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Sherlock Holmes Book Axed From 6th Grade Reading Lists After Anti-Mormon Claims
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A Virginia county has decided to remove Sherlock Holmes’ first adventure from sixth-grade reading lists after its contents were deemed inappropriate and offensive to Mormons. Brette Stevenson, a parent of a Henley Middle School student, had complained that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “A Study in Scarlet” is derogatory toward Mormons. Following a study conducted by a
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Sunday shows: Bachmann, Bachmann and Bachmann - Los Angeles Times
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Sunday shows: Bachmann, Bachmann and BachmannLos Angeles Timeswith George Will, Laura Ingraham, Matthew Dowd, Kay Henderson and Amy Walter. CBS' "Face the Nation" with Bob Schieffer: Reps. Bachmann and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) with Dan Balz and John Dickerson. CNN Fareed Zakaria "GPS": Ahmed Rashid,
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| (Published: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:23:20 +0000) |
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Britain Considers Social Media Shutdowns: Could U.S. Be Next?
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Social media has drawn heavy scrutiny in the U.K from the government, and if the riots continue, Prime Minister David Cameron may push for the drastic step of blocking certain internet communication platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Blackberry instant messenger. Wired is reporting that P.M. Cameron has been considering the “pre-crime” blocking of social
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| (Published: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:23:06 +0000) |
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Palestinian TV Show Celebrates Ramadan with ‘The Best Mothers’…of Suicide Bombers
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To celebrate the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, Palestinian TV has launched a new program called “The Best Mothers.“ But who constitutes the ”best mothers” according to Palestinians? Apparently ones whose children were suicide bombers who killed innocent Israelis and themselves, and hence, became “martyrs.” The 10-minute segment, that reportedly airs every day, features a different Palestinian mother in her
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Mubarak-Like Tactics? Transit Officials Jam Cellphone Signals to Block Protests in San Francisco
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Cellphone signals were jammed on San Francisco's transit system Thursday in an effort to disrupt planned demonstrations over a police shooting, prompting comparisons to former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. (AP File Photo) SAN FRANCISCO (The Blaze/AP) — Transit officials blocked cellphone reception in San Francisco train stations for three hours to disrupt planned demonstrations over
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American Contractor Abducted at Gunpoint in Pakistan
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Pakistani media outside the house of an abducted American citizen in Lahore, Pakistan. Gunmen abducted an American man after raiding his home Saturday, officials said, an unusually brazen attack on a foreigner in a country where kidnappings are believed to help fund Islamist militant movements. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen abducted an
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| (Published: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:23:05 +0000) |
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Beck Inspires Activists, Gets Top Israeli Rabbi‘s Blessing for ’Restoring Courage’
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Glenn Beck’s groundbreaking event, “Restoring Courage,” is just days away. On August 24, 2011, Beck will join people from around the world to offer up one resounding message: It’s important that America and her allies support Israel. Recently, Beck was granted a special meeting with with Israel’s Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger. During the discussion,
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| (Published: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:38:05 +0000) |
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Review of the Republican Debate: Fox News Got Show They Wanted - RushLimbaugh.com (subscription)
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RushLimbaugh.com (subscription) Review of the Republican Debate: Fox News Got Show They WantedRushLimbaugh.com (subscription)CALLER: Well, greetings, Rush, from a Palinista hobbit and lifelong Rush Limbaugh fan. CALLER: I say, "Run, Sarah, run!" because everything that that debate showed me is that the other people just aren't ready for it. CALLER: They're just not ready to
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| (Published: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:23:20 +0000) |
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‘Square Your Shoulders’: Beck Challenges Israelis to Stand Firm
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Glenn Beck continues his tour of Israel, profoundly affecting many Israelis along the way. Earlier Wednesday Beck visited Israel’s “Gush Etzion,” or, Etzion Bloc – an area that was occupied by Jordan between 1949 and 1967. Because the Bloc is situated in what is considered a strategic location between Jerusalem and Hebron, it was heavily
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| (Published: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:38:48 +0000) |
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SAY WHAT? If Rich People Don't Buy Yachts, Working People Suffer? - SodaHead News
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SodaHead News SAY WHAT? If Rich People Don't Buy Yachts, Working People Suffer?SodaHead NewsToday we learned that not only does Fox News' Sean Hannity clearly have a background as a drifter, but that yachts are keeping the economy afloat. Speaking about the Debt Ceiling Disaster
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Hannity's Lapdog Interview With Kasich Emblematic Of What's Wrong With Fox News - News Hounds
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Hannity's Lapdog Interview With Kasich Emblematic Of What's Wrong With Fox NewsNews HoundsSean Hannity "interviewed" Ohio governor John Kasich last night (7/12/11) in a segment that perfectly illustrated the coziness of Fox News and the GOP. Kasich is a former Fox News host and the two joked about how chummy they are. Hannity, for his
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:29:30 +0000) |
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Kansas City Icons plate debuts September 17 at Shop Beautiful - Kansas City Star
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Kansas City Star Kansas City Icons plate debuts September 17 at Shop BeautifulKansas City StarThe plate, commissioned by Shop Beautiful for its 75th anniversary celebration, was created in collaboration with Kansas City artist Mike Savage and Peggy Karr Glass. The collectible plate features many of the city's most memorable and defining
