Archive for February 19th, 2009

New York Post offers half-hearted apology for cartoon

Written by on Thursday, February 19th, 2009 in Latest News.

It was a sorry excuse for an apology, but the New York Post finally caved in to outrage over a racially charged cartoon that some believed insulted President Obama – then went on the attack.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

SC Rep: Opposition to stimulus is slap in face (AP)

Written by on Thursday, February 19th, 2009 in Latest News.

Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C. is shown in this August file photo at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Clyburn, the highest-ranking black congressman, said that opposition to the federal stimulus package by southern GOP governors is 'a slap in the face of African-Americans.' (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)AP – The highest-ranking black congressman said Thursday that opposition to the federal stimulus package by southern GOP governors is “a slap in the face of African-Americans.”

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

U.S. tells N. Korea to end insults, return to talks (Reuters)

Written by on Thursday, February 19th, 2009 in Latest News.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton walks to sign the guest book during her visit to Yongsan Garrison in Seoul February 20, 2009. (Jo Yong-Hak/Reuters)Reuters – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday told North Korea to stop being provocative and return to talks on ending efforts to build a nuclear arsenal.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back



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