Obama To Rip Clinton For Siding With McCain On Iraq & Iran

Obama will appear in Denver to speak on foreign policy. Excerpts from today's speech: "It's time for new leadership that understands that the way to win a debate with John McCain is not by nominating someone who agreed with him on voting for the war in Iraq; who agreed with him in voting to give George Bush the the benefit of the doubt on Iran..."

ABC: Every Soldier I talked to is for Obama

Martha Raddatz of ABC news on Charlie Rose said that every soldier she spoke to is for Obama. They all feel that Obama will give America the strongest foreign standing because of his leadership ability. Former Bush adviser also confirm that his son in military also are supporting Obama. Watch the 2 min video yourself.

Gas Hike? Prices Could Reach 50 Cents/Gal

Experts predict national average pump prices will jump to $3.50 a gallon.

JUST NOW IN SWEDEN: Four indicted in Pirate Bay Case

Four people involved in the running of file-sharing site The Pirate Bay were indicted in Sweden on Thursday on charges of being accessories to breaking copyright law.

Rudy Giuliani hints at dropping out

In a meeting in the back of his chartered plane en route to St. Petersburg, Fla., a short while ago, the onetime, longtime GOP front-runner told a small group of reporters, including The Times' Louise Roug: "The winner of Florida will win the nomination."

Who is the Federal Reserve?

A look at the men and women who decide when to raise or lower interest rates.

Republicans Scared: "Obama is the Democrats' Reagan"

Here is a great article from a conservative Republican commentator on Beliefnet. This echoes what we Obama supporters have been saying for months. He thinks Obama will "win in a landslide" if he wins the Democratic nomination: "If I were a Republican, I'd be very, very afraid. Oh wait, I am a Republican. Dang. Lord have mercy."

The Economist: The End Of Cheap Food

Rising food prices are a threat to many; they also present the world with an enormous opportunity

Wall Street Journal Friends Facebook

WSJ.com lets viewers see what stories their Facebook friends like.

Can Eli Manning Win Over Madison Ave.?

New York Giants QB stands to win more than a game on Super Bowl Sunday.

Striking It Rich as a Small-Time Investor

The secrets to finding a great low-fee, low-cost index fund revealed.

Home Sales Fall by Record Amount

Builders are facing a huge backlog of unsold homes.

Where tax savings are: Detailing deductions

With the start of the new tax year, the hunt for tax-lowering deductions and credits is officially on. But new opportunities are scarcer this year.

Rate cut hope lifts Wall Street (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks rose on Tuesday as expectations
the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates for the second
time in a week boosted banks, insurers and home builders.

In uncertain times, invest in the long-term

While Wall Street debates whether the U.S. is headed for recession, investors don't have to wait for an answer — they can take steps to limit their risks.

Google - 50th anniversary of the Lego brick.

Cool logo.

Which businesses hold up well in a recession?

A reader wonders which businesses do well when the economy heads south.? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

SC Primary coverage: Live, interactive, and commercial-free

Live viewer polls, comments and streaming election returns. Plus the smartest guests from Firedoglake, Crooks and Liars, Alternet, the Huffington Post, Personal Democracy Forum, Pam's House Blend. Hosted by Cenk Uygur from the Young Turks radio show, and Robert Greenwald, founder of Brave New Films.

Walmart Is Still Selling Nazi T-Shirts 62 Weeks Later

Just when you thought all of the Walmart tshirts bearing the exact replica of an infamous Nazi symbol were recalled, or sold to a discount store and burned, a Walmart in Palmdale, California has them on sale for $3.00 a pop.

Obama's South Carolina Victory Speech

US spy satellite is unpowered and uncontrollable. Unknown at this time where it will crash into the Earth. Hopefully onto Giulliani.

Five Tips to Sell Your Home

How to deal with the challenges of today's buyers' market in real estate.

Americans slow to spend down IRA balances

Americans who have money stored in Individual Retirement Accounts tend to hang on to it for use in the later years of their retirement, according to a study being released Monday.

