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They Rang My Bell

Speakers' Corner SallyT - February 4, 2012 24

I moved to Salt Lake City, UT for a job. I was divorced with two young girls. The job was great and within a...

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - February 4, 2012 0

Yesterday's news today—Sorry for the delay! News and opinion from around US-opolis for Saturday, February 4, 2012

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Speakers' Corner AdLib - February 3, 2012 0

AdLib : Heh! I would never do that! I watch him too so if I was going to hold that against people, I'd have...

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - February 3, 2012 4

Experiencing Technical Difficulties. And a mini-meltdown! Very sorry!

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - February 2, 2012 9

CHOCK FULL OF GOOD STUFF TODAY! News and opinion from around US-opolis Thursday, February 2, 2012

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - February 1, 2012 11

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - January 31, 2012 8

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - January 30, 2012 2

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, January 30, 2012

Vox Populi – 1-27-2012

Speakers' Corner AdLib - January 27, 2012 0

AdLib : Heh! Take car KQ and sleep well. Thanks to you and Sally and everyone else for a rousing edition of Vox Populi!...

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - January 27, 2012 26

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, January 27, 2012

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Eric Adams Considers Endorsing Cuomo

The New York City mayor said he has been in discussions to back former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, and maintains his opposition to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner. [...]

How the Bolton Indictment Compares to Trump’s Classified Documents Case

Some charges against the onetime national security adviser resemble the dropped case against President Trump, but there are also differences. [...]

Military Commander Overseeing Escalating Attacks Off Venezuela Coast Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

Adm. Alvin Holsey is leaving less than a year into his tenure, and as the Pentagon escalates attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea. [...]

U.S. Military Killed Venezuelan Fisherman in Suspected Drug Boat Attack, Family Says

For the first time, one of the 27 people killed in U.S. airstrikes on suspected drug vessels has been publicly identified. [...]

U.S. B-52s and Helicopters Fly Near Venezuela in Show of Threats

The Trump administration is sharply increasing U.S. military pressure on the government of Nicolás Maduro. [...]

Trump’s Unilateral Spending Cuts Complicate Shutdown Deal

Democrats want guarantees that President Trump will not continue to claw back spending, ignoring any agreement they strike. But he has promised to keep defying Congress. [...]

Trump Plans to Meet With Putin to Talk About a Cease-Fire in Ukraine

A day ahead of his meeting with Ukraine’s leader at the White House to discuss an arms package, President Trump suggested that Russia might be open to a diplomatic solution to the war it started. [...]

Russia Is Arming Drones With North Korean Cluster Weapons, Report Says

Though Pyongyang has largely pulled its soldiers off the front lines in Ukraine, it is expanding the types of ammunition it supplies to Russia. [...]

Ace Frehley, Kiss Guitarist and Founding Member, Is Dead at 74

A consummate showman, he was known for playing guitars rigged with pyrotechnic effects and for his distinctive stage persona. [...]

Salesforce Tries to Help ICE Boost Its Immigration Force

The San Francisco-based firm has told ICE that it could use A.I. to help the agency nearly triple its staff. The company’s C.E.O., once a progressive tech titan, has embraced President Trump. [...]

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 says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after 'very productive' call

The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House. [...]

Netanyahu 'determined' to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages

The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza. [...]

Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire

The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations. [...]

French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long

Sébastien Lecornu survives two confidence votes in parliament and can now focus on passing the 2026 budget. [...]

Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean. [...]

EU sets 2027 target for anti-drone system to defend against Russia

It is part of a new drive for the 27-member European Union to be ready for conflict by 2030. [...]

At least three dead after Kenya police open fire to disperse mourners of ex-PM Raila Odinga

The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium. [...]

Titan submersible imploded due to poor engineering, say US officials

The submersible disappeared from sensors on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board. [...]

Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high

Seven people have died since April this year - the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say. [...]

Oscar Wilde's library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction

The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship. [...]

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