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:23:26 +0000) |
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McConnell: not a single Republican will vote to raise debt limit - CBS News
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msnbc.com McConnell: not a single Republican will vote to raise debt limitCBS News"I bet there won't be a single Republican vote to raise the debt ceiling at the end of the day," McConnell said in an interview with conservative talk radio host Laura Ingraham. The remark was in response to Ingraham's reference to a new
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:23:22 +0000) |
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Carney: There has to be a compromise - CNN (blog)
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msnbc.com Carney: There has to be a compromiseCNN (blog)Any American who says "I want President to fail" is no friend of mine and that's exactly what Mitch McConnell aka Rush Limbaugh said and by the way why is Rush still in this country, he said he was leaving. Despite the ludicrous pronouncements
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:23:18 +0000) |
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Gingrich's Advice to House Republicans: Call Obama's Debt Ceiling Bluff - Fox News
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msnbc.com Gingrich's Advice to House Republicans: Call Obama's Debt Ceiling BluffFox NewsThis is a rush transcript from "Hannity," July 12, 2011. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, HOST: GOP presidential hopefuls are in key primary states making their case as to why they think they're the
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Load of Croc: Picture Captures Giant Crocodile Leaping By Tourist Boat
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Somewhere, the crocodile hunter is smiling. A boat full of tourists got to snap the picture of lifetime while floating down Australia’s Adalaide river last week. That’s because a giant saltwater crocodile leaped out of the water right next to the boat: The picture was taken by photographer Katrina Bridgeford. According to the Telegraph, the
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Art? Taxpayer-Funded Exhibit Equates Republican Govs. With Nazism
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A new exhibit at a Michigan city art gallery features a provocative piece that depicts four Republican governors beneath the Nazi party symbol. Despite complaints, the work will remain on display. Titled “The Faces of American Fascism,” the poster has pictures of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Wis. Gov. Scott Walker, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder and Fla.
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:38:08 +0000) |
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Ingratitude, thy name is South Korea - Paragould Daily Press
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Ingratitude, thy name is South KoreaParagould Daily PressDennis Prager hosts a nationally syndicated radio talk show and is a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He is the author of four books, most recently “Happiness Is a Serious Problem” (HarperCollins).
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:23:24 +0000) |
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McConnell: “I refuse to help Barack Obama get re-elected” - Hot Air
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Los Angeles Times McConnell: “I refuse to help Barack Obama get re-elected”Hot AirLaura Ingraham grills Mitch McConnell on his Plan Z option, floated yesterday as a last-ditch approach to the debt ceiling issue, and McConnell argues the benefits of the plan as a defense of Republicans against getting saddled with blame for economic
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:23:20 +0000) |
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What Happened to Grandma's Trust Fund? - Commentary
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Commentary What Happened to Grandma's Trust Fund?CommentarySenator Marco Rubio told Rush Limbaugh there was a concession implicit in the president's remark that should trouble Americans: SENATOR RUBIO: What Americans should realize, “Hold on a second, my Social Security check and my Medicare benefits are
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:23:17 +0000) |
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Michele Bachmann Responds to Mainstream Media Hostility - Fox News
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New York Daily News Michele Bachmann Responds to Mainstream Media HostilityFox NewsThis is a rush transcript from "Hannity," July 12, 2011. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, HOST: GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann's approval ratings are higher than ever. And so, is the mainstream
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Murdered Victim’s Friends Assault Defendant During Wild Courthouse Brawl
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Officials have just released video of a wild brawl that occurred last month in a Tacoma, WA courthouse. The video shows police escorting a murder suspect through the halls when friends of the deceased victim storm past a guard, rush the defendant, and start beating him. Police eventually subdue the attackers, but only after using
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:23:06 +0000) |
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‘Are You Clueless…?‘ Florida Reporter Stuns GOP Governor With ’Insulting’ Questions
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Michael Putney has been a fixture in Miami media for over thirty years. With so many years of experience one wonders if Putney should have expected his questions sent to Florida Governor Rick Scott before an upcoming interview to be rejected for being “insulting.” It‘s fair to say Putney’s questions are not as civil as
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:38:16 +0000) |
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Gingrich schools the GOP: 'Call Obama's bluff' on social security threat - Examiner.com
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Gingrich schools the GOP: 'Call Obama's bluff' on social security threatExaminer.com"I think the House Republicans should call President Obama's bluff," explained GOP presidential hopeful, Newt Gingrich, speaking Wednesday night to Sean Hannity about President Obama's threat that social security checks might not go out to senior
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:29:18 +0000) |
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McConnell: Debt ceiling will not get 'a single Republican vote' - Washington Post (blog)
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Los Angeles Times McConnell: Debt ceiling will not get 'a single Republican vote'Washington Post (blog)“I bet there won't be a single Republican vote to raise the debt ceiling at the end of the day,” the Senate's top Republican said in a radio interview Wednesday morning with conservative commentator Laura Ingraham. McConnell's remarks come one day
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:23:27 +0000) |
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