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Judge Rejects “Necessity Defense” a Second Time, but Manslaughter Ruling Now Possible

News & Politics Scheherazade - January 8, 2010 26

WICHITA, KS — This afternoon during a final pretrial hearing Sedgwick County Judge Warren Wilbert ruled for a second time that Scott Roeder cannot...

WH Press Release: Catherine Biden Passes Away at 92

News & Politics Scheherazade - January 8, 2010 6

Today the White House has released an official statement from Vice President Joe Biden announcing the passing of his mother: “My mother, Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Finnegan...

The Golden Bubble

The Economy AdLib - January 8, 2010 48

It really isn't hard to spot an economic "bubble", all you have to do is ask yourself, "Where are all the voices of 'common...

We have so far to go, but we have come so far

News & Politics Pepe Lepew - January 7, 2010 12

Once thing that hit me like a ton of bricks watching tonight's BCS championship game between Texas and Alabama. Did you know that neither team...

Polls Show CT Senate Seat Won’t Go Red

News & Politics Scheherazade - January 7, 2010 9

Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) announced that he will retire after serving five terms in the United States Senate. Within hours of this announcement Connecticut...

N.J. Senate Denies Marriage Equality

News & Politics Scheherazade - January 7, 2010 13

NEW JERSEY – The state Senate denied marriage equality to all its citizens. The marriage equality bill failed to pass in a 20-14 decision...

Hell Freezes Over Moment

News & Politics KQµårk 死神 - January 7, 2010 10

I came across this story and considering Rahm Emanuel's history with his support of Israel his criticism of Israel is certainly a hell freezes...

Senate seats in play

News & Politics nellie - January 6, 2010 65

Whether Obama bashing, teeth gnashing, tea party crashing, or GOP trashing—it's time for progressives to stop talking the talk and start walking the walk....

California was Dreaming

News & Politics PatsyT - January 6, 2010 25

Today In California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, delivered his State of the State Address. In this address you heard a story about his Pony, Pig, Dog Food &...

Oh Say Scan You See?

Observations Tiger99 - January 6, 2010 73

It would appear that the "Powers To Be" have just been waiting for the chance to implement the mandatory use of Full Body Scanners...

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Jamaican Officials Worry That Not Enough People Are Evacuating Ahead of Melissa

As Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island nation, only a fraction of residents have headed to evacuation centers. [...]

Beyond Trade War, China’s Xi Looks to Press Trump on Taiwan

China’s leader wants to weaken American support for Taiwan. But first he will want clarity about President Trump’s stance toward the island. [...]

Trump’s China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making

The Trump administration is hailing a potential deal that may return the U.S.-China relationship to where it was before the president began a trade war against Beijing. [...]

Bill Gates Says Climate Change ‘Will Not Lead to Humanity’s Demise’

In a memo, the Microsoft co-founder warned against a “doomsday outlook” and appears to have shifted some of his views about climate change. [...]

Jeremy Allen White and the Anxiety of Playing Springsteen

The star never imagined he’d be performing as the Boss in front of the Boss. But the head-spinning nature of the role has paid off. [...]

AFGE, Top Federal Workers’ Union, Sides With Republicans on Shutdown

The American Federation of Government Employees, in a shift, called on Congress to immediately reopen the government without the health care measures sought by Democratic lawmakers. [...]

Government Shutdown Imperils SNAP and Other Antipoverty Programs

Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down. [...]

Trump Argues in Formal Appeal That His Conviction Was ‘Fatally Marred’

In 2024, a jury found that Donald J. Trump approved a scheme to falsify business records to conceal a hush-money payment to a porn star. He became the first felon president. [...]

Trump Keeps Musing About a 3rd Term Despite Constitutional Limits

A president who has chafed at the limits on his power sees political benefit in talking about remaining in office. [...]

Milei’s Win in Argentina Signals Rebuke of the Past and Trump’s Impact

President Javier Milei emerged from the election with an even tighter bond with the United States and a bigger mandate to pass transformative economic plans. [...]

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

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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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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica braces for world's strongest storm of 2025

Three reported dead in Jamaica as meteorologists warn of "life-threatening winds, flooding and storm surge". [...]

Watch: Storm chasers fly inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa

Footage taken by a US Air Force Reserve crew known as the "Hurricane Hunters" shows the category five storm intensifying in the Caribbean. [...]

Israel receives body Hamas says belongs to Gaza hostage

If confirmed by forensic testing, Hamas will have returned 16 of the 28 hostages it was holding before the start of the ceasefire. [...]

Dutch volleyball player and convicted child rapist denied visa to compete in Australia

Steven van de Velde was convicted in 2016 of raping a 12-year-old British girl [...]

Mine explosion in Australian outback kills man and woman

Another woman was being treated in hospital for hearing damage and shock [...]

ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts

The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly. [...]

Trump does not rule out seeking third term - but says he will not use VP loophole

Trump rules out running for vice-president, an idea floated by supporters to circumvent the US constitution which bars him from running again. [...]

International troops won't want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan

King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed. [...]

UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforce a de facto split in the nation. [...]

Trial begins for 10 accused of sexist cyber-bullying of Brigitte Macron

The defendants are accused of spreading unsubstantiated claims over Mrs Macron's gender and sexuality. [...]

Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

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Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00 pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib3 hours ago Hey PPO! AdLiban...

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

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It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.

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