Anthony Ventre
I have a background in traditional print media and radio news. The proliferation of online writing opportunities has changed things for me, largely for the better.
News moves quickly in the information age. Online publishing provides freedom, spontaneity, and unusual challenges.
I've published numerous articles on Associated Content, Demand Studios, Constant Content, and Yahoo. Associated Content recently gave me the opportunity to blog regularly on political topics for Yahoo News.
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News moves quickly in the information age. Online publishing provides freedom, spontaneity, and unusual challenges.
I've published numerous articles on Associated Content, Demand Studios, Constant Content, and Yahoo. Associated Content recently gave me the opportunity to blog regularly on political topics for Yahoo News.
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Supreme Court Blueford Ruling Clarifies ‘Double Jeopardy’Liberal Justice Stephen Breyer joined conservative Supreme Court justices in a 5-4 decision upholding Arkansas' decision to retry Alex Blueford for murder.
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Goodbye Euro, Hello DrachmaThe possibility of a Greek exit from the EU common currency has grown from a remote possibility to a 90 percent likelihood.
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Facebook IPO: Will You Still Love it Tomorrow?Facebook has an estimated 900 million 'customers' as it starts public trading tomorrow under the FB symbol.
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Ford and GM Sparring in Facebook AdsGM announced it would no longer spend $10 million on Facebook ads it says weren't working. Ford says it will boost Facebook advertising.
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Dharun Ravi is a Victim of New Jersey’s Bias Crime StatuteHundreds of Indian-Americans marched upon Trenton, New Jersey yesterday to protest the conviction of young Dharun Ravi on the state's bias crime statute.
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Beached ‘London Whale’ Loses $2 Billion at J.P. Morgan BankA $2 billion loss at America's largest bank has refocused attention on Dodd-Frank regulation and the Volcker Rule.
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Can France’s New Socialist President Cure Its Financial Woes?French voters lashed out in anger at the austerity budgets imposed upon them by the European economic crisis. The result was the election of a new Socialist Party President Hollande.
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Foreign Policy Reduced to Bumper Sticker WarsPolitical slogans can be persuasive because they stick in your head like commercial jiingles. But some think it would be best to be rid of them.
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White House Placated China in Neil Heywood AffairThe mysterious death of Britisher Neil Heywood continues to roil diplomatic waters in U.S., U.K. and China.Also published on:
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Q&A: New Twist in 33-Year-Old Etan Patz Case Stuns New YorkThe disappearance of six year old Etan Patz has perplexed police and FBI for decades. Now authorities are digging in the basement of an apartment where the child lived.
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I’m Taking Pennsylvania’s New Voter ID Law for a Test RunA recent Fox News poll has it that 70 percent of Americans support voter integrity laws. Yet, a small but vocal minority protests loudly against them.
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Are Oil Speculators to Blame for High Gas Prices?Oil speculators are an easy target for high gasoline prices at the pump. But who are they? What do they do?
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Secret Service Pays Up for Summit of the Americas Hotel BillAn alleged Secret Service tryst with prostitutes has embarrassed the U.S. and eclipsed the purpose of the president's Colombia trip.
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Angela Corey Should Bargain Zimmerman Case Down to ManslaughterThe 2nd Degree murder charge against George Zimmerman surprised many, but special prosecutor Angela Corey has a take-no-prisoners reputation.
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Visit Your Favorite Presidential Candidate…It's sometimes helpful to look at presidential candidates through media filters, but often the image is distorted.
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Pennsylvania Could Deliver Knockout Punch to Santorum in GOP PrimaryPresidential candidate Rick Santorum has fallen from a 29 point lead to a 4 pt. lead in the latest Rasmussen Poll.
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Could Voice Analysis Prove George Zimmerman a Liar?George Zimmerman is have a very public trial in the media. Sound analysis of a police recording is one of the media's latest unofficial offerings.
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If Neil Heywood was Murdered in China, it Stays in ChinaThe mysterious death of Briton Neil Heywood has focused international attention on a former Politburo member and his controversial wife.
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Reality TV Trial of George Zimmerman Is a Challenge for the Legal SystemThe tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin poses unique challenges for the legal system.
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Don’t Be Surprised If Obamacare Loses Its MandateThe Supreme Court arguments over the constitutionality of Obamacare have taken some by surprise.
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Trayvon Martin Shooting: Illegal Homicide, Not Hate CrimePolitical pressure is mounting for federal authorities to charge George Zimmerman with a hate crime.
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Bi-partisan JOBS Act Could Boost Small Business Development, U.S. EconomyIt's a bi-partisan jobs bill with support from the White House. So why is SEC chairman Mary Schapiro taking exception to it?
