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Meer: Missouri judge blocks teacher-student Facebook ban |
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| 2011-08-27 04:49:29
KANSAS CITY, Mo (Reuters) - A Missouri judge on Friday blocked a pending state law that would prevent teachers and students from communicating privately over the Internet on social media sites such as Facebook. Cole County Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetem agreed to a request by the Missouri State Teachers Association, issuing a preliminary injunction [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/missouri-judge-blocks-teacher-student-facebook-ban/
Meer: Poll suggests Americans starting to blame GOP for gridlock |
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| 2011-08-27 04:49:29
A new AP-GfK poll contains some bad news for the Republican Party. Americans may be thoroughly disgusted with Congress -- whose approval is down to an all-time low of 12% -- but they increasingly blame the Republicans more than the Democrats for the legislative body's failures. According to Justin Sink at The Hill, "While 68 [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/poll-suggests-americans-starting-to-blame-gop-for-gridlock/
Meer: State Department endorses oil sands pipeline |
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| 2011-08-27 02:21:27
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A proposed $7 billion Canada-to-Texas pipeline cleared a major obstacle on Friday with the release of U.S. State Department review that suggested it would have limited environmental impact. The report found that the Keystone XL pipeline by itself would not likely boost output of Alberta's oil sands because demand for the oil [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/state-department-endorses-oil-sands-pipeline/
Meer: As some New Yorkers evacuate, others head for the beach |
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| 2011-08-27 02:02:52
ROCKAWAY BEACH, New York -- More than 200,000 New Yorkers are under orders to flee a once-in-a-century hurricane, but many in the famed City That Never Sleeps are brushing aside danger -- and heading to the beach. Hours after Mayor Mike Bloomberg ordered the evacuation from the low-lying Rockaway Beach, the sun-kissed coastline was packed [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/as-some-new-yorkers-evacuate-others-head-for-the-beach/
Meer: Muslim community survey planned as rights groups question NYPD’s CIA ties |
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| 2011-08-27 00:50:57
The connections between the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), revealed by an investigative report published this week by The Associated Press, are coming under heavy fire by a coalition of civil rights groups, who are demanding the city council immediately investigate the department. "Despite Mayor Bloomberg's insistence otherwise, it [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/muslim-community-survey-planned-as-rights-group-questions-nypds-cia-ties/
Meer: Texas Supreme Court upholds ‘pole tax’ on lap dances |
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| 2011-08-27 00:50:57
The Texas Supreme Court ruled (PDF) Friday that a $5 tax on nude dancing is constitutional because it does not place a fee on free expression. In their unanimous decision, the court said that the approximately 150 strip clubs in the state must abide by the tax. An appeals court had previously struck it down. [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/texas-supreme-court-upholds-pole-tax-on-lap-dances/
Meer: New MLK memorial misquotes King |
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| 2011-08-27 00:50:57
The new memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington, D.C. is carved from massive chunks of granite, but a misquote chiseled into the side of the memorial also proves to be weighty. On the right side of the monument, the quote "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness" is displayed and [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/new-mlk-memorial-misquotes-king/
Meer: Survey: Half of U.S. adults are using online social networks |
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| 2011-08-27 00:50:57
WASHINGTON -- Half of US adults are using social networks such as Facebook, Myspace or LinkedIn, according to a survey published Friday. The survey by the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project found that 65 percent of adult Internet users in the United States use social networks. That translates into 50 percent of [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/survey-half-of-u-s-adults-are-using-online-social-networks/
Meer: Bernanke: It’s Congress’s turn to act on economy |
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| 2011-08-27 00:50:57
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday stopped short of detailing further action to boost the U.S. recovery but said the central bank would consider what more it could do to fight high unemployment, giving some comfort to investors. Bernanke said the Fed had marked down its outlook for U.S. [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/bernanke-its-congresss-turn-to-act-on-economy/
Meer: Hurricane Irene forces NYC subway shutdown, postpones MLK memorial dedication |
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| 2011-08-26 20:32:28
NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS: Click here to see a map of the evacuation zones (PDF) Weather waits for no man -- not even if those men are President Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. As the East Coast braces for the impact of Hurricane Irene, it's not only evacuation maps and emergency supply lists [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/hurricane-irene-forces-nyc-subway-shutdown-postpones-mlk-memorial-dedication/
Meer: Can electric cars win over the mass market? |
