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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
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from AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens
Press Conference: Fran Tarkenton Joins AMAC Team
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from AsiaNews
Russia-Iran-Syria axis gets a boost in Moscow
Although Lavrov denies three-way secret plan to solve the crisis, some analysts believe an axis is emerging following recent talks between foreign ministers. For the Kremlin, it is crucial to have Tehran in Geneva II to keep Assad in power.
For Sonia Gandhi, communalism and fundamentalism are India's greatest enemies
The president of the ruling secularist democratic Congress party spoke at a meeting of its central decision-making assembly ahead of next May's general election. She stressed the need to preserve India's "age-old secular traditions of diverse communities living harmoniously in one composite national identity". The party must also address widespread disparities, which are the "ground where despair leads to unrest and breeds extremism as the only hope for change."
Lumbini: major dig into the Buddha's life gets underway
UNESCO, the Nepali government and experts from various world universities start a dig in Siddhartha's birthplace. His year birth is moved up by two centuries earlier.
Tokyo, Imperial Japan’s "last samurai" dies
Hiroo Onoda, a lieutenant in the Japanese Imperial Army, spent 29 years hidden in a Philippine jungle convinced the war was still ongoing. After surrendering in 1974 and handing his sword to President Marcos – who pardoned him despite 30 murders in peacetime – he returned to Japan to teach young people the value of redemption and peace.
Peshawar, attack on a mosque during prayer for peace: 11 dead and over 65 injured
PAKISTAN: A bomb exploded yesterday during in a prayer for peace and religious harmony. Taliban involvement suspected, but the spokesman denies responsibility. The bomb squad have found and defused two other bombs. Unanimous condemnation from political world. Priest asks for prayers for the victims and more commitment to peace.
Catholic NGO: Scourge of polio defeated in India, but continuous prevention needed
This was confirmed to AsiaNews by Fr. Tomi Thomas, director of the Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI ), that has 3,410 institutions and over 2 thousand members including medical and paramedical staff across the territory. New Delhi has not recorded a new case in over three years.
Beijing, Uyghur academic Ilham Tohti arrested without charges
Ilham Tohti, 45, is a professor of economics at Beijing University. About 30 public security officials entered his house, dragged him away and seized his computers and telephones. His wife: "Arrested in other circumstances, but it is different this time". The professor is known for his articles in defense of ethnicity, accused by the government of covering Islamic terrorism in China.
Although Lavrov denies three-way secret plan to solve the crisis, some analysts believe an axis is emerging following recent talks between foreign ministers. For the Kremlin, it is crucial to have Tehran in Geneva II to keep Assad in power.
For Sonia Gandhi, communalism and fundamentalism are India's greatest enemies
The president of the ruling secularist democratic Congress party spoke at a meeting of its central decision-making assembly ahead of next May's general election. She stressed the need to preserve India's "age-old secular traditions of diverse communities living harmoniously in one composite national identity". The party must also address widespread disparities, which are the "ground where despair leads to unrest and breeds extremism as the only hope for change."
Lumbini: major dig into the Buddha's life gets underway
UNESCO, the Nepali government and experts from various world universities start a dig in Siddhartha's birthplace. His year birth is moved up by two centuries earlier.
Tokyo, Imperial Japan’s "last samurai" dies
Hiroo Onoda, a lieutenant in the Japanese Imperial Army, spent 29 years hidden in a Philippine jungle convinced the war was still ongoing. After surrendering in 1974 and handing his sword to President Marcos – who pardoned him despite 30 murders in peacetime – he returned to Japan to teach young people the value of redemption and peace.
Peshawar, attack on a mosque during prayer for peace: 11 dead and over 65 injured
PAKISTAN: A bomb exploded yesterday during in a prayer for peace and religious harmony. Taliban involvement suspected, but the spokesman denies responsibility. The bomb squad have found and defused two other bombs. Unanimous condemnation from political world. Priest asks for prayers for the victims and more commitment to peace.
Catholic NGO: Scourge of polio defeated in India, but continuous prevention needed
This was confirmed to AsiaNews by Fr. Tomi Thomas, director of the Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI ), that has 3,410 institutions and over 2 thousand members including medical and paramedical staff across the territory. New Delhi has not recorded a new case in over three years.
