Daily News Summaries for Monday, December 13, 2010
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The Washington Post
Homeless man in D.C. uses Facebook, social media to advocate for others like him
By Nathan Rott
Eric Sheptock has 4,548 Facebook friends, 839 Twitter followers, two blogs and an e-mail account with 1,600 unread messages.
What he doesn't have is a place to live.
Homeless man in D.C. uses Facebook, social media to advocate for others like him
By Nathan Rott
Eric Sheptock has 4,548 Facebook friends, 839 Twitter followers, two blogs and an e-mail account with 1,600 unread messages.
What he doesn't have is a place to live.
Study of D.C. water sharpens understanding of lead threat
By David Brown
The latest research on the District's decade-long effort to reduce lead in its drinking water is likely to reverberate well beyond the city's borders and add a chapter to one of the more tortuous public health chronicles of the past century.
By David Brown
The latest research on the District's decade-long effort to reduce lead in its drinking water is likely to reverberate well beyond the city's borders and add a chapter to one of the more tortuous public health chronicles of the past century.
Bill Clinton, back in the White House briefing room
By Perry Bacon Jr. and Anne E. Kornblut
Former president Bill Clinton emerged from a private meeting with President Obama Friday afternoon to endorse the sweeping tax-cut agreement Obama has reached with congressional Republicans, urging other Democrats to support the framework as the two presidents appeared at a highly unusual joint news conference.
By Perry Bacon Jr. and Anne E. Kornblut
Former president Bill Clinton emerged from a private meeting with President Obama Friday afternoon to endorse the sweeping tax-cut agreement Obama has reached with congressional Republicans, urging other Democrats to support the framework as the two presidents appeared at a highly unusual joint news conference.
Congressional Black Caucus opposes Obama on tax-cut package
By Felicia Sonmez
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Friday announced that they are overwhelmingly opposed to the deal President Obama has struck with Republicans on extending the Bush-era tax cuts and are proposing their own alternative that essentially hews to a plan House Democrats passed this month.
By Felicia Sonmez
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Friday announced that they are overwhelmingly opposed to the deal President Obama has struck with Republicans on extending the Bush-era tax cuts and are proposing their own alternative that essentially hews to a plan House Democrats passed this month.
Salmonella-tainted eggs linked to U.S. government's failure to act
By Lyndsey Layton
Public health officials closed the books this month on an outbreak of salmonella illness that had sickened more than 1,900 people since May and led to the largest recall of eggs in U.S. history.
By Lyndsey Layton
Public health officials closed the books this month on an outbreak of salmonella illness that had sickened more than 1,900 people since May and led to the largest recall of eggs in U.S. history.
Obama faces fight over missile defense as he presses New START ratification
By Mary Beth Sheridan
With only days left in the lame-duck Congress, President Obama is pushing hard to accomplish something never before done by a Democratic president: successfully get a nuclear arms-reduction treaty through the ratification process.
By Mary Beth Sheridan
With only days left in the lame-duck Congress, President Obama is pushing hard to accomplish something never before done by a Democratic president: successfully get a nuclear arms-reduction treaty through the ratification process.
In new tapes, Nixon makes remarks against Irish, Italians, blacks, Jews
By Rob Stein
Richard M. Nixon made negative comments about Jews, blacks and other ethnic groups during informal discussions with top aides and his personal secretary that were recorded before he resigned as president, according to a newly released batch of tapes.
By Rob Stein
Richard M. Nixon made negative comments about Jews, blacks and other ethnic groups during informal discussions with top aides and his personal secretary that were recorded before he resigned as president, according to a newly released batch of tapes.
Recommendation could come this week for Maryland's first new hospital in 30 years
By Lena H. Sun
Two health-care giants have spent the past two years waging a costly and intense battle to win state approval to build a new hospital in northern Montgomery County, the county's fastest-growing region.
By Lena H. Sun
Two health-care giants have spent the past two years waging a costly and intense battle to win state approval to build a new hospital in northern Montgomery County, the county's fastest-growing region.