Caroline Kennedy's Endorsement of Barack Obama

OVER the years, I’ve been deeply moved by the people who’ve told me they wished they could feel inspired and hopeful about America the way people did when my father was president. This sense is even more profound today. That is why I am supporting a presidential candidate in the Democratic primaries, Barack Obama.

Stewart slams media for provoking campaign drama

Host Jon Stewart slammed the media for provoking campaign drama on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" this Friday.

Busted: New York Times revises own history on Iraq war

In The New York Times today, Hillary Clinton received a primary endorsement from the paper, however, the paper seemed to have revised some of its supportive statements issued in the lead up to the Iraq war.

John McCain & Miss Teen SC on Economics!

Ron Paul asked McCain an economics question, and McCain obviously had no clue how to answer. He reminded me of Miss Teen SC. Enjoy!

Mortgage analysis firm to cooperate in NY probe (Reuters)

Reuters - Mortgage loan analysis company
Clayton Holdings Inc , in an agreement with New York's
attorney general, said on Saturday it would detail how Wall
Street firms disregarded its warnings about the quality of home
loans later sold to investors.

URGENT: Oppose Telecom Immunity and Contact Your Senator

As early as Monday, the Administration and its allies are trying to end Senate debate on FISA and telecom immunity and force a vote on the Senate Intelligence Committee's bill-a bill that would broadly expand the executive branch's spying powers while granting immunity to telecoms that broke the law and assisted in the NSA's illegal domestic spying

Will Senate Tinker With Stimulus Bill?

Stimulus bill could be delayed by fight to extend unemployment benefits.

Economy - Friday (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - March crude rose $1.30 to $90.71 a barrel -- topping $91 intraday -- on rising beliefs that the U.S. is headed for a recession. Oil prices shot up $2.42 on Thu. after House leaders and President Bush agreed on a $150 bil economic stimulus plan. Crude hit a 3-month closing low of $86.99 on Wed. OPEC is expected to discuss further output hikes at its Feb. 1 meeting.

MSNBC says 'audio issues' behind mysterious Romney whisperer

"We had some audio issues and Gov. Romney's mike wasn't working momentarily. Simple as that," MSNBC VP for Communications Jeremy Gaines told RAW STORY in a one-line e-mail.Gaines did not explain the source of the "raised taxes" whisper before Romney's response, nor why MSNBC scrubbed a reference to the whisper from its Web site.

Rummy Resurfaces, Calls for U.S. Propaganda Agency

Now, the former defense secretary has a bigger vision: he is advocating a "21st century agency for global communications.There are multiple channels for information The Internet is there, pods are there, talk radio is there, e-mails are there. There are all kinds of opportunities. We need someone in the United States government, some entity,

Why the Cult of Scientology Needs to be Abolished

A former member of the Cult of Scientology describes some of the insanity she endured beginning at the age of six.

Scientology teachings claim Jesus Christ was a pedophile

OT8 has become known as the "Jesus is a pedophile"-OT. Until recently, CoS was adamant that OT8 was a forgery. Until recently. When Arnaldo Lerma's house was raided by CoS, they took his computer. Under the writ of seizure, they were allowed only to identify files that were copyrighted bij CoS / RTC... read further for all the dirt.

Oil rises to $91 as U.S. plan lifts markets (Reuters)

Reuters - Oil jumped to near $91 a barrel on
Friday, lifted by a broad stock market rally amid optimism
about a U.S. economic stimulus plan aimed at warding off a
recession in the world's top energy consumer.

Market falls with defensive shares, financials (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks fell, with the S&P briefly down
1 percent, on Friday as declines in defensive shares and talk
of more trouble in the global financial sector offset strong
earnings from companies, including Honeywell International Inc
.

Angry Employee Deletes All of Company's Data

Woman thinks she's about to be fired, goes into office over weekend and destroys past 7 years' worth of archives.

