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11:35 AM ET, December 27, 2007

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CNN:
Report: Bhutto killed in attack  —  RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (CNN) — Pakistan former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has died after a suicide attack, according to media reports.  —  Geo TV quoted her husband saying the politician had died following a bullet wound in the neck.
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New York Times:
Bhutto Assassinated in Attack on Rally  —  RAWALPINDI, Islamabad — An attack on a political rally killed the Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto near the capital, Islamabad, Thursday.  Witnesses said Ms. Bhutto was fired upon before the blast, and an official from her party said Ms. Bhutto …
Washington Post:
Bhutto Killed at Political Rally  —  Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated Thursday at a political rally, two months after she returned from eight years of exile to attempt a political comeback, officials said.  —  Bhutto was shot at close range as she was leaving …
MSNBC:
Pakistan's Bhutto assassinated  —  Suicide bomber kills opposition leader, at least 20 others at rally  —  RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated Thursday in a suicide bombing that also killed at least 20 others at a campaign rally, a party aide and a military official said.
Associated Press:
Pakistan's Bhutto killed in attack  —  RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated Thursday in a suicide attack at a campaign rally that also killed at least 20 others, aides said.  —  Bhutto's supporters erupted in anger and grief after her death …
Sky News:
Benazir Bhutto Killed In Attack  —  Pakistan Opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has died after a suicide attack at a political rally.  —  “At 6.16 p.m. she expired,” said Wasif Ali Khan, a member of Bhutto's party at Rawalpindi General Hospital.  —  “She has been martyred,” said party offical Rehman Malik.
Discussion: Dodgeblogium and Classical Values
Spencer Ackerman / TPMmuckraker:
Today's Must Read  —  Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan and linchpin of a post-Musharraf U.S. strategy in the turbulent South Asian country, was assassinated today in Rawalpindi. … The most likely culprit is the Pakistani Taliban and al-Qaeda.
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Bryan / Hot Air:
Breaking: Benazir Bhutto killed in bomb attack; Update: Al Qaeda claims responsibility?  —  Sky News: … More: The Sun reports that Bhutto's assassination was carried out by a suicide bomber.  —  Update (AP): Fox News says she was shot twice in the neck before the bomb went off, so obviously it was a coordinated attack.
ABCNEWS:
Benazir Bhutto Killed in Pakistan Explosion  —  Benazir Bhutto Killed in Explosion Near Rally  —  Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto waves to her supporters during an election campaign rally in Hassan Abdal, 35 kilometers (22 miles) west of Islamabad, 26 December 2007.
CNN Political Ticker:
Presidential candidates react to Bhutto
Discussion: The Swamp
Bloomberg:
Pakistan's Bhutto Assassinated in Attack at Rally
Discussion: My Left Wing and Noblesse Oblige
Ed Morrissey / Captain's Quarters:
Bhutto Rally Hit By Suicide Bomber Again (Update: Bhutto Dead)
Discussion: Agence France Presse and Telegraph
Chris Cillizza / The Fix:   Could Bhutto's Death Help Giuliani?
Aryn Baker / Time:
Making a Martyr of Bhutto
Discussion: Firedoglake
The Corner:
Benazir Bhutto's return to Pakistan had a mad recklessness …
Discussion: Guardian and Vox Popoli
William Beutler / Blog P.I.:
Is Benazir Bhutto the Next Theo Van Gogh?
Discussion: Fox News and The Campaign Spot
Telegraph:
Obituary: Benazir Bhutto
Discussion: The Corner
BBC:
Benazir Bhutto killed in attack
Discussion: ORDOVICIUS
Frank James / The Swamp:
Pakistan's Bhutto killed, throwing US ally into chaos
Discussion: The Politico
Washington Wire:
What Bhutto's Death Means for the U.S. Campaign
CNN:
Benazir Bhutto assassinated
Jeremy Clarkson / Times of London:
Benazir Bhutto assassinated at political rally in Pakistan
Discussion: Rantburg
Roger Simon / The Politico:
Biden talks up an Iowa upset  —  DES MOINES - - Joe Biden is talking.  “Barack does a room, Hillary does a room, I do the same room and I win,” he says.  “I have absolute confidence in that.  The question is: Do I get in enough rooms?"  —  Biden is sitting at a table in a Starbucks …
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John Podhoretz / Commentary:
The End of the Primary's Holiday From History  —  The past three months have seen an odd turn in the presidential primary process in both parties — a turn away from the key issues confronting the United States and toward emotional and social vapor.  The success of the surge in Iraq …
Rick Moran / Right Wing Nut House:
BLOGBURST FOR FRED: JOIN THE MARBLEHEADERS  —  Two Hundred and Thirty One years ago yesterday, a barefoot, ill-clad army of 2,000 men crossed the ice choked Delaware River to surprise the Hessians at Trenton, giving George Washington his most important victory in the cause of American independence.
Aaron Klein / WorldNetDaily:
Terrorists' new mission: Protect President Bush  —  Most active West Bank militant group in security team for Middle East visit  —  JERUSALEM - Members of the most active West Bank terror organization are set to participate in security forces being deployed to protect President Bush during …
Robert Pear / New York Times:
U.S. Ruling Backs Benefit Cut at 65 in Retiree Plans  —  WASHINGTON — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Wednesday that employers could reduce or eliminate health benefits for retirees when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare.  —  The policy, set forth in a new regulation …
 
 
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