The New York Times Administrator of BP Fund Offers Bonuses to Spill Victims Who Bypass Suits
By JOHN SCHWARTZ
Kenneth Feinberg, who administers the $20 billion fund formed by BP to compensate people for losses from the gulf oil spill, is offering what amounts to a signing bonus to entice more victims to give up their right to sue BP or other companies involved in the disaster.
By JOHN SCHWARTZ
Kenneth Feinberg, who administers the $20 billion fund formed by BP to compensate people for losses from the gulf oil spill, is offering what amounts to a signing bonus to entice more victims to give up their right to sue BP or other companies involved in the disaster.
A Vermont Senator Becomes a Twitter Sensation
By KATIE ZEZIMA
BOSTON — “I’m not here to set any great records, or to make a spectacle,” Senator Bernard Sanders, independent of Vermont, said Friday, about a minute into his speech on the Senate floor. By the time he stopped talking, nearly nine hours later, Mr. Sanders was an ascendant, if unlikely, Internet star.
By KATIE ZEZIMA
BOSTON — “I’m not here to set any great records, or to make a spectacle,” Senator Bernard Sanders, independent of Vermont, said Friday, about a minute into his speech on the Senate floor. By the time he stopped talking, nearly nine hours later, Mr. Sanders was an ascendant, if unlikely, Internet star.
Declassified Papers Show U.S. Recruited Ex-Nazis
By SAM ROBERTS
After World War II, American counterintelligence recruited former Gestapo officers, SS veterans and Nazi collaborators to an even greater extent than had been previously disclosed and helped many of them avoid prosecution or looked the other way when they escaped, according to thousands of newly declassified documents.
By SAM ROBERTS
After World War II, American counterintelligence recruited former Gestapo officers, SS veterans and Nazi collaborators to an even greater extent than had been previously disclosed and helped many of them avoid prosecution or looked the other way when they escaped, according to thousands of newly declassified documents.
New Challenges for Obama’s Education Agenda in the Face of a G.O.P.-Led House
By SAM DILLON
WASHINGTON — For two years, backed by a friendly Congress and flush with federal stimulus money, President Obama’s administration enjoyed a relatively obstacle-free path for its education agenda, the focus of which is the $4 billion Race to the Top grant program.
By SAM DILLON
WASHINGTON — For two years, backed by a friendly Congress and flush with federal stimulus money, President Obama’s administration enjoyed a relatively obstacle-free path for its education agenda, the focus of which is the $4 billion Race to the Top grant program.
USA Today
Swedes shocked by 1st terror attack in 3 decades
STOCKHOLM (AP) — No one died except for the bombing suspect, but two explosions in Sweden's capital tore at the fabric of this tolerant and open nation — a society that hadn't seen a terrorist attack in more than three decades.
STOCKHOLM (AP) — No one died except for the bombing suspect, but two explosions in Sweden's capital tore at the fabric of this tolerant and open nation — a society that hadn't seen a terrorist attack in more than three decades.
Gawker.com says its user database was compromised
NEW YORK (AP) — Gawker Media is urging subscribers to change their passwords because someone has managed to hack into the company's user database.
NEW YORK (AP) — Gawker Media is urging subscribers to change their passwords because someone has managed to hack into the company's user database.
Madoff son found dead in NYC in apparent suicide
By Kevin McCoy
NEW YORK — The older son of infamous Ponzi scheme architect Bernard Madoff was found dead early Saturday, after he apparently hanged himself on the second anniversary of the multi-billion dollar scam that victimized thousands of celebrities, charities and average investors.
By Kevin McCoy
NEW YORK — The older son of infamous Ponzi scheme architect Bernard Madoff was found dead early Saturday, after he apparently hanged himself on the second anniversary of the multi-billion dollar scam that victimized thousands of celebrities, charities and average investors.
