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3:44 AM ET, October 23, 2011

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Alyssa Newcomb / ABCNEWS:
Occupy Wall Street Protester Scales 70-foot Statue  —  A 21-year-old Occupy Wall Street demonstrator caused quite the ruckus early this morning, when he scaled a 70-foot sculpture in New York's Zuccotti Park, refusing to come down until Mayor Michael Bloomberg resigned.
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Adam Andrzejewski / Big Government:
Lech Walesa Not Attending #OccupyWallStreet in New York After Discovering Hard-Left Organizers
Joe Nocera / New York Times:
The Ugliness Started With Bork  —  On Oct. 23, 1987 — 24 years ago on Sunday — Robert Bork's nomination to the Supreme Court was voted down by the Senate.  All but two Democrats voted “nay.”  —  The rejection of a Supreme Court nominee is unusual but not unheard of (see Clement Haynsworth Jr.).
Paul Richter / Los Angeles Times:
As Libya takes stock, Moammar Kadafi's hidden riches astound  —  New estimates of the former leader's assets — more than $200 billion — are called ‘staggering.’ If they prove true, he would rank among the world's most rapacious leaders.  —  A revolutionary fighter exits the drainage pipe …
Joe Weisenthal / Business Insider:
Monster Prediction From BofA: Another US Debt Downgrade Is Coming In Just A Few Weeks  —  In an analyst note, Bofa/ML Ethan S. Harris drops a bit of a bombshell prediction:  —  We expect a moderate slowdown in the beginning of next year, as two small policy shocks—another debt downgrade and fiscal tightening—hit the economy.
Discussion: Pat Dollard and Weasel Zippers
The Daily Beast:
Herman Cain's Numerology Fixation  —  As the former Godfather's Pizza CEO continues his rise in the presidential race, Michelle Cottle wonders when the candidate's peculiar obsession with supernatural signs and signals is going to become a subject of interest.  —  Raise your hand if you have a favorite number.
Discussion: New York Magazine
Brett Zongker / The Huffington Post:
‘World Of Opera’ Dumped By NPR Because Host Participated In Occupy DC Protest … Npr , National Public Radio , Lisa Simeone , Occupy Dc , Occupy Wall Street , Wdav , World Of Opera , Media News  —  WASHINGTON — NPR will no longer distribute the member station-produced program “World of Opera” …
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Davidswanson / War Is A Crime .org:
Unable to Get Simeone Fired, NPR Drops “World of Opera”  —  Yesterday, NPR's PR flack was haranguing me on the phone about how NPR had nothing to do with getting Lisa Simeone fired from an independent program called Soundprint.  This was despite NPR having gone public with its concerns over Simeone's …
Jamie Klatell / Ballot Box:
At conservatives' dinner Perry dings Romney, Cain on abortion stances  —  Texas Gov. Rick Perry touted his strong anti-abortion rights record for the conservative crowd at the Iowa Faith and Freedom dinner on Saturday night, seeking to differentiate himself from those at the top of the polls …
Discussion: CNN
The Hill:
Silicon Valley makes a big investment in Obama's reelection  —  Silicon Valley is lining up behind President Obama's reelection bid, donating more money to his campaign than to any of his Republican rivals.  —  Computer and Internet companies have donated more than $1.2 million …
Discussion: Pat Dollard and Booman Tribune
A.Killough / CNN:
Nevada reschedules caucus for February 4  —  (CNN) - Under pressure and amid threats of candidates boycotting the state, the Nevada Republican Party pushed back the date of its caucus to February 4.  —  The state's GOP central committee voted in overwhelming favor of the new date on Saturday.
Discussion: Fire Andrea Mitchell!
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Reid J. Epstein / The Politico:
Nevada helps resolve calendar chaos
New York Times:
Despite Difficult Talks, U.S. and Iraq Had Expected Some American Troops to Stay  —  BAGHDAD — President Obama's announcement on Friday that all American troops would leave Iraq by the end of the year was an occasion for celebration for many, but some top American military officials were dismayed …
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Blog of Rights:
“We Don't Need a Warrant, We're ICE”  —  On the night of October 20, 2010, Angel Enrique and Jesus Antonio were in bed in their small, two-bedroom apartment in the Clairmont complex in Nashville.  The doors and windows were all shut and locked.  Suddenly there was a loud banging at the door and voices shouting “Police!” and “Policia!”
Discussion: TalkLeft and Boing Boing
Nicholas Ballasy / The Daily Caller:
Congressman: Obama should unilaterally ‘refinance every home mortgage’ [VIDEO]  —  Virginia Democratic Rep. Jim Moran told The Daily Caller on Thursday evening that President Obama should “refinance every home mortgage” without congressional approval in order to “reset the economy.”
 
 
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John McDermott / FT Alphaville:
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Associated Press:
Death of Saudi crown prince puts succession spotlight on critic of reforms
Guardian:
Muammar Gaddafi's ‘trophy’ body on show in Misrata meat store
Emily Friedman / ABCNEWS:
Tea Party Activist Christine O'Donnell Donates to Romney, Says Movement Isn't Being Fair to Him
Discussion: Hot Air
Telegraph:
St Paul's Cathedral announces closure due to ‘Occupy’ protesters
Discussion: Power Line
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Public Parks Should Be Occupied
Sarah Huisenga / CBS News:
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Iraq By The Numbers: The World's Costliest Cakewalk
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Spiegel Online:
Estonia Lives the European Dream
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