AUDIO: Fox's John Gibson Mocks 'Weirdo' Heath Ledger's Death

Opening his radio show with funeral music yesterday, Fox News host John Gibson mocked the death of actor Heath Ledger, calling him a “weirdo” with a “serious drug problem.”Playing an audio clip of, “I wish I knew how to quit you” from Ledger’s Brokeback Mountain, Gibson disdainfully quipped, “Well, he found out how to quit you.”

Tasered, bitten by police dog...whoops, wrong dude...

The man was stunned with a Taser gun and bitten by a police dog when he was arrested last week near his home. Police spokesman they were searching for an armed sex offender and Morris was wearing clothing that resembled the assailant. According to police, Morris ignored police commands. His mother says he didn't hear because he was listening to iPo

War Breaks Out Between Hackers and Scientology

Wired's take on the brewing war against Scientology. Take a guess as to which side they're on...

Eliminate Income Tax and Govt has Same Revenue as 10 yrs Ago

Do today’s tax collections, minus the income tax, really equal the tax collections of 10 years ago? We dug into IRS statistics ourselves and ITS TRUE!! IRS collected $880-billion in individual income tax in 2005. Subtract that from total taxes and you get $1.12-trillion. By comparison, total tax collections in 1995 were about $1.27-trillion.

Study confirms Bush Administration lied prior to Iraq war

A study by two nonprofit journalism organizations found that President Bush and top administration officials issued hundreds of false statements about the national security threat from Iraq in the two years following the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Yale Sounds the Alarm on the Declining Dollar: Dire Straits

If today's US budget deficit raises concerns, then tomorrow's projections should sound an alarm, writes economist David Dapice. As the United States descends further and further into debt – by several trillion dollars over the next ten years – the value of US currency will decline. Should a worldwide "run on the dollar" result, shockwaves ...

Don't Sell! Advice From the Wall Street Pros

Financial planners advise investors to wait out panics in the markets.

10 Tips: New Year’s resolutions from readers

Are you wishing you could do a better job financially in 2008? If so, many msnbc.com readers took the time to send all sorts of practical, money-saving ideas.

Why is the Fed so worried about inflation?

If the U.S. economy is slowing down, why is the Federal Reserve? still worried about inflation??? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

Apple shares drop after missed forecast (Reuters)

Reuters - Apple Inc on Tuesday
forecast a quarterly profit below analysts' expectations and
posted disappointing holiday-season iPod shipments, sending its
shares down 11 percent in after hours trade on concern
consumers were cutting spending.

1 in 5 soldiers returning from Iraq with brain injuries

On The Chris Matthews show, Richard Stengel, the managing editor of TIME gives us a chilling new report that the Pentagon is releasing about the serious head injuries our troops are sustaining in Iraq.

Obama wins Nevada -- for real.

While Clinton did edge out Obama in the popular vote by 6%, she only did so by capturing the populous Las Vegas area. Obama won broader support statewide, especially in the more rural areas that Democrats usually flounder in, and thus earned more state delegates than Clinton. Obama is now two delegates ahead of Clinton, and closest to nomination.

British Media Confirms FBI Nuke Cover-up

The Sunday Times has obtained a document that confirms that a file, which the FBI denied existed, could contain information about American officials stealing nuclear secrets for Turkish and Israeli spies, who would then sell the secrets to Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Nevada Election Math: Clinton Beat Obama, Obama Beat Clinton

"The calculations of national convention delegates being circulated are based upon an assumption that delegate preferences will remain the same between now and April 2008," said Jill Derby, the chairwoman of the state party. "We look forward to our county and state conventions where we will choose the delegates for the nominee that Nevadans..."

Fla. Banks: No Hats, Hoods or Sunglasses

Customers will have to follow a new dress code if they want to bank in Florida.

Wounded Troops Sent Back To Iraq

Seventy-nine injured soldiers were pressed into war duty last month as the U.S. Army struggled to fill its ranks. "My personal opinion is that as the war goes on, you'll see more and more soldiers with (limitations)," said Maj. Gen. Mark Graham.

