Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Evil Eye Russia’s top military commander says his country has no obligation to defend other countries against what he calls “evil Americans.” Russia’s state news agency says General Yury Baluyevsky was responding to a reporter’s question about whether the world could depend …
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I’m related to some crazy people. Not certifiable, of course —- but a bit off nonetheless. It’s sort of like Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon crazy. I’m not going to name names —- but you know of whom I speak. I really think it’s more regional than genetic. Folks down …
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U.S. evangelist Jerry Falwell died at a Virginia hospital today at age 73 shortly after being found unconscious and without a pulse in his office, according to his personal physician, Dr. Carl Moore. An official cause of death has not been released, but Falwell had a history of heart problems. …
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Sting, Police to Announce World Tour | Norah Jones Got Her $ at the Last Minute | Madonna and Diddy | Hollywood Swinging Sting, Police to Announce World Tour Get ready. Just as I told you a few weeks ago, the Police are not only reuniting for the Grammy Awards. …
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Eddie Murphy Bolts | Anna Nicole | Governors Ball | Peter O’Toole | Mortons Eddie Murphy Loses Oscar, Bolts From Show Eddie Murphy did not like losing the Academy Award for best supporting actor to Alan Arkin Sunday night. He split the show — exit stage left! — as soon …
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Tuesday morning, Aug. 28, brings us the second total lunar eclipse of 2007. Those living in the Western Hemisphere and eastern Asia will be able to partake in at least some of this sky show. The very best viewing region for viewing this eclipse will fall across the Pacific Rim, …
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That is the subject of this evening’s “Talking Points Memo.” The president had a pretty good night last night at the state of the union, don’t you think? He delivered his speech well. Snap poll showed 78 percent of Americans liked what he said and he asked us to give …
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WASHINGTON – The long-running scenes in Somalia of politically indistinct tribes with armed militias, raging poverty and ongoing violence could persist for generations to come unless the United States acts now with financial assistance and regional alliances to help affirm the transitional government’s fragile control, say advocates in and outside …
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The battle lines are drawn between Americans who believe that authorities have a responsibility, a responsibility to use tough interrogation methods on captured terror suspects and those who say rough treatment can never be used. “Talking Points” believes firm legal boundaries must be set, but the president should have the …
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Now last night, we told you about 61-year old Joe Horn, who shot two alleged burglars dead in Pasadena, Texas outside of Houston. The harrowing incident was recorded on 911: (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) JOE HORN: OK, he’s coming out the window right now. I got to go, buddy. I’m sorry, …
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