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Just To Tell You The News

Speakers' Corner abby4ever - January 4, 2010 40

An Incomprehensible Crime

Speakers' Corner Emerald1943 - January 1, 2010 49

I find myself here again, asking for the help of the Planet community. I received a phone call a few minutes ago that...

My Poem ‘ A Thief in the Temple’ read by ME~

Speakers' Corner TheRarestPatriot - December 31, 2009 10

Okay, okay...I have just finished this as my last self-produced media project of 2009 and since I have SO many friends here, I wanted...

Renaissance: The Masked Venetians

Speakers' Corner TheRarestPatriot - December 31, 2009 2

My apologies to those more easily embarrassed as this poem is a bit ...well....adult. My intention was to titillate, not offend. Perhaps a warm...

A Wee Post…

Speakers' Corner abby4ever - December 30, 2009 26

...to wish all of you a joyous New year and to thank you for the warm welcome you have given me here at Planet. abby

The Voice

Speakers' Corner boomer1949 - December 30, 2009 3

My alarm goes off every morning without fail; for better or worse, it has a battery backup. My alarm doesn't blare rock or heavy...

Morning Blog – 12-30-09

Speakers' Corner Kalima - December 30, 2009 812

Good morning everyone. We hope that this will be the place you come to when you wake up early before you leave for work....

Strange days, indeed…..

Speakers' Corner TheRarestPatriot - December 28, 2009 16

I thought some of you might get a kick out of seeing my publicity photo call sheet whilst on the set of Nashville's...

Too Close to Home Often Hurts…and Then Some

Speakers' Corner boomer1949 - December 26, 2009 12

In the past two days, I have seen two movies, neither of which should be seen by oneself. Yesterday, Christmas Day, I saw Up...

Will not Cry …

Speakers' Corner PatsyT - December 25, 2009 1

If you have Children, Grandchildren or Nieces and Nephews, at this time of year, many of you may have been to your share of this seasons...

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A Divided Israel Unites in Joy as Hostages Come Home

With the release from Gaza of the last surviving captives, many Israelis said it was time for the country to heal after years of polarizing war. [...]

Cheering Crowds Greet Palestinian Prisoners Freed by Israel

“We were happy for our prisoners — and for the Israelis, too,” one Gaza resident said. “We love peace and the truce.” [...]

As Hostages and Prisoners Return Home, Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ in Mideast

With Hamas freeing the last 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel releasing some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, President Trump proclaimed an ‘end’ to the war, but big questions about Gaza’s future remain. [...]

Palestinians See Little to Celebrate Even Though the Bombs Have Stopped

The cease-fire in Gaza has taken hold. Hostages and prisoners have been exchanged. But amid the utter devastation of two years of war, a sense of gloom pervades. [...]

Trump’s Two Minds on China Sow a Chaotic Few Days

The president’s bellicose vow of steep new tariffs, followed quickly by a more conciliatory message, pointed to an internal tug of war over his approach. [...]

Part Enabler, Part Buffer: The Bind of the Justice Dept.’s No. 2

Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, has helped usher in President Trump’s retribution campaign. But he faces anger on the right for resisting some of the most extreme measures. [...]

Several News Outlets Reject Pentagon’s Reporting Restrictions

The Washington Post, The New York Times, Newsmax and others said their journalists would not agree to the Defense Department’s policies on news gathering ahead of a Tuesday deadline. [...]

North Carolina Republicans Plan to Redraw Congressional Map to Add a Seat

The Trump administration has pushed Republican leaders to redraw House district maps before the midterm elections next year. His party already holds 10 of North Carolina’s 14 congressional seats. [...]

The Rules of Investing Are Being Loosened. Could It Lead to the Next 1929?

A group of financiers is trying to convince the public to invest heavily in private equity and crypto — a risky gambit with some real 1920s vibes. [...]

Tim Curry’s Memoir “Vagabond” Recalls an Exciting Career Interrupted by Illness

A 2012 stroke has largely kept him from acting, but not from writing — and recording — a new memoir. “It was very peculiar not to be able to speak,” he says. [...]

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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Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees freed as Trump hails 'historic dawn' in Middle East

A major hostage and prisoner exchange marks a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza. [...]

'You're my life, my hero': Hostages reunite with families after two years

Families say it ends "two years of hell" and a journey of "healing and rehabilitation" will now begin. [...]

Palestinians celebrate return of detainees freed by Israel

Thousands of people gather in Gaza and the West Bank to welcome Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed by Israel. [...]

'Now the rebuilding begins,' says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan

The US president says the ceasefire will hold and the second phase of negotiations for a lasting peace are under way. [...]

Madagascar president hiding in 'safe place' as he warns of coup attempt

Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet but his whereabouts are unknown. [...]

'Your appointment's rescheduled': Shutdown cancels US citizenship ceremonies

When I went this weekend to take the oath to become an American citizen, I enountered disorder, and disappointment. [...]

Eurovision organisers postpone vote on Israel's inclusion in contest next year

The European Broadcasting Union had previously announced it would hold a vote on Israel's participation in November. [...]

Rescuers search for missing in Mexico's flooded towns

At least 64 people are dead and scores are missing after tropical storms triggered torrential rains. [...]

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China. [...]

Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say. [...]

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My Poem ‘ A Thief in the Temple’ read by ME~

Renaissance: The Masked Venetians

A Wee Post…

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Strange days, indeed…..

Too Close to Home Often Hurts…and Then Some

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