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1.North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il's Body Put on Display in Memorial Palace
North Korea displayed the body of ruler Kim Jong Il in a glass coffin surrounded by red flowers Tuesday, and his young heir was one of the first to pay respects -- a strong indication that a smooth leadership transition was under way.
2. Police Seize Vehicle of Missing Maine Girl's Father
Authorities searching for a missing Maine girl have seized a sport-utility vehicle belonging to the child's father.The Portland Press Herald reported Tuesday that police removed two vehicles from the Waterville home where 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds lives with her father, Justin DiPietro.No arrests have been made in the case and investigators said it's possible the girl was abducted.
3. U.S. Bio-Security Officials Sound Warning After Scientists Create Deadly New Strain of Bird Flu
The U.S. government is sounding the alarm after reports that Dutch scientists have created a highly-contagious and deadly airborne strain of bird flu that is potentially capable of killing millions, The Independent reported Tuesday.Scientists, too, are questioning whether the science should ever have been performed in the first place.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
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1. Candidates Stake Iowa Debate on Electability, Leadership
Thursday night's final Republican presidential primary debate had all the markings of a close competition in a tight second half.With less than three weeks to go before Iowa Republicans caucus to pick their nominee in the 2012 presidential election season, the GOP hopefuls presented their late-game playbook at Fox News' debate in Sioux City, Iowa.
2. McQueary: I Believe I Saw Sandusky Molesting Boy
A Penn State assistant football coach testified Friday that he believes he saw former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky sexually molesting a boy but said he wasn't 100 percent sure it was intercourse.
Mike McQueary, speaking for the first time in public about the 2002 encounter, said he truly believes what he saw in a Penn State locker room was intercourse.
3. Medal of Honor Recipient Drops Defamation Lawsuit
A Medal of Honor recipient has dropped a lawsuit against his former employer in which he accused the defense contractor of ruining his chances of landing work at another company by claiming he was mentally unstable and a problem drinker.
1. Candidates Stake Iowa Debate on Electability, Leadership
Thursday night's final Republican presidential primary debate had all the markings of a close competition in a tight second half.With less than three weeks to go before Iowa Republicans caucus to pick their nominee in the 2012 presidential election season, the GOP hopefuls presented their late-game playbook at Fox News' debate in Sioux City, Iowa.
2. McQueary: I Believe I Saw Sandusky Molesting Boy
A Penn State assistant football coach testified Friday that he believes he saw former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky sexually molesting a boy but said he wasn't 100 percent sure it was intercourse.
Mike McQueary, speaking for the first time in public about the 2002 encounter, said he truly believes what he saw in a Penn State locker room was intercourse.
3. Medal of Honor Recipient Drops Defamation Lawsuit
A Medal of Honor recipient has dropped a lawsuit against his former employer in which he accused the defense contractor of ruining his chances of landing work at another company by claiming he was mentally unstable and a problem drinker.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
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1. House GOP Unveils $1 Trillion Spending Bill
House Republicans have unveiled a massive $1 trillion-plus yearend spending package despite a plea from the White House for additional talks over a handful of provisions opposed by President Barack Obama.
2. School Vows to Fight For Nativity
The superintendent of a public school district in Arkansas said it’s time for Christians to take a stand and that’s why he’s decided to reinstate a Nativity scene.
3. GOP Candidates Looking to 'Close the Deal' in Last-Chance Iowa Debate
The Republican presidential candidates will have one last chance on the national stage Thursday night to make their case to voters before the frantic season of caucuses and primaries gets underway. At the Fox News debate in Sioux City, Iowa, everybody but front-runner Newt Gingrich is looking to shake up the race in a big way.
1. House GOP Unveils $1 Trillion Spending Bill
House Republicans have unveiled a massive $1 trillion-plus yearend spending package despite a plea from the White House for additional talks over a handful of provisions opposed by President Barack Obama.
2. School Vows to Fight For Nativity
The superintendent of a public school district in Arkansas said it’s time for Christians to take a stand and that’s why he’s decided to reinstate a Nativity scene.