Russia warns of nuclear defence

Russia's military chief of staff has said Moscow is ready to use force, including pre-emptively and with nuclear weapons, to defend itself.

Supreme Court Denies Kucinich Bid to Get on Texas Ballot

Kucinich and singer-supporter Willie Nelson objected to the party oath that a presidential candidate must "fully support" the party's eventual nominee. Kucinich crossed out the oath when he filed for a spot on the primary ballot.

H2 Uh-Oh: Bottled Water Tries to Go Green

With backlash in full swing, companies scramble to move toward carbon negative.

Oil up on Mexico port closures, OPEC comments (Reuters)

Reuters - Oil rose on Monday, nearing $91 a
barrel, with prices supported by the closure of Mexico's oil
export terminals due to bad weather, as well as OPEC's
dismissal of calls to raise output.

Bush considering $800 tax rebate to boost US economy

President George W. Bush's administration is considering an individual tax rebate of up to 800 dollars as a short term measure to help boost the sagging US economy, a media report said Friday.

Have any money in a 401(k)? You just lost a huge chunk

Another brutal day on wallstreet ! Stocks extend the '08 selloff after Fed chair says economy needs help pronto. Merrill's loss, weak housing and drop in Philly Fed don't help. More losses to follow. Keep working, citizen

Amid troubling report, lawmaker calls for paper ballots

An emergency bill to help states audit their elections was introduced Thursday. On the same day, Maryland voters learned the security of their electronic voting machines would be entrusted to a high-profile Republican operative, and activists were documenting irregularities in last week's New Hampshire primary.

Canada puts U.S., Israel on torture watchlist

Canada's foreign ministry has put the United States and Israel on a watch list of countries where prisoners risk being tortured and also classifies some U.S. interrogation techniques as torture, according to a document obtained by Reuters on Thursday.

Faux News: Whose election is it anyway?

Montana's governor called on 17 other states Friday to join its rejection of the fed's Real ID rules, but DHS says rebel states will be punished. Starting May 11, citizens of rebel states can't use their driver's licenses to enter any federal building or board a plane without a patdown. States that agree can get extension on pricey regs until 2014.

Wall St. drops as Bush rescue plan disappoints (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks tumbled for a fourth day on
Friday to close out the worst week for the S&P 500 in five
years on worry that a White House effort to boost the economy
may not prevent a recession.

Your 2008 Plan for Success

It's a new year, and 2008 can be the best year ever for you and your business.

Fed Chief Testifies as Economy Teeters

Ben Bernanke hints he is open to a stimulus package to avert recession.

New House Bill Calls for Paper Ballots and an audit trail

A New Jersey congressman hopes to introduce a bill in the House that would offer $600 million to voting districts across the nation that convert to paper ballots or put in audit systems in time for the November presidential election.The Confidence in Voting Act of 2008, hopes to provide a paper audit trail for 2008 US Elections.

House prepares to file contempt charges against Bush aides

Democratic aides tell RAW STORY that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is preparing to bring the contempt citations passed by the Judiciary Committee to the full House for a vote. Pelosi has not determined a date for a vote but is "pretty certain" to push forward the contempt charges against White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolton and former counsel Harrie

Bill Clinton - Experience Matters... except when I ran

Bill Clinton gets called out on his belief that Obama isnt experienced enough... oh wait, he said in 1992 experience doesn't matter.

10 tips on tipping: Who gets how much?

Have you ever felt unsure whether you really should be tipping someone at the end of the calendar year? Here are 10 tips on who should get how much.

Weekly Jobless Claims Drop Again

Claims for unemployment Benefits fall for third consecutive week.

Jobs, Apple Push 'Swinging for the Fences'

Steve Jobs, Apple's stock plunge and why the competition hasn't caught on.

10 Tips: Fix credit-report errors

Have you ever been horrified to discover errors on your credit report? Such inaccuracies can and should strike fear into any conscientious consumer’s heart. Here are some helpful tips.

