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OWS, You May Be Being Had

Speakers' Corner Marion - October 23, 2011 27

The Italian word for "secret" is segreto. Remember that. About 38 years ago, when Watergate was making a splash across the news media, one Bob Woodward...

An Irish Presidential Debate

Speakers' Corner Caru - October 22, 2011 5

A quick look into an Irish Presidential debate which I attended on the 20 October.

GOP to Nevada: Drop Dead

Speakers' Corner atdnext - October 22, 2011 42

Romney’s callous disregard for families losing their homes through no fault of their own is bad enough but it’s also untrue that speeding foreclosures is good for the economy.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 155

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - October 21, 2011 59

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, October 21, 2011

The Daily Planet, Vol. 154

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - October 20, 2011 18

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, October 20, 2011

Irish Presidential Election 2011: Candidates and Referendums.

Speakers' Corner Caru - October 20, 2011 8

Here in Ireland there will be a Presidential election on the 27 October.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 153

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - October 19, 2011 6

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The GOP Debate Part ?? Live Blog

Speakers' Corner bito - October 18, 2011 7

What is the phrase for the drinking game? If you chose not to drink pick "Jobs"

The Daily Planet, Vol. 152

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - October 18, 2011 7

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, October 18, 2011

PWND: A Brief History of Video Games

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - October 17, 2011 15

Prose is an art form, movies and acting in general are art forms, so is music, painting, graphics, sculpture, and so on. Some might...

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Israel Pressures Hamas to Return Bodies, but Gaza’s Destruction Poses Challenge

The Israeli government is considering limits on aid to Gaza to penalize Hamas for not turning over more bodies of former hostages. But devastation in the enclave complicates the retrieval of all remains. [...]

‘A Big Day’: How the U.S. and the Arab World Teamed Up to Seal the Gaza Deal

The cease-fire talks in Egypt showed that with pressure on Hamas and Israel, seemingly huge impediments could be overcome or set aside. [...]

How Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Presents Hurdles for Israel and Hamas

Hamas released hostages and agreed to abide by a cease-fire, but persuading it to lay down its arms is another matter. [...]

Trump’s Trade War With China Catches the World in Its Crossfire

Tariffs and other restrictions between the United States and China are reverberating in unpredictable ways. [...]

Global Economic Growth Remains Sluggish as Trump’s Tariff Threats Loom

The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow. [...]

China Wants Foreign Scientists. The Public Says No, Thanks.

Since Beijing announced a new visa to attract young science and technology graduates, a backlash has erupted online, forcing the government to respond. [...]

Inside the Improbable, Audacious and (So Far) Unstoppable Rise of Zohran Mamdani

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Will the Supreme Court Use a Louisiana Case to Gut the Voting Rights Act?

The justices have shown a willingness to chip away at the landmark civil rights legislation. A Louisiana case could unravel much of its remaining power. [...]

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent. [...]

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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Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace

Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it. [...]

My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade - and saved my life

Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC. [...]

24 hours with Trump on diplomatic tornado through Middle East

The US president's single-day tour was a victory lap rather than an exercise in setting out detail, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman. [...]

D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51

The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul. [...]

French PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save government

The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency. [...]

US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones appeal in Sandy Hook shooting case

The right-wing conspiracy theorist has not yet paid any of the more than $1b in damages he owes Sandy Hook families. [...]

Man who set fire to Pennsylvania governor’s mansion sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison

Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to arson and attempted murder for starting the fire in April while Shapiro and his family were inside. They escaped safely. [...]

National strike hits Belgian public transport, airports and ships