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Aide tied to Ohio AG scandal sentenced to 45 days

A one-time aide who helped bring about the downfall of former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has been sentenced to 45 days on an unrelated theft-in-office charge and other counts.

Reports: Iran ex-deputy minister jailed in Israel

An Iranian former deputy defense minister who has been missing for nearly three years was abducted by Israeli agents and is now being held in Israel, several Iranian news Web sites reported Sunday.

Dollar General shares rise in debut

A strong debut by Dollar General in its first day of trading may signal a warmer reception for public offerings, a market that nearly froze last year and has had a fitful recovery.

Sri Lanka's top general resigns amid speculation

Sri Lanka's top general, who led the battle to crush the Tamil Tiger rebels and ended the island's 30-year civil war, resigned from his post Thursday but declined to discuss his future plans.

Ohio agency rules against former AG aide

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has ruled that a former top aide to fallen Attorney General Marc Dann committed attempted fraud.

Portland General Electric posts 3Q profit

Portland General Electric Co. on Thursday reported a profit for its third quarter after a refund to customers wiped out the utility's earnings during the same period a year earlier.

Last of China's first Communist generals dies

The last of China's first group of generals under the ruling Communist Party has died at the age of 106, state media said Wednesday.

Wash. school giving honorary degree to UN official

The University of Washington will give an honorary degree to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon when he visits the school later this month.

Retired gen. detained in Colombia massacre probe

Authorities say they have detained a retired army general as part of an investigation into the 2001 massacre of at least 26 people in southwestern Colombia.

German general backs officer in Afghan airstrike

Germany's top military commander in Afghanistan said Wednesday he stood "fully behind" the German commander who called in a U.S. airstrike on fuel trucks hijacked by Taliban that killed civilians as well as insurgents.

Fmr. US attys general doubt interrogations probe

Six former U.S. attorneys general expressed doubts Friday about the wisdom of launching a federal investigation into whether interrogations of terrorism suspects following the 9/11 attacks violated the law.

Ousted general says no regrets

The general ousted by Defense Secretary Robert Gates as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan warned at his official retirement Wednesday that the war will not be won by any one leader and there is no silver bullet for victory.

Democratic senator questions AmeriCorps firing

A Democratic senator on Tuesday joined Republicans in questioning President Barack Obama's firing of the internal watchdog for the federal AmeriCorps program.

Investigation into former Ohio AG ends with fine

The long-running case against former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, accused of running his state office like "Animal House" and spending campaign money on goodies for himself and his family, ended Thursday with a fine and no criminal charges.

UN chief to visit Washington this week

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit Washington later this week for talks with Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu, the U.N. announced Tuesday.

Craigslist to drop 'erotic services' classifieds

A month after the killing of a masseuse who advertised on Craigslist, the classified ad site announced plans Wednesday to eliminate its "erotic services" category and screen all submissions to a new "adult services" section before they are posted.

Ill. AG: Craigslist dropping 'erotic services' ads

The attorney general of Illinois says Craigslist is getting rid of its "erotic services" ads and will create a new adult category that will be reviewed by employees of the Web site.

Tillman's parents want general's record reviewed

The parents of slain Army Ranger and NFL star Pat Tillman voiced concerns Tuesday that the general who played a role in mischaracterizing his death could be put in charge of military operations in Afghanistan.

State AGs to meet with Craigslist over sexual ads

State attorneys general from Missouri, Illinois and Connecticut plan to begin negotiations with Craigslist to eliminate what they contend are advertisements for illegal sexual activities.

Administration lawyer delays Supreme Court debut

Elena Kagan, the Obama administration's top Supreme Court lawyer, is passing up the chance to make her first high-court argument in a big case over minority voting rights.

Ex-defense minister blames Chavez for detention

A former Venezuelan defense minister on Friday accused President Hugo Chavez of ordering his detention to try to intimidate him and insisted he is innocent of an accusation that government funds disappeared under his watch.

Commission: Ohio's former AG violated election law

A divided Ohio Elections Commission found Thursday that former Attorney General Marc Dann twice violated state elections law by using campaign funds to pay for an expensive in-home security system and a cell phone often used for personal calls.

Head of Azerbaijan's air force killed

An unidentified gunman fatally shot Azerbaijan's air force chief Wednesday, the Defense Ministry said — the highest-level killing to hit the oil-rich country's armed forces in peacetime since the Soviet collapse.

UN chief encourages Obama to talk to Iran soon

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday he is "very optimistic" about President Barack Obama's swift engagement on key international issues and encouraged the United States to start talking to Iran to resolve the dispute over its nuclear program as soon as possible.

No sign Poland's WWII PM was killed before crash

Forensic tests have turned up no evidence that Poland's exiled World War II leader was murdered before his plane crashed into the sea, according to experts probing a death that spawned decades of conspiracy theories.

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Would Taliban Fighters Switch Sides?
Source: BBC News

"Gen Lamb has been asked by the US commander in Afghanistan, Gen Stanley McChrystal, to organise a renewed drive to persuade Taliban fighters to switch sides."

Great Gatsby Summary and Analysis
Source:

Chapter wise Summary, Themes, Quotes, and Plot Analysis for the Great Gatsby, at Shmoop.