What does ‘core’ inflation mean anyway?

Last week's reports on a strong uptick in prices have readers wondering how worried they should be about inflation.? The Answer Desk by msnbc.com's John W. Schoen.

Merrill posts worst quarter in its history (Reuters)

Reuters - Merrill Lynch & Co Inc
reported about $16 billion in mortgage-related writedowns and
adjustments on Thursday in the worst quarter of the company's
history.

Late payments on consumer loans climb

Late payments on consumer loans, including those for autos, home improvement and certain home equity loans, have hit their highest point since the last U.S. recession.

Pull Over: Worst States for Speeding

Even a first offense can bring a four-digit fine in some parts of the country.

Inflation Rate Is Worst in 17 Years

Inflation Up by Largest Amount in 17 Years, Industrial Production Flat in December

79% Say Change = Rejecting the Bush Agenda.

79% percent of Americans “say the next president should set the nation on a new course rather than following the direction in which Bush has been leading,” including two thirds who “feel that way strongly.” “For the first time this is even more than said so about Bush’s father, 75 %, the summer before he was voted out of office.

Study: Finances bigger concern than health

After record mortgage foreclosures and slumping home prices, Americans are more determined to shape up their flabby finances in 2008 than their bodies, according to a study.

Buidling a strong company through branding

In today's fast paced market, the successful companies are the ones with the most exposure. The more people a company reaches, they better chance they have in retaining them, because brand awareness is key. Another company might make a superior product, but if there branding campaign isn't up to par, then they will never be able to compete with the other major players in their industry. Customized Promotional Products are one way you can turn your companies marketing/branding campaign around. Start reaching out to new audiences through targeted messages on various products, it's guaranteed you can find some niche to reach out to. The plan then switches to your advertising.



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Cheerleading & Stretching

Cheerleading has been a passion of mine for quite some time now. I always loved to goto the games and be actively involved within the overall atmosphere. I really enjoyed being on the field or court, right next to the action and cheering my team on. It was an adrenaline rush, and it was a really good workout. And, just like any other sport, cheerleading doesn't happen overnight. You need to practice to get better. For me, flexability has always been a key element in how I perform. If I wasn't loose enough before a game, I wouldn't be performing to the best of my ability. Luckily, I found Stretching for Cheerleading, it's an article with people like me in mind. It has a stretching routine, but with a focus around cheerleading. It's short and sweet, enjoy!


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Even Republicans Agree Rush Limbaugh Is Obsolete

Particularly when it comes to his head-in-the-sand stance on global warming, Rush Limbaugh is part of an old, tired machine that even conservatives are growing tired of.

Judge Grants Kucinich Entry to NV Debate

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge said Monday that Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich must be included in Tuesday's candidates' debate in Nevada.

Noam Chomsky on U.S. policy towards Iran

Chomsky discusses the history U.S. policy towards Iran and why Iran does not pose an immediate threat to the U.S. Iran actually was the only country to agree to a proposal that would prevent countries from developing nuclear weapons.

Jeb Bush: 'The truth is useless'

"You have to understand this right now. You can't deposit the truth in a bank. You can't buy groceries with the truth. You can't pay rent with the truth. The truth is a useless commodity that will hang around your neck like an albatross all the way to the homeless shelter. And if you think that the million or so.....

Watchdog: Congress causes biggest tax problem

End-of-year congressional votes to change the tax code have created havoc for the Internal Revenue Service and top the list of problems bedeviling taxpayers, according to an annual report released Wednesday.

Prisoners 'to be chipped like dogs'

Hi-tech 'satellite' tagging planned in order to create more space in jailsCivil rights groups and probation officers furious at 'degrading' scheme -- How long before they chip you too?

Bush Changes Excuse for Iran Rhetoric After No Nukes Proven

Shortly after his trip to Israel, Bush continues to agitate the Middle East Situation"Bush's harsh rhetoric on Iran has shown few signs of softening since the National Intelligence Estimate concluded that Iran halted its nuclear weapons three years ago."

