Al Qaeda Suspect in London Terror Bombings Arrested in Pakis

Police in northwest Pakistan acting on a tip from the U.S. have arrested an Al Qaeda suspect believed to have links to the 2005 London transit bombings that killed 52 people, two Pakistani security officials said Thursday.

Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:34 pm

Final toll of Gaza war: 1,330 dead, 5,450 wounded

GAZA CITY, (AFP) - Israel's war on Gaza killed 1,330 people, at least half of them civilians, and wounded 5,450 others, Palestinian medics said on Thursday in a final toll of the offensive.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am

Two face death over Chinese milk

Two men get the death penalty and an ex-dairy boss gets life for China's tainted milk scandal which left thousands of children ill.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:58 am

Cuba's Fidel Castro 'doing well'

Reports that the health of former Cuban President Fidel Castro has worsened is dismissed by the visting Argentine leader.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:56 am

Caroline Kennedy withdraws Senate bid (Reuters)

Reuters - Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of slain President John F. Kennedy, on Thursday withdrew her bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat for New York vacated by Hillary Clinton.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:53 am

Obama to sign series of anti-torture orders

WASHINGTON, (AFP) - President Barack Obama was to sign Thursday a series of executive orders to close the Guantanamo "war on terror" prison, end harsh interrogation tactics and shutter secret prisons, marking a dramatic reversal of policy from his predecessor.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:52 am

Death penalty given to man over China milk scandal: state media

BEIJING (AFP) - A Chinese court on Thursday sentenced two men to death for making and selling some of the tainted milk that killed six babies and sickened nearly 300,000 others, state media reported.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:52 am

Obama to sign series of anti-torture orders (AFP)

AFP - President Barack Obama was to sign Thursday a series of executive orders to close the Guantanamo "war on terror" prison, end harsh interrogation tactics and shutter secret prisons, marking a dramatic reversal of policy from his predecessor.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:46 am

Batman & Bollywood? Oscars eye `Knight,' `Slumdog' (AP)

AP - "The Dark Knight" is the box-office behemoth with the deceased acting front-runner whose name everyone knows. "Slumdog Millionaire" is the out-of-nowhere surprise with a cast no one ever heard of before.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:41 am

After shoulder problem, Chris DiMarco finally can hit the ball where he wants

LA QUINTA, Calif. - Chris DiMarco first noticed something was out of place in March 2006 at Doral. His right shoulder. "That's the first time it popped out,"...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:39 am

Key 10-year JGB yield moves little+

(Kyodo) _ The yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond moved little Thursday as investors had already anticipated the Bank of Japan's decision the same day to further...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:39 am

Golf: Ishikawa to make U.S. PGA debut in Feb.+

(Kyodo) _ Japanese teenage phenomenon Ryo Ishikawa will make his U.S. PGA Tour debut next month at the Northern Trust Open and a few more appearances on golf's toughest circuit at least...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:37 am

Pat Perez takes Hope lead with opening 61

LA QUINTA, Calif. - Pat Perez shot a 61 on Wednesday to take the lead in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on a warm, still day in the desert resort area when his sparkling 11-under...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:37 am

Chinese court issues death sentences over melamine scandal

SHIJIAZHUNG, China - A Chinese court has handed down death sentences over the contaminated milk scandal that shocked the country and killed six babies. The court also sentenced Tian Wenhua, the former chairwoman of Fonterra's Chinese...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:36 am

Chinese court sentences 2 to death in tainted milk scandal+

(Kyodo) _ A Chinese court on Thursday sentenced two men to death for their part in a nationwide milk contamination scandal last year that killed at least six infants, state media reported
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:35 am

Annika Sorenstam still keeps her calendar full

ORLANDO, Fla. - Just three weeks from now, the world's best women's golfers will gather on the Hawaiian island of Oahu for the LPGA Tour's SBS Open. Annika...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:34 am

Analysis: US, Israel could coax Hamas to moderate

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Postwar Gaza could become a test of President Barack Obama's inauguration speech offer to Muslims to "extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."...
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:32 am

Analysis: US, Israel could coax Hamas to moderate

Postwar Gaza could become a test of President Barack Obama's inauguration speech offer to Muslims to "extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:32 am

Analysis: US, Israel could coax Hamas to moderate

Postwar Gaza could become a test of President Barack Obama's inauguration speech offer to Muslims to "extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist." The extended hand would...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:32 am

Seve Ballesteros' test results are 'quite good'

MADRID, Spain - Seve Ballesteros said test results following his first course of chemotherapy came back "quite good," an encouraging sign for the 51-year-old golf...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:32 am

ANALYSIS-Gaza truce, Obama fuel talk of talking to Hamas - Reuters

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:32 am

Va. Tech stabbing suspect charged with murder (AP)

AP - A graduate student from China has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a female student on Virginia Tech's campus, the first killing there since a deadly mass shooting in 2007.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:30 am

Inter Milan eliminates Roma to progress

MILAN, Italy - AS Roma's defense of the Italian Cup ended in a 2-1 loss to Inter Milan in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Jose Mourinho's team will next meet...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:30 am

Live text - Australian Open

Venus Williams is in action ahead of Andy Murray's second-round match against Marcel Granollers at the Australian Open.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:29 am

Gov't to instruct top 2 dried bonito makers to correct mislabeling+

(Kyodo) _ The fisheries ministry will instruct Yamaki Co. and Marutomo Co., Japan's two largest makers of dried bonito, to correct business practices such as falsifying the place of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:29 am

BOJ eyes reviving CP market via outright purchases: Shirakawa+

(Kyodo) _ Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said Thursday the central bank aims to help revive the impaired functions of the corporate debt market amid the global financial turmoil
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:29 am

Kennedy withdraws from consideration for NY Senate (AP)

AP - Caroline Kennedy withdrew from consideration for the U.S. Senate seat once held by her slain uncle, Bobby Kennedy, after a night of turmoil and uncertainty over her intentions.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:28 am

2 death sentences given in China milk scandal

SHIJIAZHUANG, China (AP) -- A Chinese court condemned two men to death Thursday and handed a life term to a former dairy boss in the first sentences for those involved in the country's contaminated milk scandal....
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:27 am

2 death sentences given in China milk scandal (AP)