Topic : Auditor General's report - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

Auditor General Sheila Fraser, an Officer of Parliament, audits federal government departments, agencies and most Crown corporations and makes regular reports to the House of Commons.

The Wall Street Fraud Watchdog Mocks The California AG's Love Fest With Wells Fargo & Warns About the Economy

The Wall Street Fraud Watchdog has been demanding a settlement from Wells Fargo bank for its involvement in auction rate sales to completely innocent consumers, since July. Auction rate securities were sold as just like cash, completely safe, with no risk.

The Odyssey Summary and Facts
Source:

An ancient epic, the Odyssey originally composed in the classic oral tradition; a great read at Shmoop.

Macbeth Summary, Facts and Guide
Source:

Read about the cast, characters, their roles! Find out Who's good, who's bad, who's ugly in the Macbeth Summary by Shmoop. A great read!

And They Want Us To Trust Them With Our Healthcare??

It never ceases to amaze me that so many Americans blindly jump to support any new government run program which promises to make their life easier. It takes a minimal amount of research into past government social programs to prove that this is almost never the case.

BBC NEWS | Programmes | World News America | Matt Frei's diary: World's worst job?
Source: BBC News

Matt Frei, US correspondent for the BBC, in his diary or blog, talks about the conundrum and responsibility hanging over the US on Afghanistan and the shifting focus and perceptions.

Obama Considers Strategy Shift in Afghan War
Source: The New York Times

WASHINGTON — President Obama is exploring alternatives to a major troop increase in Afghanistan, including a plan advocated by Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to scale back American forces and focus more on rooting out Al Qaeda there and in Pakistan, officials said Tuesday.

Can Obama Save the Obama Revolution?
Source: Truthdig

The Obama revolution, and there was the hope of one, might still succeed. But only if Barack Obama follows the model of the incredibly successful Reagan revolution and heeds the political base that made his presidency possible.

'Battle of the badges' between ATF and FBI
Source: msnbc.com

Agents of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are feuding over bomb investigations, failing to share information and refusing to train together, according to a draft report.

221 missing, 8 dead in Sierra Leone shipwreck
Source: msnbc.com

More than 200 people remain missing in Sierra Leone a day after a boat capsized, killing at least 8, police said on Thursday.

With new AG, Mexico tries to revamp drug war
Source: msnbc.com

With a new attorney general, Mexican President Felipe Calderdon is trying to get even tougher on drug cartels and those who protect them.

Upscale clothier Nancy Talbot dies at 89
Source: msnbc.com

The co-founder of the Talbots women's clothing company has died from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Nancy Talbot , who was 89, opened her first store with her husband in Hingham, Mass., in 1947.

3 dead in barn after standoff in northeast Tenn.
Source: msnbc.com

Three people have been found dead inside a barn in rural northeastern Tennessee following an overnight standoff with police.

Former Lobbyist Called Top Candidate for Alexandria, Va., U.S. Attorney - washingtonpost.com
Source: The Washington Post

It would be unusual for a recent corporate lobbyist to be a U.S. attorney, and some prosecutors and governmental watchdogs have asked whether appointing MacBride would run counter to the spirit of the Obama administration's efforts to change the lobbying culture of Washington.

Pakistan's South Waziristan Puzzle
Source: BBC News

It seems Pakistan is going through its schizo phases again where the army seems to have lost concentration and start a new peace love fest with the Taliban (again).

The Only Thing We Have To Fear Is . . . These People Calling For A GM Boycott

Well, I was enjoying an increasingly rare moment of relative sanity in public discourse, when I heard that a bunch of people said that they won't buy GM products because the company is substantially owned by the government. Huh? I really don't understand.

What Is It About Liberals and the Military?:: Assemblyman Chuck DeVore
Source: humanevents.com

What is it about liberals and the military? Why are liberals uncomfortable with the military? Why do some liberals apparently despise our military? Is it because the armed services remind them that not every international dispute can be solved with soothing words uttered by a di …

Boxer, the U.S. Senator, Chides Brigadier General for Calling Her 'Ma'am' - Political News - FOXNews.com
Source: FOXNews.com

"The feisty California lawmaker reminds an Army brigadier general of her title after he has the apparent gall to call her "ma'am."

Dirt cheap: Cemetery sells 2 graves for price of 1
Source: msnbc.com

Memorial Park Cemetery on Indianapolis' far east side is offering plots at the bargain-basement price of two graves for one in a section of its grounds.

GM: What's in It for Taxpayers? - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! News
Source: Yahoo! News

But his decision to plow $30 billion more into the company, GM's market.

Analysis: Gov't firmly behind the wheel at GM - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! News
Source: Yahoo! News

General Motors now into court to file for Chapter 11 protection.

Michaelle Jean promotes Hurting Native Inuit - Canadian Governor Gen Eats Mercury tainted Seal Heart - a Tradition that is poisoning the Native people
Source: Canada Seal Hunt

Michaelle Jean promotes Hurting Native Inuit - Canadian Governor Gen Eats Mercury tainted Seal Heart - a Tradition that is poisoning the Native people.

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