Beijing, Uyghur academic Ilham Tohti arrested without charges
Ilham Tohti, 45, is a professor of economics at Beijing University. About 30 public security officials entered his house, dragged him away and seized his computers and telephones. His wife: "Arrested in other circumstances, but it is different this time". The professor is known for his articles in defense of ethnicity, accused by the government of covering Islamic terrorism in China.
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from BBC News (UK)
Suicide bomb attack on Kabul restaurant 'kills 14'
At least 14 people have been killed in a suicide bomb and gun attack on a restaurant popular with foreigners in the Afghan capital, officials say.
Where religious hostility is on the rise
Incidents of religious hostility are on the rise in all parts of the world except for the Americas, according to an international study by the Pew Research Center.
Three held over California 'Colby' wildfire
Three people have been arrested in connection with a California wildfire that has already destroyed 1,700 acres (688 ha) north-east of Los Angeles.
At least 14 people have been killed in a suicide bomb and gun attack on a restaurant popular with foreigners in the Afghan capital, officials say.
Where religious hostility is on the rise
Incidents of religious hostility are on the rise in all parts of the world except for the Americas, according to an international study by the Pew Research Center.
Three held over California 'Colby' wildfire
Three people have been arrested in connection with a California wildfire that has already destroyed 1,700 acres (688 ha) north-east of Los Angeles.
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from The British Monarchy
Announcement of the birth of Mr and Mrs Tindall's first baby, 17 January 2014
This baby is the first child for Zara and Mike, the third grandchild for The Princess Royal and the fourth great-grandchild for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, and is 16th line to the Throne.
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from CNN
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from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)
NSA Official: 'We Are Now a Police State'
Pro-Second Amendment Emily Miller Schools Gun Grabber on CNN
Gosselin Twins Stay Silent in Awkward Interview on 'Today'
A "Today" interview with the stars of the former reality show "Jon & Kate plus 8" proved that just because a child grows up in front of the cameras doesn't mean that they enjoy the spotlight.
Sen. Inhofe on Obama's Global Warming Claims: 'The President Just Made that Up'
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from Columbia Basin Herald
Missing Royal City girl found safe
Monica Helberg, the Royal City teen missing since Jan. 8, was found safe in Moses Lake Wednesday afternoon.
Area legislators worried about Inslee's priorities
State lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee were able to agree on at least one thing during his State of the State address Tuesday - their support for the Seahawks. But local Republican legislators criticized other parts of the annual address, in which the governor called for education funding, revenue for transportation projects and a statewide minimum wage increase.
Ecret out, Deane in as ML mayor
In a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, Moses Lake City Council elected councilmember Dick Deane to replace Bill Ecret as mayor, the third mayor in four years.
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from Conservative Outfitters
PUNT: President to call for outsourcing NSA phone data
Seeking to calm a furor over U.S. surveillance powers, President Barack Obama on Friday will call for ending the government's control of phone data from hundreds of millions of Americans and require intelligence agencies to get a secretive court's permission before accessing the records, a senior administration official said.
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from EarthSky
Timeline of the far future
from BBC, 6 Jan 2014
Timeline of the far future
from Wikipedia
How electricity helps spider webs snatch prey
Spider webs actively spring towards prey, thanks to electrically conductive glue spread across their surface, Oxford University scientists have discovered.
What is radiocarbon dating?
Unstable carbon-14 gradually decays to carbon-12 at a steady rate. Scientists measure the ratio of these carbon isotopes to determine how long ago things lived.
from BBC, 6 Jan 2014
Timeline of the far future
from Wikipedia
How electricity helps spider webs snatch prey
Spider webs actively spring towards prey, thanks to electrically conductive glue spread across their surface, Oxford University scientists have discovered.
What is radiocarbon dating?
Unstable carbon-14 gradually decays to carbon-12 at a steady rate. Scientists measure the ratio of these carbon isotopes to determine how long ago things lived.
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from East Oregonian
Jessie Bratcher, whose conviction in 2009 aimed a national spotlight on PTSD as a criminal defense for murder, is up for possible release from the Oregon State Hospital later this month.
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from Facecrooks
How to Use ‘Trusted Contacts’ to Recover a Hacked Facebook Account
Have you set up your 'Trusted Contacts?' This feature allows you to recover your account if you forget your password or if it's ever taken over by a hacker. If you don't have time to do it now, then bookmark the post and do it later. A little bit of prevention can make things a lot easier down the road!
