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Congress to revisit fight over offshore oil drilling
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Monday to resume their fight over legislation allowing more offshore oil drilling, in a bid to help relieve sky-high gasoline prices that are hurting the economy and infuriating voters. ...
Afghans Incensed by Air Attack on Village
This is starting to sound like the line about having to destroy the town to save the town..."Accusations and denials are swirling in Kabul as the Afghan government and the international military forces try to unravel the facts surrounding an August 21 air strike in the... Yahoo Music Offers Refunds for Taking Music
Well, it looks like those people who bought and use Yahoo's online music service won't be completely screwed - Yahoo is offering a refund. While this doesn't quite answer the question of what will happen to legally-owned music they've already paid for on the service and want... Hispanic group to grill McCain, Obama on Tuesday
"A leading Hispanic organization is demanding assurances from the two major presidential candidates that they'll push for comprehensive immigration revisions and dramatically increase Hispanic representation in the federal government. ... Madonna and Guy Ritchie discuss divorce as romance dies
Madonna and Guy Ritchie to split was a story waiting to be written and what of the stable family life that new son David was promised? Who will get custody of the kids? It's always sad when a marriage fails but...
created by Paul Conneally | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Sweden approves wiretapping law
In one of most far reaching eavesdropping plan and threatening civil liberties plan Swedish parliament has passed this draconian law which will allow government to record all electronic conversation."Sweden's parliament has approved controversial new laws allowing authorities...Real reported over Ronaldo link
Mmmm, pot, kettle and black spring to mind." Real reported over Ronaldo link Real Madrid are in pursuit of United's Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United have lodged an...Jindal, McCain insist meeting won't be about choosing running mate
"Posted by Bruce Alpert, Washington bureau May 22, 2008 10:02PMCategories: Elections/PoliticsWASHINGTON -- Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Thursday continued to play down speculation that he's a serious contender... Human Rights Watch Warns of Human Rights Disaster in Zimbabwe
The opposition party under Tsvangirai will not participate in a presidential runoff vote, said their spokesman on Thursday. Meanwhile president Mugabe and Tsvangirai both stated they would attend an emergency...
created by Rob Walker | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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343 views | 17 recommendations | 3 comments
Hair of the dog: The animal lovers who turned their dead pets' coats into woo...
"Their beloved dogs may have gone to the great kennel in the sky, but for Beth and Brian Willis they will always be close.
Because the couple have had his and hers jumpers knitted out of the hair moulted by... Merchants of Trivia
"Why do the media insist on reducing one of the most exciting presidential primary seasons in American history to a simple horse race?" UPDATED: Six Bushmen arrested for hunting...FREED!
For readers not aware of the dire situation of the traditional Bush communities, it is an issue of ethno-cultural survival in the face of state and economic pressure to either sink or swim. Forced...
created by angryindian | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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547 views | 5 recommendations | 3 comments
Castro essay criticizes 2008 candidates
Man, I always wondered how a guy like Fidel who famously gave speeches for 8-12 hours could remain so quiet in the last year. One would think that 'El President por Vida' would be dying (maybe that's the wrong choice of words) to be seen and say something. But, he has...Cuban migration via Mexico: Murder and Money
How much is a Cuban worth in Mexico? $920, that is the fine that must be paid to release a Cuban refugee who reaches Mexico's shores."CANCUN, Mexico -- Luis Lara arrived in Hialeah from Cuba five years ago... Fake Indian Tribes Swindling Immigrants For Membership
As if the illegal immigrant didn't have enough problems some are being defrauded for as much as $1,200 for membership in the Fake Tribe. "OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - For prices starting at $50, two nonfederally recognized Indian tribes are offering membership to thousands of... Top Members Today
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