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www.cricinfo.com — Cricket is a non-contact sport, but watching Virender Sehwag bat is as visceral an experience as watching Muhammad Ali dominate the ring in his prime - Cricket feature story from India v Sri Lanka 2009/10

mashable.com — The Secret Service learned of the breach via Facebook — causing a significant amount of embarrassment for Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan.

www.slate.com — A Secret Service agent stands guard as Barack Obama gives a speech on climate and faith in Des Moines, Iowa.

www.wtsp.com — PALMVIEW, Texas - President Barack Obama's approval rating may be hovering in the 50 percent range, but that doesn't mean America's Commander-in-Chief isn't catching on with new constituents. There is now a line of Ecstasy pills made in the image o

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A year after Obama's election, five percent fewer American adults call themselves Democrats.

news.bbc.co.uk — A Canadian sues Iran over the death in custody of his mother, photojournalist Zahra Kazemi, in 2003.

news.yahoo.com — A 26-year-old doctor who exposed the torture of jailed protesters in Iran died of poisoning from a delivery salad laced with an overdose of blood pressure medication, prosecutors say. The findings fueled opposition fears that he was killed because of

news.yahoo.com — Despite misgivings, members of Congress seem poised to back President Barack Obama's plan to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan after getting assurances the commitment isn't open-ended.

www.politifact.com — Fox News talk show host Glenn Beck has seized on a claim circulating on the Internet to argue that the Obama administration has little understanding of American business and is too focused on expanding government.  "History has proven over and o

news.bbc.co.uk — The World Bank agrees to loan India $1bn (£600m) to clean up the Ganges, one of the world's most polluted rivers.

news.bbc.co.uk — The Taliban say they will step up the fight in Afghanistan, after the US pledges to send substantial reinforcements.

www.reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Democratic lawmaker predicted on Wednesday that the government will be involved in shaping the future for struggling U.S. media organizations. House Energy and Commerce Committee

www.huffingtonpost.com — Sen. Judd Gregg, (R-NH) has penned the equivalent of an obstruction manual -- a how-to for holding up health care reform -- and has distributed the document to his Republican colleagues.

www.politico.com — Michael Calderone’s POLITICO.com blog examines the press, with a focus on 2008 election coverage. Provides a behind-the-scenes view into major print, television, and online media outlets. Includes breaking news items, spot analysis of trends and idea

blog.timesunion.com — A behind-the-scenes look at New York politics.

www.washingtonpost.com — TEHRAN -- Iran's state television will ban makeup for women, "abnormal" music and unruly children, an Iranian newspaper reported Wednesday.

www.foxnews.com — Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Wednesday lashed out at President Obama for claiming the Bush administration rebuffed commanders' repeated requests for more troops in Afghanistan. 

kylelacy.com — In the new economy there is one major truth that stands above the rest... trust equals revenue. If you are a small to mid-sized business it is the amount of

my.barackobama.com — If you missed it, please take a moment to listen to President Obama outline his plan for Afghanistan -- and pass this along to anyone you know who wants to learn more.

www.whitehouse.gov — WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the fe

tools.advomatic.com — It’s time to STAND UP and SPEAK OUT for New York Marriage Equality. The bill to bring marriage equality to New York is at the State Senate and could be voted on TODAY, where it needs your help! Contact your State Senator right now and ask them to vot

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The Democrat tries to appeal to both sides in announcing 30,000 more troops.

online.wsj.com — Paul Kedrosky and Brad Feld write in The Wall Street Journal that the U.S. makes it too difficult for immigrants to launch new companies. However, immigrants account for 40% of technology company founders and 52% of founders of companies in Silicon V

www.whitehouse.gov — WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the fe

www.time.com — Pro: For several weeks over the summer, the hordes of Iranians clogging the streets to oppose an apparently rigged presidential election gripped much of the world. Their courage and determination in...

www.washingtontimes.com — Facing rising unemployment and having seen uncertain results from the stimulus bill, President Obama is hosting a "jobs summit" at the White House that lacks a diversity of opinion, several analysts say.

news.yahoo.com — President Barack Obama's aunt buried her face in her hands and sobbed as she described her anguish over no longer having contact with him and his family after the revelation she had been living illegally for years in the United States in public housi

www.spiegel.de — Never before has a speech by President Barack Obama felt as false as his Tuesday address announcing America's new strategy for Afghanistan. It seemed like a campaign speech combined with Bush rhetoric -- and left both dreamers and realists feeling di

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www.cnn.com — As President Obama announced he's sending more troops to Afghanistan, he also took on critics who made comparisons between the current situation and the war in Vietnam.