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Rick Santorum Fails in Puerto Rico English LessonPresidential candidate Rick Santorum told an audience in Puerto Rico that they'd have a better chance at statehood if they embraced English only.
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Romney Tsunami Coming to Your State SoonAfter Super Tuesday, the GOP wave will roll with Romney.
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Andrew Breitbart Practiced the Dangerous Art of Political BloggingAndrew Breitbart sudden death at age 43 marks the end of a journalism career marked by vitriol and political payback.
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Are You Guilty of ‘Transgressions Against Conservatism?’GOP primary candidate angered many Republicans by soliciting Michigan Democrats with a robocall and things just as bad.
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Gay Bias Trial Continues in New Jersey Suicide of Tyler ClementiSome describe it as a case of prosecutorial overreach. Others say Dharun Ravi harrassed him and intimidated Tyler Clementi because he was gay.
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'Anti-Romney' Celebrity Pundits Are Determined to Win by LosingMitt Romney leads the pack in delegates and is perhaps the only chance of beating President Obama in 2012. Yet, conservative pundits are less concerned with winning than advancing their narrowing "brand."
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U.S. Should Attack Iran Nuclear Facilities, Not IsraelThere are no good choices. The development of Iranian nuclear weapons can either be ignored or addressed.
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Approving Keystone XL Would Have Gone into Obama’s ‘Win Column’Gas prices aren't expected to hit the highs they reached during the 2008 economic collapse but they're getting close. Some worry gas prices could stall the recovery but the little guy is getting clawed.
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Big Government Swoops Down with $25 Billion Housing SettlementThe latest Obama administration plan to stimulate a housing recovery has something for nearly everyone, unless you're responsible about your debts.
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Romney's Maine and CPAC Wins Stir the ‘Non-Romneys’The media seems to be smitten with the 'non-Romney's in the GOP primary.
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Josh Powell Case Argues for Neutral Location VisitsBitter child custody fights are inherently dangerous to children. Where Josh Powell was concerned, there were obvious signs of instability.
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Romney Picks Up Speed, Exuding ConfidenceThe Gingrich campaign is fizzling while the Romney campaign gains strength.
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Three Cop Shootings and the Tragic ResultsThe police shooting of 18 year old Bronx resident Ramarley Graham has people asking the usual questions.
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Iran ‘War Talk’ Stirs Hawks, DovesForeign policy observers are wondering why Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta publicly announced a possible Israeli strike on Iran in the spring.
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Confusion Reigned in Trump Primary EndorsementA wide variety of media outlets reported that Donald Trump would endorse New Gingrich today. Other sources say they have confirmed that Trump will endorse Mitt Romney.
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Rep. Allen West and Fox News' Bob Beckel Fail to CommunicateThe dustup between Fox News personality Bob Beckel and Florida Congressman Allan West is making things even hotter in the Sunshine State.
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Sarah Palin Defends the Gingrich ‘Legacy’Sarah Palin says Gingrich is being "crucified." But by whom?
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Myth of the Great-Hearted Former SlaveA web site claims that a letter from a former slave was "newly discovered." But was it?
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Romney Makes Brokaw ‘Extremely Uncomfortable’Replay of an unaltered clip from Tom Brokaw's 1997 NBC Nightly News is "fair use," says the Romney team.
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Gingrich House Ethics Investigation RevisitedMany young people like Newt Gingrich's snarky cage-fighting style. But historian Gingrich himself has a long history.
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A Dissenting View of the Great South Carolina Gingrich LandslideMoral rectitude was replaced by moral relativism in the South Carolina primary race.Also published on:
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ABC’s ‘Nightline’ Savages Gingrich in Ex-Wife InterviewABC's 'Nightline' may have done some damage to candidate Gingrich, but not as much as he did to himself.Also published on:
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Keystone XL Pipeline Decision Is Bombshell Political IssuePresident Obama will have to make a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline and the deadline is soon approaching. Deciding either way will hurt. Not deciding could hurt, too.
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Gingrich Firms Sell Legislative Information and ConnectionsWith new information published about the activities of GOP candidate Newt Gringrich's firms, the great venture capital debate continues.Also published on:
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History Underscores South Carolina Primary's Independent StreakSouth Carolina takes pride in its independent spirit. The big question for political handicappers is whether or not the state will continue Mitt Romney's upward primary trend.Also published on:
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Factbox: Pennsylvania Food Stamp ProgramPennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett is being criticized for restoring saving account limits to determine eligibility for the state's food stamp program.
