt solar firm Solyndra.Solyndra was the first renewable-energy company to receive a loan guarantee under the 2009 stimulus law."Many in Congress questioned whether the stimulus would produce the promised jobs -- at the same time, members on both sides of the aisle wanted to see jobs created and folks put back to work, especially in Michigan," Marrero said.
3. Snake Infestation Shuts Down California High School
Gustine High School in Sacramento, was closed down Wednesday for a "snkae infestion". Since October, five Northern Pacific Rattle Snakes have been found on campus and some of them in classrooms. Baby rattels have been found, captured and taken to animal control.
Monday, November 14, 2011
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1. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Obama Health Care Law
The U.S.Supreme Court will hear a challenge to President Obama's signature law on health care.The nine-member court will look at severability, could the rest of the law survive since it is primarily built on the revenues collected by forcing people to buy health care.The case is one that all sides want heard.the president would also be able to promote aspects that most Americans say they accept, including leaving 26 year olds on their parents insurance and not allowing insurers to reject clients with pre-existing conditions.
2. Police Move In on 'Occupy Portland' Campsite as Protesters Remain
Several hundred protesters, some wearing goggles and gas masks, marched past authorities in a downtown street Sunday. Police moved into the camp (which was shut down by Mayor Sam Adams the night before for citing unhealthy conditions,drugs and theft)and drove protesters into the street. Police arrested dozens of people. Fights broke out and one man had to be taken away on a stretcher.
3. 552 Million People Could Have Diabetes by 2030, Study Says
The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to its latest statistics. Estimated that 552 million people could have diabetes in two decades' time based on factors like aging and demographic changes. There are about 346 million people worldwide with diabetes, with more than 80 percent of deaths occurring in developing countries. The diabetes case is thought to be of aging rather than obesity.
1. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Obama Health Care Law
The U.S.Supreme Court will hear a challenge to President Obama's signature law on health care.The nine-member court will look at severability, could the rest of the law survive since it is primarily built on the revenues collected by forcing people to buy health care.The case is one that all sides want heard.the president would also be able to promote aspects that most Americans say they accept, including leaving 26 year olds on their parents insurance and not allowing insurers to reject clients with pre-existing conditions.
2. Police Move In on 'Occupy Portland' Campsite as Protesters Remain
Several hundred protesters, some wearing goggles and gas masks, marched past authorities in a downtown street Sunday. Police moved into the camp (which was shut down by Mayor Sam Adams the night before for citing unhealthy conditions,drugs and theft)and drove protesters into the street. Police arrested dozens of people. Fights broke out and one man had to be taken away on a stretcher.
3. 552 Million People Could Have Diabetes by 2030, Study Says
The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to its latest statistics. Estimated that 552 million people could have diabetes in two decades' time based on factors like aging and demographic changes. There are about 346 million people worldwide with diabetes, with more than 80 percent of deaths occurring in developing countries. The diabetes case is thought to be of aging rather than obesity.
Friday, November 11, 2011
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1. 'Victim 1' triggered investigation of Jerry Sandusky
According to a state grand jury's report outlining alleged sexual abuses by Sandusky, there were trips to professional and college football games, a computer, clothes and cash. Victim 1 was not actually Sandusky's first alleged victim. In the report, the boy is Victim 1 for a different reason: He spoke up, went to the police, and triggered the sex abuse investigation of Sandusky.
2.Perry debate lapse undermines credibility
1. 'Victim 1' triggered investigation of Jerry Sandusky
According to a state grand jury's report outlining alleged sexual abuses by Sandusky, there were trips to professional and college football games, a computer, clothes and cash. Victim 1 was not actually Sandusky's first alleged victim. In the report, the boy is Victim 1 for a different reason: He spoke up, went to the police, and triggered the sex abuse investigation of Sandusky.
2.Perry debate lapse undermines credibility
After Rick Perry's embarrassing forgetfulness during the Republican debate. His old stereotype of him just not being that bright. Perry was already down in the polls before the debate showing; he received 11% in the latest USA TODAY/Gallup Poll. Perry's mistake has made a difficult situation worse.