Diebold Voting Machine Failures Found Across NH During Prima

Election Officials Confirm that Employees from LHS Associates, Diebold's Sole Programmer, Vendor and Service Provider in NH, Were Allowed to Access Vulnerable Optical-Scan Systems Throughout Election Day. Early research into New Hampshire wards and towns which used Diebold's AccuVote Optical-Scan voting machines during last week's Primary, reveals

10 Tips: Happy returns after the holidays

Want to return an unwanted gift? If you attempt to return stuff this year, these tips can help you play the returns game successfully or decide in advance to avoid the game altogether.

Vitamin Information

I'm always trying to find simple ways to make myself a bit healthier. Especially now that we're at the start of a new year, one of my resolutions was to be more fit. In my search for simple tips on how to improve my health, and mainly my diet, I stumbled upon this site about vitamin information. It was really helpful, and explained a lot about vitamins that I didn't know before. Have a look!

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Answer Desk front page

Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.

Retailers seen closing stores, paring growth (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. retailers will close stores and
reduce square-footage growth plans this year to offset slowing
sales, slumping stock prices, a saturated market and a penny
conscious shopper, analysts said on Sunday.

China makes new anti-inflation move (AP)

AP - China's cabinet on Monday sharply increased penalties for price-fixing, expanding an anti-inflation campaign that has failed to cool a surge in politically sensitive food costs.

Murdered Pregnant Marine Was Victimized By Many

Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, the Marine who was murdered while pregnant, was victimized not only by her rapist and killer, but by the media, her friends and step-mother as well.

Kucinich Asks for New Hampshire Recount

Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, has sent a letter to the New Hampshire Secretary of State asking for a recount of Tuesday's election because of "unexplained disparities between hand-counted ballots and machine-counted ballots."

Voices on Recording May Not Have Been From Iranian Speedboat

Just two days after the U.S. Navy released the eerie video of Iranian speedboats swarming around American warships, which featured a chilling threat in English, the Navy is saying that the voice on the tape could have come from the shore or from another ship.

Take that New Year’s resolution to the bank

Want to save money or boost your earnings in the coming year? TODAY Financial editor Jean Chatzky shares tips on how to get your finances into shape for 2008.

Watch this quick before News Corp Fox News yanks it

Originally dugg as "Cut from re-air! What Fox News doesn't want you too see."This video has been removed due to terms of use violation. from youtubeThe only video of the debate removed from youtubeFox news leave no doubt they are going after Ron Paul

Taxpayers getting more privacy with new rule

The final rules issued by the IRS on Thursday require tax preparers to get informed consent before disclosing tax information to third parties or using it for non-return purposes.

Town may pay seniors to work off taxes

A New York town is pushing a program that would let seniors work part-time, for $7 an hour, to help pay off some of their property taxes.

China's Trade Surplus Surges to Record

China's 2007 trade surplus surges 48 percent to record $262 billion.

Errors Transposing Votes and Diebold Machines Issues

Allegations of vote fraud in New Hampshire’s primary are growing. The data from Diebold electronic voting machines is up to 5% points different than the hand-written ballots that were cast. Sutton Town has now reported an error in transposing votes and an employee of LHS Associates, whom counted 81% of the vote, has a criminal record.

Swedish Politicians Strike Blows at Copyright Lobby

Last week, seven Swedish MPs wrote to a prominent Swedish tabloid newspaper ‘Expressen’ to express their dissatisfaction with proposals for dealing with copyright infringers. Now, that number has increased to 13, and the issue seems to keep growing.

Clinton Crony Makes Creepy Reference To JFK Assassination

"Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated ..." The comment, an apparent reference to Senator Barack Obama, is particularly striking given documented fears among blacks that Mr. Obama will be assassinated if elected. How to describe this? Desperate? Weird? Uhm...

Fast Food Chains Go On a Diet

'Skinny' lattes, low-calorie chicken strips and light salads hit menus.

Auto Insurance … for Your Pet?

