Saturday, November 21, 2009

Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sites (AP)

Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sites (AP)


Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sites (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 05:52 AM PST

AP - Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said Saturday, reflecting the country's concern that Israel could make good on threats to strike militarily.


Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at LI mall (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:35 AM PST

AP - Police on Long Island had to shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber after thousands of young girls showed up, and got a little too wild.


'New Moon' Breaks Midnight Screening Record

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 03:05 AM PST

Hollywood Reporter: Opening at midnight Thursday in North America, "New Moon" was way over the moon.


Obama's Brother, Elizabeth Lambert, and a Special Delivery: Buzz Week in Review

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 07:10 PM PST

by Mike Krumboltz New faces stirred the Search box this week. Folks quickly turned to the Web to learn more about the president's half-brother, a vilified soccer player, and a 2-year-old who helped deliver his baby brother. Catch up on these stories and more with the Buzz Week in Review. President Obama's family time He's still incredibly busy running the country, but President Obama found a little time this past week to catch up with his half-brother. While visiting Beijing on a diplomatic trip, Mr. Obama set aside a few minutes to talk with Mark Okoth Obama Ndesandjo, who shares the same f


Three Key Lessons from Obama's China Tour

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 01:24 AM PST

What we learned from the American President's journey through the Middle Kingdom


Video: Nate Robinson shoots on wrong basket, D'Antoni snaps (Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:12 AM PST

Funny moment from Saturday's marquee Anti-NBA Finals game : 0.5 seconds left in the first quarter.


Pope and Anglican leader agree on closer relations (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 05:32 AM PST

AP - After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.


Hackers leak e-mails, stoke climate debate (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 10:46 AM PST

AP - Computer hackers have broken into a server at a well-respected climate change research center in Britain and posted hundreds of private e-mails and documents online — stoking debate over whether some scientists have overstated the case for man-made climate change.


Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart Kissing Was Natural

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 05:51 AM PST

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart needed no help fanning passion. While New Moon is getting mixed reviews, one thing the critics agree on is that the chemistry between Robert Pattinson's Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart's Bella Swan is all there. New Moon director Chris Weitz says that's thanks to the two actors -- when it came to their tender kissing scenes, Weitz claims he stepped out of the way.


Dems snare 60 votes to move ahead on health care (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 01:10 PM PST

Democratic leaders secured the last two votes to move ahead on historic health care legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday night showdown on President Barack Obama's top domestic initiative.


Atheist student groups flower on college campuses (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:19 AM PST

AP - The sign sits propped on a wooden chair, inviting all comers: "Ask an Atheist."


What to watch for in today's debate (Politico)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 04:58 AM PST

Politico - Nancy Pelosi did it. Can Harry Reid?


Miley Cyrus Opens Up About Liam Hemsworth. Kind of.

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 07:51 AM PST

Is he changing her too much? So, it's kind of obvious Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are dating, though Miley hasn't come right out and admitted it yet (seems to be the celebrity trend these days). But we've seen them making out (off set) and now Miley opens up a little bit about Liam in the new issue of Seventeen.


Bill Moyers Tells a Tale of Two Quagmires: Vietnam & Afghanistan (The Nation)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 08:21 AM PST

The Nation - The Nation -- Bill Moyers, who was at the side of President Lyndon Johnson at the time when disastrous decisions were being made to escalate the U.S. presence in the quagmire that was Vietnam, used his experience to speak Friday night to President Barack Obama about what could be an equally disastrous decision to escalate the U.S. presence in the quagmire that is Afghanistan.


Amanda Knox Tortured, Killed Roommate, Prosecutor Says In Closing

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 03:06 AM PST

CNN: Accompanied by two smitten young men vying to impress her, a resentful Amanda Knox toyed with a knife and then plunged it into her roommate's neck, killing her, an Italian prosecutor charged in closing arguments Friday.


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