AP - A Chinese court condemned two men to death Thursday and handed a life term to a former dairy boss in the first sentences for those involved in the country's contaminated milk scandal.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:27 am

Valencia rallies to beat Sevilla, Barcelona draws

MADRID, Spain - Defending champion Valencia overcame Sevilla 3-2 while Espanyol held Barcelona scoreless for the first time since August in a 0-0 draw in Copa del Rey first-leg...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:27 am

Philippines Farmers Protest

Protesters, mostly farmers, toss posters of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo into the fire during a rally Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, near the Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines, to commemorate...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:26 am

Schafer leaving USDA with sense of accomplishment

Outgoing U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said he leaves Washington, D.C., with a sense of accomplishment and no regrets — and no plans to run for another office.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:25 am

ASIA ECONOMY

Chart shows year-on-year quarterly GDP growth in 2008 for selected Asian countries; 1 c x 3 in; 46.5 mm x 76.2 mm
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:25 am

Money can't buy love for Manchester City

So Manchester City's money can't buy it love. Its world-record $147 million bid for Kaka couldn't make the Brazilian midfielder part with his conscience, or...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:25 am

Israel warns it can hit Gaza tunnels again

Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni warned on Thursday that Israel reserved the right to attack smuggling tunnels on the border of Egypt and Hamas-run Gaza Strip. "For the tunnels, nothing will
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:23 am

Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni

Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni warned on Thursday that Israel reserved the right to attack smuggling tunnels on the border of Egypt and Hamas-run Gaza Strip
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:23 am

Spurs reach League Cup final in extra time

BURNLEY, England - Roman Pavlyuchenko scored in the 118th minute for defending champion Tottenham to advance to the League Cup final with Manchester United despite a 3-2...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:22 am

Weather forecast for Friday+

(Kyodo) _ Weather forecast for Friday, Jan. 23: Tokyorain>cloudy Osakacloudy/rain Nagoyacloudy/rain Sappororain>snow Sendairain>cloudy Niigatacloudy/snow or rain ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:22 am

Pakistan arrests man linked to 2005 London bombs

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistani police acting on a tip from U.S. intelligence agents arrested an al-Qaida suspect believed linked to the 2005 London transit bombings, two Pakistani security officials said Thursday....
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:21 am

Pakistan arrests man linked to 2005 London bombs (AP)

AP - Pakistani police acting on a tip from U.S. intelligence agents arrested an al-Qaida suspect believed linked to the 2005 London transit bombings, two Pakistani security officials said Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:21 am

2 death sentences given in China milk scandal

A Chinese court condemned two men to death Thursday and handed a life term to a former dairy boss in the first sentences for those involved in the country's contaminated milk scandal. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:20 am

Palmeiras wins in Sao Paulo championship opener

SAO PAULO, Brazil - New midfielder Cleiton Xavier scored in the first half to give Palmeiras a 1-0 win over Santo Andre in the Sao Paulo championship opener on Wednesday. Xavier...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:20 am

Obama recovery plan advancing through House panels (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama's plan to award a $500 tax credit to most workers is expected to advance through a key House panel as Democrats prepare his $825 billion economic recovery plan for a floor vote next week.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:19 am

Splashy Sounders dive right in

RENTON, Wash. - The splashy new Seattle Sounders are still two months from their first game. Yet they already have sold far more season tickets than Major League Soccer averaged...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:19 am

Pardon bid for Australian author

Australia asks Thailand for a royal pardon of author Harry Nicolaides, jailed for three years for insulting the monarchy.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:17 am

Pakistan 'holds al-Qaeda members'

Suspected al-Qaeda members are among seven men held during a raid near Pakistan's north-western city of Peshawar, officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:17 am

Obama to spend 2nd full day on foreign affairs (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama is making good on his promise to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and appears ready to name a veteran politician to guide his new administration in the Middle East conflict.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:15 am

Swiss nuclear smuggling suspect claims CIA link

A Swiss man suspected of involvement in the world's biggest nuclear smuggling ring claims he supplied the CIA with inside information that led to the breakup of the black market network led by Pakistani scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:14 am

S. Korea, Japan to hold talks on aiding Afghanistan on Jan. 30+

(Kyodo) _ South Korea and Japan will hold working-level talks next week in Seoul to discuss ways of cooperating on aiding Afghanistan, Yonhap News Agency reported Thursday. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:13 am

Sony warns of $2.9 bln loss, biggest ever - Reuters

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:12 am

China sentences two to death over tainted milk - Reuters

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:10 am

Obama to spend 2nd full day on foreign affairs

President Barack Obama is making good on his promise to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and appears ready to name a veteran politician to guide his new administration in the Middle East conflict.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:09 am

Obama tasks Clinton to step up US diplomacy

Hillary Rodham Clinton is taking control of the State Department with a mandate from President Barack Obama to step up diplomatic efforts and restore the nation's tattered image abroad.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:09 am

Analysis: Obama turns from words to actions

President Barack Obama is executing the clean break from the Bush administration that he promised in his campaign and his inaugural address, with a dizzying series of events highlighting openness, inclusiveness and ethics.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:08 am

Obama retakes oath to err on side of law - San Francisco Chronicle

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:07 am

Obama's intel chief testifying Thursday on Hill

The man President Barack Obama selected to lead the 16 U.S. intelligence agencies through a promised shift in priorities and practices is getting his first test in Congress.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:07 am

Survey: Politics, money concern college freshmen

More than ever, politics and money are on the minds of new college students. The latest installment of a giant annual survey of college freshmen shows political engagement at a 40-year high, and more students than ever planning to take jobs on the side and settling for second-choice schools.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:07 am

Barack Obama's first day packs in a lot of work - Chicago Tribune

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:05 am

Michelle Obama chooses Tracy Feith dress for the morning after - Chicago Tribune

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:05 am

Way cleared for Paterson to name Clinton replacement - Newsday

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:03 am

Obama 'set to close Guanatanamo' - Aljazeera.net

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 8:03 am

Japan's ruling coalition approved plans to send naval ships to pirate-infested waters off Somalia

Ships navigate the Suez Canal. Japan's ruling coalition Thursday approved plans to send naval ships to pirate-infested waters off Somalia to protect Japanese vessels and nationals, an official said.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:59 am