3.Obama's day: Veterans and a trip west
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama honor the military today by a hosting a group of veterans for breakfast at the White House.Obama departs for a week-long trip to the Pacific Rim.Obama makes a stop late this afternoon in San Diego for a college basketball game honoring the military on Veterans Day.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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1. Perry: Debate gaffe won't break my campaign
Rick Perry says one mistake may in fact humanize him and certainly will not tank his campaign the way some strategists are predicting.Perry said he would cut three agencies from the federal government but could only name two of them. "Commerce, Education and the - what's the third one there? Let's see," Perry said before his rivals volunteered the Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates pollution and is very unpopular with conservatives.
2.Paterno fired over Penn St. child abuse scandal
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and school president Graham Spanier were fired Wednesday night by the board of trustees. Paterno released a statement, saying: "I am disappointed with the Board of Trustees' decision, but I have to accept it. A tragedy occurred, and we all have to have patience to let the legal process proceed. I appreciate the outpouring of support but want to emphasize that everyone should remain calm and please respect the university, its property and all that we value." "The Penn State board of trustees tonight decided it is in the best interest of the university to have a change in leadership to deal with the difficult issues that we are facing," Surma said.
3. CMA Awards 2011: Taylor Swift wins entertainer of the year
Taylor Swift wins entertainer of the year. Swift is now the second woman to win entertainer of the year twice at the CMAs, joining Barbara Mandrell. She beat out Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban for this year's title.
1. Perry: Debate gaffe won't break my campaign
Rick Perry says one mistake may in fact humanize him and certainly will not tank his campaign the way some strategists are predicting.Perry said he would cut three agencies from the federal government but could only name two of them. "Commerce, Education and the - what's the third one there? Let's see," Perry said before his rivals volunteered the Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates pollution and is very unpopular with conservatives.
2.Paterno fired over Penn St. child abuse scandal
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and school president Graham Spanier were fired Wednesday night by the board of trustees. Paterno released a statement, saying: "I am disappointed with the Board of Trustees' decision, but I have to accept it. A tragedy occurred, and we all have to have patience to let the legal process proceed. I appreciate the outpouring of support but want to emphasize that everyone should remain calm and please respect the university, its property and all that we value." "The Penn State board of trustees tonight decided it is in the best interest of the university to have a change in leadership to deal with the difficult issues that we are facing," Surma said.
3. CMA Awards 2011: Taylor Swift wins entertainer of the year
Taylor Swift wins entertainer of the year. Swift is now the second woman to win entertainer of the year twice at the CMAs, joining Barbara Mandrell. She beat out Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban for this year's title.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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1. Paterno retiring amid child abuse "tragedy"
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the season, his long and illustrious career brought down because he failed to do all he could about an allegation of child sex abuse against a former assistant. Paterno has not been accused of legal wrongdoing. But he has been assailed, in what the state police commissioner called a lapse of "moral responsibility," for not doing more to stop Sandusky, whose attorney maintains his client's innocence.
2. Air Force morgue lost body parts, officials say
The Dover military mortuary entrusted with the solemn duty of receiving and caring for America's war dead twice lost body parts of remains shipped home from Afghanistan, the Air Force revealed Tuesday.Gen. Norton Schwartz, the Air Force chief of staff, told a Pentagon news conference he and the service's top civilian, Michael Donley, are ultimately responsible for what happens at Dover and for its mistakes. In addition to the two cases of lost body pieces, the Air Force reviewed allegations that mortuary officials acted improperly in sawing off an arm bone that protruded from the body of a Marine in a way that prevented his body from being placed in his uniform for viewing before burial.
3.Rapper Heavy D dead at 44
Lt. Mark Rosen of the Beverly Hills police said Heavy D died in a Los Angeles hospital Tuesday after collapsing outside his home.They found Heavy D was conscious and communicative but had difficulty breathing and was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he later died.Rosen said Beverly Hills detectives found no signs of foul play and believe his death is medically related.