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| 2011-08-26 18:40:50
CHICAGO -- It's not every day that a US governor accepts an invitation to the launch of a Japanese-built car, but Nissan's all-electric Leaf offers environmental credentials that top any nationalistic concerns. "Illinois is laying the groundwork for electric vehicles and a more green economy, and our efforts are paying off," Governor Pat Quinn said [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/can-electric-cars-win-over-the-mass-market/
Meer: Deadly suicide bomb rocks Nigeria U.N. building |
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| 2011-08-26 18:40:50
ABUJA -- A suicide bomb blast rocked the UN compound in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Friday, killing at least 18 people, leaving others trapped and blowing out large areas of the building, officials said. Witnesses reported that the bomb went off after a suspect forced his way through security and rammed the car into [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/deadly-suicide-bomb-rocks-nigeria-u-n-building/
Meer: 80 putrefying bodies found in Tripoli hospital |
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| 2011-08-26 18:40:50
TRIPOLI -- The putrefying bodies of around 80 people were found in a Tripoli hospital on Friday, apparently the unlucky victims of fighting that prevented the wounded from being treated, an AFP correspondent reported. However, 17 patients were found alive, including a child, after having been trapped for days as rebel fighters sought to dislodge [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/80-putrefying-bodies-found-in-tripoli-hospital/
Meer: Obama warns Americans on Hurricane Irene |
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| 2011-08-26 18:17:02
CHILMARK, Massachusetts -- President Barack Obama urged Americans to take immediate precautions as the "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Irene bore down on the US east coast and told them to heed evacuation orders. "I cannot stress this highly enough. If you are in the projected path of this hurricane, you have to take precautions now. Don't [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/obama-warns-americans-on-hurricane-irene/
Meer: Despite ‘streamlining’ plan, Boehner chides Obama for ‘job-crushing’ regulat |
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| 2011-08-26 18:17:02
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has once again dug his heels in to confront President Barack Obama about major policies, taking issue with the number of regulatory actions the president has taken, which the speaker calls "job-crushing." Boehner posted a letter about jobs and regulatory action on his website, to be delivered to the president [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/despite-streamlining-plan-boehner-chides-obama-for-job-crushing-regulations/
Meer: WATCH LIVE: Obama speaks about Hurricane Irene |
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| 2011-08-26 17:53:43
President Barack Obama was expected Friday to comment on the massive hurricane bearing down on the East Coast. The comments were scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET. Watch this live video from The White House, broadcast Aug. 26, 2011. JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV GA_googleFillSlot("Raw_Embedded_300");http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/watch-live-obama-speaks-about-hurricane-irene/
Meer: Anti-psychotic drugs found in over-the-counter UK painkiller packs |
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| 2011-08-26 14:45:32
Drugs regulators have launched an investigation after packs of the painkiller Nurofen Plus were found to contain antipsychotic drugs. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a safety alert following reports that some batches of Nurofen Plus contained individual blister packs of another drug, Seroquel XL 50mg. Packs from the three batches -- [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/anti-psychotic-drugs-found-in-over-the-counter-uk-painkiller-packs/
Meer: British planes attack bunker in Gaddafi’s home town |
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| 2011-08-26 14:05:27
British planes fired missiles at a bunker in Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's home town of Sirte, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday. "At around midnight, a formation of Tornado GR4s... fired a salvo of Storm Shadow precision-guided missiles against a large headquarters bunker in Kadhafi's home town of Sirte," a statement said. NATO planes [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/british-planes-attack-bunker-in-gaddafis-home-town/
Meer: Casino attack in Mexico’s Monterrey leaves 53 dead |
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| 2011-08-26 13:44:54
MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - Masked gunmen killed at least 53 people at a casino in northern Mexico on Thursday, leaving it ablaze with patrons trapped inside in one of the worst attacks in a major Mexican city in years. Analysts and officials said the brazen assault had all the hallmarks of drug cartels that have [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/casino-attack-in-mexicos-monterrey-leaves-53-dead/
Meer: Libyan rebels to seek U.N. seat in September |
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| 2011-08-26 13:44:54
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The Libyan rebel political leader said on Friday the transitional government-in-waiting will seek a seat at the United Nations next month following the apparent overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi this week. "We hope that next month Libya will be occupying the seat it holds at the United Nations," Mahmoud Jibril told a news [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/libyan-rebels-to-seek-u-n-seat-in-september/
Meer: Apple investors remain confident as Jobs steps down |
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| 2011-08-26 13:44:54
