Today in History for November 14th
Highlights of this day in history: Nazi Germany bombs English town of Coventry during World War II; 'Moby-Dick' published; Nellie Bly begins globe-trotting trek; Leonard Bernstein makes conducting debut; Composer Aaron Copland born. (Nov. 14)
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
President Obama Caps 10-day Trip to Asia
President Obama Caps 10-day Trip to Asia
President Barack Obama is capping a 10-day trip to Asia meeting with Russia's president. Associated Press correspondent Mark Smith reports on Obama's role in international politics after a tough mid-term election. (Nov. 13)
President Barack Obama is capping a 10-day trip to Asia meeting with Russia's president. Associated Press correspondent Mark Smith reports on Obama's role in international politics after a tough mid-term election. (Nov. 13)
Raw Video: World's Largest Lego Tower in Chile?
Raw Video: World's Largest Lego Tower in Chile?
With a little help from adults and a large crane, Children in Santiago, Chile built what's claimed to be the world's tallest tower using just inter-locking plastic Lego bricks. Organizers say it reached 101 feet, 8 inches. (Nov. 13)
With a little help from adults and a large crane, Children in Santiago, Chile built what's claimed to be the world's tallest tower using just inter-locking plastic Lego bricks. Organizers say it reached 101 feet, 8 inches. (Nov. 13)
Police Investigate, Protect Pedophilia Author
Police Investigate, Protect Pedophilia Author
Police are investigating whether the author of a guide for pedophiles did anything illegal even as they try to protect him from a threat posted on a local website. (Nov. 13)
Police are investigating whether the author of a guide for pedophiles did anything illegal even as they try to protect him from a threat posted on a local website. (Nov. 13)
Emanuel Says He's Running for Mayor of Chicago
Emanuel Says He's Running for Mayor of Chicago
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has officially announced that he is running for mayor of Chicago, a post that only recently opened up with Mayor Richard M. Daley's surprise announcement that he wouldn't seek a seventh term. (Nov. 13)
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has officially announced that he is running for mayor of Chicago, a post that only recently opened up with Mayor Richard M. Daley's surprise announcement that he wouldn't seek a seventh term. (Nov. 13)
AP Top Stories
AP Top Stories
Here's the latest news for Saturday, November 13: Aung San Suu Kyi released; Rahm Emanual runs for mayor; Blast kills ten in Afghanistan; Snow falls in Minnesota.
Here's the latest news for Saturday, November 13: Aung San Suu Kyi released; Rahm Emanual runs for mayor; Blast kills ten in Afghanistan; Snow falls in Minnesota.
Dozens of Animals Killed in Zoo Fire
Dozens of Animals Killed in Zoo Fire
Police say a fire at the Karlsruhe zoo in southwestern Germany has killed 26 animals including Shetland ponies, goats, sheep and a llama. (Nov. 13)
Police say a fire at the Karlsruhe zoo in southwestern Germany has killed 26 animals including Shetland ponies, goats, sheep and a llama. (Nov. 13)
Suu Kyi's Attorney: Release Doesn't Equal Change
Suu Kyi's Attorney: Release Doesn't Equal Change
An attorney who represents Myamar democracy leader Aung Ssan Suu Kyi says her release from detention today doesn't mean the country has turned a corner, yet. (Nov. 13)
An attorney who represents Myamar democracy leader Aung Ssan Suu Kyi says her release from detention today doesn't mean the country has turned a corner, yet. (Nov. 13)
Military spending, collapse of US empire
Military spending, collapse of US empire
The military industrial complex continues to rev its engine even as the US economy continues to struggle. Pro-defense Republicans are already shouting to use their party's newfound legislative power to boost the Pentagon budget. Paul Craig Roberts points out that the government only cares about the military industrial complex and lacks compassion for its people
The military industrial complex continues to rev its engine even as the US economy continues to struggle. Pro-defense Republicans are already shouting to use their party's newfound legislative power to boost the Pentagon budget. Paul Craig Roberts points out that the government only cares about the military industrial complex and lacks compassion for its people