Vatican Bank mired in laundering scandal
VATICAN CITY (AP) — This is no ordinary bank: The ATMs are in Latin. Priests use a private entrance. A life-size portrait of Pope Benedict XVI hangs on the wall.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — This is no ordinary bank: The ATMs are in Latin. Priests use a private entrance. A life-size portrait of Pope Benedict XVI hangs on the wall.
Super Bowl ads play the social-media game
By Bruce Horovitz
The Super Bowl used to be a football game, but advertisers are turning the upcoming gridiron event into a high-stakes social-media game.
By Bruce Horovitz
The Super Bowl used to be a football game, but advertisers are turning the upcoming gridiron event into a high-stakes social-media game.
7 incoming GOP leaders rode wave of PAC gifts into power
By Fredreka Schouten
WASHINGTON — Incoming House Republican chairmen raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars from special-interest groups shortly before the November election, as it became apparent their party would take over, a USA TODAY analysis of new campaign-finance reports shows.
By Fredreka Schouten
WASHINGTON — Incoming House Republican chairmen raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars from special-interest groups shortly before the November election, as it became apparent their party would take over, a USA TODAY analysis of new campaign-finance reports shows.
It's not too late for Baby Boomers to get in shape
By Janice Lloyd
Nancy Garvey had to quit the tennis routine that kept her slim and fit when she was younger. She fractured her kneecap on the court, and that was the end of that.
It was also the end of slim and fit. At least for a few years.
By Janice Lloyd
Nancy Garvey had to quit the tennis routine that kept her slim and fit when she was younger. She fractured her kneecap on the court, and that was the end of that.
It was also the end of slim and fit. At least for a few years.
CNNEstate tax emerges as key Democratic beef in Obama's compromise
By Tom Cohen, CNN
Washington (CNN) -- House Democrats will allow a vote on the tax compromise reached by President Barack Obama and Republicans but will try to change the deal, especially an estate tax provision they believe is beneficial to the wealthy, one of their leaders said Sunday.
By Tom Cohen, CNN
Washington (CNN) -- House Democrats will allow a vote on the tax compromise reached by President Barack Obama and Republicans but will try to change the deal, especially an estate tax provision they believe is beneficial to the wealthy, one of their leaders said Sunday.
More than 1,200 at Edwards funeral; protest fizzles
By CNN Wire StaffRaleigh, North Carolina (CNN) - More than 1,200 mourners, including hundreds who loved and admired Elizabeth Edwards from a distance, packed a Raleigh church Saturday to pay respects to the activist and estranged wife of a failed aspirant to the presidency.
By CNN Wire StaffRaleigh, North Carolina (CNN) - More than 1,200 mourners, including hundreds who loved and admired Elizabeth Edwards from a distance, packed a Raleigh church Saturday to pay respects to the activist and estranged wife of a failed aspirant to the presidency.
The Los Angeles Times Obama signs child nutrition bill, championed by the first lady
With his wife by his side, President Obama on Monday signed the child nutrition bill, strongly pushed by the first lady, who has made nutrition part of her campaign to help the young get healthy.
With his wife by his side, President Obama on Monday signed the child nutrition bill, strongly pushed by the first lady, who has made nutrition part of her campaign to help the young get healthy.
Iran's president fires foreign minister, names nuclear chief to serve as acting top diplomat
Associated PressTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad abruptly fired his foreign minister Monday as he was in the middle of an official visit to Africa and named the nuclear chief as the acting top diplomat.
Associated PressTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad abruptly fired his foreign minister Monday as he was in the middle of an official visit to Africa and named the nuclear chief as the acting top diplomat.
PoliticoCancun ends with modest climate deal
By DARREN SAMUELSOHNNegotiators from about 190 countries reached a modest set of agreements early Saturday in Cancun on how to tackle global warming but punted some of the most controversial questions for a later date.
By DARREN SAMUELSOHNNegotiators from about 190 countries reached a modest set of agreements early Saturday in Cancun on how to tackle global warming but punted some of the most controversial questions for a later date.
Sharron Angle launches 'Patriot Caucus'
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN
Former Nevada GOP Senate candidate Sharron Angle is angling to lead the tea party movement heading into 2012.
