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Associated Press:
Iranian President Hopes Sharon Perishes  —  TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's president said Thursday he hoped for the death of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the latest anti-Israeli comment by a leader who has already provoked international criticism for suggesting that Israel be "wiped off the map."
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Media Matters for America:
Robertson blamed Sharon stroke on policy of "dividing God's land" … On the January 5 edition of Christian Broadcasting Network's (CBN) The 700 Club, host Pat Robertson suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's recent stroke was the result of Sharon's policy, which he claimed is "dividing God's land."
Haaretz:
Hospital chief: PM Ariel Sharon to remain under deep sedation for next 48 hours at least  —  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sustained vast brain damage as a result of his stroke and ensuing cerebral hemorrhage, sources at Hadassah Hospital Ein Karem in Jerusalem said on Thursday evening.
BREITBART.COM:
US Christian broadcaster says Sharon's stroke divine retribution  —  US evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson suggested Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine retribution for "dividing God's land" of Israel, igniting his latest trademark controversy.  —  As the Israeli prime minister battled for life …
ynetnews.com:
Iranian leader hopes for Sharon's death  —  President Ahmadinejad says he hopes 'criminal of Sabra and Shatila has joined his ancestors'  —  Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was quoted Thursday as saying he was hoping for the death of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
Joe Gandelman / The Moderate Voice:
Separated At Birth?
Discussion: David Corn
Arianna Huffington / The Huffington Post:
Ehud Olmert: a Profile in Leadership
Discussion: Ezra Klein and TalkLeft
Guardian:
Plans for Holy Land theme park on Galilee shore where Jesus fed the 5,000
Discussion: The Huffington Post and No Capital
David E. Sanger / New York Times:
Bush and Former Cabinet Members Discuss Topic No. 1: Iraq  —  WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 - Colin Powell said nothing - a silence that spoke volumes to many in the White House today.  —  His predecessor, Madeleine Albright, was a bit riled after hearing an exceedingly upbeat 40-minute briefing …
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Ylan Q. Mui / Washington Post:
Wal-Mart Web Site Makes Racial Connections  —  Wal-Mart apologized yesterday after its retail Web site directed potential buyers of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Planet of the Apes" DVDs to also consider purchasing DVDs with African American themes.
Discussion: Crooks and Liars
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Marcus Kabel / Associated Press:
Wal-Mart Halts Web Site's Movie References
Discussion: Crooks and Liars and firedoglake
John / AMERICAblog:
About that Wal-Mart story  —  There's a story going around …
Christian Science Monitor:
Sago raises red flags for mine oversight  —  'Serious and substantial' violations quadrupled at the coal mine last year.  —  BOSTON AND TALLMANSVILLE, W.VA. - Nearly half of the 208 safety citations levied in 2005 against the Sago coal mine where 12 men died this week were "serious and substantial."
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Ian Johnston / Scotsman:
Welcome to Mars express: only a three hour trip  —  AN EXTRAORDINARY "hyperspace" engine that could make interstellar space travel a reality by flying into other dimensions is being investigated by the United States government.  —  The hypothetical device, which has been outlined in principle …
Radio Blogger:
The academic left's argument for the impeachment of George W. Bush.  —  A little thin in the evidence department, but here we go.  —  HH: I'm joined now by Professor Rosa Brooks of the University of Virginia Law School.  Professor Brooks was formerly with the Department of State in the human rights and labor bureau of democracy.
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Michael Hiltzik / Golden State:
On Partisan Criticism of the Press (Part One)
David Oscar Markus / Southern District of Florida Blog:
Jose Padilla's First Appearance  —  I attended Jose Padilla's first appearance today in the Southern District of Florida.  Magistrate Judge Barry Garber presided.  The lead Miami prosecutor on the case is Russell Killinger, a well-respected veteran in the Southern District of Florida.
Washington Post:
After Abramoff, a GOP Scramble  —  DeLay's House Colleagues Anticipate a Leadership Shake-Up  —  An internal battle is underway among House Republicans to permanently replace Rep. Tom DeLay (Tex.) as majority leader and put in place a new leadership lineup that is better equipped to deal with the growing corruption scandal.
Boston Phoenix:
TARGETING THE TIMES  —  The Times' December 16 front-page exposé made headlines around the world.  The warrantless eavesdropping the newspaper uncovered is an almost certain violation of Americans' privacy rights and is very likely a crime.  Diverting questions about the highly suspect program …
Sfarber / the talking dog:
TD Blog Interview with Andrew Patel  —  On September 9th, the United States Court of Appeals issued a decision in the case of Jose Padilla v. C.T. Hanft, reversing the granting of habeas corpus by United States District Court Judge Henry Floyd of South Carolina, in the ongoing saga …
Torie Bosch / Slate:
Where Are the USC Championship T-Shirts?  —  They might be going to Haiti.  —  Listen to this story on NPR's Day to Day.  —  On Wednesday night, Texas beat USC 41-38 to win the Rose Bowl and college football's national championship.  After the game, Longhorns players paraded around …
National Review:
FISA Gotcha!  —  What if President Bush had actually gone to the court created by the 1978 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act?  —  Imagine if, instead of relying on his own constitutional authority, he had done the thing his detractors now insist he should have done.

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