3. GOP Candidates Looking to 'Close the Deal' in Last-Chance Iowa Debate
The Republican presidential candidates will have one last chance on the national stage Thursday night to make their case to voters before the frantic season of caucuses and primaries gets underway. At the Fox News debate in Sioux City, Iowa, everybody but front-runner Newt Gingrich is looking to shake up the race in a big way.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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1. Al Qaeda Rebranding Itself to Improve Image, Arab Diplomat Says
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is rebranding itself to try to lose the negative "baggage" associated with the larger terror organization's identity, according to a senior Arab diplomat who says the Yemeni-based group is trying to attract more foreign fighters to its cause.
2. Lawyer Confirms No Plea Deal for Ex-Penn State Coach Jerry Sandusky
The attorney of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky confirmed Wednesday that a plea deal would not be pursued. Amendola stressed that the 67-year-old maintains his innocence and said a plea bargain likely would involve a life sentence, given the severity of the allegations and Sandusky's age.
3. Original Apple Founders' Document Sells for $1.6M
The Apple computer company's founding partnership agreement has sold for $1.6 million in New York.
The Apple document belonged to Ronald Wayne, who founded the Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple Inc. along with Steve Wozniak and the late Steve Jobs but gave up his share. It had been estimated to sell for up to $150,000.
1. Al Qaeda Rebranding Itself to Improve Image, Arab Diplomat Says
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is rebranding itself to try to lose the negative "baggage" associated with the larger terror organization's identity, according to a senior Arab diplomat who says the Yemeni-based group is trying to attract more foreign fighters to its cause.
2. Lawyer Confirms No Plea Deal for Ex-Penn State Coach Jerry Sandusky
The attorney of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky confirmed Wednesday that a plea deal would not be pursued. Amendola stressed that the 67-year-old maintains his innocence and said a plea bargain likely would involve a life sentence, given the severity of the allegations and Sandusky's age.
3. Original Apple Founders' Document Sells for $1.6M
The Apple computer company's founding partnership agreement has sold for $1.6 million in New York.
The Apple document belonged to Ronald Wayne, who founded the Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple Inc. along with Steve Wozniak and the late Steve Jobs but gave up his share. It had been estimated to sell for up to $150,000.
Friday, December 9, 2011
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1. Retired FBI Agent Who Vanished in Iran Reappears in Video Sent to His Family
The family of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, who vanished years ago in Iran, issued a plea to his kidnappers Friday and, for the first time, released a hostage video they received from his unidentified captors. The U.S. government has no evidence of who is holding the 63-year-old father of seven.
2. No Known Connection Between Virginia Tech Police Officer and Gunman, Authorities Said
Authorities investigating the deadly shooting Thursday at Virginia Tech say there is no apparent connection between the still-unidentified gunman, who apparently took his own life, and his victim, a 39-year-old campus police officer and father of five. Crouse was killed after pulling over a Virginia Tech student in a traffic stop at around 12:15 p.m. Authorities said the gunman, who was not involved in the traffic stop, walked into the parking lot adjacent to the Cassell Coliseum and ambushed the officer. Crouse was unable to return fire, according to officials.
3. Mentos and Coke-Powered Car Travels 239...Feet
Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz created a single-seat rocket car powered by 54 bottles of Coke Zero and 324 Mentos. They say the Mark II traveled 239 feet, improving upon last year's 220 feet with only half the fuel.
1. Retired FBI Agent Who Vanished in Iran Reappears in Video Sent to His Family
The family of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, who vanished years ago in Iran, issued a plea to his kidnappers Friday and, for the first time, released a hostage video they received from his unidentified captors. The U.S. government has no evidence of who is holding the 63-year-old father of seven.
2. No Known Connection Between Virginia Tech Police Officer and Gunman, Authorities Said
Authorities investigating the deadly shooting Thursday at Virginia Tech say there is no apparent connection between the still-unidentified gunman, who apparently took his own life, and his victim, a 39-year-old campus police officer and father of five. Crouse was killed after pulling over a Virginia Tech student in a traffic stop at around 12:15 p.m. Authorities said the gunman, who was not involved in the traffic stop, walked into the parking lot adjacent to the Cassell Coliseum and ambushed the officer. Crouse was unable to return fire, according to officials.