Kennedy withdraws Senate bid

Caroline Kennedy said she has withdrawn her name from consideration for the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton, in a statement released early Thursday morning.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:57 am

No. 1 Wake Forest stunned - Boston Globe

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:57 am

Allen, House lead way for sizzling Celtics - Boston Globe

Source: Google News | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:57 am

Pakistan nabs London blasts suspect

Pakistani police acting on a tip from U.S. intelligence agents arrested an al-Qaida suspect believed linked to the 2005 London transit bombings, two Pakistani security officials said Thursday.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:49 am

Israel to Probe Phosphorus Claims [pic]

Rights groups say images from the conflict prove the use of phosphorus.The Israeli army is to investigate claims it used white phosphorus illegally during its three-week offensive in Gaza.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:40 am

Why the Windows 7 Taskbar Beats Mac OS X's Doc

"Yeah, I said it. The Windows 7 taskbar is the most important Windows UI change since Windows 95, and it will dramatically change the way you use Windows. And it's better than the Mac's Dock."

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:40 am

S.Africa to host new summit on Zimbabwe crisis in Pretoria

JOHANNESBURG, (AFP) - South Africa will host the next emergency summit on Zimbabwe, the foreign ministry said Thursday, as regional leaders were trying to save a Zimbabwean unity deal and stem a humanitarian crisis there.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:32 am

Death penalty in China milk scandal

A Chinese court has handed down a death penalty to a man convicted of endangering public safety in the first sentencing connected with a contaminated milk scandal that shocked the country.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:30 am

Obama plunges into agenda at home and abroad

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to issue an order on Thursday to close Guantanamo prison after a busy first full day in office that saw him meet his economic advisers and war council and plunge into Israeli-Palestinian peace diplomacy.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:29 am

Women leave the Lakemba Mosque in Sydney following a prayer session

File photo shows women leaving the Lakemba Mosque in Sydney following a prayer session. A Muslim cleric who reportedly said men have a right to force their wives to have sex and to hit them if they are...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:28 am

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, seen in December, has demanded an apology from a Muslim cleric who reportedly said men have a right to force their wives to have sex and to hit them if they are disobedient...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:28 am

NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer

File photo of NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, who was in Islamabad on Thursday for talks with Pakistani leaders focused on the battle against Islamist militants, a foreign ministry official...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:23 am

London attacks 'plotter' questioned in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Intelligence agents on Thursday interrogated a senior Saudi Al-Qaeda suspect who was arrested in a joint Pakistani-CIA raid for allegedly plotting the 2005 attacks that killed 52 people in London.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:21 am

Clinton confirmed as new US chief diplomat (AFP)

AFP - Hillary Clinton became President Barack Obama's top diplomat after pledging to fight climate change, push hard for Arab-Israeli peace and take a new approach to US foes like Iran.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:11 am

Sri Lanka says it seized rebels' operation center

Sri Lankan forces pushing toward the Tamil Tigers' last stronghold in the north captured what appeared to be the rebels' main operations center, the military said Thursday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:05 am

Ancient Greek Homes Doubled as Pubs, Brothels

Archaeological evidence suggests a double life for many homes in ancient Greece.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:00 am

Securities watchdog pursues record fine for RIM execs

Regulator seeks up to $100-million in stock option controversy dating back to 1996

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 7:00 am

Celizic: Steelers stick to their roots in building a winner

There are teams more renowned and teams that are more glamorous than the Pittsburgh Steelers. But for nearly 40 years now, there hasn’t been a franchise in any sport that is more true to the town whose name it bears, more down-to-earth, and more consistent.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:54 am

Caroline Kennedy withdraws from Senate bid

Drops month-long bid for seat that had been held by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:49 am

US: Coalition troops kill 6 Taliban in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. coalition troops killed six Taliban during a raid on militants blamed for roadside bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, a coalition statement said Thursday....
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:46 am

Rohingya migrants want to return

Migrants rescued by India as they tried to reach Thailand from Bangladesh and Burma say they want to return home.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:46 am

Medic: Israeli gunboat fire wounds 2 Gazans

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- A Palestinian medical official says an Israeli gunboat firing off the shores of Gaza City has wounded a man and a girl....
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:43 am

Woman Told She Killed Her Baby Sister 50 Years Ago Cleared

An Australian woman who grew up believing she'd killed her baby sister was finally cleared after almost 50 years today when a coroner ruled their mother murdered the infant.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:40 am

Netbooks Poised to Be the New OS Battleground?

In 2009, it won’t be the “year of the desktop” for any operating system–instead, the coveted trophy seems to be “year of the netbook.”

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:40 am

China's economic growth slows

Chinese economic growth slowed to 9% last year after a fall in exports, its lowest rate of growth for seven years.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:31 am

2010 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Preview

The Big 7 are previewed here along with other players to watch. Who will get a jersey for the Olympics in Vancouver?

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:30 am

South Korea Earns Hyundai Motor

An employee of Hyundai Motor Co. walks around at a showroom in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. Hyundai Motor Co. says fourth-quarter net profit fell sharply even as sales rose. (AP Photo...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:26 am

Supreme Court deals death blow to anti-Web porn law

Its backers claimed that the 1998 Child Online Protection Act was a constitutional way to protect children from Web porn. The courts have not agreed, and the law was permanently put on ice this week.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:10 am

Cammalleri, Bertuzzi rally Flames

Calgary overcomes four deficits before putting Columbus away in a shootout

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:06 am

Job losses hitting men harder than women

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The economic crisis is hitting men much harder than women in the workplace, largely because male-dominated industries like construction and transportation are bearing the brunt of job losses, figures show.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:04 am

Asia's economies reeling as exports evaporate

BEIJING (AFP) - Asia's major economies reported a slew of gloomy news on Thursday showing the global crisis was hitting harder, as export-dependent nations feel the pinch from the worldwide slowdown.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:04 am

Indian soldier 'kills colleagues'

A soldier of India's elite paramilitary force, the Assam Rifles, kills six of his colleagues, a spokesman for the force says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:01 am

Digg Dialogg with Republican Leader John Boehner

Digg Dialogg with Republican House Minority Leader John Boehner happens this week. Be sure to submit and vote for your favorite questions on the Digg Dialogg page.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:00 am

