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Russian TV newscaster gives middle figer gesture during news report containing President Obama Huffington Post Tatyana Limanova, a newscaster for Russia’s REN TV (a privately held network)  raised her middle finger while reading President Barack Obama’s name. The incident occurred during a live broadcast earlier in the month, after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev assumed chairmanship […]

Russia outlines response to U.S. missile shield By Steve Gutterman Reuters  MOSCOW- Russia will arm itself with missiles capable of foiling a U.S. shield in Europe and may deploy additional weapons in its west and south to counteract the system the United States is building with NATO allies, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday. Targeting […]

Mitt Romney’s first television ad is set to go on the air in New Hampshire on Tuesday, November 22, 2011

President Barack Obama on Monday pardoned five people The actions mark Obama’s 3rd set of pardons. President Obama has pardoned 22 people since taking office   By Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday pardoned five people convicted of charges ranging from intent to distribute marijuana to running an illegal gambling business. And […]

First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden booed at NASCAR event in Florida The First Lady – Michelle Obama and Second Lady, Jill Biden booded by some of the attendees at Sunday’s NASCAR season finale at the Homestead-Miami Speedway  

Occupy Los Angeles protesters to shut downtown streets Melissa MacBride KABC 7 LOS ANGELES- The Occupy Wall Street Movement and its sister protests are taking part in an international day of action on Thursday. Protests were planned in Belgium, Germany, Spain and across the U.S. In downtown Los Angeles, hundreds of protesters planned to shut down […]

Stop Online Piracy Act: Broad bill needs scrutiny   James Temple San Francisco Chronicle   The tech sector came out resoundingly this week against the Stop Online Piracy Act, a bipartisan bill that chips away at critical legal protections that foster online innovation and open communication.   A group of industry giants including Google, Facebook, […]

Newt Gingrich Freddie Mac Fees: Former House Speaker Reportedly Received At Least $1.6 Million From Housing Giant   Huffington Post In recent months, GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has strongly criticized Freddie Mac and sister company Fannie Mae, as well as Democrats in Congress that he claims played a key role in the collapse of the […]

U.S. to Expand Military in Australia Over China Risk By Caren Bohan and James Grubel Reuters CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA– President Barack Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday unveiled plans to deepen the U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific, with 2,500 U.S. marines operating out of a de facto base in northern Australia. China, […]

U.S. Postal Service loses $5.1 billion in fiscal 2011   Reuters WASHINGTON- The U.S. Postal Service, recording a net loss of $5.1 billion for its 2011 year, warned on Tuesday that it could run out of cash by the end of fiscal 2012 if Congress did not offer relief.   The rise of e-mail and […]