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN
Former Nevada GOP Senate candidate Sharron Angle is angling to lead the tea party movement heading into 2012.
Norm Coleman may enter RNC race
By MIKE ALLEN
Norm Coleman — former U.S. senator from Minnesota, and now chairman of American Action Network and Forum, a key outside GOP group – is likely to enter the race for Republican National Committee chairman now that Michael Steele is expected to announce he will not seek reelection.
By MIKE ALLEN
Norm Coleman — former U.S. senator from Minnesota, and now chairman of American Action Network and Forum, a key outside GOP group – is likely to enter the race for Republican National Committee chairman now that Michael Steele is expected to announce he will not seek reelection.
Courts race on health reform repeal
By SARAH KLIFFA federal judge in Virginia will rule on one of the most prominent health reform repeal lawsuits Monday, sources tell POLITICO.
The Huffington Post Wall Street Set For Best Two Years Ever, Thanks To Bailout
William Alden
Two agonizing years for the U.S. economy have been some of the best years on record for Wall Street. After first receiving billions in taxpayer aid, and now ultracheap funding from the Federal Reserve, Wall Street banks are on track to wrap up two of their best years ever.
By SARAH KLIFFA federal judge in Virginia will rule on one of the most prominent health reform repeal lawsuits Monday, sources tell POLITICO.
The Huffington Post Wall Street Set For Best Two Years Ever, Thanks To Bailout
William Alden
Two agonizing years for the U.S. economy have been some of the best years on record for Wall Street. After first receiving billions in taxpayer aid, and now ultracheap funding from the Federal Reserve, Wall Street banks are on track to wrap up two of their best years ever.
Bank Of America Looking To Sell $1 Billion Toxic Mortgages
Reuters
Bank of America Corp has put up for sale at least $1 billion worth of toxic mortgage assets, the New York Post said on Monday, citing sources.
Reuters
Bank of America Corp has put up for sale at least $1 billion worth of toxic mortgage assets, the New York Post said on Monday, citing sources.
Obama, CEOs To Talk Job Creation Wednesday
AP/Huffington Post
WASHINGTON -- The White House says President Barack Obama will discuss ideas for creating jobs and making the U.S. more competitive when he hosts about 20 CEOs on Wednesday.
AP/Huffington Post
WASHINGTON -- The White House says President Barack Obama will discuss ideas for creating jobs and making the U.S. more competitive when he hosts about 20 CEOs on Wednesday.
The president, first lady, Sasha, Malia and First Granny stepped out for another holiday soiree on Sunday night, the annual Christmas in Washington presentation at the National Building Museum. A very pregnant Mariah Carey performed, along with Andrea Bocelli and Annie Lennox.
Holiday Stress: 12 Ways to Beat It
Belleruth Naparstek
Yep, it's that time of year again, when we aspire to stay calm, sane and steady -- and maybe even have a little fun -- in the face of demands piling on at holiday time.
Belleruth Naparstek
Yep, it's that time of year again, when we aspire to stay calm, sane and steady -- and maybe even have a little fun -- in the face of demands piling on at holiday time.
Facing the Holidays When You've Lost a Loved One
Judith Johnson
If you have recently lost a loved one with whom you would otherwise be sharing this holiday season, you might be finding yourself wanting to burrow under your covers with a box of tissues until the holidays have passed.
Judith Johnson
If you have recently lost a loved one with whom you would otherwise be sharing this holiday season, you might be finding yourself wanting to burrow under your covers with a box of tissues until the holidays have passed.
TBDExaminer report: no death penalty in U. Va case
By Sarah Larimer
The 23-year-old man accused of killing a University of Virginia lacrosse player who was his former girlfriend isn't expected to face the death penalty, reports the Washington Examiner.
By Sarah Larimer
The 23-year-old man accused of killing a University of Virginia lacrosse player who was his former girlfriend isn't expected to face the death penalty, reports the Washington Examiner.
