Saturday, October 1, 2011

Clarence Thomas' Wife Investigated

Dems argue Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from any case involving the Affordable Care Act, due to his wife's ties to lobbyists.



By Evan Bush
Anchor: Christina Hartman
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Ala. Immigration Law Leads to Vanishing Students

Days after a federal judge upheld parts of Alabama's tough immigration law, dozens of students and families withdrew from the district schools.



By Erik Shute
Anchor: Blake Hanson
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Weekly Address: Fighting for the American Jobs Act


President Obama discusses the letters he receives every day asking for action on jobs and calls on Congress to pass the American Jobs Act right away to cut taxes, create jobs and provide a win for the American people.

Economists Call for Another Recession in U.S.

Experts from the Economic Cycle Research Institute say the U.S. faces another recession.



By Erica Coghill
Anchor: Erica Coghill
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Iran Pastor Won't Recant Christianity Despite Death Penalty

Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani faces death in Iran for refusing to recant his Christian beliefs and return to Islam.



By Adam Smith
Anchor: Erica Coghill
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Military Chaplain May Perform Gay Marriage

In a memo released Friday, DOD officials gave the go-ahead. Opponents argue DOMA makes such a move illegal.



By Tracy Pfeiffer
Anchor: Blake Hanson
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Friday, September 30, 2011

White House Briefs

Herman Cain Polls

After a Florida straw poll win, and a stand-out performance in a recent GOP debate, Herman Cain advances to the GOP's top three.



By Victoria Craig
Anchor: Christina Hartman
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Breaking Down Bank of America’s New Debit Card Fee

Bank of America claims its new monthly debit card fee is in response to new regulations that limit the fees banks can levy on merchants.



By Jonathan Ketz
Anchor: Christina Hartman
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Anwar al-Awlaki Killed in Yemen

An airstrike killed English-speaking al-Qaida leader Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen on Friday.



By Jennifer Long
Anchor: Megan Murphy
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West Wing Week 9/30/11 or "Set Your Sights High"


Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President announced reforms to No Child Left Behind, traveled to California to hold a town hall on job growth at LinkedIn, spoke on what the American Jobs Act could mean for America's schools and gave his third annual Back To School address. That's September 23rd to September 29th or "Set Your Sights High."

Newsy: Breaking Headline News

Terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki Killed; Pakistan PM Calls Out US; BoA Fee for Debit Cards; 36 Nabbed in Drug Raid at Boeing; Kobe Plays in Italy.



By Erik Shute
Anchor: Christina Hartman
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Alabama Immigration Law Upheld

Alabama's immigration law goes into effect after the Department of Justice files a lawsuit against its most controversial provisions.



By Mila Mimica
Anchor: Christian Bryant
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Syrians Attack U S Ambassadors Convoy

Armed government protesters attack US Ambassador Robert Ford, who was in Damascus meeting with opposition leader Hassan Abdul-Azim.



Anchor: Christian Bryant
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Thursday, September 29, 2011

White House Briefs

Germany Approves Bailout

Germany approves expanded EU bailout fund. But analysts have doubts if it's enough to pull the euro back from the brink.



Anchor: Jim Flink
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Reports: Giuliani Scoping Out New Hampshire Primary

A Giuliani advisor heads to New Hampshire to scope out the primary landscape.



By Blake Hanson
Anchor: Blake Hanson
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Health Care Law's Next Battleground: Supreme Court

It's the hallmark of President Obama's presidency, but his health care overhaul could also take center stage in the 2012 elections.



By Christina Hartman
Anchor: Megan Murphy
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ICE Official Who Fights Child Porn, Arrested For It

South Florida Immigration and Customs Enforcement official, Anthony Mangione, faced a judge Wednesday for child pornography charges.



By Emily Spain
Anchor: Emily Spain
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Newsy Now: News Round-Up

Supreme Court Hears Obamacare; Listeria Update; Knox Appeal Verdict Expected Monday; Rumors of Ashton and Demi Split; Wildcards and a Wild Night



By Erik Shute
Anchor: Christina Hartman
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EU Leadership Plans Tax on Financial Transactions

The European Commission lays out plans for taxing financial transactions to get back bailout funds and limit reckless trading.



By Mikkel Noel Lansky
Anchor: Ana Compain-Romero
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FBI’s Terror Watch List Includes Acquitted

New documents say that the FBI is permitted to include people on the terrorist watch list even if they have been acquitted of their crimes.



By Kerry Leary
Anchor: Jim Flink
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Saudi Woman Sentenced to Flogging For Driving

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a woman who defied the country’s driving ban to ten lashes of a whip.



By Sam Joseph
Anchor: Jim Flink
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Fact Check: Do Perry, Romney Ads Stretch Truth?

The Republican presidential candidates hit each other on their records on immigration and health care.



By Zach Toombs
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

President Obama’s Third Annual Back to School Speech

Open for Questions with President Obama


President Obama participates in an "Open for Questions" roundtable responding to questions from readers of Yahoo!, MSN Latino, AOL Latino and HuffPost LatinoVoices on issues that matter most to the Hispanic community and all Americans.

White House Briefs

Shocking Evidence: Did Murray Kill Michael Jackson?

Dr. Conrad Murray's criminal trial over the death of Michael Jackson begins.



By Brice Sander
Anchor: Brice Sander
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Iran Threatens to Send Ships to U.S. Coast

A top Iranian official raised the prospect of sending warships close the U.S. East coast, in response to a similar U.S. presence in the Persian Gulf.



By Nicole Thompson
Anchor: Christina Hartman
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Disaster Aid Approved for Additional Countries Impacted by Tropical Storm Lee


Public Assistance Available for Chemung and Orange Counties

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that federal disaster assistance is now available for municipalities in eight counties as a result of damages incurred by Tropical Storm Lee.

Today's additions include:
Public Assistance: Chemung and Orange Counties

The Public Assistance declaration makes federal funding available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Tropical Storm Lee.

The counties currently eligible for assistance from Tropical Storm Lee are as follows:

Individual Assistance (Assistance to individuals and households): Broome, Chenango, Chemung, Delaware, Otsego, Schenectady and Tioga counties.

Public Assistance (Assistance for debris removal, emergency protective actions and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities): Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Orange, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

The counties currently eligible for assistance from Hurricane Irene are as follows:

Individual Assistance (Assistance to individuals and households): Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Clinton, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Herkimer, Kings, Montgomery, Nassau, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, Washington and Westchester counties.

Public Assistance (Assistance for debris removal, emergency protective actions and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities): Albany, Bronx, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Kings, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, Washington and Westchester counties. Direct federal assistance is authorized.

All counties in the State of New York are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards).

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance by registering online athttp://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.

Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

Additional counties may be made eligible for federal assistance as ongoing damage assessments are completed.

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Rosh Hashanah Greetings from the Governor



Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo

"As New Yorkers around the state gather with their families and friends to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, I extend my best wishes to them for a healthy and prosperous New Year.

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the High Holy Days, a time for both reflection and celebration. As communities come together to rejoice in the New Year, we must also be thankful for all we have and remember those in need.

These next few days also serve as an opportunity to make sure that we as New Yorkers and global citizens commit ourselves to a better future.

On behalf of all New Yorkers, I wish all those celebrating a New Year a Shana Tova Umetukah."

Health Insurance Costs Surge

A survey of health insurance providers reveals health care premiums have increased more than 100 percent in the past 10 years.



By Mila Mimica
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com

Is There a Left Wing Political Turn in Europe ?

After a historic victory at the French Senate, some say the left is gaining ground in Europe.



By Camille Maestracci
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Link courtesy of Newsy.com