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As Israelis Pull Out of Gaza, Hamas Celebrates Its Rocketry
The latest surge in hostilities between Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip left 116 Palestinians dead. When Israel withdrew troops from the gaza strip, more than 200 rockets have been fired at Israel since.

House Fires With a Message in the Northwest
In a city north of Seattle three of six model homes on a so-called Street of Dreams burned to the ground and a fourth was damaged. The model homes were said by their builders to contain environmentally friendly. “Built Green? Nope black.” The sign said that “McMansions” in rural areas are “not green.” Spray-painted messages were found on other houses nearby: “Stop Urban Sprawl”; “If you build it we will burn it”; and finally, “Burn the rich.”

Online Scrabble Craze Leaves Game Sellers at Loss for Words
The latest bane of office productivity is Scrabulous, a virtual knockoff of the Scrabble board game, with over 700,000 players a day and nearly three million registered users. Jayant Agarwalla said they did not create Scrabulous to make money, even though they now collect about $25,000 a month from online advertising. Scrabble creator, Hasbro has sued for damages. Scrabulous has been popular on facebook; the game connects relatives, friends, co-workers and even couples.

Wikileaks Ruling Leaves Big Questions Unanswered
Free speech advocates immediately hailed as a victory the decision on Friday of a federal judge to withdraw a prior order turning off the Web address of the site Wikileaks.org. But the reasoning of United States District Judge Jeffrey S. White also means that the court may dodge having to grapple with some of the meaty First Amendment questions posed by the case and touched on repeatedly at a lengthy hearing in San Francisco. No defendant was targeted because the site was anonymous.

Violence Leaves Young Iraqis Doubting Clerics
After about 5 years of war, young people are doubting clerics that advocate violence. Firsthand exposure to the disasterous affect of religous extremists has made many Iraqis disillussioned by Islam, itself, even. "I hate Islam and all the clerics because they limit our freedom every day and their instructionbecame heavy over us" said a high school student.

Crisis at Colombia Border Spills Into Diplomatic Realm
Ecuador broke off relations with Colombia and Venezuala. All three countries brought charges against the other.

In an Answerless Canadian Inquiry, 3 Bodyless Feet
3 feet were found on the coast of Canada within sneakers. all right feet, size 12 shoes. Nothing else is known. Theories are revolving. Some scientistist believes that they are all right feet because of waves carry each foot differently.

Joint Cheiefs Chairman Asks Pakistanis What They Need
In a change in recent diplomatic relations, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff pretty much gave a blank check to Pakistan for support. He promised military assistance. He awaits response to develop what they will need.

venezulan pleads guilty in Cash Delivery
American prosecutors found a Venezualan businessman guilty of trying to deliever $800,000 from Chavez to Argentina's president.

Iran May Block Internet for Election
Iran is debating on stopping access to the internet on election day for 2 reasons. 1 - help government have enough unimpeded internet service. 2 - the internet may affect security plans.

When people drink themselves silly, and why

Self Explanatory:
India: Cash Incentives for Raising Girls
Moss decides to return to Patriots

Medvedev wins Russian Election
Putin pledged to be Prime Minister. Questions over who will really hold power is debated.

Chavez Puts Tanks on Border
Venezuala sent troops to Columbia's border. Venezuala claims Columbia sent money to the opposition of Chavez to help their election. And Columbia killed a rebel on Venezualian soil.

Blogging for Wal-mart
Employees are encouraged to be frank when talking about Wal-mart on Checkoutblog.com. Employees may be critical or supportive of Wal-mart - with some choosing to expose Wal-marts lack of benefits whereas others praise deals offered.

Ahmadinejad, in Iraq, critical of Bush
First president of Iran to visit Iraq since Iran-Iraq war of the 1980's. Called for Iraq, Iran and Turkey to expell Kurdish guerillas from Iraqi border.

The Very Model of a Modern Media Mogul
Michael Eiser, of Disney fame, has produced an internet tv show " Prom Queen" and it's sequel "Prom Queen: Summer Heat." Coming off massive sucess of both projects comes "The All-For-Nots", a show about an Indie rock band trying to live day-to-day in a witty fashion.

