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Pakistan Floods: An Emergency for the West
TelegraphPakistan's floods have not just devastated the lives of millions of people, they now present an unparalleled national security challenge for the country, the region and the international community. Lest anyone under-estimate the scale of the disaster, all four of Pakistan's wars with India combined did not cause such damage.
Drug WarSupport for Marijuana Initiative Skyrockets
Fire Dog LakeAccording to a new SurveyUSA poll, 50 percent of likely voters in California say they are certain to vote yes on Proposition 19, which would legalize, regulate and tax marijuana. On the other hand, only 40 percent of likely voters said that they are are certain to vote no on Prop 19.
Jon Stewart Skull-Fucks Sarah Palin
GawkerSome important primary battles have come and gone, and The Daily Show is here to remind us that Sarah Palin is probably just an inconsequential monster. Check out Jon's coverage inside.
Election 2012Will 'Insurgent' Candidates Help or Hurt GOP?
CBS NewsYou don't usually think of a Bob Dylan line when you think of trends in the Republican Party, but a fragment from "Subterranean Homesick Blues" sure seems to sum up the behavior of the rank-and-file this primary season: "don't follow leaders..."
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Election 2012Did the Democrats Deflate in Tuesday’s Primaries?
Mark PennDid the Democrats deflate in Tuesday's primaries? Absolutely not. President Obama with fellow Democrats on Wednesday were basking in sweet victories of the midterm election season as Sen. Michael Bennet won in Colorado's Democratic primary, changing the storyline that all incumbents are doomed.
EducationThe House Approves $26 Billion for School Spending
Nate BridgesThe House of Representatives interrupted its summer recess on Tuesday to approve $26 billion in aid to school districts and states to prevent layoffs of teachers and public employees.
EconomyChristina Romer Resigns
Mark PennChristina Romer, chairwoman of Pres. Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, has decided to resign on Thursday during a recession that does not appear to be ending soon, according to a statement released by the White House.
When Will General Motors Shed ‘Government Motors’ Tag?
Henry TaoWhen will General Motors shed 'Government Motors' tag? General Motors Chief Executive Ed Whitacre told Bloomberg he is eager for the United States to sell its shares to other worthy investors.
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Global TradeU.S.-China Trade Gap Reaches $49.9 Billion
Howard WilliamsThe trade deficit widened sharply in June to the highest level in 20 months from rising Chinese imports and waning exports, according to the Commerce Department.
SenateFor These Fat Kids a New Nutrition Act
March HareThe Senate passed a long-awaited child nutrition act on Thursday to help feed hungry kids while making the food more nutritious, and it provides $4.5 billion in financing over the next decade.
Supreme CourtElena Kagan Confirmed to the Supreme Court
Willie LargerThe Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the Supreme Court's 112th justice and fourth woman on Tuesday after liberal justice John Paul Stevens retired.
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| China surpassed Japan in the second quarter to become the world's second-largest economy behind the United States, according to figures released by the Chinese government on Monday. "This has enormous significance," Nicholas R. Lardy, an economist at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, told The New York Times. |
Latest Political News Headlines
Updated: 09:23 AM PDT- China Becomes Second-Largest Economy
- Alvin Greene Indicted
- Economy: Elizabeth Warren to Stop Wall Street Fear, Greed?
- North Korea: Jonathan Lee on North Korean Peace Mission
- Gay Marriages Can Begin in California!
- China’s PLA Warns U.S. Military
- Philippines: Politician Manny Pacquiao Prepares for Fight
- Turkey Supports Iran Through Thick-and-Thin with Oil Sales
- Health: New NDM-1 Superbug Going Global
- Federal Reserve Meets on Deflation
- Civilian Casualties Rise in Afghanistan
- Economy: German Trade Hints at European Recovery
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U.S. Should We Retire ObamaCare?
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Pop Culture The Dog Days of August Have Hit the Nation with a Large, Damp Rag
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White House Does Michelle Obama Display Royal Pretentiousness Like Marie Antoinette?
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U.S. Is Sarah Palin the Symbol of Cynicism?
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Tea Party: Don’t Change the Constitution, Change It!