One insurer is offering up to $500 if a dog or cat is hurt or dies in a car cras

Answer Desk: Questions we didn’t get to in 2007

We get all kinds of business and financial questions at the Answer Desk. Here are some we didn’t get to in 2007. The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

Your money is no good at the Taj Mahal

In yet another troubling sign for the greenback, at least one of the seven wonders of the world is now off limits if you have only U.S. currency in your pocket.

Giuliani invokes 9/11 when asked about Hillary’s tears

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Stocks Off to Worst Start Ever

A dismal Tuesday led stocks to their worst first five days of a year ever.

European shares slip on M&S retail blues, US losses (AFP)

AFP - European shares slid on Wednesday, with London hit by a gloomy update from retail darling Marks & Spencer, and after heavy overnight US losses sparked by fresh housing strains.

Police drug search at school under guise of "bomb search"

Teacher's account of a police "bomb search" at a school. In actuality, the dogs were looking for drugs. Various students fined.

Is work too good to give up?

In our workaholic society, many people’s lives revolve around their jobs. So retirees can be unprepared for what life is really like once they punch that final time card.

China woman in legal first over abortion case

A Chinese woman who was forced to have an abortion despite being nine months pregnant is suing the authorities for their actions.

Home Toxic Home? A Couple's Nightmare

After young couple bought house, they found note warning them about mold.

Israel to brief Bush on options for Iran strike

Coincidence? As US reports Iranian ships provocation, Israeli security officials are to brief President George W Bush on their latest intelligence about Iran’s nuclear program - and how it could be destroyed - when he begins a tour of the Middle East in Jerusalem this week

Bradley to endorse Obama for president

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Bill Bradley, a former presidential hopeful and senator, planned to endorse Barack Obama for president on Sunday, aides said.

Drugs companies lead European stocks rally (FT.com)

FT.com - European equity markets bounced on Tuesday led higher by pharmaceutical companies and telecoms stocks as investors continued to favour defensive sectors.

Obama Leads Clinton 38% to 26% in New Hampshire

Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Barack Obama, who won the Iowa caucuses, leads Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire by 12 percentage points among likely voters in the Jan. 8 Democratic presidential primary, according to an American Research Group Inc. poll.

Study: Airport Screening Process Pointless

All the security restrictions don't make flying any safer, a study finds.

Gravel To Teens: Marijuana Safer Than Alcohol

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel told a group of high school students on Sunday that marijuana is safer than alcohol. Speaking to a group of students at Phillips Exeter Academy, he said that he believes people should be able to buy marijuana in package stores.

Noam Chomsky applauds Sen. Gravel's Accomplishments

Alone among members of Congress, Senator Mike Gravel had the courage to take a stand that not only helped bring the atrocious Indochina wars to an end, but also made a great contribution to breaking the wall of secrecy that governments erect to protect themselves from their own citizens.

Alternative minimum tax growth blocked

Congress acted in its final hours Wednesday to block growth of the alternative minimum tax, putting off an economic hardship affecting more than 20 million taxpayers.

McCain: I would have started Iraq war regardless of WMD

(w/video) When Russert asked him if, like Bush, McCain would have supported the Iraq war even if no weapons of mass destruction were believed present in Iraq, McCain seemed to dismiss the question as irrelevant.

IRS: You may have to wait for your tax refund

More than 3 million people will have to wait until February to get their tax refunds because of Congress' late fix to the alternative minimum tax, the IRS said Thursday.

RSS Feed: Send News to Your Computer

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Kucinich calling for protest at tonight's NH debate

Calling ALL Kucinich supporters -PROTEST OUTSIDE THE DEBATE TONIGHT 8PM.Stand up for Democracy! Do not let this corporate decision to exclude a candidate of the people pass by without voicing your dissent!Saint Anselm College - DANA CENTER100 Saint Anselm DriveManchester New Hampshire 03102 8:00 PM

Scientists say; US 'doomed' if creationist president elected

A day after ordained Baptist minister Mike Huckabee finished first in the opening round to choose a Republican candidate for the White House, scientists warned Americans against electing a leader who doubts evolution.

