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Tamim Elyan / Reuters:
Egyptians angry at film scale U.S. embassy walls — (Reuters) - Egyptian protesters scaled the walls of the U.S. embassy on Tuesday, tore down the American flag and burned it during a protest over what they said was a film being produced in the United States that insulted Prophet Mohammad.
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Byron Tau / Politico:
White House disavows Cairo apology — The White House is disavowing a statement from its own Cairo embassy that apologized for anti-Muslim activity in the United States. — “The statement by Embassy Cairo was not cleared by Washington and does not reflect the views of the United States government …
egypt.usembassy.gov:
U.S. Embassy Condemns Religious Incitement — The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims - as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions. Today, the 11th anniversary of the September 11 …
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Max Fisher / The Atlantic Online:
The Movie So Offensive That Egyptians Just Stormed the U.S. Embassy Over It — Terry Jones, the Florida Koran-burner, is helping to promote a movie vilifying Egypt's Muslims, and the Egyptian media got ahold of some clips. — Right now, protesters in Cairo are gathered at the U.S. embassy compound …
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Sky News:
US Official Killed In Libya Prophet Protest — A US official has been killed and others wounded in Libya as an armed mob protesting over a film they said offended Islam attacked the US consulate in Benghazi. — Libya's Supreme Security Committee spokesman said: “One American staff member …
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David D. Kirkpatrick / New York Times:
Anger Over a Film Fuels Anti-American Attacks in Libya and Egypt — CAIRO — Protesters angry over an amateurish American-made video denouncing Islam attacked the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing an American employee, while Egyptian demonstrators stormed over the fortified walls of the United States Embassy here.
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BBC:
American dies in Libya protests — Rallies were also held outside the US embassy in the Egyptian capital, Cairo — A US official has been killed and others wounded after militiamen stormed the US consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi, security officials say.
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CNN:
Protesters storm U.S. Embassy in Cairo
Protesters storm U.S. Embassy in Cairo
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Associated Press:
State Department officer killed in attack on US Consulate in Libya, following Egyptian protest at US embassy
State Department officer killed in attack on US Consulate in Libya, following Egyptian protest at US embassy
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Washington Post:
Protesters attack U.S. Embassy in Cairo, consulate in Libya
Protesters attack U.S. Embassy in Cairo, consulate in Libya
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Sam Dagher / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Missions Stormed in Libya, Egypt
U.S. Missions Stormed in Libya, Egypt
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Nina Shea / National Review:
U.S. Embassy Favors Religious Feelings over Free Speech, Attacked Anyway
U.S. Embassy Favors Religious Feelings over Free Speech, Attacked Anyway
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Byron Tau / Politico:
Obama calls Netanyahu — After a day of back and forth accusations between aides over a supposed snub, President Obama called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday. — “The two leaders discussed the threat posed by Iran's nuclear program, and our close cooperation on Iran and other security issues.
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Matt Higgins / CBS DC:
Netanyahu To Obama: ‘Wait For What? Wait Until When?’ — WASHINGTON (CBSDC/AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making it clear that Israel will not wait to take out Iranian nuclear facilities. — In heated comments toward the United States, the Israeli prime minister …
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Vanity Fair:
MSNBC's Hot Ticket — By Douglas Brinkley Photograph by Mark Seliger — Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, photographed at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in New York City. — Five years ago this month, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski began co-hosting MSNBC's savvy, caffeinated Morning Joe …
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Dylan Byers / Politico:
Scarborough: ‘I have no plans to run in 2016’ — MSNBC's Joe Scarborough says he has no plans to run in 2016, despite a report in Vanity Fair that suggests otherwise. — “I have no plans to run in 2016,” Scarborough told POLITICO today, following a report by Douglas Brinkley stating …
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Sam Fellman / Navy Times:
Russian ships displayed at DNC tribute to vets — On the last night of the Democratic National Convention, a retired Navy four-star took the stage to pay tribute to veterans. Behind him, on a giant screen, the image of four hulking warships reinforced his patriotic message.
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Michael McAuliff / The Huffington Post:
Zadroga Act Opponents, Including Paul Ryan, Observe September 11 Anniversary … REACT: — FOLLOW: — WASHINGTON — The nation's leading Republicans marked the 11th anniversary of 9/11 with the words “never forget” on their lips — most of those using the occasion to promote legislation …
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Brian Bakst / Associated Press:
GOP'S RYAN TO GO UP WITH TV ADS _ FOR HOUSE SEAT
GOP'S RYAN TO GO UP WITH TV ADS _ FOR HOUSE SEAT
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Russell Berman / The Hill:
Boehner ‘not confident’ that Congress, Obama will strike debt deal
Boehner ‘not confident’ that Congress, Obama will strike debt deal
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Janet Hook / Washington Wire:
Ryan Asks Wisconsin to Vote for Him, Twice
BuzzFeed:
Ann Romney Declines Invitation To Value Voters Summit — After program confusion, the campaign confirms she declined the invitation. Avoiding a risk of turning the popular spouse into a divisive figure. (Updated.) — Image by Evan Vucci / AP — ABOARD THE ROMNEY PLANE …
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Jim VandeHei / Reuters:
GOP to Mitt Romney: You're so vague
GOP to Mitt Romney: You're so vague
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Zeke Miller / BuzzFeed:
How Mitt Romney Is Losing The Debate Expectations Game
How Mitt Romney Is Losing The Debate Expectations Game
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Zack Ford / ThinkProgress:
Romney's Insensitivity To LGBT People: 'I Didn't Know You Had Families' — Boston Spirit magazine has dug a bit deeper into Mitt Romney's past interactions with LGBT people, particularly during his time as governor. Many of these stories are known: his firing of two state employees ostensibly …
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BuzzFeed:
Romney Has Given Two Version Of His 9/11 Experience — Romney's description of his 9/11 experience in a speech today differs in one detail from his recollection in his 2002 memoir. A Romney spokesman did not respond to a BuzzFeed request of clarification of how Romney learned of the attacks.
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Reid J. Epstein / Politico:
Bill Clinton's explanation tour begins — MIAMI - Professor Bill Clinton's explaining stuff tour began here with a sober dissertation on the 2012 election. — Speaking from notes but without a prepared text, Clinton delivered a 41-minute tour through President Barack Obama's track record …
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Brian Stelter / New York Times:
Beck Takes His Conservative Internet Shows to the Dish Network — Glenn Beck is bringing his brand of conservative commentary back to the television set. — One year after embracing an Internet-only distribution model, Mr. Beck is repositioning his streaming network, TheBlaze TV …
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