8-year-old found living with mom’s corpse
Juan Williams: Judge Obama on Performance Alone
If Obama’s presidency is to represent the full power of the idea that black Americans are just like everyone else — fully human and fully capable of intellect, courage and patriotism — then Barack Obama has to be subject to the same rough and tumble of political criticism experienced by his predecessors.
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S.O.S Planet Earth: Bill Clinton
“As global citizens, we all have a responsibility to work together to prevent the worst consequences of global warming and preserve our planet for future generations.”..In 2006 I established the Clinton Climate Initiative, which is working with more than 40 large cities around the world to quickly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions
Rome puts limits on boozing
ROME – One for the road? No thanks, says Rome.The Italian capital is limiting alcohol sales in neighbourhoods famous for their nightlife to tamp down on loud, all-night partying. Under new rules that took effect Friday, no alcohol “to go” can be sold in bars, restaurants, supermarkets or other outlets after 9 p.m.
Bush and Cheney portraits to be taken down, then destroyed
Portraits of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney that hang in federal buildings across the land will come down about noon Tuesday, which is when the outgoing administration officially comes to an end. “They don’t want them laying around so people can use them for improper things.”
Hillary Clinton Confirmed as Secretary of State 94-2
The Senate voted 94-2 to confirm Clinton — a day later than Obama had hoped, but a lopsided vote nonetheless. The only opposition came from Republican senators who expressed concern about Bill Clinton’s Foundation fundraising efforts from foreign sources, given Clinton’s role as the nation’s chief diplomat.