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Pop Culture Unemployment: A Lesson in Finding Happiness from Friends Instead of Disposable Income
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U.S. Why Doesn’t the Government Communicate in Plain English?
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Law How Far Should Society Go in Legislating Behavior?
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Pop Culture The Surefire Way to Feeling Powerless for an Entire Lifetime
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Does Obama Hurt the Economy with His Financial Fixes?
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U.S. Government Shouldn’t Tell Religious Folk What to Believe. It Should Tell Them.
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Is Michael Steele Democrats Best Weapon Against Conservatives?
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WATCH ONLINE
LISTEN: Dr. Laura Schlessinger’s N-Word Rant
Dr. Laura Schlessinger apologized after a shocking rant on her radio show this week where she said the n-word 11 times over the course of five minutes.
WATCH: Jon Stewart Mocks Coverage of Tuesday Primaries
Jon Stewart mocked the media over its coverage of key political proxy battles on Thursday after watching Tuesday night's primary election coverage on Georgia, Connecticut, and Colorado, asking: "How does Sarah Palin lose a proxy war?"
Rachel Maddow: ‘Republican Tax Plan Smiles on Millionaires’
Rachel Maddow discussed the key differences between Republican and Democratic plans for the Bush tax cuts on Thursday as the cuts set to expire, saying: "Letting them expire is a massive benefit for the $1,000,000+ income bracket."
Glenn Beck: ‘Is This the Summer of Recovery?’
Glenn Beck discussed the economic recession on Thursday after fears of a double dip recession continue to mount, saying: "Obama's claim that the worst is over flies in the face of economic reality."
Rachel Maddow Challenges Obama on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Rachel Maddow challenged U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday after a handful of service men and women have been released from helping defend their country, saying, "stand up for what is right."
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TRENDING ONLINE
What Is Belize?
What is Belize? Belize is a country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages.
Remembering Jason Voorhees
Remember Jason Voorhees? Jason Voorhees is a fictional character from the Friday the 13th series of slasher films. He first appeared in Friday the 13th (1980).
What Is Triskaidekaphobia?
What is triskaidekaphobia? Triskaidekaphobia is fear of the No. 13; it is a superstition and related to a specific fear of Friday the 13th, called paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia. The term was first used by I.H. Coriat in "Abnormal Psychology".
Who Is Mae Whitman?
Who Is Mae Whitman? Mae Whitman is an American television, movie and voice actress. She is best known for her role as Ann Veal in the TV series "Arrested Development." Her best known voice work includes playing the voice of Katara in the animated television series "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "American Dragon: Jake Long," and as Tinker Bell in the Tinker Bell movies.
Sara Saco Vertiz and Bo Wyble Break-Up After Ball Troubles
Bo Wyble had a ball problem as Sara Saco Vertiz is enjoying her 15-minutes of fame on Thursday after her boyfriend, now ex-boyfriend Mr. Wyble, let a foul ball hit her after ducking to miss the ball, saying: "I didn't expect the ball to come so fast."
U.S.
U.S. Teen Girls Reach Puberty at a Younger Age
More United States teen girls are starting to reach puberty at a younger age, with more developing breasts and pubic hair as early as seven.
World
Finally Some Justification for the War in Afghanistan: WMD!
Okay, okay, so maybe Afghanistan does not have weapons of mass destruction, but the country harbors large amounts of widespread mineral deposits.
Pop Culture
Tiger Woods No Longer Enjoys Shooting in Holes
Tiger Woods is no longer enjoying his putter on Sunday during his worst 72-hole performance of his career.
White House
The Conservative Flame War with President Barack Obama
Every horrendous thing one could possibly say about President Obama has been said, repeated, blogged, taped, printed, e-mailed, syndicated.
Law
Help! Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Caught Crossing the Border
Help! Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has been caught crossing the border between state and federal jurisdiction.
Capitol Hill
Former Sen. Ted Stevens Dies In Alaska Plane Crash
A U.S. government official believes former Senator Ted Stevens was onboard an airplane that crashed in Alaska after flying with several other passengers.



