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LIVE AT FIVE – 2.28.11

Posted on | February 28, 2011 | 3 Comments

TOP NEWS
Tunisian PM Announces Resignation

Mohammed Ghannouchi: Tunisia not his problem any more

Unwilling to use repression to stop renewed protests

Gaddafi Asset Freeze Follows UN Vote
Security Council moves with surprising swiftness

Libyan Rebels Gain Firepower, Defectors
UK Freezes Qaddafi’s Assets
Tripoli Headed For Siege As Rebels Widen Control

 

POLITICS
Police Allow Protesters To Remain In Wisconsin Capitol

Wisconsin Capitol Police Chief Charles Tubbs, right, talks to a protester at the state Capitol on Sunday

Capitol police decide not to use force to evict protesters

Unions Debate What To Give Up To Preserve Collective Bargaining

Christie Makes No Waves At Governors’ Meeting

 

Bipartisan Agreement On Continuing Resolution Near?

Las Vegas Sun: Fix Bigger Problems Before Prostitution

Cuomo Quiets Opponents With Lack Of Budget Details

Virginia State Budget Agreement Ratified Unanimously By House & Senate

 

THE ECONOMY, STUPID
Yuan Near 17-Year High As Wen Praises Strong Currency
Buffett Going Long On America Could Boost Markets
J.P. Morgan Fund In Talks To Take Twitter Stake
Apple Expected To Unveil IPad 2 On March 2
Google Honeycomb OS And Apps: Hands On
Google Search Cleanup Has Big Effects

 

SPORTS
Hall Of Fame, Dodgers Legend Duke Snider Dies, 84

The Duke joins Mickey in eternity

Last remaining position player from “The Boys Of Summer”

Melo’s 29 Leads Knicks To Victory Over Heat

Jeff Gordon Snaps 66-Race Winless Streak (Video)

Rockets Rally From 16 Down, Hold Off Hornets 91-89

Fading Panthers Edged By Devils

Pavano Appreciates His Role With The Twins

Cameron’s Energetic Play One Highlight In Sox’ Loss To Twins

Morgan Lucas Wins Top Fuel Title At NHRA Winternationals

 

FAMOUS FOR BEING FAMOUS
Mila Kunis Flashes Cleavage On Oscar Red Carpet

Not nominated for an Oscar? How about Best In Show? 😉

Stunning Elie Saab dress ensures Kunis gets a spot on the Best Dressed lists

“I Am On A Drug. It’s Called Charlie Sheen.”

“Last Airbender” Named Worst Picture Of 2011 By Razzies

Rapper Juvenile Arrested In Louisiana, Lil’ Wayne Stopped & Searched By Federal Agents

“Gnomeo And Juliet” #1 At Box Office This Weekend, “Hall Pass” Slips To #2

Dominican Weekend Gets Violent For “Real Housewives Of N.J” Cast

Galliano Files Defamation Lawsuit

Lindsay Lohan’s First And Only Post-Rehab Interview

Kelsey Grammer’s Married Again

 

FOREIGNERS
NZ Buries Its Dead From Christchurch Quake
ROK Prods Norks With Leaflet Drops About Mideast Revolts
SAS, SBS Return To Libya For More Rescues
Raw Video: PRC Cops Prevent “Jasmine” Protests
U.S. Offers Aid To Libyan Rebels

 

BLOGS & STUFF
Cubachi: Herman Cain Wins Tea Party Straw Poll
Lonely Conservative: Pawlenty Rips Obama On Wisconsin – “Wisconsin does not need a lecture from somebody who’s never balanced a budget in his life!”
Jihad Watch: Do The Qaddafy Stomp
Michelle Malkin: Capitulation
Althouse: Althouse And Meade Return To The Veterans’ Memorial
TigerHawk: One Chart – It’s The Entitlements
Weasel Zippers: Head AFL-CIO Goon Richard Trumka Praises Obama’s Handling Of Wisconsin Labor Battle
Da Tech Guy: Another Fitzmas Dream For The Left?

— compiled by Wombat-socho

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