3. Mentos and Coke-Powered Car Travels 239...Feet
Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz created a single-seat rocket car powered by 54 bottles of Coke Zero and 324 Mentos. They say the Mark II traveled 239 feet, improving upon last year's 220 feet with only half the fuel.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
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1. Remains of 274 Troops Reportedly Dumped in Virginia Landfill
A published report says the remains of many more U.S. troops have been dumped in a landfill than the military originally acknowledged. The Washington Post says the incinerated partial remains of at least 274 troops were sent to a Virginia landfill. The report was based on database information at the Dover Air Base mortuary, where the remains of most war dead return. The families of the dead authorized the military to dispose of the remains respectfully and with dignity. They were unaware of the landfill dumping, and Air Force officials told the newspaper they have no plans now to alert the families.Military policy or regulations did not formally authorize the practice. The mortuary has handled the remains of more than 6,300 troops since 2001.
2. Holder Suggests 'Fast and Furious' Guns Will Be Used in Crimes for 'Years to Come'
Attorney General Eric Holder suggested Thursday that weapons lost during the course of the failed "Fast and Furious" gunrunning operation will continue to show up at crime scenes in the U.S. and Mexico "for years to come." Congress has been investigating "Fast and Furious" for nearly a year. Scrutiny of the program intensified after guns from the program were found at the scene of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry's murder.
3. Putin Accuses Clinton of Encouraging Russian Protesters
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin strongly criticized U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday for encouraging and supporting Russians protesting election fraud, and warned of a wider Russian crackdown on dissent.
1. Remains of 274 Troops Reportedly Dumped in Virginia Landfill
A published report says the remains of many more U.S. troops have been dumped in a landfill than the military originally acknowledged. The Washington Post says the incinerated partial remains of at least 274 troops were sent to a Virginia landfill. The report was based on database information at the Dover Air Base mortuary, where the remains of most war dead return. The families of the dead authorized the military to dispose of the remains respectfully and with dignity. They were unaware of the landfill dumping, and Air Force officials told the newspaper they have no plans now to alert the families.Military policy or regulations did not formally authorize the practice. The mortuary has handled the remains of more than 6,300 troops since 2001.
2. Holder Suggests 'Fast and Furious' Guns Will Be Used in Crimes for 'Years to Come'
Attorney General Eric Holder suggested Thursday that weapons lost during the course of the failed "Fast and Furious" gunrunning operation will continue to show up at crime scenes in the U.S. and Mexico "for years to come." Congress has been investigating "Fast and Furious" for nearly a year. Scrutiny of the program intensified after guns from the program were found at the scene of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry's murder.
3. Putin Accuses Clinton of Encouraging Russian Protesters
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin strongly criticized U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday for encouraging and supporting Russians protesting election fraud, and warned of a wider Russian crackdown on dissent.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The Myth of the Liberal Media Essay Redo
Herman and Chomsky challenge the commonly held belief that America's media is liberal from many examples with in the five filters, which include ownership, advertising, sourcing, flak, and anti-communism. One example from the movie was when Chomsky says that journalists are not suppose to express their opinions, but of course journalists do express their opinion by going to an expert. Herman also related a story to a seller's market when the new car dealer was asking seven and one half percent profit margin, but you can talk them down, and get half that. He goes on to say " that it is an unwritten rule that you will never dicuse buying autos, and make any critique of the process of buying cars", this would be using the filter: sourcing.
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1. Survivors of Pearl Harbor Attack to be Laid to Rest at Ships
The ceremony is one of five memorials being held this week for servicemen who lived through the assault and want their remains placed in Pearl Harbor out of pride and affinity for those they left behind.
The memorials are happening the same week the country observes the 70th anniversary of the Japanese aerial bombing that killed 2,390 Americans and brought the United States into WWII . A larger ceremony to remember all those who perished will be held Wednesday just before 8 a.m. Hawaii time,the same moment the devastating attack began.
2. School Yanks Carols Featuring Santa, God & Christmas
A New Jersey high school admits that it “inadvertently” censored Christmas songs that include the words God, Jesus, Santa, Christmas and Chanukah – in place of music that would not be “belief-specific.”
3. Issa Launches Probe of Alleged DEA Laundering Operation in Mexico
Rep. Darrell Issa is launching a congressional investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration following claims that the agency helped drug cartels launder money, an operation the lawmaker said bears striking resemblance to the failed "Fast and Furious" anti-gunrunning probe.
1. Survivors of Pearl Harbor Attack to be Laid to Rest at Ships
The ceremony is one of five memorials being held this week for servicemen who lived through the assault and want their remains placed in Pearl Harbor out of pride and affinity for those they left behind.
