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Associated Press:
Iranian President Hopes Sharon Perishes — TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's president said Thursday he hoped for the death of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the latest anti-Israeli comment by a leader who has already provoked international criticism for suggesting that Israel be "wiped off the map."
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Media Matters for America:
Robertson blamed Sharon stroke on policy of "dividing God's land" … On the January 5 edition of Christian Broadcasting Network's (CBN) The 700 Club, host Pat Robertson suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's recent stroke was the result of Sharon's policy, which he claimed is "dividing God's land."
Haaretz:
Hospital chief: PM Ariel Sharon to remain under deep sedation for next 48 hours at least — Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sustained vast brain damage as a result of his stroke and ensuing cerebral hemorrhage, sources at Hadassah Hospital Ein Karem in Jerusalem said on Thursday evening.
BREITBART.COM:
US Christian broadcaster says Sharon's stroke divine retribution — US evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson suggested Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine retribution for "dividing God's land" of Israel, igniting his latest trademark controversy. — As the Israeli prime minister battled for life …
ynetnews.com:
Iranian leader hopes for Sharon's death — President Ahmadinejad says he hopes 'criminal of Sabra and Shatila has joined his ancestors' — Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was quoted Thursday as saying he was hoping for the death of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
Crooks and Liars:
Fromer director of Mine Academy blames Bush admin. over mine disaster — Former director of National Mine Academy blames Bush admin. over the Sago Mine disaster — (I'm working on the video, but my file seems corrupted so here's the transcript) Appearing on the H&C show last night …
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Faiz / Think Progress:Mine Inspectors Questioned Administration's Commitment To Mine Safety
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The Washington Monthly, duluthsuperior.com, Bradford Plumer, The Liquid List and The Majority Report
Kevin Drum / The Washington Monthly:STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE....Is the media to blame for reporting …
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Confined Space
Scott Shields / MyDD:Responding to a Right Wing Smear
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Majikthise, Legal Fiction, The RCP Blog, Attytood, Sirotablog, Left in the West, Malkin(s)Watch, Daily Kos, Fired Up! America and The American Mind
David E. Sanger / New York Times:
Bush and Former Cabinet Members Discuss Topic No. 1: Iraq — WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 - Colin Powell said nothing - a silence that spoke volumes to many in the White House today. — His predecessor, Madeleine Albright, was a bit riled after hearing an exceedingly upbeat 40-minute briefing …
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Associated Press, BAGnewsNotes, Amygdala, The Next Hurrah, The Heretik, Brad DeLong's Semi … and Dependable Renegade
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Ian Johnston / Scotsman:
Welcome to Mars express: only a three hour trip — AN EXTRAORDINARY "hyperspace" engine that could make interstellar space travel a reality by flying into other dimensions is being investigated by the United States government. — The hypothetical device, which has been outlined in principle …
Ylan Q. Mui / Washington Post:
Wal-Mart Web Site Makes Racial Connections — Wal-Mart apologized yesterday after its retail Web site directed potential buyers of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Planet of the Apes" DVDs to also consider purchasing DVDs with African American themes.
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Radio Blogger:
The academic left's argument for the impeachment of George W. Bush. — A little thin in the evidence department, but here we go. — HH: I'm joined now by Professor Rosa Brooks of the University of Virginia Law School. Professor Brooks was formerly with the Department of State in the human rights and labor bureau of democracy.
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David Oscar Markus / Southern District of Florida Blog:
Jose Padilla's First Appearance — I attended Jose Padilla's first appearance today in the Southern District of Florida. Magistrate Judge Barry Garber presided. The lead Miami prosecutor on the case is Russell Killinger, a well-respected veteran in the Southern District of Florida.
Boston Phoenix:
TARGETING THE TIMES — The Times' December 16 front-page exposé made headlines around the world. The warrantless eavesdropping the newspaper uncovered is an almost certain violation of Americans' privacy rights and is very likely a crime. Diverting questions about the highly suspect program …
Washington Post:
After Abramoff, a GOP Scramble — DeLay's House Colleagues Anticipate a Leadership Shake-Up — An internal battle is underway among House Republicans to permanently replace Rep. Tom DeLay (Tex.) as majority leader and put in place a new leadership lineup that is better equipped to deal with the growing corruption scandal.
Sfarber / the talking dog:
TD Blog Interview with Andrew Patel — On September 9th, the United States Court of Appeals issued a decision in the case of Jose Padilla v. C.T. Hanft, reversing the granting of habeas corpus by United States District Court Judge Henry Floyd of South Carolina, in the ongoing saga …
Torie Bosch / Slate:
Where Are the USC Championship T-Shirts? — They might be going to Haiti. — Listen to this story on NPR's Day to Day. — On Wednesday night, Texas beat USC 41-38 to win the Rose Bowl and college football's national championship. After the game, Longhorns players paraded around …
citizensforethics.org:
CREW CRITICIZES CHOICE OF SANTORUM TO CREATE SENATE ETHICS PACKAGE — Santorum's Corrupt Behavior Disqualifies Him for Ethics Task — Washington, DC - The choice of Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) this week to head the ethics charge in the Senate demonstrates Majority Leader Bill Frist's …
Rebecca MacKinnon / RConversation:
Why Microsoft censorship in China matters to everybody — Seems like I have created a bit of a stir with my last post on Microsoft's censorship of MSN Spaces Chinese blogs. Lots of interesting trackbacks and comments there. Definitely worth a read-through.
