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TV journalist apologizes for ‘out of control’ mosque debate
Many political chat shows thrive on high-octane partisan shouting matches. But when they break out in the traditionally serene studios of PBS, they’re something of an embarrassment.
That’s apparently why journalist Gwen Ifill wrote an extended apology to her viewers after what was meant to be a friendly debate over the proposed mosque and Islamic community […]
CNN’s Larry King says he’s ending show
Larry King says he’s stepping down this fall from the prime-time show that has anchored CNN’s lineup for 25 years. (Excerpt) Read more at hosted.ap.org
Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia dead at 92 …COULD SINK WALL STREET REFORM
Robert Carlyle Byrd, the longest-serving member of Congress in United States history, who spent much of his career as a conservative Democrat and ended it by fiercely opposing the war in Iraq and questioning the state’s powerful coal industry, died Monday. He was 92. “I am saddened that the family of U.S. […]
President Bush delivers ‘inaugural address’ on Facebook laying out post-presidency works
Former President George W. Bush took to Facebook on Thursday to update supporters on his life after leaving the White House, and promote his upcoming projects.
In what the former Republican president called his “inaugural address,” Bush briefly laid out his personal and charitable work post-presidency, as well as progress in building his presidential library and […]
CNN.com Inadvertently Reveals Al Gore’s Email Address
When it comes to emails, mistakes happen all the time. But very rarely do they involve former Vice Presidents of the United States.
So it was quite surprising to see CNN.com inadvertently reveal the email address of Al and Tipper Gore Tuesday afternoon.
“Our intention was to keep the email address confidential, and CNN corrected the online […]
No Google Special Logo for Memorial Day
Google has once again failed to commemorate Memorial Day with a special logo. Google has ignored this special day every year since 1999, when it first began using special logos on its main page. The only reminder of this important day on Google’s home page is a tiny graphic of a yellow ribbon superimposed on […]
Fox News yanks Sean Hannity from Cincinnati Tea Party rally he was set to star in
Angry Fox News executives ordered host Sean Hannity to abandon plans to broadcast his nightly show as part of a Tea Party rally in Cincinnati on Thursday after top executives learned that he was set to headline the event, proceeds from which would benefit the local Tea Party organization.
Rally organizers had listed Hannity, who is on a book […]
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CNN Convicts Palin and Tea Partiers of ‘Inciting Violence’ and Stoking Racism
CNN put “INCITING VIOLENCE?” on screen under video of Sarah Palin earlier in the day Saturday in Searchlight, Nevada, as anchor Don Lemon announced:
Sarah Palin takes on one of the highest ranking Democrats right in his own backyard, all while causing another uproar by urging tea parties to quote “reload.” And the question is, are […]
UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Arrested in Wal-Mart Intercom Case: Teen released to custody of parents
A 16-year-old boy, who was arrested for allegedly announcing a hateful message over a South Jersey Wal-Mart’s intercom, has been released to the custody of his parents, police said.
The Atlantic County, N.J. teenager was taken into custody Friday evening on charges of harassment and bias intimidation after allegedly accessing the Washington Township, N.J. store’s public […]