Caroline Kennedy withdraws Senate bid

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of slain President John F. Kennedy, on Thursday withdrew her bid to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:00 am

Serena, Nadal move on

Second-seeded Williams enjoys far-from-routine victory, while Spaniard romps into third round of Australian Open

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:59 am

Caroline Kennedy withdraws name

Caroline Kennedy says she is no longer interested in taking up the seat Hillary Clinton has vacated in the US Senate.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:55 am

Tijuana off-limits to U.S. Marines

For tens of thousands of U.S. Marines in Southern California, new orders from the brass amount to: Baghdad si, Tijuana no.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:55 am

Kennedy confirms she won't bid for N.Y. Senate seat

Caroline Kennedy says she is dropping out of a bid to win appointment to the U.S. Senate seat once held by her slain uncle, Robert ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:49 am

'Roe V. Wade' Anniversary Could Bring Policy Change

President Obama may mark the 36th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision on Thursday by reversing some of Bush's anti-abortion policies, including the prohibition of foreign aid to family planning groups that "perform or promote" abortion.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:48 am

Veterans Turn To Online Strangers For Financial Help

Many veterans, especially those who are disabled or wounded, are turning to the Internet to ask strangers to help them make ends meet. A growing number of Web sites are designed to link veterans needing assistance with people who can provide it.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:47 am

Three B.C. officers' night out sparks two investigations

Off-duty police officers arrested on allegations of assault and robbery

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:45 am

Starting with diplomacy, Obama sets new course

President Obama opened his White House term with a flurry of activity Wednesday, from new ethics rules to steps designed to close ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:41 am

Police arrest stripper 22 times for impersonating an officer

A police force has been critizised after spending �170,000 to arrest a stripper 22 times for impersonating an officer.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:40 am

All Earth's Seasons Now Arrive Two Days Earlier

Not only has the average global temperature increased in the past 50 years, but the hottest day of the year has shifted nearly two days earlier, according to a new study by scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard University.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:40 am

China Pandas

Workers hold panda cubs born in 2008 for a group photo at Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan province, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009. (AP Photo)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:38 am

Study Predicts More Uninsured Drivers On The Road

The troubled U.S. economy is driving up the number of uninsured motorists. A correlation between unemployment and uninsured drivers always seemed logical, but now the Insurance Research Council has put a number on the phenomenon.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:37 am

'Chippers' Challenge Concepts Of Smoking Addiction

Millions of smokers say they don't light up every day; experts call them "chippers." Their numbers are on the rise, leading researchers to re-examine what qualifies as addiction.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:35 am

Little Luxuries Faring Well In Flagging Economy

It's no surprise that many businesses are doing poorly in the down economy. But there are bargain-type businesses and, paradoxically, businesses in the luxury goods and services markets that are doing well, surprising even themselves.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:18 am

Japan Mamma Mia

U.S. actress Meryl Streep dances during a promotion of the movie "Mamma Mia!" in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:09 am

East Asia nations hit by downturn

China and South Korea announce sharp falls in economic growth, as the global downturn sweeps through east Asia.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:09 am

House committee advances economic stimulus bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An $825 billion economic stimulus package sought by Democrats cleared a key hurdle on Wednesday as a House of Representatives panel approved major portions of the spending initiatives in the plan that President Barack Obama wants enacted by mid-February.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:02 am

Presidential race raised student political involvement

The 2008 presidential election helped catapult today's college freshmen to a level of political involvement not seen in decades, ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:01 am

Boehner: GOP Must Offer 'Better Solutions' In 2009

President Obama has taken office with the promise to transcend old divisions. Whether he's successful may depend partly on House Minority Leader John Boehner, who has pledged that Republicans will not be the "party of 'no.' " But that doesn't mean he agrees with Democrats on every issue. Take global warming, for instance.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:01 am

Do you and your partner argue about money?

Be honest - the survey doesn't judge

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

New DNC chair will rally millions of Obama backers

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee, says he wants his team to win elections but his ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:58 am

Caroline Kennedy Drops Bid For Senate Seat

Hillary Clinton resigned her New York Senate seat Wednesday after being confirmed as secretary of state, but there were conflicting reports later that night about whether Caroline Kennedy is still in the running to replace her.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:58 am

Habs fall to Jersey juggernaut

Devils continue to roll, winning fifth straight game to pad lead at top of Atlantic Division

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:56 am

Defense for Canada polygamists cites gay marriage

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Canada's decision to legalize gay marriage has paved the way for polygamy to be legal as well, a defense lawyer said Wednesday as the two leaders of rival polygamous communities made their first court appearance....
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:48 am

Japan exports plunge by record; China growth slows

TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) - Japanese exports plunged a record amount in December and China's economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter as recessions in rich nations hammered the demand that Asia's top two economies rely on for growth.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:48 am

Bruins bounce back

Ryder's shootout winner caps comeback as Boston recovers from two-goal deficit to beat Toronto

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:46 am

Feather, possible bird tissue found on Hudson jet

Federal investigators examining the plane that ditched in New York's Hudson River on Jan. 15 have found a bird feather, possible ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:45 am

Raptors bow to Prince

Guard scores 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter to lift Detroit to victory

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:44 am

David (Fathead) Newman, 75

Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist and flutist

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:40 am

Cleaner air might add 5 months to life

On average, U.S. cities reduced their pollution levels by one-third, a new study says.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:29 am

High court: Students may sue under civil rights law, Title IX

The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 Wednesday that students who are sexually harassed may sue under a federal statute covering schools ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:12 am

Israeli troops complete Gaza pullout

The last of Israel's troops rolled out of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday as Palestinians coped with continued blackouts, jostled ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 4:12 am

No. 1 Wake Forest suffers first loss of season

Virginia Tech made sure there are no unbeaten teams left in Division I. Malcolm Delaney scored 21 points and the Hokies held on to upset No. 1 Wake Forest 78-71 on Wednesday night.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 3:50 am

Contrite US Treasury pick vows to move fast on economy

WASHINGTON, (AFP) - Incoming Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner apologized over past tax transgressions while vowing to act with "strength, speed and care" to revive the stricken US economy.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 3:49 am