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Gingrich, Perry Backslide with Anti-Capitalist Attacks in New HampshireIt was a shock for conservatives to hear Newt Gingrich assail GOP primary opponent Mitt Romney with accusations of rapacious capitalism.
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9/11 Terror Suspects Could Be Tried in SpringA man whose father prosecuted WWII Nazis says there is a parallel with the upcoming trials of 9-11 terrorists Khalid Shekh Mohammed and fellow detainees.Also published on:
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Please, No More Housing 'Help' from the FedFederal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke petitions Congress and the president for more housing help. But the U.S. government has already helped housing so much that it hurts.Also published on:
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Gingrich Closes Eyes, Fires Blindly at Bain CapitalEven conservatives are grimacing at Newt Gingrich's attack on Mitt Romney's activities with Bain Capital.
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Awaiting President Obama’s Keystone XL Pipeline DecisionBy agreement with congressional Republicans, President Obama will decide on the Keystone XL oil pipeline in forty-four days.Also published on:
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Andrea Mitchell: Black and White of IowaAn ill-considered comment by distinguished NBC reporter Andrea Mitchell hints of a smug hypocrisy.Also published on:
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Romney's Iowa Media Narrative Written by DNCThe Democratic National Committee is hard at work trying to convince the media that Romney is not the candidate Republicans should choose.Also published on:
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Going the Wrong Way on Electric Car HighwayThe electric cars with the greatest "real car" range have become celebrity niche rides. If the U.S. government truly wants energy independence, it should build CNG stations.Also published on:
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New York City Bags Tea Party Activist Mark MecklerTea Party Patriots co-founder Mark Meckler did the right thing in declaring his unloaded pistol at a New York City airport. So why are New York City's violent thugs laughing?
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Gingrich May Not Be the Guy to Beat ObamaI'm convinced that the White House and other Democrats would prefer running against Newt Gingrich rather than Mitt Romney.
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Can Corzine Pull a $1.2 Billion Rabbit Out of His Hat?There are an estimated $1.2 billion reasons for interest in Jon Corzine's involvement in the MF Global bankruptcy scandal.Also published on:
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Natural Gas Honda Civic Beats Electric Volt as the Right Green CarCompressed natural gas vehicles like the Honda Civic CNG may be the right green car.
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Corzine Didn’t Answer Important Question at Congressional HearingJudges sometimes tell juries to disregard entire statements when there is a problem with one part of a statement. So it may be with Jon Corzine’s testimony before a Congressional committee.
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Romney Could Sin His Way to the White HouseSome voters may be looking for personal integrity in the White House occupant. Mitt Romney appears to have that.
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I Couldn’t Escape TV Series “Harry’s Law”The legal series "Harry's Law" has great acting, high production values, and maudlin themes.
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Iran and Syria: If We Don’t Speak Out, They Will Love UsSilence hasn't been golden in Syria or Iran.
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Let’s Get Really Superficial in Covering 2012 ElectionsForget the issues. I want to know about Mitt Romney's hair,
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Ann Coulter Plugged and Unplugged on MSNBCAnn Coulter was generously bleeped on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program yesterday.
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Is the Chevy Volt the New Corvair?National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tests show that the Chevy Volt has explosive curb appeal…
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Recording Points to Syracuse Assistant Basketball Coach Bernie FineThe 2003 audio recordings have embarrassed authorities and resulted in Bernie Fine being fired. More shocks could follow if the Onondaga County District Attorney succeeds in opening those old police and court files on a child sex abuse scanda.
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Defense Counters in Sandusky Child Sex Abuse ChargesDefending former Penn State football defensive coordiator Jerry Sandusky may be difficult, but not impossible.
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After Egypt Perp Walk, American College Students Return HomeThree American college students returned home to their families after learning some lessons that will be remembered.
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Sandusky Legal Team and the Fake HandoffDefense types frequently complain that their clients are being tried in the media rather than the courtroom. But often, the media is where they make their opening statements.
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Mike McQueary and ‘Dumb Jock Syndrome’it seems that Penn State assistant coach Mike McQueary has become a convenient scapegoat for widespread institutional irresponsibility in the university's child abuse investigations.
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Comparison: Problem Investigations at Penn State, Syracuse, and DukeProminent defense lawyers warn against rush to judgment. But it's more often the children who need protection.
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U.S. Could Crack Down on My Secret Swiss Bank AccountThe national debt is currently in the range of $14 -$15 trillion and heading higher. If only we could desposit the estimated $11.5 trillion sitting in secret Swiss bank accounts.
