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But She Can See Russia from Her House!
In an interview with George Stephanopoulus, President Obama dismisses Sarah Palin’s critique of his nuclear arms policy “I really have no response. Because last I checked, Sarah Palin’s not much of an expert on nuclear issues,” he said in an exclusive interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos. Earlier this week, ahead of today’s treaty signing,…
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Senate Preparing to Knuckle Up Over Jobless Benefit Extension
Upon returning from the spring recess, the Senate will start name-calling and such over the extension of jobless benefits Before the break, congressional Democrats and Republicans were bickering over how to pay for the program, which can extend assistance payments for months — more if the recipient lives in one of the hardest-hit states. And…
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Light Reading: "The Trouble with Celibacy"
A Newsweek feature explores celibacy and the Catholic Church in Africa. Below is an excerpt In 1998 a Roman Catholic nun named Marie McDonald wrote a brief and painful summary of her concerns to her colleagues and superiors. It was labeled “strictly confidential.” She was worried, she said, about the sexual abuse of nuns by…
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Oprah to Host Quiet Storm Hour on New Network
On her new network, Oprah will leave daytime talk shows to the ankle-biters Daytime superstar Oprah Winfrey will be moving to nighttime to host a show on her new cable channel. “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” an hourlong show, will release Winfrey from the studio and her longtime talk-show format for conversations and travel around the world,…
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Obama, Medvedev Sign Nuclear Arms-Cutting Treaty in Prague
Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev have signed a nuclear arms-cutting pact today in Prague. They’ve agreed to cut their nuclear arsenals by a third while cutting the number of bombers, submarines and missiles that carry the nukes in half In a lavish chamber within the Czech capital’s presidential castle complex, the two presidents put…
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Sky Marshals Not Known for Their Sense of Humor
Qatari diplomat Mohammed al Modadi is a rascal. Seems like he was smoking a cig in the plane lavatory and when the marshals came to investigate, he responded “I’m lighting my shoes on fire.” They responded by folding him up. Authorities say the diplomat was wrestled to the ground and two F-16 fighter jets were…
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Nike Ad Channels Tiger's Late Dad
Nike stood by Tiger Woods when other advertisers pulled out amid reports of serial cheating and marital drama. Now the brand is trying to rehabilitate Woods’ image in a 30-second commercial that simply shows his face while his father’s voice is heard from beyond the grave. Although Earl Woods died in 2006, the viewer is…
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Taiwanese Man Covers 'I Will Always Love You,' Wins Competition
Lin Yu Chin puts his foot in ‘I Will Always Love You.’ Skip to the 1:15 mark to check him out.
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