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Security Council unanimously OKs N. Korea sanctions … UNITED NATIONS (CNN) — The U.N. Security Council on Saturday voted unanimously to impose sanctions against North Korea in response to the country's claimed nuclear test. — The 15-0 vote for Resolution 1718 sent a "clear and strong message" …
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Washington Post:
U.S. Detects Signs of Radiation Consistent With Test — Initial environmental samples collected by a U.S. military aircraft detected signs of radiation over the Sea of Japan, possibly confirming North Korea's nuclear test, intelligence officials said yesterday.
BBC:
UN vote backs N Korea sanctions — The UN Security Council has voted unanimously in favour of a resolution imposing sanctions on North Korea over its claimed nuclear test. — Resolution 1718 imposes weapons and financial sanctions but is not backed by the threat of military force.
William Kristol / Weekly Standard:
Huffing and Puffing — We can no longer afford to accept the unacceptable and tolerate the intolerable. — On October 11, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld spoke—and it became clear just how bad things are. Interviewed by the San Francisco …
The Big Trunk / Power Line:
DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES — I've resisted Bill Kristol's observation …
DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES — I've resisted Bill Kristol's observation …
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Edith M. Lederer / Associated Press:
China, Russia may delay U.N. resolution
China, Russia may delay U.N. resolution
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The Political Pit Bull
Glenn Reynolds / Instapundit.com:
A GOP PRE-MORTEM: So is it over for the GOP majorities in Congress? It's still too early to say, I guess, but when even John Hinderaker is sounding extremely gloomy that's certainly the way to bet. — So I want to stress, for the edification of any Republican leaders who might pay attention …
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Captain Ed / Captain's Quarters:
Sea Of Blue? (Updated) — We're a little more than three weeks out from the midterm elections, and a sense of pessimism can be sensed from the Right. It's expressed best, although briefly, by Power Line, which takes a look at the polling reports at Real Clear Politics and sees a "sea of blue".
Associated Press:
First openly gay person elected to Congress dies — Former Mass. Rep. Gerry Studds had a blood clot in his lung, husband says — BOSTON - Former U.S. Rep. Gerry Studds, the first openly gay person elected to Congress, died early Saturday at Boston Medical Center, several days after he collapsed …
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Patrick Ishmael / The News Buckit:
Foley should have been a Democrat in 1983... Just yesterday, Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-NH) said in an interview that voters should not forget that Foley was not the first, or worst, of Congress's page predators. … What a difference a day makes. Today, Studds died.
Jay Lindsay / Associated Press:
Studds, 1st openly gay congressman, dies — BOSTON - Former Rep. Gerry Studds, who became the first openly gay member of Congress when his homosexuality was exposed during a teenage page sex scandal, died early Saturday. He was 69. — Studds died at Boston Medical Center several days …
William Bender / Delaware County Times:
Report: FBI probing Weldon's aid to daughter — A glossy Democratic mailer has been circulating the district all week about how U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon allegedly used his political influence to steer lucrative contracts to his daughter. Today, McClatchy Newspapers is expected to publish …
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FBI probing Rep. Weldon, his daughter — WASHINGTON - The FBI is investigating whether Rep. Curt Weldon, R-Pa., used his influence to secure lobbying and consulting contracts for his daughter, two people familiar with the inquiry said Saturday. — The inquiry focuses on lobbying contracts worth $1 million …
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The Stakeholder
Sheldon Drobny / The Huffington Post:
Air America's Future — Below are the people who decided to put Air America Radio into Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Act. — Rob Glaser-Chairman of Piquant, LLC D/B/A Air America Radio. — Tracy Klestadt-New York Bankrupcy Attorney who has received nearly $200,000 in fees in the last month.
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Associated Press:
Evans quits 'Dancing with the Stars' … NASHVILLE, TENN. // Country singer Sara Evans alleges in divorce papers that her husband committed adultery, was verbally and emotionally abusive, drank excessively and frequently watched pornography in their home. — Evans, 35, filed for divorce Thursday …
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Howie Klein / Firedoglake:
BLUE AMERICA: To The Finish Line — No special Blue America guest candidate this weekend. We're getting down to the nitty-gritty and I wanted to have a different kind of discussion today. — If you're a regular here, you know about our song and our customized versions and videos.
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Crooks and Liars
Robin Toner / New York Times:
Democrats Have Intensity, but G.O.P. Has Its Machine — Clif Kelley, a retired economist from Columbus, Ohio, is the walking, talking, fuming embodiment of what pollsters say is a defining feature of this election: the intensity of Democrats. — Mr. Kelley and a handful of fellow Democrats …
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