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Rotten Newt Gingrich Would Make a Great PresidentWill Newt Gingrich escape the Fanny Mae noose as did other employees of the controversial housing agencies?
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In Politics 2012, Love is Only in the Benetton AdsWhere's the love? In politics, it's only in the Benetton "Unhate" Ads...
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Personality Reporting Drives 2012 GOP Political CoverageTraditional reporting is in the midst of an identity crisis, not yet having decided how new media should work.
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Bob Costas' NBC Exclusive Shows Sandusky 'Ugly'The television interview was supposed to establish a claim of innocence in the child abuse case filed against former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky.
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Iran -- The Real Flame WarA missed 2009 opportunity to support Iran's Green Revolution leaves us where we are today--faced with dwindling choices.
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Penn State Lessons -- Male-on-Male Sex Predation Often HiddenThe Penn State child sex abuse case is not the only instance in which a male is accused of preying upon victims of the same sex.
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Penn State Child Abuse Allegations Recall East Stroudsburg University ScandalAre the Ivory Towers of U.S. universities a guarantee of criminal immunity? The Penn State case is not the only Pennsylvania university scandal.
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Momentum Builds for Holder Resignation in Fast and FuriousU.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's rise to prominence may have stalled on the pernicious chain of events known as the Fast and Furious operations.
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Factbox: Jon Corzine and the MF Global BankruptcyThe MF Global bankruptcy and Jon Corzine's resignation comes at a tough time of continuing global economic shocks.
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2012 Olympic Female Boxers Shouldn't Wear SkirtsThe notion that a Olympic female boxers should wear skirts to identify themselves as females is ridiculous, and seems Taliban-inspired.
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Obama’s Significant Others: Valerie Jarrett and Penny PritzkerThe unofficial political and financial capitol of the U.S. may be in President Obama's former backyard.
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Fast and Furious Evasions and the Gunrunner HearingsUnder the Bush administration, it was called "Wide Receiver." Under the Obama administration it's called "Fast and Furious." Whatever the term, Americans need to know.
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OWS Protestors Face Choice of Hypothermia, Carbon MonoxideFiremen took away the gasoline containers and gas generators from #OWS protestors in New York's Zuccotti Park. Now lawyers for the protestors demand they be given back.
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Powering Up when the Power’s OutA rogue snowstorm hit the Northeast and left nearly 3 million people shivering in the dark.
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DOW Hits 12,000 Mark on Greek Debt Resolution: Q & AThe Dow Jones industrial Average broke through the 12,000 mark after banks agreed to take a 50 percent "haircut" on Greek bond debt.
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U.S. Foreign Policy a Jigsaw Puzzle with Pieces that Don't FitAm I the only person who's confused about U.S. foreign policy?
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High-Profile Killers Haunt Incumbent Martin in Lehigh County, Pa., RaceLehigh County Pa. District Attorney has been in office for twelves years without a challenger. Now former cop and current lawyer Ed Koren taunts Martin with two high-profile murder cases upon which he failed to deliver.
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With Gadhafi Gone, Libya Walks a Fine LineThe vacuum created by Gadhafi's death will be filled, but by whom? There are good signs and bad.
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Social Security’s Rep Payee Program an Open Invitation to DefraudJust what it says. If you've a mind to defraud the government, here are the directions for an easy scam.
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Lord’s Resistance Army BackgroundUganda's "Lord's Resistance Army" has dwindled to 250 soldiers. Some Americans are wondering what the LRA is and if sending troops to Uganda is justified.
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‘Occupy Wall Street’ Relying on the Kindness of Corporate StrangersNew York City's Zuccotti Park is privately owned by Brookfield Properties, a publicly traded corporate giant. Mayor Bloomberg's girlfriend, Diana Taylor, is on the Brookfield board of directors. Peace reigns, temporarily.
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Alleged Iranian Plot to Kill Saudi U.S. Ambassador FoiledAn Iranian spokesperson called the allegation of Iran's involvement in a high level assassination plot "propaganda." But this comes from the same Iranian government officials who say the Jewish Holocaust is fictitious.
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Currency Manipulation -- Q-and-ASome Congress members want high tariffs imposed on the Chinese to compensate for what they say is currency manipulation.
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Wall Street Protests: Co-Opting the RevolutionThe "Occupy Wall Street" protests have politicians wary about voicing support for the protestors.
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Helicopter Crash Prompts Call for New Small-Aircraft Restriction in NYCThe crash of a tourist helicopter into New York City's East River has prompted some politicians to call for additonal regulation of small aircraft in the city.
