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Badfellas

News & Politics AdLib - July 12, 2011 183

Rupert Murdoch may explain to those he "puts a hit" on, "It's nuthin' personal, it's just business," but to any citizen of any nation that wishes to preserve their democracy, it's pretty damn personal.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 114

News & Politics Chernynkaya - July 12, 2011 48

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The Daily Planet, Vol. 113

News & Politics Chernynkaya - July 11, 2011 36

UPDATED with Presidential press conference. News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, July 11, 2011

Atlas Buzzed

Art Corner whatsthatsound - July 11, 2011 41

While scientists remain puzzled as to the cause of the dramatic decline in honeybee populations in North America and elsewhere, some are speculating the...

BP: Gulf recovery so strong, claims should end

News & Politics BlueStateMan - July 10, 2011 2

BP is fighting to stop payments on claims to all those who lives they damaged because they claim that the Gulf is "recovering"?

Excommunication By State

News & Politics Marion - July 10, 2011 25

I am a Virginian born and bred. My mother's people were Virginians before Virginia was Virginia. They met the first settlers when they arrived...

The Personal Journal of Osama Bin Laden, Vol. 2

News & Politics ADONAI - July 9, 2011 10

November 27, 2009 Dear Journal, I can't believe Brett Favre came back for another season. They're not even going to make the playoffs. Wish someone payed...

We Are Morally Bound to Take Care of Each Other

News & Politics BlueStateMan - July 9, 2011 9

Excerpts from an article by Henry Giroux on the moral responsibilities we have to each other and our society in the face of a second Guilded Age.

All The News That’s Fit to Pit

News & Politics AdLib - July 7, 2011 193

You can't make up what passes for today's news...but they do anyway.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 111

News & Politics Chernynkaya - July 7, 2011 25

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, July 7, 2011

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CDC Vaccine Panel Postpones One Vote and Reverses Another Amid Confusion

Committee members delayed indefinitely a vote on a hepatitis B vaccine for newborns because they did not feel ready to make a decision. [...]

In Pressuring ABC Over Kimmel, Trump May Have Crossed a Constitutional Line

The Supreme Court has distinguished bully-pulpit persuasion, which is permissible under the First Amendment, from coercion and threats, which are not. [...]

Judge Dismisses Trump’s $15 Billion Lawsuit Against The New York Times

The judge said that the complaint failed to contain a “short and plain statement of the claim.” Mr. Trump has 28 days to refile. [...]

Fight Erupts Over Fate of U.S. Attorney Investigating Two Trump Foes

Trump officials told Erik S. Siebert that he was likely to be fired. He had hit roadblocks investigating New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, and the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey. [...]

The S.E.C. Drops Efforts to Recoup Funds From Trump Clemency Recipients

Devon Archer, Trevor Milton and Carlos Watson were convicted in fraud schemes totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Now, they will not be required by the government to pay back victims. [...]

Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life

Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild. [...]

Trump Administration Will End Deportation Protections for Thousands of Syrians

A homeland security official said it was “contrary to our national interest to allow Syrians to remain in our country” through the temporary program. [...]

After 50 Years, the Magic Circle (Finally) Inducts Penn & Teller

There had been resistance to admitting the duo because of their willingness to reveal the secrets behind their illusions. But it was always more complicated than that. [...]

Penn & Teller’s Secret to a 50-Year Partnership

As their magic act hits 50 years, they’re bigger than ever. They say their secret is not to socialize. But misdirection is also their love language. [...]

Hard-Fought Treaty to Protect Ocean Life Clears a Final Hurdle

The global High Seas Treaty, decades in the making, will become international law. It aims to create vast maritime conservation areas. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Nato intercepts Russian warplanes violating Estonian airspace

Estonia says three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets remained in Estonian airspace for 12 minutes. [...]

US TV hosts back Kimmel as Trump threatens networks

America's leading late-night TV hosts lament Jimmy Kimmel's suspension as a "blatant assault on freedom of speech". [...]

British couple freed by Taliban hug daughter in emotional reunion

Barbie, 76, and Peter Reynolds, 80, arrive in Qatar after being detained in Afghanistan for months. [...]

Trump says Xi approves of TikTok deal as leaders plan South Korea meeting

The president hailed "progress" during a phone call with Xi and said that he also would travel to China next year. [...]

US blocks UN call for Gaza ceasefire for sixth time

Washington's representative says the Security Council resolution does not go far enough in condemning Hamas. [...]

Taliban official dismisses Trump's hope to 'take back' Afghan airbase

Bagram airbase was handed over to the Afghan military shortly before the Taliban returned to power. [...]

Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBC

Local activists and residents describe the early morning attack on worshippers. [...]

Judge strikes down 'superfluous' Trump lawsuit against the New York Times

A US federal judge took issue with the contents of Trump's lawsuit against the newspaper and gave him 28 days to amend it. [...]

First students evacuated from Gaza to study in UK

The group includes at least four medical doctors who have places to study at UK universities. [...]

MI6 launches dark web portal to attract spies in Russia

Outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore said potential agents in Russia and around the world will be targeted by the UK spy agency. [...]

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