2 Kenyan Rivals to Share Power in Bid for Peace
President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader, Raila Odinga signed a 2-page agreement to stop violence stemming from December's election. December's election was marred with rumors of fraud. President Bush and other allies were urging a agreement to end the violence in one of South Africa's most stable countries. Koffi Annan helped negotiate the terms of the agreement. Many Kenyans believe this to be a temporary solution to a major problem of control.

U.S. Embrace of Musharraf Irks Pakistani
Support for Musharraf by President Bush has rattled the public, politicians and journalists of Pakistan. Opposition leaders recently joined together after having beat Musharraf in the recent democratic election. Pakistanis believe Bush is losing an opportunity to gain public support for its fight against terrorism.

A New Miracle on Ice: Russia Is Luring Back N.H.L. Stars
Russia's professional hockey league is gaining in popularity among hockey enthusiasts.

Facing Default, Some Walk Out On Their Home
Rather than pay for fastly rising mortgage payments, many home owners are defaulting and evacuating their homes. People pay You Walk Away $995 to help people walk away from their homes and letting banks foreclose on their houses.

China to Reconsider One-Child Limit, an Official Suggest
China will work to loosen it's one-child-per-couple policy gradually. They cite an imbalance in the ratio of males and females and scandals stemming from forced abortions.

Near Artic, Seed Vault is Fort Knox of Food
Governments and Scientists are teaming together to save seeds of disappearing plant species. Thousands of seeds ranging from Mexican corn and Nigerian peas are stored in a facility that saves the seeds in a permanent snow season. The system may be useful in the event of a climate crisis or a decrease in a plant species in a specific area. ¾ of biodiversity has been lost in the last century according to the UNSFAO.

Latest Troubles Put Detroit Mayor's Job at Risk
A scandal over Mayor Kirkpatrick's affair with his chief of staff, Christine Beatty, is the topic of concern for residents of Detroit. Earlier, Kirkpatrick had been seen partying with strippers and had leased a Lincoln Navigator with taxpayer money. Now this charge is not being unfaithful to his Wwife, Carlita (and their 3 children) but perjury.
Here's the text messages between Kirkpatrick and Beatty:
Mayor: And did you miss me sexually?
Chief-of-Staff: Hell yeah!
Mayor: You couldn't tell. I want some more. Don't sleep!

Self Explanatory:
Prince Harry in Afghanistan
1 in 100 Adults in Prison in the US
Bush Criticizes Democrats Running for President on Trade, Iraq, and Cuba, but Not by Name
Buddy Miles, 60, Hendrix Drummer, Dies
Pettitte Says He Hates Being in a Legal Drama
Philadelphia Area Gets MLS Team

World »
U.N. Names Panel on Security in Wake of Attacks
Putin’s Anointed Heir Shows Hints of Less Icy Style
Turkey Resists Gates’s Call To End Its Iraq Offensive

U.S. »
Explosion In Building Near Chicago Injures 8
Louisiana Governor Pierces Business as Usual
Border Patrol Agent’s Trial in Killing of Illegal Immigrant Starts in Arizona

Politics »
Bill Would Remove Doubt on Presidential Eligibility
Longtime Clinton Aide Returns to the Fray
Early Obama Promise on Money Becomes Target

Science »
The Grim Story of Maya Blue
The Moon’s Craggiest Stretch Comes Into Focus
House Passes Renewable Energy Credits

Health »
Twists in Chain of Supplies for Blood Drug
Panel Advises Flu Shots for Children Up to Age 18
Senator Queries F.D.A. and Spinal Disk Maker

Education »
School Board to Pay in Jesus Prayer Suit
On Education: Struggling to Squelch an Internet Rumor
$60 Million Gift for Stony Brook

Technology »
Bits: EBay Settles Its Patent Dispute
Dell Misses Forecast as Profit Falls
Sprint Nextel Posts $29.5 Billion Loss

Sports »
Pettitte Pained by Clemens’s Legal Troubles
Congress Requests Clemens Inquiry
Pelfrey Hopes First Outing Becomes a Lasting Impression

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