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Italian Court Acquits Knox and Sollecito of Murder in PerugiaIn the end, Italian jurors found that the prosecutors had pushed hard on a contaminated case.
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Eyes of the World on Amanda Knox VerdictThe appeals court verdict is expected within the hour in the Amanda Knox case.
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Chris Christie Unlikely as Savior of the RepublicSpeculation about a Chris Christie presidential run fuels a media narrative peculiar to the 2012 elections.
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Lose the Hijab: American Diplomats, Wives, and Reportersif I wanted to have news reported to me from women with hijabs, I'd tune in Al Arabiya or Al Jazeera.
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Short Unhappy Life of Anwar Al-Awlaki Ends in Missile StrikeAnwar Al-Awlaki avoided death in a missile strike just days after Osama bin Laden was killed in his Abbottabad, Pakistan compound. But just months later, a second attempt by the U.S military killed him.
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Rezlan Ferdaus was ‘Radicalized’ by Islam, Not the InternetRezlan Ferdaus is the latest in a line of accused domestic terrorists who, according to authorities, was radicalized by the internet.
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Verdict Near in Italian Trial of Amanda KnoxAt first I enjoyed the sensational Italian Byzantine tale of 'Foxy Knoxy" and her sadistic and violent sexual escapades. And then my better angels came and woke me up.
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Why Christie Buzz Won’t Go NationalThe unvetted candidate is always the best one.
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Chris Christie Captures Eastern Establishment NostalgiaIt's not likely New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will announce a presidential candidacy at the Reagan Presidential Library tonight.
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Obama Drops the ‘Bedroom Slippers’ BombNo more Mr. Niceguy. President Obama showed the old pre-racial firebrand in an appearance before the Congressional Black Caucus.
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Solyndra Executive Has ‘Responsibility’ to Clam Up, Says AttorneyExecutives of bankrupt solar company Solyndra promised to explain everything to taxpayers. That was before they took the 5th.
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Pennsylvania Juggalo Killers Found Guilty of MurderDrug fueled impulses and an obsession with horror-core rap pushed two young men over the edge. The outcome was a horrific and senseless murder.
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Clinton Era Nostalgia and the Israeli-Palestinian Peace ProcessAs a Republican, I never fully appreciated former President Bill Clinton until I began to think about it.
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Flip-Flopping the Death Penalty: Troy Davis and Lawrence Brewer ExecutionsFor Troy Davis, there were crowds of death penalty protestors. For Lawrence Brewer there were none.
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Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal Released as Columbia Cancels Ahmadinajad DinnerIran's President Ahmadinajad was hoping the release of two American hikers would coincide with dinner at Columbia University.
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Defendant Takes the Stand in Juggalo Homicide Trialit was pretty risky for a defense attorney to have her client take the witness stand. That's what happened in the Stroudsburg, Pa. juggalo trial.
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American Support for Israel -- Can You Hear Us Now?Secretary of State Hllary Clinton made a strong last-ditch effort yesterday to persuade the Palestinian Arab leader Mahmoud Abbas that negotion was the only way to a two-state solution.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr. And the Supreme Court of BoxingAt the beginning of every boxing match, the referee cautions fighters to 'protect themselves at all times.'
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Suicide or Not? Millionaire Businessman Bob Ward Says the Gun Changed HandsA Florida court is trying to determine whether millionaire businessman Robert Ward's wife was murdered or committed suicide. Sometimes, it's hard to tell.
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Juggalo Murder Trial Plays Audio Confession and Violent Mix-TapesTwo defendants, self described 'family' members of the Insane Clown Posse, are on trial for murder. Yesterday, the prosecution played audio recordings of bizarre mix-tape compostions and a murder confession.
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Was Engine Explosion Covered Up on Sept. 8 Virgin Atlantic Flight?Engine explosions and flamouts on passenger jets may be routine matters for airline operators, but not for some passengers.
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Capital Murders, Racial Bias, and Death Penalty StatesTexas Governor Rick Perry is being criticized because Texas is a state that actually carries out its death penalty sentences.
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Solyndra Stigma Hangs Over SolarA lack of due diligence and a rush to front loans to Solyndra stimatizes the entire solar energy industry. It robs taxpayers, too.
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Bachmann Bites the Twitter Dust with HPV Vaccine Retardation RemarksAfter three GOP presidential debates, I needed to pare down my list.
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House Hearings to Get Answers on Solyndra's Taxpayer AssetsNearly half a billion dollars in our money vanished pretty quickly from Solyndra's balance sheet.
