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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 …
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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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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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The New Civil Rights Movement, Taylor Marsh, Joe. My. God., The PJ Tatler and Doug Ross
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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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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nation.foxnews.com, The Heritage Foundation and The Right Scoop
Sky News:
US Official Killed In Libya Prophet Protest
US Official Killed In Libya Prophet Protest
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Benjy Sarlin / Talking Points Memo:
State Dept. Confirms Death In Libya; Romney Attacks ‘Disgraceful’ White House
State Dept. Confirms Death In Libya; Romney Attacks ‘Disgraceful’ White House
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NPR and The PJ Tatler
CNN:
Protesters storm U.S. Embassy in Cairo
Protesters storm U.S. Embassy in Cairo
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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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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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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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JOSHUAPUNDIT, Israel Matzav, Alan Colmes' Liberaland, The Hinterland Gazette and BREITBART.COM
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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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Taylor Marsh
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’
Scarborough: ‘I have no plans to run in 2016’
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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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The Daily Caller, The Gateway Pundit, New York Magazine and The Jawa Report
Ben Armbruster / ThinkProgress:
Romney Adviser Calls Foreign Policy A ‘Distraction’ — An adviser to Mitt Romney referred to foreign policy as a “distraction” in this year's presidential election. While President Obama's campaign continues to focus on the administration's foreign policy successes and the lack …
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Ewen MacAskill / Guardian:
Romney win ‘would wreck US name in Europe’
Romney win ‘would wreck US name in Europe’
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US Politics, Booman Tribune and Bark Bark Woof Woof
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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Politico
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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The Political Carnival, Firedoglake and The Stranger …
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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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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Daily Kos, Alan Colmes' Liberaland, Washington Post, BuzzFeed and Election 2012
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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New York Magazine and The Right Scoop, more at Mediagazer »
Hanna Rosin / The Atlantic Online:
The End of Men — Earlier this year, women became the majority of the workforce for the first time in U.S. history. Most managers are now women too. And for every two men who get a college degree this year, three women will do the same. For years, women's progress has been cast as a struggle for equality.
Politico:
Rove disputes book's claim he urged Komen retreat — Handel said she never heard serious objections to the funding change. At a Nov. 28, 2011, board meeting, she wrote, “several board members asked questions. However, not a single one raised concerns about or objected to moving forward …
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