AVG Creates PrivacyFix – An App to Control Your Facebook, Google & LinkedIn Privacy Settings
AVG released an app this week that lets users control their Facebook, Google and LinkedIn settings in one dashboard. It's also a great way for parents to make sure their children aren't oversharing and that their privacy settings are set appropriately.
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Constantly Tired? Here Are 10 Herbs To Increase Energy, Vitality, And Adaptability
Constantly Tired? Here Are 10 Herbs To Increase Energy, Vitality, And Adaptability
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from The Federalist
How Edward Snowden’s Victory Hampers Intelligence Gathering
Snowden's biggest impact isn't about American civil liberties
What If Fetuses Do Feel Pain?
Fetal Pain, Maternal Health, And The Supreme Court
Execution of criminals who have committed the most heinous of crimes must be done as painlessly as possible. Why not unborn children?
The Dangers Of Exposing North Korea’s Secrets
A documentary's chilling tale -- in front of the camera, and behind it
The Death Of Expertise
To reject the notion of expertise, and to replace it with a sanctimonious insistence that every person has a right to his or her own opinion, is silly.
Snowden's biggest impact isn't about American civil liberties
What If Fetuses Do Feel Pain?
Fetal Pain, Maternal Health, And The Supreme Court
Execution of criminals who have committed the most heinous of crimes must be done as painlessly as possible. Why not unborn children?
The Dangers Of Exposing North Korea’s Secrets
A documentary's chilling tale -- in front of the camera, and behind it
The Death Of Expertise
To reject the notion of expertise, and to replace it with a sanctimonious insistence that every person has a right to his or her own opinion, is silly.
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from The Federalist Papers
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
Denver, Seattle rooting for Marijuana Bowl?
For the first time in history two teams from the only states that have legalized recreational pot use have the potential of competing in the Super Bowl.
US agrees to send new arms, artillery to Iraq to fight Al Qaeda
Obama orders NSA phone data limits, tighter restrictions for spying on international leaders
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For the first time in history two teams from the only states that have legalized recreational pot use have the potential of competing in the Super Bowl.
US agrees to send new arms, artillery to Iraq to fight Al Qaeda
Obama orders NSA phone data limits, tighter restrictions for spying on international leaders
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from Freedom Foundation
Each summer, many school districts negotiate with the union to decide how to spend the levy funds. Obviously, successful negotiation on the union's part would mean improved wages and lighter workloads. Each February, many school districts ask citizens to pass a local property tax levy for operations. I recently analyzed the limited data from the state about what portion of districts' levies are used for employee pay increases—also called "wage enhancements." Some of the answers may surprise you. As it turns out, how levi funds are distributed is not as cut and dry as has often led to believe.
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from Gopthedailydose.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
The US Military Does Have the Legal and Lawful Jurisdiction to Arrest Obama
The US Military Does Have the Legal and Lawful Jurisdiction to Arrest Obama
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from The Guardian
NSA collects millions of text messages daily in 'untargeted' global sweep
NSA extracts location, contacts and financial transactions
'Dishfire' program sweeps up 'pretty much everything it can'
GCHQ using database to search metadata from UK numbers
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from The Heritage Foundation
from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Egypt’s Christian Minority Rally Behind Charter
As the sun set on a second day of voting across Egypt, more than 20 million Egyptians were believed to have gone to the polls to vote on a new constitution. The answer was a resounding yes, with more than 97% voting in favor of the new charter. The voter turnout was more than four million higher than the vote 13 months earlier. The country’s Christian community largely was supportive of the document that provides a basis for greater rights protecting Christians and other minorities and strengthening basic human rights.
Iranian Church Minister Released from Prison
An Iranian pastor was released from prison, 20 days before his sentence was to conclude. Davoud Alijani was arrested during a raid on a Christmas celebration December 23, 2011. Four were arrested during the raid and have served prison time for charges related to their faith.
Bomb Scare Reignites Christians Fear of Persecution in Mali
Almost a year after the French military intervened in the conflict in Mali, Christians living in a city in northern Mali have been reminded why Mali was ranked 7th on the list of the world's worst persecutors of Christians. On January 12, Christians discovered a bomb placed outside the building they were using as their church. Although it isn't know if the church was the actual target of the bomb, these Christians who are returning to Mali's northern regions have been reminded of the threat of persecution they face one year ago. Please pray for these brave individuals seeking to bring Christianity back to northern Mali.