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Israel, that Ungrateful AllyFormer Defense Secretary Robert Gates recently called Israel an "ungrateful ally." If that's true, i wonder who are the grateful allies.
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Special Election for New York's Weiner Seat Could Be a Nail-biterAs of last night, the Republican had a 6 point lead in a district that is 3 to 1 for Democrats. Will it hold through a special election today?
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'Ponzi Scheme' Remarks Stalk Perry in Tonight's Florida DebateSocial Security structure resembles a Ponzi scheme but you can't say that out loud.
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10th Anniversary of 9/11 was More Important to Me Than I ThoughtThe memorials and ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks were far-reaching and powerful testimony to the American spirit.
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Comedian Jon Stewart Axes Jon HuntsmanPolitics is fair play for comedians like Jon Stewart. But aren't liberals funny, too?
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Northeastern Pennsylvania Floods: a ReflectionEmergency authorities today ordered the evacuation of 100,000 people from the Susquehanna basin in northeast Pennsylvania.
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Will Obama's Jobs Speech Inspire Confidence?Pundits are anticipating no surprises from Obama's job speech tonight. Will the president have an ace up his sleeve?
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GOP Debate Question: Is Politico Dumb?The Politico web site timed an article to coincide with Rick Perry's debut at the Republican debate tonight.
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Selenski Trial Promises Serial Legal DramaA flamboyant career criminal has won the right to defend himself against capital murder charges. The trial promises to be entertainment of the worst kind.
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Will Hoffa Remarks Lead to 2012 Poll Intimidation?The smart thing for Democrats to do would be to welcome Hoffa's support but strike a cautious pose against inflammatory rhetoric. The silence is deafening.
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Pentagon Monument: Memorial Lights and ControversyMost of the 9-11 anniversary events will focus on New York and the World Trade Center attacks. But there is a monument at the Pentagon and it says a lot quietly.
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New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Forgot to Mention Alleged Domestic Violence IncidentFormer New York City Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith left his job after shortly more than a year. He didn't quite live up to the glowing press release following his resignation.
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The 9-11 Generation Goes to SchoolHow do you tell young and older children about the horrors of 9-11 and its impact on American life?
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Solar Company Solyndra Follows Evergreen and SpectraWatt into Bankruptcy CourtFirst Solar, Inc. is a bright spot in a government subsidized solar energy industry.
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At Jackson Hole, Bernanke Silence May Be GoldenThe Federal Reserve Bank occupies a unique place in today's volatile economic environment.
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Steve Jobs Resignation Leaves Apple 'Suffering' from Billions in CashIf the giant Apple Corporation has any negatives on its balance sheet, it is the estimated $76 billion in cash holdings. That's a problem many corporations would like to have.
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Tripoli: A War of Words, Bullets and TelevisionThe rebels who ransacked Gaddafi's Tripoli compound today have announced they have full control of Libya.
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Congress Town Hall Meetings on Endangered Species ListAccording to a No Labels poll, only 60 percent of Congress members are planning town hall meetigns during the August recess.
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From Cheese to Food Stamps to SNAPThe weak dollar has contributed to the 46 million people receiving food stamps from SNAP.
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Social Security Disability Programs Have Structural ProblemsU.S. economic problems are pushing more people than ever to file for social security disability benefits. But that's only one problem.
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Behind the Release of the 'œWest Memphis Three'They have been freed but they accept the verdict of guilt, according to the Alford Plea. That means they are guilty until proven innocent.
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Easton Says President Obama Could Return from Vacation with Great IdeaWith the economy pitching ever deeper into a black hole, the pictures of President Obama's Martha's Vineyard vacation need retouching.
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Pennsylvania's Natural Gas Production Could Support Green Vehicle DevelopmentEnvironmental activists should be applauded for calling attention to abuses in the natural gas drilling industry. But they could be their own worst enemies by going too far in their objections.
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Rick Perry Targeted the Fed, Not BernankeRick Perry refused to retreat on his remarks about Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke. Why should he?
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President Obama Has a Huge Fan in Iowa Farm CountryAmidst a barrage of criticism from GOP presidential candidates, President Obama departs on a midwestern bus trip designed to shore up support.
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Is Rick Perry the One Republicans Have Been Waiting For?Governor Rick Perry announced his presidential bid in South Carolina while the Iowa Straw Poll voting had begun.
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Fox News GOP Face-Off Advances Romney, Bachmann, GingrichIt was billed as a debate but it was more like a game-show. Nevertheless, some GOP candidates stepped closer to the light.
