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Archived Since:February 7, 2008

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Right Wing Blogs Turning to UK Tabloids; US Media Not Unreliable Enough

There aren't enough unsubstantiated rumors in American media for the Right Wing Blogosphere Unison Bigots' Chorus, so now they're turning to British tabloids like The Daily Mail and The Daily Mirror for their hit of xenophobia juice:...Show More Summary

CNN President Zucker Congratulates Staff on "Exceptional Work"

Wow. Talk about being completely disconnected from reality. CNN was roundly slammed for their coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings -- reporting unsubstantiated rumors as confirmed facts, saying the suspect was a "dark-skinned male,"...Show More Summary

Official 60 Minutes Twitter Account Hacked

Here we go again, as the 60 Minutes Twitter account is hacked and taken over for the second time today: The American people must stop their government, before the whole world is destroyed — 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) April 21, 2013 The Syrian army's fight is your fight. Show More Summary

Anti-Muslim Demagogue Pamela Geller's Firehose of Hate Speech

A curated selection of the hysterical hate speech being dispersed by anti-Muslim demagogue Pamela Geller tonight, just for the next time someone tries to tell you she doesn't hate all Muslims. These quotes are her opinions, from theShow More Summary

About That "Terrorista #1" License Plate...

The two men arrested last night in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings drive a car with the licence plate that reads: 'Terrorista #1' The students, named be neighbours by their first names Azmat and Diaz, drive a black BMW 330XI...Show More Summary

Boston Globe: Islam May Have Had Secondary Role in Boston Bombings

YouTube It's still early, and there may end up being connections between the Tsarnaev brothers and radical Islamic organizations; but the latest information suggests that Islamism may not have been their primary motivation. An emerging...Show More Summary

Yes, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Has Miranda Protections

This is relatively simple. The FBI may not "Mirandize" Dzhokhar Tsarnaev when they interrogate him. As a result of this, anything he says during that interview that doesn't relate to immediate threats to the public (like other bombs) would not be admissable as evidence against him in a trial. Show More Summary

Bombing Suspect Captured Alive in Watertown

This is excellent news: Police confirm suspect is in custody. "They got him, he's in custody," a State Trooper tells the media. Applause ensues from residents. — Brian Ballou (@GlobeBallou) April 20, 2013 He may be seriously woundedShow More Summary

Breaking: Shots Fired in Watertown, Possible Body Discovered

Just coming in via Twitter: Multiple shots fired in Watertown. Body found on a boat in a backyard. #wcvb — Kathy Curran (@KathyReports) April 19, 2013 Shots fired in Watertown, Mass. Live coverage at wcvb.com. — Jim Lokay WCVB (@LokayWCVB) April 19, 2013 WATERTOWN: (Update) The suspect may have been hiding in/under a boat. Show More Summary

Live Video: Boston Bombings News Conference

Via: MIT Police Officer Killed; Reports of Gunfight, Explosions | WCVB. Video

Sen. Lindsey Graham Says We Should Deny Bombing Suspect's Constitutional Rights

It's amazing how conservatives' loud reverence for the US Constitution goes right out the window when they get a hankering to torture somebody. From South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham today on Twitter: If captured, I hope Administration...Show More Summary

Boston Bombing Updates: Watertown Lock-Down

The Boston Globe has the latest details -- Watertown is in lock-down at this point: Search for Marathon Bombing Suspect Locks Down Watertown, Surrounding Communities. Bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev WATERTOWN -- With nearly a million...Show More Summary

Meanwhile, Glenn Beck Continues to Freak Out About Bogus 'Deported Saudi' Rumor

YouTube That injured Saudi witness is not being deported, but somebody needs to let raving freakazoid Glenn Beck know before he lapses into a psychotic fugue state: 'I Don't Bluff, I Make Promises': Beck Gives Gov't Until Monday to Come...Show More Summary

Video: Uncle of Marathon Bombing Suspects Gives Extraordinary Interview

YouTube For more: http://to.pbs.org/11JFHad The marathon bombing suspects' uncle, Ruslan Tsarni of Montgomery Village, Md., told the AP that they are from a Russian region near Chechnya and that they lived together near Boston and had...Show More Summary

1 of 2 Mass. Bomb Suspects Dead; Suburbs Shut Down

UPDATE: Second suspect found, police respond. Live feed from MSNBC here wwhdtv.com Photo of Suspect from Convenience Store Security camera Photo from AP Two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing killed an MIT police officer, injured...Show More Summary

Police Battle Suspects With Grenades, Automatic Weapons in Watertown Mass.

Here's a thread for breaking news from Watertown Massachusetts, where police have been in a pitched battle with one or two suspects wielding automatic weapons and grenades. This is a major incident -- no word yet if it's connected to the Boston bombings.

New High Resolution Image of Boston Bombing Suspect Emerges

The New York Times confirms that the image we posted earlier showing suspect #2 in the Boston bombings is genuine. Shortly after finishing the Boston Marathon this week David Green, 49, was walking to meet friends when two bombs exploded in front of him as he faced east on the corner of Fairfield and Boylston Streets. Show More Summary

Boston Bombing Victim in Iconic Photo Helped Identify Attackers

Minutes before the bombs blew up in Boston, Jeff Bauman looked into the eyes of the man who tried to kill him. Just before 3 p.m. on April 15, Bauman was waiting among the crowd for his girlfriend to cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Show More Summary

New Photo of Suspect 2 (White Hat) and Possibly Suspect 1

Someone at Reddit discovered another photo of the suspects; it's definitely suspect #2 on the left, hurrying around the corner, and it may be suspect #1 in the group of people about 5 yards behind, with the tan pants. Click to enlar...

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