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc's first day without Steve Jobs as chief executive looked awfully similar to most other days: its share price beat the broader stock market. In announcing he could no longer fulfill his duties and would resign as chief executive, Jobs made headlines worldwide and raised questions about the future [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/apple-investors-remain-confident-as-jobs-steps-down/
Meer: Japan’s Prime Minister to resign with no clear successor |
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| 2011-08-26 13:35:22
TOKYO (Reuters) - The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years appeared on Friday to be shaping up as a battle between the most popular contender and a rival backed by a party powerbroker, although with five candidates in play, the outcome was hard to call. Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who came under [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/japans-prime-minister-to-resign-with-no-clear-successor/
Meer: Bomb blast reported at UN offices in Nigeria |
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| 2011-08-26 13:24:31
A bomb explosion rocked the UN office in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Friday, a UN spokeswoman told AFP. "We spoke to our colleagues in Lagos, who confirmed that the explosion was caused by a bomb. But we have no further information for now," said the spokeswoman. A spokeswoman for the UN Office for the [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/bomb-blast-reported-at-un-offices-in-nigeria/
Meer: East Coast Braces for Irene |
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| 2011-08-26 13:14:54
WILMINGTON, North Carolina (Reuters) - As North Carolina braced on Friday for a direct hit from Hurricane Irene, cities along the east coast were on alert and millions of beach goers cut short vacations to escape the powerful storm. With more than 50 million people potentially in Irene's path, residents stocked up on food and [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/east-coast-braces-for-irene/
Meer: Rebels send in special forces to hunt for Gaddafi |
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| 2011-08-26 13:14:54
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libyan rebels said they were sending in special forces units in their hunt for fugitive strongman Muammar Gaddafi, whose supporters are now pinned down in pockets of resistance in the capital, Tripoli. The rebel leadership announced it was planning to move from the eastern city of Benghazi, where the revolution to topple [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/26/rebels-send-in-special-forces-to-hunt-for-gaddafi/
Meer: Church daycare: Staffers can’t be non-Christians, sexually-active singles, homosexuals |
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| 2011-08-26 04:53:03
A church in Iowa recently attended by Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has decided to force its child-care staffers to adhere to a "Christian Lifestyle Commitment," which prohibits sex outside of marriage, cohabiting with someone from the opposite-sex, practicing homosexuality or bisexuality, using illegal drugs, viewing pornography, and getting drunk. Patch.com reported that the Waukee [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/25/church-daycare-staffers-cant-be-non-christians-sexually-active-singles-homosexuals/
Meer: Billions meant for struggling homeowners may pay down deficit instead |
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| 2011-08-26 04:42:15
With housing prices dropping sharply, and foreclosure filings against more than 1 million properties in the first half of this year, the Obama administration is scrambling for ways to help homeowners. One place they won't be looking: an estimated $30 billion from the bailout that was slated to help homeowners but is likely to remain [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/25/billions-meant-for-struggling-homeowners-may-pay-down-deficit-instead/
Meer: Apple shares fall slightly after Jobs resignation |
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| 2011-08-26 02:10:39
NEW YORK -- Apple shares fell only slightly on Wall Street on Thursday as investors digested the stunning announcement of the resignation of the company's co-founder and visionary Steve Jobs. Shares in the Cupertino, California-based gadget-maker shed 0.65 percent to close at $373.72 after having dropped as much as 5.3 percent in after-hours trading overnight [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/25/apple-shares-fall-slightly-after-jobs-resignation/
Meer: Japan lifts ban on beef following radiation scare |
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| 2011-08-26 02:10:39
TOKYO -- Japan on Thursday lifted bans on beef from disaster-hit regions, a month after imposing restrictions over fears thousands of cattle had been contaminated in the Fukushima nuclear accident. Bans on beef from Iwate, Fukushima and Tochigi prefectures were lifted after effective safety measures protecting livestock from contamination had been imposed, Chief Cabinet Secretary [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/25/japan-lifts-ban-on-beef-following-radiation-scare/
Meer: Amnesty International sets up Twitter account mocking Dick Cheney |
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| 2011-08-26 01:48:17
The human rights organization Amnesty International has set up a Twitter account named "Cheney's Conscience" that mocks the former vice president and links to a petition calling on U.S. Attorney General Holder to open a torture investigation. "Is it Friday yet?! Who knew whitewashing #torture would be this hard?" a tweet from August 23 said. [...]http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/08/25/amnesty-international-sets-up-twitter-account-mocking-dick-cheney/eerder | later
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