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Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey a Good Choice for Congress 'Super Committee'The appointment of a junior senator from Pennsylvania was a surprise to many observers, including Pat Toomey
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Murder of General Raises Questions About Libyan NTCRemember the Libyan kinetic military action that was supposed to be wrapped up in days or weeks?
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Try a Little Debussy If You're Worried About the Stock MarketThe DOW closed up more than 400 points today after its record 634 point drop yesterday.
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FBN's Charles Payne Wonders: Is Obama Smart?Fox Business Network's Charles Payne spoke with the Wall Street Journal's Brett Stephens about an article he wrote called "Is Obama Smart?"
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Geithner Won't Rule Out Double-Dip Recession, Signals 'New World Order'Unreasonable panic follows in the wake of a Standard and Poor's downgrade of U.S. debt. After days of significant drops, the DOW is down another 600 points today.
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Obama Administration to Continue War on the DollarQuantitative easing and a weak dollar policy may gratify investors in the short term but are hurting American in the long term.
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Will it Be IRS.gov or IRS.com?Some people are advocating opening up public government websites to commercial advertising. Wouldn't that be fun?
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Amid Controversy, Pa. Teacher Natalie Munroe Returning to SchoolA Pennsylvania English teacher has been censured for creating what the school calls a "hostile environment" by comments in her blog.
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Is the New General Motors a Spin Story?The new GM has posted another profitable quarter that exceeded estimates of financial analysts. Ironically, Chevy Volt sales are dead while GM sales of big pickups are on the rise.
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Obama vs. Gingrich Race Could Be Influenced by Spambot Twitter FollowersFormer House Speaker Newt Gingrich is being besieged on all sides. Now he's accused of having too many "spambots." But he'd likely do okay in a debate with a real person.
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Stocks Continue Longest Slide Since 1978Moderate economic stimulus can have a positive effect on the economy if it is well-timed and efficiently deployed. Unfortunately, current economic predictions have failed.
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Old Chainsaws, New Washing Machines and the EPAEPA "busy work" creates some problems as it tries to resolve others.
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Arrest of AWOL Fort Campbell Soldier Nasser Abdo Recalls Fort Hood MassacreNasser Abdo is an AWOL conscientious objector who fled his military base at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was arrested yesterday on suspicion of planning a Fort Hood style attack.Also published on:
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Anders Breivik Deserves Worse Punishment Than Norway Prison Could ProvideNorwegian terror suspect Anders Breivik could enjoy the enhanced luxury of Norway's posh new Halden Prison.
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Debt Ratings Agencies Exert Undue Influence on GovernmentThe prestigious bond ratings agencies missed the signs of the colossal financial collapse which landed America in its current crisis. Why is their opinion so important now?
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Oslo Bombing, Utoya Massacre Anger an American in NorwayAmericans find it shocking that Anders Breivik continuing blasting away at helpless campers for over an hour during the massacre on Norway's Utoya Island.
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Leibby Kletzky Murder Quickly Wrapped Up; Coronado Death Investigations PendingDeadly events occurred on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in July. Police still haven't announced whether they believe Rebecca Zahau's death was a murder or a suicide.
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Pennsylvania Law Requires Licensed Gun Owners to Show Permit Upon Request"There is no statutory requirement in Pennsylvania to notify law enforcement of firearms possession regarding a License to Carry or not,' says Maria Finn, Press Secretary for the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Norwegian Anders Breivik Identified as Suspect in Oslo Bombing and Youth Camp MassacreThe early speculation was that the bombing and later massacre at a Norwegian Labor Party youth camp was the work of Islamic militants.
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Ohio Concealed-Weapons Arrest Touches Off Controversy, Viral VideoA stressed out Ohio policeman went ballistic when he arrested a man with a legal permit to carry a concealed weapon.
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Case of the Purloined 1933 Double Eagles Resolved in PhiladelphiaA 1933 Double Eagle gold piece was sold in 2004 for $7.5 million. A Philadelphia family had ten of them, but were ordered to give them up by a federal court.
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Pennsylvania Union Files NLRB Complaint to Stop Off-Duty ArrestA Scranton Pennsylvania police union has gone too far in filing a complaint about a police chief who made an off-duty arrest.
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Wendi Deng: The Murdoch with the Big PunchMemories of the News of the World hacking scandal will eventually fade, but memories of Wendi Deng's big punch will live long in memory.
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Party's Over for Caylee Anthony, Max Shacknau and Rebecca ZahauSometimes people die in strange and mysterious circumstances....
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Gay Republican GOProud Organization to Meet with Michele BachmannCNN "Good Morning" host Ali Velshi seemed usually harsh when intervewing GoProud Chairman Chairman Chris Barron.
