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LIVE AT FIVE: 07.16.12

Posted on | July 16, 2012 | Comments Off on LIVE AT FIVE: 07.16.12

— compiled by Wombat-socho


TOP NEWS
Tomatoes, Shoes Thrown At SecState’s Motorcade In Egypt

Egyptian protesters held back by riot cops

Liberals, Christians turn out to protest visit. Hilarious, isn’t it?

Nork Purge Of Lee Young Ho Spurs Questions
A mystery, wrapped in an enigma, and smothered in secret sauce



Romney, Obama Both Look To Use Bain Questions For Gain
It’s a matter of trust



POLITICS
Obama: Washington Feels As Broken As It Did In 2008

More mush from the wimp

Whining to Charlie Rose on CBS about his failure to “change the atmosphere” in Washington

Rahm Emanuel’s Unsolicited Advice To Romney

Elizabeth Warren Taps Pockets Near And Far

Bobby Jindal’s Stock On The Rise

Weiner Wants Second Chance

Archbishop Chaput Removes Priest Who Ran Online Business

Wasserman Schultz For Governor?

Holmes, Montgomery Mayor Oppose Plans To Rename Rosa Parks Library



THE ECONOMY, STUPID
Oil Drops From Weekly High On Concerns Over PRC Economy, New UAE Pipeline: NYMEX $86.58, Brent $102.40
Consumer Bureau Poised To Issue Rules
Euro Holds Steady Vs. Dollar, Eyes On Bernanke
Economists Less Bullish As Early 2012 Gains Wither
Glaxo Eyes Human Genome Science For $2.6 Billion
Regulators To Face Tough Questions Over HSBC Money Laundering
AT&T Halves Nokia Lumia Price
Microsoft, NBC Dissolve MSNBC.com Joint Venture
Blackberry Maker RIM Loses Patent Suit
Apple Rejoins Green Registry
XBox 360 Tops US Console Market For 18th Consecutive Month
Google+ hangouts Host Olympic Athletes



SPORTS
Doubts Grow About Lin’s Return To Knicks

Jeremy Lin

Linsanity acquires a different meaning

Beckett Struggles, But Sox Rally To Beat Rays

Kidd’s Arrest Adds Intrigue To Lin Saga

Kahne Proves Able: Notches First Win At NHMS

Sheets Ends Two-Year Absence With Win Over Mets

Suns Win Bidding For Scola

Giants Imperfect But Sweep Astros Anyway

Nationals’ Victory Full Of Head-Scratching Plays



FAMOUS FOR BEING FAMOUS
Oscar Winner Celeste Holm Dies, 95

Celeste Holm, 1917-2012, RIP

Made famous by “Oklahoma!”, won Best Actress for 1947’s “Gentleman’s Agreement”

Sage Stallone’s Cause Of Death Remains Unknown

Randy Jackson Speaks Out On Tyler, J-Lo Exits From “American Idol”

“Spy Kids” Star Alexa Vega Splits From Older Husband

Engaged Miley Wants To Have Baby Quickly

Jodie Foster: Kristen Stewart Is Like My Daughter


“Amazing Spider Man” Frozen Out By “Ice Age” Sequel

Bryan Fuller Talks “Munsters” Reboot At Comic Con 2012

Katie Holmes “Brilliant” In Divorce Strategy, Say Ex-Scientologists



FOREIGNERS
As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Syrian Army Defector Urges Limited NATO Intervention
Torrential Rains Ease In Japan, But 28 Dead
South African Home Minister Elected Head Of African Union
France’s National Front To Sue Madonna Over Image Of Marine Le Pen Defaced With Swastika
Investigator Of Land Sales To Israel Dies In Palestinian Custody Under Unclear Circumstances
Freak Tornadoes Sweep North Poland
Government Move Sparks East Timor Protests



BLOGS & STUFF
Riehl World View: Obama Says “No, We Won’t Be Apologizing” In Interview
American Power: Romney “Retired Retroactively” From Bain
Legal Insurrection: Left Declares Meme Victory In #retroactive Comments By Gillespie
Jihad Watch: Egyptian Christians Snub Clinton Over Support For Islamists
Atlas Shrugs: Bachmann Sends Detailed Reply To Congressman Hakim Muhammad (a/k/a Keith Ellison) Regarding Muslim Brotherhood Propaganda
Gateway Pundit: Romney Adviser Says Palin Wont Be Speaking At GOP Convention
Power Line: The Obamaian Persuasion In American Politics
Maggie’s Farm: Can Liberal Christianity Be Saved?
Wizbang: Obama Offshoring Fundraising To PRC

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