Your gun, Mr. Bond? Careful! Remove It Sloooowly, Mr. Bond.

Who makes the guns used by real-world 007-ish agencies, villians and criminals, military forces, etc., etc., etc.?

Do Endorsements Matter?

Does it really matter what Chuck Norris, Oprah and Streisand have to say?

Tax Tactics front page

Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.

Toyota Pushes Out Ford as No. 2 Automaker

Toyota sold more cars in the U.S. 2007 than Ford Motor Co.

IRS may restrict tax-refund loans

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it may restrict tax preparers such as H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service from offering refund loans to customers to prevent fraud.

Truckers Push for Uniform Idling Laws

Interstate truckers say it is difficult to follow the hodgepodge of state laws.

Rudy Giuliani Floats Dick Cheney For Vice President

In an event in New Hampshire last night, Rudy Giuliani suggested that -- if he were to be elected president -- he would like to choose someone like Dick Cheney to be his Vice President. "In an answer that mentioned Cheney more than once, Giuliani said, 'A vice president has to be a partner in the administration.'"

Smart ways to trim your year-end tax bill

Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.

Ohio Election Workers Sentenced to 18 Months for Rigging 200

Judge Says He Believes the Conspiracy Goes Higher...

How Children Are Abused in the Name of God

Children cannot benefit from the readily-available medical treatments that might save their lives, or at least mitigate their suffering. Because the tenets of their parents’ religious faiths mandate it, their ailments are treated by prayer rather than medical science. The results are tragic.

Boy, 11, Uses Toy Lightsaber to Defend Mom From Attacker

A young boy came to his mother's assistance using a toy lightsaber after seeing a man punching his mother. See, movies aren't so bad after all...

10 Tips front page

Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.

The Future of Technology: 2008 Predictions

Michael Malone says: recession, Apple stumbles and Google tumbles this year.

$100 a Barrel

Oil has traded at $100 a barrel for the first time. Happy New Year.

Forget Weather, Airlines Cause Own Delays

Pilot shortages, long refuelings and mechanical breakdowns are root of delays.

Late payments on consumer loans rise (AP)

AP - Late payments on a cluster of consumer loans, including those for autos, home improvement and certain home equity loans, climbed in the summer to their highest point since the country's last recession in 2001.

Saudis Confirm Detention of Blogger

An outspoken Saudi blogger is being held for "purposes of interrogation," the Saudi Interior Ministry confirmed tuesday.

What happens when greed runs rampant?

Being Christmas time, many readers turn to thoughts of good will.? But what happens if a society is guided by greed??The Answer Desk by msnbc.com's John W. Schoen.

What we know. The CIA stonewalled Us. by Kean & Hamilton

What we do know is that government officials decided not to inform a lawfully constituted body, created by Congress and the president, to investigate one the greatest tragedies to confront this country. We call that obstruction.

Gift Giving

Gift giving is such a painstaking process, it can turn a good thing into a bad one. People like me always have trouble buying things for our loved ones, let alone people we work with. I recently read Top Corporate Gifts, and it really gave me a few good ideas. I actually took their advice and I look like a saint now. Take a look.


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Top Corporate Gifts

Buying a gift for your office mate or boss can prove quite difficult. Especially if you happen to avoid them on a regular basis. Not knowing anything about them hinders your gift buying ability tremendously. That's why it's important to have a backup plan, just in case you weren't aware that that bottle of jack you got them doesn't sit to well, as they are a recovering alcoholic. Therefore, you need to find a gift that could satisy eveyone. If you're looking for such a gift, read Top Corporate Gifts, and be well on your way to being your office mates best new friend.


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Government Shares Coupons to Help TV Transition

Millions of $40 coupons will help owners of low-tech TVs transition to digital.

Don't Get Drunk, Get a Raise!

Holiday office parties are a great place to get a new job.