Syria’s War on Christians: Where Are the Missing Bishops, Priests and Nuns?
There are serious questions still being asked about the fate of Syrian religious leaders who have been kidnapped across the country over the past year. For many of them the details about their present situation remain unclear. Two prominent bishops taken last April remain missing. A group of nuns was “forcibly evacuated” and held just a month ago. These are just a few of the incidents occurring within Syria that raise serious concern about the objectives of those fighting against Bashar al-Assad and what kind of Syria they are hoping to create. Based on the actions so far it appears to be one increasingly hostile towards Christians.
Buddhist Monk-Led Mob Attacks and Vandalizes Two Churches in Sri Lanka
Christian Persecution Continues to Skyrocket
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that two churches located in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka were attacked and vandalized by a mob led by radical Buddhist monks. Local police, charged with protecting the churches, stood by as the mob ripped religious items off the walls of the churches, smashed chairs and pews, and set Bibles, hymnals and other religious materials on fire.
U.S. Church Leader: ‘We are foolishly abandoning what made us an exceptional nation’
The following opinion editorial takes a look at the underlying issues that, according to the author, are eroding the foundation upon which the United States as a nation is based. ICC regularly monitors incidents of anti-Christian discrimination in the U.S. and has reported a marked rise in hostility towards Christianity in the public sphere. What this means for the United States in the long-term is uncertain, but this author contends the results will be anything but good.
Teachers Orders California 1st-Grader Not to Recite Bible Verse
In yet another incident of anti-Christian sentiment being expressed in the U.S. public school system, a 1st-grader in Southern California was recently ordered to halt giving a Christmas presentation as soon as she began to recite John 3:16. The student, Brynn Williams, was the told to return to her seat and was the only one in the class not allowed to finish her presentation. In a meeting with civil liberty advocates after the incident, the school principal defended the teachers actions, saying " ‘Brynn can write about her beliefs in her journal, in her class work and on her homework, but she is not allowed to share her beliefs aloud to other students.'"
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from Jen Kuznicki
Jen Kuznicki exposes John Feehery and why it matters
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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Washington Scientists studying sick grizzly
Scientists at Washington State University used an MRI to discover brain lesions in a 3-year-old female grizzly bear that has been suffering seizures.
Judge OK's anti-bias policy for Seattle police
A federal judge has approved new Seattle Police Department policies designed to eliminate concerns over biased policing and unjustified stops.
Monster inversion: Mt. Rainier station warmer than Las Vegas
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
High court takes cases on cellphone searches
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether police need a warrant to search the cellphones of people they have arrested.
WSU scientists order MRI for a grizzly suffering from seizures
A three-year-old female grizzly bear named Lucy from Montana Grizzly Encounter in Bozeman made the trip to Washington State University on Thursday for specialized care.
Mother claims SPD test clears her of meth, crash killed daughter
A mom and her two kids were hit by a car in North Spokane in the fall of 2013. One of the kids, 5-year-old Elayna Burrows Gust, was killed and her mother was accused of having meth in her system at the time of the crash. On Friday, the mother spoke exclusively to KREM 2 News after new test results state there was no meth in her system.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Yale, Harvard, other colleges to court more low-income students
Obama says dream of college increasingly out of reach for many, announces that 100 universities pledge to accept more low-income students and provide more financial aid. Families earning less than $65,000 a year could send their student to Harvard for free.
Obama says dream of college increasingly out of reach for many, announces that 100 universities pledge to accept more low-income students and provide more financial aid. Families earning less than $65,000 a year could send their student to Harvard for free.
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from Money Talks News
15 Simple, Proven Strategies to Save on Everything You’ll Ever Buy
Today’s Deals: Friday, Jan. 17
Discounts at American Eagle Outfitters, Frederick's of Hollywood, Nordstrom, The Limited, GameStop and tons more goodies in Today's Deals!
Today’s Deals: Friday, Jan. 17
Discounts at American Eagle Outfitters, Frederick's of Hollywood, Nordstrom, The Limited, GameStop and tons more goodies in Today's Deals!
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from Mother Nature Network
Those tiny, cute caterpillars you see crawling around your garden look so innocent, don't they? Well, not really. With their extraordinary methods of camouflage, defense and escape, these caterpillars are actually masters of deception.