Q&A: How to drop pounds with all-day activities, not exercise

Many overweight people in the USA have "sitting disease" and would lose weight if they did more walking, standing and moving ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Jan 2009 | 3:38 am

Caroline Kennedy Drops Senate Bid

Caroline Kennedy has asked Gov. David Paterson to withdraw her name from consideration for the New York Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton. A source familiar with the matter says she is no longer pursuing the seat for personal reasons. Robert Siegel speaks with New York Post reporter Fred Dicker about the story.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Jan 2009 | 3:14 am

Hamas Digging New Smuggling Tunnels

Along the border where Gaza meets Egypt, Hamas is already digging new supply-and-smuggling tunnels - just hours after the last Israeli forces pulled out. Allen Pizzey is there with a report.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 3:00 am

Obama to limit CIA, order Guantanamo closed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is ready to issue orders on Thursday to close Guantanamo prison and overhaul the treatment of terrorism suspects, in a swift move to restore a U.S. image hurt by charges of torture.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jan 2009 | 2:44 am

Difficult task: Counting Gaza's dead

Palestinian human rights researchers have released a final tally of Gaza's dead and wounded. But Israel says Hamas is inflating the numbers of civilians for political reasons.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 2:19 am

Obama to sign order to close Gitmo

President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order Thursday to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center within a year and halt military trials of terrorism suspects held there, a senior administration official said.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 2:07 am

Clinton approved by Senate as top U.S. diplomat

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton won U.S. Senate approval as secretary of state on Wednesday despite renewed Republican concerns about potential conflicts of interest created by her husband's foreign fundraising.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:57 am

Geithner says financial plan due in weeks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will lay out a comprehensive plan in the next few weeks to attack the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, Timothy Geithner, his nominee to head the U.S. Treasury, said on Wednesday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:51 am

Obama retakes oath after flub

After the flub heard around the world, President Barack Obama has taken the oath of office. Again. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered it Wednesday night at the White House — a rare do-over.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:47 am

Parsons to become Citigroup chairman

Citigroup says board member Richard Parsons — the former CEO of Time Warner — will soon be taking over as chairman.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:30 am

Will U.S. Troops Intensify Taliban Ire?

A buildup of U.S. troops are taking aim at the Taliban around Kabul in Afghanistan. They're hoping to clear the path toward peace there, but some local leaders are skeptical that they might only spur more danger, Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:30 am

Possible bird found in airliner engine

Federal safety investigators say they have found the remains of what may be a bird in the engine of the US Airways airliner that made a dramatic landing in New York's Hudson River.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:19 am

Obama Retakes Oath Of Office

President Barack Obama has retaken the oath of office after his swearing-in ceremony Tuesday didn't go as smoothly as planned. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to the president in front of reporters. On Tuesday, Roberts flubbed his lines while leading Obama in the 35-word oath.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:11 am

One-third of US homes view inauguration on TV

NEW YORK - About 30 per cent of TV homes were tuned to the inauguration coverage of President Barack Obama in the 56 local television markets measured by Nielsen Media Research, the company says. The Raleigh-Durham market had the...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:10 am

Obama To Sign Gitmo Closure Order Thursday

President Barack Obama plans to sign on Thursday an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center within a year and halt military trials of terror suspects held there, the Associated Press reported.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:00 am

New Fear Iran Could Supply Hamas In Gaza

Israel withdrew the last of its troops from the Gaza Strip, but there is new concern that Iran may be trying to get arms to Hamas. CBS News learned exclusively that the Navy intercepted an Iranian-chartered ship carrying artillery.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 1:00 am

Apple quarterly profit beats expectations

Apple said its profit in the holiday quarter edged up 2 percent and beat expectations, but predictions for the current quarter came in lower than analysts were predicting.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Jan 2009 | 12:24 am

White powder sent to Dow Jones, WSJ harmless: NYPD

NEW YORK (Reuters) - White powder in about a dozen envelopes sent to Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones executives turned out to be harmless, the New York Police Department said on Wednesday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Jan 2009 | 12:22 am

Obama Said Ready To Close Guantanamo

President Obama is said to be on the verge of signing an executive order — perhaps as early as Thursday morning — setting a one-year deadline to close the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 21 Jan 2009 | 11:58 pm

Bank of America and JPMorgan CEOs buy shares

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The chief executives of Bank of America Corp and JPMorgan Chase & Co bought some of their companies' stock in the last week, a sign of confidence as the banking sector struggles with soaring credit losses and a deep recession.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 21 Jan 2009 | 11:30 pm

Antarctica Not Immune From Global Warming

Antarctica, the only place that had oddly seemed immune from climate change, is warming after all, according to a new study.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 11:30 pm

First war tally: 1,284 Gazans dead, 4,336 wounded

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Squatting in the rubble, his briefcase perched atop his knees, the human rights researcher interviewed residents of a house shelled by Israel as he compiled a list of Gazans killed and wounded during Israel's offensive against Hamas....
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 21 Jan 2009 | 10:59 pm

Never Forget: Conservative Dick is a john

Oh, guess who's yapping again? Conservative commentator Dick Morris, who's predicting European-style socialism, health care for poor people and huge Republican gains in the next election.

Obama's name will be mud by 2012 and probably by 2010 as well.

Every time this sleazebag opens his mouth, we like to remind people that hookers used to pee in it:

Source: 23/6 - Some of the News, Most of the Time | 21 Jan 2009 | 10:53 pm

14-Year-Old's Long Recovery as Israel Pulls Out

Victims include 14-year-old who crawled nearly 500 yards to save her own life.
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 10:27 pm

End of Gitmo: Judge Grants Obama Request

Judge OKs Obama request to suspend 9/11 war crimes trial; defendants protest.
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 10:19 pm

Gitmo war crimes court halted at Obama request

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) -- The Guantanamo Bay war crimes court came to an abrupt halt Wednesday as military judges granted President Barack Obama's request to suspend proceedings while he reviews his predecessor's strategy for prosecuting terrorists....
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 21 Jan 2009 | 10:18 pm

Iran: Obama must seek 'new' Mideast foreign policy

CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Iran said Wednesday it is "ready for new approaches" from President Barack Obama as, across the Islamic world, countries cautiously welcomed his promise of mutual respect between the U.S. and Muslims....
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 21 Jan 2009 | 10:08 pm

