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Nominations – The Planet’s Top Posts of 2009

PlanetPOV AdLib - December 27, 2009 215

We're reaching the end of our first calendar year in existence (we officially opened in August) and speaking for my fellow founders, what's transpired...

The Best Christmas Gift

PlanetPOV Emerald1943 - December 25, 2009 25

Christmas is a secular holiday for me. I guess it's tradition that keeps me looking forward to it every year...the tree, the lights,...

Xmas Music Thread – Holiday Music

Music Thread AdLib - December 25, 2009 40

So many classic Christmas songs to list in this thread though add to those the songs that speak of happiness, family and celebration to...

Jingle Planet

PlanetPOV nellie - December 25, 2009 18

I was uninspired blogging at HP Then I spied a link -- "Planet POV" First I shrugged it off I've seen links before Then I thought -- Just check it out It...

Help Desk

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Welcome to the Help Desk! Please post a comment below if you need any assistance. We do ask that before you post, you review the...

400 Posts! 20,000 Comments! Merry Xmas!

PlanetPOV AdLib - December 23, 2009 226

WOW!!! The Planet has doubled in posts and comments in one month! Over 400 posts and 20,000 comments! Now, let us congratulate the ones whose honor it...

Friday Music Thread – Mood Enhancers

Music Thread AdLib - December 18, 2009 74

Welcome to our Friday music thread! Our theme today are songs that you play to reflect, enhance or improve your mood. What are the...

Friday Night at the Planet 12-18-09

PlanetPOV nellie - December 18, 2009 59

A happy Friday to everyone! What a week! The health care bill, Copenhagen, and Tiger Woods. Guess which got the most coverage? Once again, The Planet...

Musical ties through the generations and those “Ingleses locos”

PlanetPOV Pepe Lepew - December 18, 2009 23

The “Oldies But Goodies” Friday night at PPOV post last week got me recollecting about a neat thing that happened this summer. It was...

Vox Populi – 12 -11-09

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Vox Populi - 12 -11-09 AdLib : THAT'S ALL FOR VOX POPULI BUT WE"RE MOVING OVER TO THE POST, PLEASE JOIN US THERE!...

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Trump and Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral, White House Says

During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely. [...]

Russia Claims to Have Retaken Final Village in Its Kursk Region

Ukraine denied that it had been pushed out of the region and said that its military operations inside Russia were continuing. [...]

Cardinals Are Maneuvering Before Conclave To Elect Francis’ Successor

Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church. [...]

Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony

The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the Basilica. [...]

Who Is Kielce Gussie, the American Who Did the First Reading at Pope Francis’ Funeral?

Kielce Gussie is a reporter with Vatican News. She has been working in Rome since 2019. [...]

Europe’s Pharma Industry Braces for Pain as Trump Tariff Threat Looms

Medicines and chemicals are huge exports for European Union countries. That makes the sector a weak spot as trade tensions drag on. [...]

ICE Arrests Nearly 800 in Florida in Operation With Local Officers

The four-day operation came as the Trump administration has sought to enlist local authorities in an immigration crackdown. [...]

What We Know About Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan’s Arrest

Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of obstructing justice after directing a migrant out of her courtroom as federal agents waited to arrest him. Her arrest has raised several questions. [...]

International Students Worry Even as Trump Temporarily Restores Some Legal Statuses

Students and their immigration lawyers say they were relieved for the temporary reprieve, but emphasized that it was just that — temporary. [...]

In Marin County, There’s Trouble in Teslaville

Tesla’s sleek electric vehicles used to be a status symbol in liberal Mill Valley, Calif. Now, they are despised by many — including those who drive them. [...]

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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Trump questions Putin's desire for peace after meeting Zelensky at the Vatican

The US president says he fears the Russian leader is "tapping me along" given Moscow's strikes on Kyiv earlier this week. [...]

Huge blast at key Iranian port kills 14 and injures more than 750

A private security firm said it believed the affected containers had contained solid fuel destined for ballistic missiles. [...]

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

180 British Jews will join groups marking the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp in Germany. [...]

Thousands line streets of Rome as Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral

World leaders and royalty joined 400,000 people for the funeral mass and procession. [...]

Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?

More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need. [...]

Virginia Giuffre's death leaves unanswered questions

Her name will forever be associated with the scandals surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and his circle. [...]

Russia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine

Ukraine denies Russian claims it has been forced out of the border region. [...]

DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days

The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo. [...]

Russia detains suspect in car bomb attack that killed general

The FSB say they detained a "Ukrainian special services agent". Kyiv has not commented on the attack. [...]

'We have more in common with America than the rest of Canada'

In Alberta, many voters feel alienated by the country’s elite - some are even tempted by Trump’s call to join the US. [...]

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