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7:30 AM ET, April 14, 2006

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Brendan Loy / The Irish Trojan's Blog:
The "uncensored" Muhammad clip is fake  —  The video clip that's floating around the Internet, supposedly the "uncensored" version of the Muhammad scene in last night's South Park episode, is a fake.  Upon close inspection, you can clearly tell that somebody did a bit of photoshopping and sound editing …
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David Bauder / Associated Press:
'South Park' Creators Skewer Own Network  —  NEW YORK — Banned by Comedy Central from showing an image of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the creators of "South Park" skewered their own network for hypocrisy in the cartoon's most recent episode.  —  The comedy _ in an episode aired during Holy Week …
The Anchoress:
South Park, Part II on cartoon wars  —  So?  Did Comedy Central really censor the image of Mohammed in the "Family Guy" episode, or what?  UPDATE: Yes, they did.  —  (Please note: Comedy Central is owned by Viacom, which also owns MTV, which is doing THIS because it's okay to mock Catholics and the Crucifixion.
Michelle Malkin:
NEW COMEDY CENTRAL LOGOS  —  ***scroll for new entries and updates***  —  Blogger Jay Inman e-mails his submission:  —  Damian Penny dubs the network: "Cowardly Central."  —  From Patrick at Clarity & Resolve:  —  From reader Ray:  —  From almighty Allah Pundit:
Robbie / The Malcontent:
Comedy Central Surrenders
Patrick Goodenough / CNSNews:
MTV Pokes Fun at Jesus' Crucifixion
New York Times:
More Retired Generals Call for Rumsfeld's Resignation  —  WASHINGTON, April 13 — The widening circle of retired generals who have stepped forward to call for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation is shaping up as an unusual outcry that could pose a significant challenge …
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Faiz / Think Progress:
Breaking: Another General Calls For Rumsfeld's Resignation  —  CNN is reporting that a fifth retired general is calling for Rumsfeld's resignation. … Actually, this may be the sixth general.  Generals Newbold, Eaton, Zinni, and Batiste have gained prominent attention in calling for Rumsfeld's resignation.
CNN:
Another general joins ranks opposing Rumsfeld  —  Defense secretary 'carries too much baggage,' Swannack says  —  WASHINGTON (CNN) — The commander who led the elite 82nd Airborne Division during its mission in Iraq has joined the chorus of retired generals calling on Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to leave the Pentagon.
New York Times:
Rumsfeld Faces Growing Revolt by Retired Generals  —  WASHINGTON, April 13 — An expanding group of influential former military officers is calling for Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld's resignation in a public rebellion that has become a significant challenge to the Pentagon's civilian leadership.
New York Times:
U.N. Official Reaches No Clear Outcome in Iran Talks  —  TEHRAN, April 13 — Talks between the United Nations' top nuclear official and Iranian leaders ended today with no clear outcome as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed that Iran would not retreat from what he said was its right to develop its nuclear program.
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Michael J. Sniffen / Associated Press:
Moussaoui: 'No Regret, No Remorse'  —  ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Reasserting his role in Sept. 11, al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui told jurors Thursday he has "no regret, no remorse," was disgusted by the heart-rending testimony of victims and relatives and only wished they had suffered more.
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Matthew Barakat / Associated Press:
Moussaoui: 'No Regret, No Remorse'
Discussion: Jihad Watch
Jerusalem Post:
Report: Hamas will recognize Israel  —  According to a Thursday report on Al-Jazeera, the Hamas government will recognize Israel if Israel withdraws to the 1967 borders.  —  Hamas officials close to Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh expect Haniyeh to announce the change …
Cathy Horyn / New York Times:
Stilt Walking Into Spring  —  THIS was going to be great, I told myself.  I was going to march into Michael's on West 55th Street, wearing the highest heels to come out of Paris, Lanvin's peep-toe stilettos with five-and-a-half-inch cone heels and a two-inch platform, and they were all going to look …
Discussion: Feministe and Althouse
Adam Nagourney / New York Times:
Muddled Outcome for Both Parties in California Primary  —  WASHINGTON, April 12 — The race to succeed former Representative Randy Cunningham, a California Republican who pleaded guilty to corruption charges, took a complicated turn for both parties on Tuesday after a crowded primary …
Associated Press:
Gay, lesbian parents to line up for Easter Egg Roll tickets  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of gay and lesbian parents hoping to take their families to the annual White House Easter Egg Roll plan to start lining up Friday evening to make sure they get tickets for the Monday event.
Discussion: Bark Bark Woof Woof
 
 
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Paul Thomasch / Reuters:
Earnings fall at three major newspaper publishers
Arthur Silber / Once Upon a Time:
The Irrelevance of Intelligence Again, and Collective Illusions
Thomas McInerney / Weekly Standard:
Target: Iran  —  A MILITARY OPTION AGAINST Iran's nuclear facilities is feasible.
Discussion: Power Line and OPFOR
Jim Yardley / New York Times:
3 Deaths in China Reveal Disparity in Price of Lives
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Ruth Gledhill / Times of London:
Pope condemns geneticists 'who play at being God'
National Review:
Mr. Clinton regrets, &c.  —  Did you hear about President …
MSNBC:
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DHIMMI CBS BENDS OVER IN RELIGION OF PEACE POLL
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David Corn:
A 9/11 Thank You  —  My office is a block from the U.S. Capitol.
Chicago Tribune:
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Mark Hosenball / Newsweek:
America's Secret Police?
Sidney Blumenthal / Salon:
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