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Obama Gets The Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize Committee has endorsed Obama’s vision of the future and his efforts towards diplomacy, but a lack of tangible results have many questioning whether the president is deserving of the honor.
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October 10, 2009
Glenn Beck: Does He Help or Hurt America?
FOX News anchor Glenn Beck is under attack by U.S. media outlets and liberals for spreading lies across America. But his ratings are exploding as his audience stands strong.
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August 30, 2009
Feeding a Plastic Addiction?
Heidi Montag is the latest celebrity to take plastic surgery to a new level. Her 10 procedures has the media speculating about a problem in Hollywood.
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January 21, 2010
Washington DC City Council Approves Gay Marriage
Gay marriage passed its first hurdle for couples living in Washington, D.C. Some in America's capitol aren't completely on board.
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December 4, 2009
Obama's Afghanistan
Barack Obama made his imprint on the war in Afghanistan by injecting 30,000 more troops into the war. So was that the right move?
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December 2, 2009
The Health Care Bill Urgency
U.S. President Barack Obama has told Congress to approve a health care overhaul bill by August 8th -- but is there a need to rush?
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July 22, 2009
Hate in the Facebook Age
A survey on Facebook asking if U.S. President Barack Obama should be killed has created an online uproar. The media are looking at the Internet freedom and the bigger issues.
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October 1, 2009
Mickey Gets a Makeover
Mickey Mouse has remained unchanged for decades, but he is about to get a makeover. Disney hopes the darker Mickey will appeal to a younger generation, but some worry about tinkering with a classic.
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November 8, 2009
John Mayer Uses the “N” Word
Singer John Mayer is making headlines after using the “n” word and comparing a certain part of himself to a white supremacist in a new interview.
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February 11, 2010
Massachusetts Senate Hopefuls Duke it Out
Massachusetts Senate hopeful's battle it out. With less than a week to go, Democrats didn't have lost their lead, now trailing Republican's in the polls.
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January 16, 2010
Stem Cell Funding Ban Lifted
U.S. President Barack Obama overturned Bush administration policies banning federal funding for stem cell research. Newsy.com tracks various perspectives of the debate.
March 10, 2009
Killer Whale Attack Spurs Captivity Concerns
The largest killer whale in captivity killed one of its trainers, making waves in the debate on whether captivity is cruel.
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February 25, 2010
Tiger Comes Clean After Voicemail Leaks
After nearly 13 years of being a global icon and maintaining a reputable image, Tiger Woods is the center of negative publicity. He is accused of having affairs with as many as three women.
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December 3, 2009
Calendar Puts Mormons in Hot Water
"Hot Mormon Muffins," a calendar featuring 12 sexy Mormon moms, has caused a stir in the Church and the media.
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October 29, 2009
Town Hall Protests: People or Puppets?
Town hall meetings have become rowdy lately with citizens protesting healthcare reform. But are they acting on their own, or because of a conservative strategy?
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August 7, 2009
Obama Revamps Bush’s Missile Defense
A nod to Russia, but a perceived slight to Poland and the Czech Republic. The media are analyzing Obama's latest move in Eastern Europe.
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September 18, 2009
House Health Care Bill Approved
Democrats passed health care reform in the House after agreeing to limits on abortion funding. Now, the Senate will have to deal with the issue of a public option.
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November 8, 2009
Afghanistan: A Policy Tug of War
The clock is ticking on deciding a new strategy for Afghanistan, and the media are focusing on which disagreement over this divisive issue will prove most important.
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October 8, 2009
What Happened to Public Civility?
Three recent outbursts in national and international events have the media trying to answer one question: is America rude, or just plain-spoken?
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September 16, 2009
Girl Gang Raped While Others Watched
A 15-year-old girl was gang raped by as many as seven men, while up to a dozen witnesses failed to call the police. Media sources question why no one intervened.
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October 31, 2009
I'm Just a (Health Care Reform) Bill
The health care reform bill could be coming to the Senate floor for full debate, but only if 60 Senators vote in favor of that to happen this weekend.
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November 21, 2009
Sarah Palin: Good-bye… for now
Sarah Palin exits the Alaska governor’s mansion a year-and-a-half before her first term in office expires. Will this hurt or help her popularity?
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July 27, 2009
The Future of Health Care Reform: What Happens Next?
Five health care reform bills have passed in Congress, but the future of reform is in the hands of just a few lawmakers. What’s next for health care overhaul and who decides?
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October 20, 2009
Sacramento Family Awarded $16M in Radio Stunt Death
A jury found a Sacramento radio station negligent in the death of a woman who drank nearly two gallons of water during a contest in 2007.
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October 31, 2009
A Crackdown on Tailgating?
Tailgating at NFL games is an American tradition. But the league is now trying to crackdown on a “Code of Conduct” that it created last year.
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November 23, 2009
Obama Speaks to Mixed Responses
Obama’s health care speech has elicited mixed reactions. Some media sources say he has done well, but others are unconvinced.
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September 11, 2009
Change of Plans: Obama Shifts Focus
President Obama said Americans jobs and banking are his top priorities. Is the shift away from health care reform strategy or political maneuvering?
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January 24, 2010
Marge Simpson: Playboy Cover Girl
Marge Simpson, the iconic blue-beehived mother of Bart and Lisa, is making it to the cover of Playboy Magazine this November. Media sources have mixed reactions to the family cartoon’s stunt on the men’s magazine.
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October 14, 2009
Salvation Army Says 'Swipe It'
With need up and disposable cash down, The Salvation Army has added credit card machines to its iconic red kettles across the nation.
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November 22, 2009
Airports Consider Full-Body Scanners
Full body scanners could soon be looking through passengers' clothes at almost all U.S. airports. Some are calling it an invasion of privacy, but others say it's necessary for security.
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December 31, 2009

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