Divers find engine from crashed NY plane

NEW YORK - Divers have found the engine that broke off a US Airways jetliner when it crash-landed in the Hudson River last week. Police in New York and New Jersey and federal marine agents used sonar equipment to search...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 21 Jan 2009 | 9:44 pm

Busy first day at work for Obama

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama spent his first full day at the White House taking on issues likely to consume the early part of his presidency - dealing with the economic crisis, calling leaders in the Middle East, and...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 21 Jan 2009 | 9:00 pm

Iraq Willing to See U.S. Troops Leave Early

Iraqi spokesman says his government willing to see U.S. leave before 2011.
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 8:46 pm

Cabbie drugged, raped passengers, UK court told

LONDON - A London cab driver accused of sexually assaulting more than a dozen female passengers plied them with drug-laced drinks to make sure they couldn't defend themselves, a prosecutor alleged. John Worboys, 51, attacked 14...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 21 Jan 2009 | 8:23 pm

Drugs found on S African flight crew

Fifteen crew members of a South African Airways flight that landed in London were arrested yesterday after a large shipment of cannabis and cocaine was found in their luggage, customs officials said. The flight attendants and...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 21 Jan 2009 | 8:15 pm

Clinton confirmed as US secretary of state

WASHINGTON - As the US Senate confirmed Hillary Rodham Clinton to become secretary of State, President Barack Obama moved to make his imprint on US foreign policy, mobilising a fresh team of veteran advisers and reaching out to...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 21 Jan 2009 | 8:12 pm

Let the Obacklash begin: why are you disappointed in Obama?

Obama's first day is almost over, and looking back on it we say this: 23/6 is making what we believe to be the first call for the impeachment of President Obama. Why? We haven't quite got that figured out yet, but given that there's going to be some impeach Obama movement at some point, we might as well get in there first. Plus we're so used to be disappointed, it's hard to break the old habit.

So what'd Obama do on the first day? He froze White Housee salaries, he froze trials at Guantanamo, made some phone calls to Israel and Gaza, and issued new White House ethics regulations.

Yeah? So what? We had a busy day, too -- remembered to TIVO "24," and, um, well, there's the "24" thing.

Oh, and we started the Obama backlash. So why are you already disappointed in Obama? Take the poll....

Source: 23/6 - Some of the News, Most of the Time | 21 Jan 2009 | 8:08 pm

Ted Kennedy released from hospital

WASHINGTON - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has been released from the hospital after suffering a seizure during a US presidential inaugural luncheon. Kennedy's office confirmed he has left Washington Hospital Centre, where he had...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 21 Jan 2009 | 8:06 pm

Another Italian job: Fiat angles for a US comeback

ROME (AP) -- The joke used to be that Fiat stood for Fix It Again, Tony! But an alliance with Chrysler and a new generation of safe and stylish cars have positioned the Italian automaker for a comeback in the U.S. after an absence of more than two decades....
Source: AP Top International News At 3:32 a... | 21 Jan 2009 | 8:01 pm

Obama moves to close Guantanamo Bay

WASHINGTON - The new Obama administration has circulated a draft executive order that calls for closing the controversial US detention centre at Guantanamo Bay within a year and halting any war crimes trials in the meantime. Closing...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 21 Jan 2009 | 8:01 pm

Today's Quote: Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Source: 23/6 - Some of the News, Most of the Time | 21 Jan 2009 | 7:33 pm

Sarah Palin lashes out at 'unfair' media

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the former Republican vice presidential candidate, is going on the offensive against news organisations and bloggers she says are perpetuating malicious gossip about her and her children. But...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 21 Jan 2009 | 7:32 pm

British Manners Cost Lives on the Titanic

Did good manners cost the British their lives onboard the Titanic?
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 7:29 pm

The First Couple: A fairy tale that makes us gag

The Obamas: he went to Harvard, she went to Princeton. He is the President, she is the First Lady, he reads philosophy, she has the upper arms of a 9-year-old Chinese gymnast. And they are in love. Who are these a-holes? Our Venn tells all:

Source: 23/6 - Some of the News, Most of the Time | 21 Jan 2009 | 6:44 pm

U.S. Investigating Reported Afghan Deaths

The U.S. military said Wednesday that it was investigating an Afghan news report that a coalition operation may have left more than two dozen civilians dead.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 6:30 pm

Obama's Toughest Challenge Abroad?

There may be no tougher challenge for Pres. Obama than Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 6:20 pm

Advice from a failure

In the grand tradition of...uh, tradition, outgoing president George W. Bush left something for Barack Obama on the Oval Office desk. And no, it wasn't a steaming pile of excrement. It was note wishing the new president well and offering some advice on life in the White House.

The content of the note is supposedly a big secret, though luckily, our spies in Washington were able to sneak past White House security, infiltrate the Oval Office, make a copy of the letter (portable scanner, natch) and get it back to us so we could post it for your reading pleasure. What advice does 43 have for 44? Take a look.

Source: 23/6 - Some of the News, Most of the Time | 21 Jan 2009 | 6:00 pm

German Hermit Missing for 12 Years Leaves Woods

A woman discovered living in an umbrella-and-tarpaulin shelter in Switzerland was picked up by her sister Wednesday and driven back to her native Germany, 12 years after her disappearance.

Source: FOXNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 5:52 pm

Taliban Demands End to Music on Buses

Pakistani Taliban demands removal of audio, video players from buses.
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 5:30 pm

The Unlikely Stars of 'Slumdog Millionaire'

"Slumdog Millionaire" seen as the underdog success story of the awards season.
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 5:24 pm

Hello Kitty Hospital a Hit in Taiwan

Japan's iconic Hello Kitty has been recruited to help calm anxious mothers at a maternity hospital in Taiwan where the cartoon image adorns everything from walls to newborns' blankets.

Source: FOXNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 5:22 pm

Russia: Old Nuclear Satellite Poses No Threat

Russia's military said Wednesday that an old Soviet-built nuclear-powered satellite has spewed fragments in orbit, but insisted they do not threaten the international space station or people on Earth.

