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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

New Black Panthers stand behind Mumia Abu-Jamal

New Black Panthers stand behind Mumia Abu-Jamal

Mumia Abu Jamal has been an outspoken activist from behind bars, claiming there were procedural errors during his capital sentencing, and that too few blacks were on the jury. In 2003, Dr. Malik Zulu Shabazz met with Abu-Jamal to consult with him about how the New Black Panther Party could help. Shabazz and the New Black Panther Party are taking to the streets in support of Mumia Abu-Jamal

Mystery missile over California

Mystery missile over California


A mystery missile was caught on video flying off the coast of Los Angeles, but the Pentagon says they have no clue who launched it


Obama: Great to Return to Indonesia As President

Obama: Great to Return to Indonesia As President


President Barack Obama says the landscape of Indonesia "has changed completely" since he lived there as a child in the late 1960s. Obama called it "a little disorienting" to come back decades later and see a country so much changed. (Nov. 9)




Raw Video: Mount Merapi Stirs New Fears

Raw Video: Mount Merapi Stirs New Fears


Residents of Yogyakarta, the city at the base of Mount Merapi, remained on high alert amid fears that the volcano would erupt again.



Fire Breaks Out Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship

Fire Breaks Out Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship


Officials say an engine room aboard a cruise ship headed for Mexico has caught fire, leaving the vessel adrift. Carnival Cruise Lines says the blaze aboard the Carnival Splendor broke out Monday, some 55 miles off of the northern Baja coast. (Nov. 9)




AP Top Stories

AP Top Stories


Here's the latest news for Tuesday, Nov. 9: Obama arrives in Indonesia; Concerns remain over Mount Merapi; New rules for cargo planes; Elizabeth Smart testifies eight years after kidnapping

Myanmar Refugees Start Heading Home

Myanmar Refugees Start Heading Home

Myanmar refugees have been heading home from Thailand as post-election violence appeared to subside. Thai officials Tuesday were urging some 20,000 to cross back over the border. (Nov. 9)




First Person: Dogs Jump for Spot on Parade Float

First Person: Dogs Jump for Spot on Parade Float


The sponsors of a dog-themed Rose Parade float auditioned canine athletes in Los Angeles. The water-loving dogs and their owners hope to jump and slide their way to a spot on the float. (Nov. 9)

Raw Video: President Obama Arrives in Indonesia

Raw Video: President Obama Arrives in Indonesia


President Barack Obama has arrived in Indonesia, a country where he lived for several years while growing up. However, his stay will be shortened by a couple of hours because of an erupting volcano in Indonesia. (Nov. 9)


President Obama sells America to Indians

President Obama sells America to Indians


As President Obama embarks on his 10 day trip to Asia - his longest trip outside the US since he took office, he focused on job creation and an economic partnership that he believes will help America. Obama announced a $10 billion deal that will reportedly bring around 50,000 jobs to the United States. President Obama talked about India's strategic importance in the ongoing war on terror


Black Riders demand justice for Oscar Grant - Exclusive

Black Riders demand justice for Oscar Grant - Exclusive


Check out this exclusive footage of members from The Black Riders Liberation Party protesting the sentencing of the police officer who murdered Oscar Grant. Their leader, General Wolverine Shakur was arrested during a raid, a day before the Oscar Grant verdict was read in Los Angeles

'America's failure in Iraq'

'America's failure in Iraq'


The United States second invasion of Fallujah was marred with reports that US troops used weapons with depleted uranium. 6 years later the toxicity levels are still affecting people in the area and in many cases are killing them. Michael M. O'Brien an author and former Bush administration official, believes the entire reconstruction in Iraq has been an entire sham because there was a lack of transition from American to Iraqi forces

9/11 hero hopeless, with little healthcare

9/11 hero hopeless, with little healthcare

Fears Republicans will try to repeal President Barack Obama's healthcare law have risen following the US midterm elections. From once being at the top of the global life expectancy chart - America has slumped to nearly 50th with many blaming the ailing healthcare system for the slide. RT's Lauren Lyster has been talking to a 9/11 hero, for whom reform of the system is the only hope to stay alive

Fear mongering Republicans blocking START

Fear mongering Republicans blocking START

Following last week's midterm election, the question remains whether or not Republicans will try to strike down key foreign policies the Obama administration put forth, such as the new START treaty with Russia. The divide between the two parties in Congress is more apparent than ever, will the lame duck session in Congress allow the START treaty to pass?



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