Can flash mob carolers restore good cheer to Metro rush hour?
By Dave Jamieson
If you haven't heard, some cheery Washingtonians have been planning a mass caroling effort for several Red Line stations this afternoon. The organizers behind the event have told would-be carolers to sing “Let It Snow” at 5 p.m.
By Dave Jamieson
If you haven't heard, some cheery Washingtonians have been planning a mass caroling effort for several Red Line stations this afternoon. The organizers behind the event have told would-be carolers to sing “Let It Snow” at 5 p.m.
Metro delays: Track fire at Metro Center leads to lost work hours, widespread misery
By Dave Jamieson
Thanks to a fire on the tracks near Metro Center, a commute that should take about 35 minutes door-to-door took well over an hour this morning. It was miserable. On an Orange Line train headed from Stadium-Armory to Rosslyn, we held for several minutes at virtually every station as we approached Metro Center.
By Dave Jamieson
Thanks to a fire on the tracks near Metro Center, a commute that should take about 35 minutes door-to-door took well over an hour this morning. It was miserable. On an Orange Line train headed from Stadium-Armory to Rosslyn, we held for several minutes at virtually every station as we approached Metro Center.
Winter Weather Advisory Updated
By Adam Caskey
The Winter Weather Advisory has been dropped for parts of our region but is still in effect until 9am for Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, Charles, Stafford and Spotsylvania Counties.
By Adam Caskey
The Winter Weather Advisory has been dropped for parts of our region but is still in effect until 9am for Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, Charles, Stafford and Spotsylvania Counties.
SlateFive of the most revealing moments of the Obama presidency.
President Obama talks a lot. And he talks everywhere—The Tonight Show, The View, the United Nations. At this rate, if re-elected, he'll be appearing at Shoney's for the Sapersons' anniversary in December 2016. But what moments really stick out?
President Obama talks a lot. And he talks everywhere—The Tonight Show, The View, the United Nations. At this rate, if re-elected, he'll be appearing at Shoney's for the Sapersons' anniversary in December 2016. But what moments really stick out?
Where Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Meet in Africa
ADDIS ABABA—I can't tell what my dread means. Shrieking children chase one another around the Ethiopian swimming pool. Tanned, well-oiled U.N.-types lumber up and down the lap lanes. The hotel pool's chlorinated oblivion mirrors my unease, or maybe my exhaustion. I didn't sleep last night on the overnight flight from Rome to Addis Ababa.
ADDIS ABABA—I can't tell what my dread means. Shrieking children chase one another around the Ethiopian swimming pool. Tanned, well-oiled U.N.-types lumber up and down the lap lanes. The hotel pool's chlorinated oblivion mirrors my unease, or maybe my exhaustion. I didn't sleep last night on the overnight flight from Rome to Addis Ababa.
The Queen of Chat
The queen of chat has no time to talk. Oprah Winfrey is cramming in screen time on the final season of her talk show, preparing to launch her own cable network, and packing for Australia, where she is flying 300 loyal viewers in December. (Sydney's best-known landmark has, inevitably, been dubbed the "Oprah House" in anticipation.) She can't fit in an interview, but suggests that if we e-mail over some questions she will write out the answers.
The queen of chat has no time to talk. Oprah Winfrey is cramming in screen time on the final season of her talk show, preparing to launch her own cable network, and packing for Australia, where she is flying 300 loyal viewers in December. (Sydney's best-known landmark has, inevitably, been dubbed the "Oprah House" in anticipation.) She can't fit in an interview, but suggests that if we e-mail over some questions she will write out the answers.
Others
The State (SC): NAACP to protest secession ball
Members of South Carolina’s NAACP will march in protest of a “secession ball” in Charleston later this month which will commemorate the 150th anniversary of South Carolina’s secession from the Union.
The State (SC): NAACP to protest secession ball
Members of South Carolina’s NAACP will march in protest of a “secession ball” in Charleston later this month which will commemorate the 150th anniversary of South Carolina’s secession from the Union.
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