PBS alters transcript to hide Obama gaffe  —  Barack Obama has gone to Congress asking for more money to spend.  The President, in a rambling and tedious exercise mixing blame with demands, made quite a few dubious statements in laying out the case for Congress to vote for the plan which as yet does not exist.

Pictured: FBI put American on their Ten Most wanted list as ‘credible’ suspect who is believed to be plotting 9/11 anniversary car bombing  —  This is believed to be one of the men counter terrorism chiefs say are plotting a terrorist attack in America on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11.

Obama dragging down Democratic candidates in House special elections  —  Dissatisfaction with President Obama is hurting Democrats' chances in two House special elections that will take place on Tuesday.  —  In a Democratic-leaning New York City seat previously held by Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner …

Ten years after Sept. 11: The gains outweigh the mistakes  —  ON THE 10TH anniversary of al-Qaeda's attack on New York and Washington, the conventional wisdom seems to be evolving from “We will be hit again” to “Osama bin Laden won by provoking us into a decade of overreaction.”

On Eve Of 9/11 Anniversary, Cantor Insists On Massive Cuts To First Responders In Exchange For Emergency Disaster Aid  —  Yesterday, President Obama requested $5.1 billion to provide disaster relief to communities struggling to recover from recent hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and wildfires.

Employers Say Jobs Plan Won't Lead to Hiring Spur  —  The dismal state of the economy is the main reason many companies are reluctant to hire workers, and few executives are saying that President Obama's jobs plan — while welcome — will change their minds any time soon.

Moving the Overton Window: Why is the US Government Still Collecting Taxes  —  When borrowing is cheaper than free?  —  So what happens if we simply suspend taxation for a few years and then pay it back later?  —  I know, I know there are issues about market freak out and the signals that such a move would create.

Teachers union president says Mayor Emanuel ‘exploded’ at her  —  Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said Friday that Mayor Rahm Emanuel “exploded” at her during a meeting about a longer school day for Chicago Public Schools.  —  Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis says Mayor Rahm Emanuel …

The statistical error that just keeps on coming |  Ben Goldacre  —  The same statistical errors - namely, ignoring the “difference in differences” - are appearing throughout the most prestigious journals in neuroscience  —  We all like to laugh at quacks when they misuse basic statistics.

Egyptians storm Israeli Embassy building, remove flag  —  Hundreds of Egyptians partially tear down wall surrounding Israeli Embassy in Cairo, remove flag from building for second time this month.  Over 200 Egyptians reportedly injured.  Foreign Minister opens emergency situation room