Thursday, January 8, 2009

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Army Apologizes for Hurtful Message to Survivors

7,000 families of soldiers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan received letters addressing them as John Doe. more >>

Reaction to Obama CNN-Star Pick Sanjay Gupta, Roland Burris, Israel in Gaza, Bush, Pakistan, and More

Obama takes appointment flak, Burris goes to D.C., Israel stays in Gaza, and Tucker Carlson finds God. more >>

Meg Whitman for California Governor?

An associate says Whitman is preparing to run for governor. more >>

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Calls for Large Stimulus With Steep Tax Breaks

The business group backs tax portions of Obama's plan but criticizes labor and environmental proposals. more >>

Health Buzz: Bird Flu Kills in China and Other Health News

Saving on medicines by choosing generics; lingering uncertainty over Steve Jobs's health status. more >>

Middle East Hot Docs: Ending the Gaza War, Minimizing Casualties, Diplomacy

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Besides Sanjay Gupta, Which Other Journalists Should Join the Barack Obama Administration?

CNN's Sanjay Gupta is in talks to become surgeon general in the Obama administration. more >>

Israel’s Gaza Invasion Deepens Ideological Divides, Leon Panetta Makes the Right People Happy (if You’re on the Right), and Mac Gets Hacked

The Middle East debate continues; Panetta, Burris, the Senate, and Mac more >>

Israeli Ambassador: 'No Grand Political Scheme in Gaza'

The Gaza invasion is purely a military move against Hamas, says Israel's man in Washington. more >>

California Political Leaders Unsure of Panetta for CIA

Sen. Dianne Feinstein criticized Panetta's lack of experience. more >>

Israel Widens Offensive in Gaza as Hamas Rocket Attacks Continue

Both sides are defying international pressure for a cease-fire. more >>

Health Buzz: Teens Using MySpace and Other Health News

Jett Travolta's illness and tragedy; have blood, will travel. more >>

Was Barack Obama Correct to Choose Leon Panetta to Head the CIA?

The consensus is unclear on Obama's latest pick. more >>

Hot Docs: House Begins Madoff Hearing, Congress Is a Top Risk

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Richardson Withdraws His Nomination for Commerce Secretary, Bloggers Debate Latina Abortions, Debating the War in Gaza, and the Craziest Headline of 2008

Richardson recants his nomination, bloggers debate abortion, and more on Israel's incursion into Gaza. more >>

Obama Faces a Delay for His Economic Recovery Plan

No deal by Inauguration Day, a blow to Obama's hope for a quick response to the economic crisis. more >>

Top 10 Global Risks in 2009

Economic actions by Congress plus key foreign-policy challenges for incoming Obama team. more >>

Hiccup for Obama: Richardson Abandons Bid for Cabinet Post Amid Investigation

The New Mexico governor withdrew his name from consideration as Obama's commerce secretary. more >>

Will Richardson and Blagojevich Hurt Obama?

A verdict on Richardson's still out, though it's unclear what effect he might have on Obama. more >>

Health Buzz: Cheaper Gym Memberships and Other Health News

America's state of health as Obama takes office; the importance of mothers in preventive healthcare. more >>

Hot Docs: Responding to War in Gaza, Rising Homicides Among Young Blacks

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Conservative Criticism of Liberals; the Latest on Blagojevich and Burris

Conservatives think Obama's advisers might be too far to the left! more >>

Health Buzz: Smoking Bans Cut Heart Attacks, and Other Health News

America's 11 most literate cities; a cheap asthma inhaler medication disappears. more >>

What Is Your New Year's Resolution?

Happy New Year! Now What Are You Gonna Do About It? more >>

Burris, Blagojevich, Kennedy, Gonzales, and a $27 Million Lawsuit

The Burris debate goes on, including his self-memorial, Alberto Gonzales speaks and the Times is sued. more >>

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