UN: Iran Has Enough Uranium for Nuclear Bomb

February 20, 2009

International Atomic Energy Agency reports that Tehran has accumulated more material than previously thought: more than one ton of low enriched uranium hexafluoride. That’s enough to convert into high-enriched uranium and create a nuclear bomb within months. Previous analyses had suggested this moment was years away. Welcome to the big leagues, President Obama.

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Accused $8Bn Swindler Stanford Found in Virginia

February 20, 2009

Billionaire Stanford, accused of swindling more than 50k people in investment scheme, was finally located in Fredericksburg, VA after he sought to end nationwide manhunt by contacting Justice Dept. His assets were frozen, his passport taken, and his six private jets impounded, but no criminal charges have been filed, so he remains free.

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Israel: Netanyahu to Become PM, But New Coalition Fragile

February 20, 2009

Likud Leader Benjamin Netanyahu likely to become PM after endorsement from Avigdor Lieberman – but Lieberman’s demands are heavy, and there are serious questions whether Netanyahu’s coalition will be stable enough to hold together for long. Regardless, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni may soon be on the outside looking in.

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Ethics Problem Overload: Dems Self-Destructing?

February 20, 2009

From Jefferson to Blagojevich, Rangel, Murtha, Daschle, Killefer, Geithner, Solis, Richardson, Lynn, and now Burris – and that’s just the last three months. In 2006, Republicans made the mistake of thinking roughly a dozen crooked or perverted Congressmen wouldn’t mar the rest, and paid the price. Will Dems repeat the mistake?

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Hamas Sends Obama Letter Via Kerry

February 20, 2009

According to the UN, known to occasionally favor sides in the Middle East, Hamas sent along a letter to POTUS via Sen. John Kerry, who was visiting Gaza on a co-delegation. No details have emerged about the contents, but Kerry is the first elected official to visit Gaza in two years. Negotiations?

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G20: Gordon Brown Calls for "Grand Bargain"

February 20, 2009

LONDON (AFP) — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called Wednesday for a “grand bargain” between national leaders to help the global economy out of a marked slowdown, as he set out plans for the April G20 summit.

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GOP's Steele: Republicans Need Hip-Hop Makeover

February 19, 2009

New RNC chair says “we had become too regionalized and the party needed to reach beyond our comfort zones,” calls for outreach to young, Hispanic, black, and other voters using hip-hop infused methods. “We need to uptick our image with everyone, including one-armed midgets.” Yes, that’s the ticket, one even shorter than the Dems’.

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NYT Settles With Lobbyist They Alleged Had Affair With McCain

February 19, 2009

The New York Times settles with lobbyist Vicki Iseman, who launched a $27M defamation lawsuit after allegations she had a romantic relationship with Sen. John McCain. The Times issued a brief “Note to Readers” contending they did not “intend to conclude” that Iseman had engaged in an affair with McCain. Also it was opposite day.

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Conan O'Brien's Last Late Night Show

February 19, 2009

Conan O’Brien, voice of hilarity for a generation, records his last Late Night episode (#2,725) on Friday before heading to Los Angeles to take over the Tonight Show in June. A long haul for the guy who wrote the Simpsons’ Monorail episode. “I’ll probably cry like a baby on Friday night.”

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Tiger's Back

February 19, 2009

Eight months. That’s how long it’s been since Tiger Woods epic playoff win at the 2008 U.S. Open. Next week, he rejoins the PGA Tour at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. How will his reconstructed knee hold up? The entire sports world waits to see.

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