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LIVE AT FIVE – 03.03.11

Posted on | March 3, 2011 | 6 Comments

TOP NEWS
Libyan Rebels Repulse Raid On Brega

Rebels celebrate victory over Gaddafi column

Khadafy: Libyans will die if US intervenes
Gates: Notion of force against Libya “loose talk”

Supremes Rule For “Free Speech” Over Decency; Approves Phelps Clan Stupidity At Funerals
“…a ringing endorsement of free speech with an outcome that almost no one liked…”

Wikileaks Source Manning Faces 22 New Charges
One carries death penalty, though prosecution hasn’t requested it



POLITICS
Senate Vote Averts Federal Shutdown; President Calls For Budget Talks

Senate passes stopgap spending bill, 91-9

VP Joe Biden to lead budget negotiations.

TSA Screeners Disciplined After Major Security Breach At JFK




Ohio Senate Passes Bargaining Restrictions On Public Sector Unions

Philly Abortion Doctor Faces Murder Charges; Death Penalty Possible

Another Democratic Senator Calls It Quits: Akaka To Retire In 2012
Good riddance to racist rubbish.



THE ECONOMY, STUPID
US Stocks Close Slightly Higher, Led By Energy, Tech
Fed’s Beige Book Shows Economic Growth Across The Country
Oil Gains For Third Day On Mideast Unrest, Stockpile Decline
IPad 2: Thinner, Faster, Lighter
Android Market Apps Hit With Malware
HP Calls Out RIM For Copying TouchPad Features In Playbook



SPORTS
Dahlberg: It’s Getting Harder For Sanity To Win At NFL Talks

NFL owners Robert Kraft (L), Jerry Jones (R)

“Reasonable minds don’t seem to be running the show.”

Serena Williams Recuperating After Pulmonary Embolism

Real Winners In Vick Contract Deal? His Creditors


Stoudemire, Douglas, Anthony Lead Knicks To 107-88 Crushing Of Hornets

A’s Outfielder Coco Crisp Busted For DUI

Cubs’ Ramirez Brushes Off Dugout Spat With Carlos Silva

Bruins Head Home Winners After 6-0 Road Streak: First Since 1972



FAMOUS FOR BEING FAMOUS
Charlie’s Kids Removed After Alleged Death Threat

What happens when the Charlie Sheen wears off?

Sheen Vows To Fight For Full Custody (Video)

Charlie Gives “20/20” Best Ratings In Over Two Years




Snooki Talks About Smushing And The Stress of “Jersey Shore” In Rolling Stone

White House Party Crashers Headed To “Celebrity Rehab”

Funky Little Fashion Troll Speaks Out On Anti-Semitic Rant

Disney Teaming “Toy Story” Tandem Hanks & Allen For “Jungle Cruise”



FOREIGNERS
Lone Muslim Gunman From Kosovo Kills Two US Airmen In Terrorist Frankfurt Bus Attack
Assassination Of Pakistan’s Lone Christian Minister Shows Growing Extremism In Pakistan
Gorbachev Honored By Kremlin On 80th Birthday; Blasts Putin And Current Russian Government
Bangladesh Seeks To Oust “Banker To The Poor”
Power, Water Cut Off To Northern Ivory Coast
Yemeni President Reaches Deal With Opposition; Will Step Down At End Of Year



BLOGS & STUFF
American Power: Third Rail – Americans Oppose Cutting Entitlements
Allahpundit: Wisconsin Democratic Party Joins Recall Push Against GOP State Senators
Atlas Shrugs: Details Emerge On Jihadi Who Shot American Airmen
Jim Geraghty: Akaka’s Retirement An Opportunity For Linda Lingle?
Mediaite: No, Fox Did Not Lie With “Wisconsin Palm Tree” Violent Protest Video
Moonbattery: Muslims Call For Demolition of Statue Of Liberty
620WTMJ: Resolution Passed To Fine Missing Wisconsin Democrat Senators $100/Day
Tim Blair: In Britain, A Swampy Era Ends
WyBlog: Michele Bachman Introduces Light Bulb Freedom Act; Would Repeal Ban On Incandescents
Jim Lacey: The Inquisition Of General Caldwell

— compiled by Wombat-socho

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