June 26: Top Stories of the Day
The Very Top Story of the Day: The Defense of Marriage Act was overturned by the Supreme Court, which also voted to not decide on California’s Proposition 8. After an 11 hour filibuster yesterday, Tex…
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The Senate today, in rare form, voted 68-32 to pass immigration reform. House Speaker Boehner however that his chamber won’t even take up the Senate’s bill. The US suspended trade privileges with Bang…
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Marriage is again equal in the state of California after the lower court lifted its hold on same-sex marriage. President Obama was in South Africa today. Tens of thousands on both sides gathered in Ca…
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President Obama spoke from Cape Town today, saying “Africa is rising.” Egyptians take to the streets. San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit System workers are likely to strike starting Monday as talk…
View ArticleJuly 1: Top Stories of the Day
Last night, 19 firefighters died in an Arizona wildfire. As they are mourned, today the fire continues to burn. In a statement posted on WikiLeaks, NSA leaker Edward Snowden, who is now seeking asylum…
View ArticleJuly 3: Top Stories of the Day
Egypt had a military coup, which ousted democratically-elected president, Mohamed Morsi. The Yarnell, Arizona fire is reportedly 45% contained. Ahead of the 4th, gas prices are starting a “summer slid…
View ArticleJuly 5: Top Stories of the Day
Protests, clashes, and push backs, oh my! Egypt is still a mess, with troops earlier today firing on pro-Morsi protestors. Venezuela has offered NSA leaker Edward Snowden asylum. Progress in the jobs …
View ArticleJuly 8: Top Stories of the Day
At least 54 are dead in Egypt after a clash between pro-Morsi protestors and the Egyptian Army. The Obama administration has said they won’t yet cut off aid to the Egyptian Army. Toronto is experienci…
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The suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings case plead not guilty to all counts today. A great take on what is and isn’t known about the Asiana crash in San Francisco. More on the Quebec train crash t…
View ArticleJuly 11: Top Stories of the Day
In Egypt, a look at Morsi’s escape from prison in the last uprising–the one before the one that just happened/is happening. Bernanke spoke and said the Fed would continue stimulus. The stock market re…
View ArticleJuly 16: Top Stories of the Day
The Senate decided to work together and reach an agreement to avoid the so-called “nuclear option” that would blow up the Senate (aka preforming Constitutional duties). Panama has seized and is search…
View ArticleJuly 17: Top Stories of the Day
Problems in both parties with the collection of data. South Africa is celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday while he remains in the hospital. Dell wants to go private. A deal to lower interest ra…
View ArticleJuly 18: Top Stories of the Day
The emergency manager of Detroit has declared the city bankrupt. Rick Perry signed the sweeping abortion restrictions into law that will most definitely close clinics beneficial to women’s health acro…
View ArticleJuly 20: Top Stories of the Day
A pioneer for women in journalism, Helen Thomas, an icon of the White House Press Corps for years, died today at the age of 92. Israel and Palestine continue running to stand still as they move toward…
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