1. Paterno retiring amid child abuse "tragedy"
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the season, his long and illustrious career brought down because he failed to do all he could about an allegation of child sex abuse against a former assistant. Paterno has not been accused of legal wrongdoing. But he has been assailed, in what the state police commissioner called a lapse of "moral responsibility," for not doing more to stop Sandusky, whose attorney maintains his client's innocence.
2. Air Force morgue lost body parts, officials say
The Dover military mortuary entrusted with the solemn duty of receiving and caring for America's war dead twice lost body parts of remains shipped home from Afghanistan, the Air Force revealed Tuesday.Gen. Norton Schwartz, the Air Force chief of staff, told a Pentagon news conference he and the service's top civilian, Michael Donley, are ultimately responsible for what happens at Dover and for its mistakes. In addition to the two cases of lost body pieces, the Air Force reviewed allegations that mortuary officials acted improperly in sawing off an arm bone that protruded from the body of a Marine in a way that prevented his body from being placed in his uniform for viewing before burial.
3.Rapper Heavy D dead at 44
Lt. Mark Rosen of the Beverly Hills police said Heavy D died in a Los Angeles hospital Tuesday after collapsing outside his home.They found Heavy D was conscious and communicative but had difficulty breathing and was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he later died.Rosen said Beverly Hills detectives found no signs of foul play and believe his death is medically related.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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1. White House Shuffles Role For Top Aide Daley
White House chief of staff Bill Daley is handing over his day to day duties to the man he replaces 10 months ago. It was reported that Daley was being demoted in order Pete Rouse. The Journal suggested Daley will take on more of a big picture, ambassadorial role while Rouse will run West Wing operations.
2. Florida Teen Allegedly Swung Hammerat Teacher, Brought Bag of Weapons to School
A 16 year old student, Diana Barfield's at Evans High School, at been fighting with another student and when the assistant principal tried to break it up she swung the hammer at him. Administrators also found dangerous weapons in her backpack, including a steak knife, razor, box cutter, and an eight and a half inch homemade stabbing device, known as a "shank." She is being chargerd as an adult.
3. Frazier Dies After Fight With Cancer
Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, died Monday night after a brief battle with liver cancer at the age of 67. He beat Muhammad Ali in the Fight of the Century, battled him nearly to the death in the Thrilla in Manila. Then spent the rest of his life trying to fight his way out of Ali's shadow.
1. White House Shuffles Role For Top Aide Daley
White House chief of staff Bill Daley is handing over his day to day duties to the man he replaces 10 months ago. It was reported that Daley was being demoted in order Pete Rouse. The Journal suggested Daley will take on more of a big picture, ambassadorial role while Rouse will run West Wing operations.
2. Florida Teen Allegedly Swung Hammerat Teacher, Brought Bag of Weapons to School
A 16 year old student, Diana Barfield's at Evans High School, at been fighting with another student and when the assistant principal tried to break it up she swung the hammer at him. Administrators also found dangerous weapons in her backpack, including a steak knife, razor, box cutter, and an eight and a half inch homemade stabbing device, known as a "shank." She is being chargerd as an adult.
3. Frazier Dies After Fight With Cancer
Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, died Monday night after a brief battle with liver cancer at the age of 67. He beat Muhammad Ali in the Fight of the Century, battled him nearly to the death in the Thrilla in Manila. Then spent the rest of his life trying to fight his way out of Ali's shadow.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Manufacturing Consent
Although Manufacturing Consent was a bit boring, it was very helpful understanding Noam Chomsky's views as well as his career. The movies shows how influential the media is and how much the media can and will leave out information.
“Propaganda is to democracy what violence is to a dictatorship.”
In a dictatoship, the people are controled and many times violence is used. It is kind of the same with a democracy but with using propaganda to persaude people.
“Propaganda is to democracy what violence is to a dictatorship.”
In a dictatoship, the people are controled and many times violence is used. It is kind of the same with a democracy but with using propaganda to persaude people.
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