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Borders Bookstore Chain Could Be History TuesdayAmerica's second largest bookstore chain could be out of business by tomorrow. It's a sign of America's changing reading habits--or worse.
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Cautious Police Statements Belie Deaths of Max Shacknai, Rebecca Zahau"Bizarre" is an understated word to describe what happened at the exclusive California mansion of pharmaceuticals mogul Jonah Shacknai.
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Treasury Secretary Geithner's Last Words on Looming Debt Ceiling CrisisIn an appearance this morning on CNBC's Squawk Box, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner was upbeat and very worried about whether the White House and Congress could make a debt ceiling deal.
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News Corp's Hacking Intrusions Raise Questions About Media OverreachHacking into the voice mail of a murdered British schoolgirl threatens a newspaper empire.
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Debt Ceiling Talks Reminiscent of Dr. Strangelove FilmThe national debt is an economic H-bomb about to land on present or future generations.
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Budget and Deficit Talks Spawn 'Uncivil Discourse'When your political allies fulminate, it's called "colorful imagery." When your political enemies do it, it's "highly inappropriate."
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Surveillance Video Leads to Suspected Killer of Leibby KletzkySometimes even fast work by law enforcement isn't enough to prevent tragedies like the one that happened to Liebby Kletzky, his family, and friends.
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Was Attorney General Holder in the Dark About Operation 'Fast and Furious?'America's legal gun owners are wondering about the wisdom of a government agency putting weapons in the hands of dangerous criminals.
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Michele Bachmann Tees Up Iowa Caucuses, Leads in Republican PollMichelle Bachmann has something going for her and no one seems sure what it is...
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Did Jurors Flub the Third Count of the Casey Anthony Indictment?Casey Anthony was sentenced Thursday on four counts of lying to law enforcement. The jury feels justified in the verdict. But did they adequately consider aggravated manslaughter of a child?
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Romney Campaign Stop Knee-Deep in Allentown WeedsDuring a campaign stop at a closed Allentown facotry, presidential candidate Mitt Romney hit at President Obama's economic policies.
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Breast Cancer Drug Avastin Nixed by FDA Panel 6-0The FDA decision to elliminate Avastin as a breast cancer treament fits with the Obama administration philosophy of providing fewer options in medical service to a wider population of medical 'œconsumers."
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Mission Impossible for Defense in Casey Anthony Murder TrialJose Baez has been roundly criticized for his handling of a nearly impossible defense case. If Casey Anthony wouldn't plead, there were few options...
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Libya Kinetics Extended in Senate Foreign Relations Committee VoteThe best explanation of U.S. involvement in Libya is that it's a payback. But to whom, and for what?
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Casey Anthony Defense Stumbles on Roy Kronk TestimonyRoy Kronk's testimony today in the Casey Anthony murder trial seems to have backfired on the defense.
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Lauren Spierer's Roommate Doesn't Have a LawyerSocial psychologists are struggling to explain why college age people "close ranks" when they sense trouble. How does that help matters?
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Mystery Surrounds Abrupt Courtroom Recess in Casey Anthony Murder TrialA surprise courtroom recess in Saturday's session of the Casey Anthony trial has caused an eruption of wild speculation.
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Pennsylvania's Voter Photo ID Bill Passes in HouseWill the growing number of photo voter identification laws disenfranchise voters or ensure the integrity of the election process?
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Is Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release a Mere 'Head Fake'?The planned release of some 30 million barrels of oil from the U.S. oil reserves occured at at time when crude oil prices were already trending down. Will it have a long lasting effect?
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Pennsylvania House Debates Voter Identification with Bill 934Republicans in several states have enacted photo identification legislation to counteract voter fraud. Democrats say it's not a big problem and the proposed bill suppresses minorities
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Sound Financial Advice Losing Value Against Weak Dollar, UnemploymentThe U.S. weak dollar policy is creating hardship for people who cannot afford to invest in financial markets. It wouldn't hurt so much if the jobs were coming back.
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Long Island Pharmacy Killer Expected Victims Would Be UnarmedGun ownership isn't always the answer, but it's a better answer than having no chance at staying alive. The killer didn't follow New York gun laws. His victims did.
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Was Operation Gunrunner a Pet Project of Gun-Control Senators?A senate report urges congress to expand cooperation with Mexico to track and regulate guns sales in the U.S.
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Social Media, Blogs Active in Lauren Spierer CaseFacts are hard to come by in the case of missing person Lauren Spierer. The police have good reason to limit information. Newspapers too often rely on police for information. Bloggers can be reliable or not.