The memorials are happening the same week the country observes the 70th anniversary of the Japanese aerial bombing that killed 2,390 Americans and brought the United States into WWII . A larger ceremony to remember all those who perished will be held Wednesday just before 8 a.m. Hawaii time,the same moment the devastating attack began.
2. School Yanks Carols Featuring Santa, God & Christmas
A New Jersey high school admits that it “inadvertently” censored Christmas songs that include the words God, Jesus, Santa, Christmas and Chanukah – in place of music that would not be “belief-specific.”
3. Issa Launches Probe of Alleged DEA Laundering Operation in Mexico
Rep. Darrell Issa is launching a congressional investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration following claims that the agency helped drug cartels launder money, an operation the lawmaker said bears striking resemblance to the failed "Fast and Furious" anti-gunrunning probe.
Friday, December 2, 2011
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1. Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.6 Percent
The unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent in November, a number that offers the Obama administration a rare piece of good economic news, but also masks a startling shift in the job market. The Labor Department said Friday that employers added 120,000 jobs last month. With that, the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest level in more than two and a half years. But a key reason for the sharp drop was that about 315,000 people had stopped looking for work
2. Al Qaeda Claims to Be Holding U.S. Hostage in Pakistan
Al Qaeda claimed responsibility Thursday for the kidnapping of a 70-year-old American aid worker in Pakistan, a claim that one U.S. official tells Fox News is "entirely possible," though it has not been confirmed.
3. FDA Examines Level of Arsenic in Apple Juice
The FDA is considering tightening restrictions for the levels of arsenic allowed in apple juice after consumer groups pushed the agency to crack down on the contaminant. Arsenic is naturally present in water, air, food and soil in the two forms - organic and inorganic. According to the FDA, organic arsenic passes through the body quickly and is essentially harmless. Inorganic arsenic - the type found in pesticides - can be toxic and may pose a cancer risk if consumed at high levels or over a long period.
1. Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.6 Percent
The unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent in November, a number that offers the Obama administration a rare piece of good economic news, but also masks a startling shift in the job market. The Labor Department said Friday that employers added 120,000 jobs last month. With that, the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest level in more than two and a half years. But a key reason for the sharp drop was that about 315,000 people had stopped looking for work
2. Al Qaeda Claims to Be Holding U.S. Hostage in Pakistan
Al Qaeda claimed responsibility Thursday for the kidnapping of a 70-year-old American aid worker in Pakistan, a claim that one U.S. official tells Fox News is "entirely possible," though it has not been confirmed.
3. FDA Examines Level of Arsenic in Apple Juice
The FDA is considering tightening restrictions for the levels of arsenic allowed in apple juice after consumer groups pushed the agency to crack down on the contaminant. Arsenic is naturally present in water, air, food and soil in the two forms - organic and inorganic. According to the FDA, organic arsenic passes through the body quickly and is essentially harmless. Inorganic arsenic - the type found in pesticides - can be toxic and may pose a cancer risk if consumed at high levels or over a long period.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
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1. 20 Arrested in Alleged Mob-Linked Sex-Trafficking Ring in New York
Federal authorities on Wednesday busted a mob-sponsored sex trafficking operation that allegedly smuggled women from Russia and Eastern Europe to work at New York strip clubs.
2. Obama to Up Funding for AIDS Treatment, Expand Access to Drugs
Obama is renewing the U.S. commitment to ending AIDS Thursday, setting new goals for getting more people access to life-saving drugs and boosting spending on treatment in the U.S. by $50 million.
3. Half of German City to be Evacuated as Massive WWII Bomb Defused
Bomb experts in the German city of Koblenz are working out how to defuse a massive World War II-era bomb that surfaced in the Rhine River due to low water levels.
1. 20 Arrested in Alleged Mob-Linked Sex-Trafficking Ring in New York
Federal authorities on Wednesday busted a mob-sponsored sex trafficking operation that allegedly smuggled women from Russia and Eastern Europe to work at New York strip clubs.
2. Obama to Up Funding for AIDS Treatment, Expand Access to Drugs
Obama is renewing the U.S. commitment to ending AIDS Thursday, setting new goals for getting more people access to life-saving drugs and boosting spending on treatment in the U.S. by $50 million.
3. Half of German City to be Evacuated as Massive WWII Bomb Defused
Bomb experts in the German city of Koblenz are working out how to defuse a massive World War II-era bomb that surfaced in the Rhine River due to low water levels.
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