Source: FOXNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 4:47 pm

Mandela's Wife Slams Zimbabwe's Mugabe

Graca Machel calls Mugabe's rule illegitimate; activists start hunger strike.
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 4:30 pm

Activists Start Hunger Strike to Demand Change in Zimbabwe

Activists launched a hunger strike Wednesday to demand faster political change in Zimbabwe and urge African leaders to isolate the country's president, Robert Mugabe, who is accused of overseeing its political and economic collapse.

Source: FOXNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 4:18 pm

5 things that could have happened yesterday (but didn't)

For the most part, yesterday's inauguration went off without a hitch. A lot of things could have gone very differently, but fortunately (or unfortunately depending on your opinion) did not. Here are five of them:

- Chief Justice Roberts COULD HAVE delivered the 35 words of the oath of office in the order that they are written in the frigging constitution. But in a surprise turn of events, he chose to go another way. Roberts clearly never misses an opportunity to demonstrate that he reads the constitution in a whole different way than most Americans.

- When Bush's helicopter veered back around toward Washington, it COULD HAVE opened fire and strafed the gathered crowd as they chanted "Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye." Thankfully, the former president ordered his gunner to stand down at the last moment. Bush can be accused of a lot of things, but no one's ever going to accuse him of ruining a good party.

- Sasha Obama didn't tell anybody off. The youngest first daughter is brimming over with sass, and she COULD HAVE spent the day adorably demanding that people talk to her tiny hand or shaking her hips defiantly at every photo op, but she chose to reign it in. Incidentally, Secret Service have already changed her code name to "The Little Handful."

- "Red Man" COULD HAVE been rhymed with "dead lamb." Or "fed ham." Or "Sister Sledge's Master Plan." Instead it was rhymed with "get ahead, man" in Reverend Dr Joseph E Lowery's benediction. We're fine with it the way it was, and we would have been fine with it if he had continued to rhyme stuff with other stuff for another hour or two. He's a fun poet! (Elizabeth Alexander take note.)

- Pastor Rick Warren COULD HAVE asked God to give gays 30 minutes to try and "heal themselves" before striking them down with a storm of lightning bolts. Instead he decided to go inclusive. And after the line "Help us, oh God, to remember that we are Americans" he COULD HAVE added "even the turd burglars." But he didn't. It was enough for him to know that everyone in the crowd assumed he was thinking it.

Source: 23/6 - Some of the News, Most of the Time | 21 Jan 2009 | 3:54 pm

Security Alert at U.S. Consulate in Dubai

U.S. consulate in Dubai closes after security alert; police say no clear threat.
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 3:49 pm

250,000 Tamil Civilians Urged to Flee to Safety

Sri Lanka's military declared a "safety zone" Wednesday to enable some 250,000 trapped civilians to cross into government-controlled territory from the diminishing area held by Tamil Tiger rebels in the war-torn north.

Source: FOXNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 3:46 pm

Director Says Mumbai Is Star of 'Slumdog Millionaire'

The main star of "Slumdog Millionaire" is the sharply contrasting city of Mumbai, said its director Danny Boyle on Wednesday, describing the Indian financial capital wracked by mass poverty as extraordinary in all its extremes.

Source: FOXNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 3:22 pm

The first hundred minutes

Barack Obama became president at 12 noon yesterday, and based on a review of his accomplishments in office by 1:40 PM, he's still got a lot of work to do. Obama's first hundred minutes were spent waving to people, walking around with the previous President (we didn't vote for you so you could spend eighteen minutes hanging out with that a-hole), and eating lunch. Not exactly a tour de force.

The second hundred minutes in office didn't show much in the way of improvement. From 1:40 to 3:20, the President changed his clothes and shook some hands. No one expects that these actions will be enough to lift the country out of a recession.

In his third hundred minutes in office, President Obama took a crap. Then he stood around watching a parade and smiling. Again, we demand better.

Analysis of the President's fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth hundred minutes in office will be forthcoming, but early reports indicate that he really hasn't done dick yet. Let's pick up the pace, Mr. President.

Source: 23/6 - Some of the News, Most of the Time | 21 Jan 2009 | 3:06 pm

Taliban Demands End to Music, Movies on Buses

Bus drivers in northwest Pakistan have begun removing audio and video equipment from their vehicles after Taliban militants threatened suicide attacks against those who played music or movies for their passengers, an industry official said Tuesday.

Source: FOXNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 3:01 pm

Dutch Court: Prosecute Anti-Islamic Politico

Dutch court: prosecute anti-Islamic lawmaker Geert Wilders for hate speech.
Source: ABC News: International | 21 Jan 2009 | 2:46 pm

Dutch Court: Prosecute Anti-Islamic Lawmaker

A right-wing lawmaker should be prosecuted for inciting racial hatred with anti-Islamic statements that include calling the Koran a "fascist book," a Dutch court ruled Wednesday.

Source: FOXNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 2:17 pm

Book: Town's Twins Product of Nazi Doc's Experiments

Argentine historian Jorge Camarasa, who specializes in the post-war Nazi flight to South America, alleges Nazi doctor Josef Mengele continued his genetic experiments with twins there, The Telegraph reported.

Source: FOXNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 2:12 pm

Lost At Sea, Men Live On Bird Vomit, Fish

Two Myanmar fishermen who claimed to have survived on rainwater and fish regurgitated by birds while lost at sea for 25 days remained in Australian detention as officials tried to verify their story.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 2:00 pm

China Reacts To Obama By Censoring Speech

The official Chinese translation of President Barack Obama's inauguration speech omitted his references to communism and dissent, and a live broadcast on state television quickly cut away to the anchor when sensitive topics were mentioned.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 1:00 pm

Muslim World Has High Hopes For Obama

Iran has reacted coolly to the inauguration of Barack Obama, while some Arab leaders immediately called on the new American president to dive into Mideast peace efforts.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 12:55 pm

Fox News Doesn't Care About Black People

At Fox News, inauguration day looked like the first afternoon a Negro used the local country club tennis courts following a legal settlement.

While there were many forced smiles and obligatory discussions of this "historic" day, there was just as much complaining about the size of the event, the expense involved, and the number of celebrities in attendance. We kept waiting for someone to blurt out, "We don't mind having a black couple in the White House, but do they need to be so uppity about it?"

