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30 Nov 2009 09:29

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U.S.: The likely coffee shop killer suspect: Shot, probably dead

  • His home was surrounded by police. Authorities are reporting this morning that they, at minimum, shot Maurice Clemmons, and at most killed him. Officers surrounded Clemmons’ home in Seattle this morning. He hasn’t been named as a formal suspect. source
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30 Nov 2009 01:31

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U.S.: Mike Huckabee has a coffee shooter albatross around his neck

  • Should he be found responsible for this horrible tragedy, it will be the result of a series of failures in the criminal justice system in both Arkansas and Washington state.
  • Presumptive 2012 presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee • Regarding coffee shop ambush person of interest Maurice Clemmons, who he granted clemency in 2001. While it’s too early to call Clemmons a suspect, if he turns out to be, he could turn into something of a Willie Horton – except much worse, due to the attention the case is getting – for Huckabee. source
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29 Nov 2009 21:53

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U.S.: Ex-police chief on Washington coffee shop slaying: I’m heartbroken

  • I’m horrified. I just can’t believe the news. I’m the old guy around there, and I kind of feel like they’re my sons and daughters. They clearly are the very best Washington has to offer. I’m heartbroken over this.
  • Former Lakewood, Wash. Police Chief Larry Saunders • Describing his feelings about the calculated shootings of four police officers he used to supervise. The officers were killed in a coffee shop while using laptops, and despite the fact that there were other people in the shop, they were the only ones targeted. The “person of interest” is currently on the run. source
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29 Nov 2009 09:55

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U.S., World: Report: The Bush administration let Osama Bin Laden get away

  • He was within grasp in 2001, but reinforcements weren’t sent. First off, let’s state the obvious: We’d still have terrorism troubles if Bin Laden were captured – though they might be less focused. However, a Senate report says that the U.S. was close to catching him in Afghanistan, only to drop the ball by leaning on air strikes instead of putting people on the ground. Donald Rumsfeld is specifically blamed for his lack of action. source
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29 Nov 2009 09:14

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U.S.: 36 million people are on food stamps – a number leaping, fast

  • 20,000 new needy every single day source
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28 Nov 2009 22:38

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U.S.: Tareq and Michaele Salahi pull a Tiger Woods, shy away from media

  • They canceled on Larry King! They canceled on Larry King! The world, waiting to hear what Tareq and Michaele Salahi were trying to pull by their state dinner appearance, sat impatiently waiting after hearing they held off on the soft-pedal chat with Larry. They’re not ready for redemption – at least not yet. Question: Is the value of their redemption as good as nothing, like turning in a coupon for cash? source
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28 Nov 2009 21:02

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U.S.: Stoners looking to make “pot” a career: There’s a school for you

Medical marijuana enthusiasts in Michigan can take six weeks of classes at the Med Grow Cannabis College, where you can get high on learning or something. source
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28 Nov 2009 12:18

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U.S., World: The U.S. still has an operational secret prison in Afghanistan

  • The black jail was the most dangerous and fearful place. They don’t let the ICRC officials or any other civilians see or communicate with the people they keep there. Because I did not know what time it was, I did not know when to pray.
  • Detained Kandahar spare-parts dealer Hamidullah • Describing the scary situation he faced when he was held at a secret prison at the Bagram Air Base. Hamidullah, who doesn’t use a last name, faced a windowless concrete cell lit by a single light bulb and twice-daily interrogation sessions – the only contact he had with the outside world. Obama had shut many of these secret prisons down in January, but his order only applied to those run by the CIA. This prison is run by Special Ops forces. source
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28 Nov 2009 10:03

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U.S.: Arnold Schwarzenegger has a little tax lien issue with the IRS

  • $79,000 guess they’ll be back source
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27 Nov 2009 20:44

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U.S.: Tareq and Michaele Salahi met Barack Obama, this photo says

“Ohmigod, Barack! I’m such a huge fan of yours! Did you hear? I’m gonna be on TV soon! I’m a real housewife of D.C.!” source
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