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from National Journal
Obama: NSA Reforms Should Give Americans 'Greater Confidence'
But will they be enough to satisfy critics?
Obama's Plan to Rein In NSA Phone Sweeps
The president plans to limit the NSA's most controversial program. Will it be enough to calm privacy fears?
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from NPR
U.S. Biathlete Gives Up Olympic Spot To Her Twin Sister
New Rules Open Roads To Undocumented Vermonters
Researchers Are Totes Studying How Ppl Shorten Words On Twitter
Another School Choice In Florida: Single-Sex Classrooms
NSA Reportedly Collected Millions Of Phone Texts Every Day
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from The Oregonian
Privacy: Oregon lawmakers, spurred by Edward Snowden disclosures, propose bills on police, TriMet
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from Q13Fox News (KCPQ Seattle)
Number of confirmed flu deaths in state rises to 19
Judge approves new SPD policies on stops & detentions, ‘bias-free policing’
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from Popular Science
Somebody Hacked A Fridge To Send Spam
Is nothing sacred?
In 2013, A Record Number of Rhinos Were Poached in South Africa
An average of nearly three rhinos killed per day. At this rate, rhinos in the country could go extinct in a little over two decades.
A Decade After Committing Massive Fraud, A Cloning Scientist Is Back To Work
Ten years ago, South Korean geneticist Woo Suk Hwang was caught making up data about cloning human stem cells. At the time of the findings that Woo Suk Hwang's human stem cell papers were faked, his lab also created the world's first cloned dog, named Snuppy. Seoul National University verified that the Snuppy work was genuine.
New York May Nix Google Glass For Drivers
A new bill would make it illegal to wear Google's "extremely dangerous technology" while driving.
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from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Patty Murray and Derek Kilmer proposed bill to protect Olympics’ wild places
Big chunks of the Olympic National Forest would get protection as wilderness, and 19 Olympic Peninsula streams would receive Wild and Scenic Rivers designation under a bill introduced by Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash.
Eastside Catholic and Archbishop Sartain: A case for connecting
Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain would be walking in the footsteps of Pope Francis were he to drive out to Eastside Catholic High School in Sammamish and open a dialogue with students protesting the ouster of its vice principal.
Gridiron to gridlock: Football players who went into politics
Speaker of the House John Boehner on GOP Rep. Steve King: “What an a——!”
Seattle is how expensive? Very expensive, says cost-of-living site
Everyone knows Seattle is an expensive place to live, but how does it compare with Milan, Dubai, Shanghai and other glamorous cities around the world? Seattle ranks among the country's 25 most expensive cities, says Expatistan's global cost-of-living index
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Patty Murray and Derek Kilmer proposed bill to protect Olympics’ wild places
Big chunks of the Olympic National Forest would get protection as wilderness, and 19 Olympic Peninsula streams would receive Wild and Scenic Rivers designation under a bill introduced by Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash.
Eastside Catholic and Archbishop Sartain: A case for connecting
Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain would be walking in the footsteps of Pope Francis were he to drive out to Eastside Catholic High School in Sammamish and open a dialogue with students protesting the ouster of its vice principal.
Gridiron to gridlock: Football players who went into politics
Speaker of the House John Boehner on GOP Rep. Steve King: “What an a——!”
Seattle is how expensive? Very expensive, says cost-of-living site
Everyone knows Seattle is an expensive place to live, but how does it compare with Milan, Dubai, Shanghai and other glamorous cities around the world? Seattle ranks among the country's 25 most expensive cities, says Expatistan's global cost-of-living index
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
from The Spokesman-Review
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from ThatsNonsense.com
Syrian boy between parents grave photo – FAKE!
Another prime example of how social media can be used to spread false information on a global scale.
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from Truth Revolt
Obama Aides: He Didn't Know Extent of NSA Surveillance
"I think it was disturbing to most people, and I think he found it disturbing.”
"I think it was disturbing to most people, and I think he found it disturbing.”
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from The Washington Post
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from The Weekly Standard
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from The Wenatchee World
Robin H. Foster, 27, of Waterville was killed at the scene and Douglas County sheriff’s deputy Richard M. Poppie, 42, of Waterville, was injured Thursday afternoon when vehicles they were driving collided.
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