And as Barack Obama hoped to further strengthen his bond with the American people, Fox News did everything it could to remind people about his ties to Hollywood and far-left liberals. In the lead-up to the oath of office, the crawl at the bottom of the screen pointed out that the event's $50,000 donors included Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, George Lucas, Sharon Stone, Steven Spielberg and ... wait for it ... the "Soros Family." (It should be noted that Obama had lowered the donation limit to $50,000 per person from the previous $250,000 per person for the Bush inauguration.)

Out on the National Mall, Bill Hemmer did all he could to draw class distinctions between attendees as he pointed out the reserved seating, laughing, "I guess those folks paid a little more money to get their location there."

This prompted another salvo from the studio: "Hey Bill, we're looking at a live shot of Dustin Hoffman. He's in one of the good seats I think. I bet a lot of Hollywood types are up a little closer than you are right there."

For not caring much about Hollywood types, Fox News certainly seems obsessed with them. Cut to a shot of John Cusack.

Bill O'Reilly Doesn't Care About Black People

Bill O'Reilly has had some stupid polls in the past, but while he may be a hack, he is also something of a genius. (You might say he's 51 percent idiot and 10 percent savant, with the remainder being a more or less equal blend of rage and pancake makeup.)

His poll questions are often more revealing of his own prejudices than those of the country as a whole. While they're at times mind-fuckingly bizarre, they're also extraordinarily simplistic and custom-crafted for his sycophants -- almost as if M.C. Escher had drawn coloring books.

And while he composes astonishingly weird poll questions, he just as regularly bests his previous work. He has proved himself both the Mozart and Salieri of online polling.

For the last several weeks, O'Reilly has posted the following poll on his site:

Are you rooting for Barack Obama to succeed? Yes or No

Now, who the hell is rooting for Barack Obama to fail? Who looks at his investments and the value of his home and says, "Screw it, I'd rather lose everything than have this guy succeed."

Now, O'Reilly has a lot invested in Obama's failure. He was one of the driving forces behind both the Reverend Wright story and the Bill Ayers story. It would suck for Bill to have friend of America-haters and a terrorist pal become a great president.

So we can only assume that Bill wants Obama to succeed. Well, probably 55 percent of him anyway.

Michelle Malkin Doesn't Care About Black People

To mark the day, Michelle Malkin kept a whimsical inauguration cliché count, supposedly monitoring utterances of the "First black president in American history" and "We are witnessing history."

Michelle didn't hide her contempt for all this attention being paid to Obama or for the credit he's getting for being our first black president. She also made space on her blog to point out that no one in the media was covering how Obama inauguration celebrant Jay-Z often uses the word "nigga." Then she uploaded a video on her site to prove it and sniffed, "And you wonder why some of us don't believe MLK's dream has been completely fulfilled ..."

Now, many of you may be wondering why someone who is of Asian decent would be so antagonistic toward Obama and his background. And while Michelle may be a whore for the far-right -- and she is certainly being a good one by discounting this momentous event -- it still gives us pause. While most whores love to bring joy to people, it seems this one only seeks to spread hate.

Glenn Beck Doesn't Care About Black People

"For the first time I've been thinking to myself, this is out of control. I mean, it was out of control somewhat during the last Bush inaugural, to where it's just, it's I mean, here we had to declare a national state of emergency to be able to afford this and pay for it. That's craziness. This year probably needed to do because it's so historic. But can we all make an agreement? I don't care if I'm the president, we shouldn't be spending this money on this."

-- Glenn Beck, Fox News, while watching the inaugural parade

Of course, Beck failed to point out that the money for the inaugural was raised privately and that taxes only covered funds for security, which go to hardworking police and military who were making sure our citizens were safe and secure.

So why are Beck and everyone at Fox News so suddenly concerned about the scope of this particular inauguration? We just can't figure it out. Perhaps Beck and the gang would have been happier if the Obamas had arrived at their new home in a taxi. Hey, it was good enough for the The Jeffersons.

Of course, to keep it fair and balanced, during the next segment Beck brought on Jonah Goldberg, author of the book Liberal Fascism.

Source: 23/6 - Some of the News, Most of the Time | 21 Jan 2009 | 12:38 pm

Obama's Inbox

The wait is over. Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America. Now comes the hard part: confronting the many crises at home and abroad that Obama laid out in Tuesday's inaugural address. What are the top items in President...
Source: The Daily Beast - Big Fat Story List | 21 Jan 2009 | 10:41 am

Movies That Will Definitely Get Oscar Nominations

The Academy Award nominations for 2008 films will be announced on Thursday; the following are the most likely contenders. Good luck to them all:


Grandpa Racist T. Crotchetypants and His Magical Redemption Gun

Three Hours of "Gump"-Taste-Tested Syrup From Dead Author Who Did It Better in 20 Pages

The Cutest Eco-Friendly Robot Lecture Ever Ever Ever!

1950s Suburban Drones Courtesy of Genius Filmmakers Who Have Not Lost Their Souls Unlike All of You

Superhero Adaptation #624, In Case Fanboys Didn't Whack Off to the Previous 623

Superhero Adaptation #758, With Extra Brooding

Rehab Bitch Crashes the Multicultural Wedding of Masturbatory Wonderfulness

Feel-Great Mumbai Poverty Panorama in a Variety of Swirling Colors

Forgotten Actor's Comeback in Role of His Screwed-Up Lifetime

Holocaust Memories + Kate Winslet's Ass = Artistic Boner

Angelina Jolie Suffers Mightily While Her Lips Remain Shiny and Succulent Through the Entire Great Depression

Bond. James Zzzz...

Gays in Office? Next They'll Want Marital Rights

Tricky Dick's Syndicated Penance, With Limited Politically Resonant Commercial Interruptions

Lonely Professor Bongo Learns to Live

Woody Allen's Latest Ode to Hot Women He Can't Fuck

Pulitzer Play-Turned-Movie Acting Clinic, With No Actual Actors From the Original Play Because That Would Be Ridiculous

Source: 23/6 - Some of the News, Most of the Time | 21 Jan 2009 | 10:23 am

World Celebrates Obama's Inauguration

In his address, President Obama had a message for world leaders: America is "ready to lead once more." And from Europe to Asia to Africa, his inauguration is seen as a new beginning, Mark Phillips reports.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 21 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am