Politics Daily http://www.politicsdaily.com Politics Daily http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.politicsdaily.com/media/feedlogo.gif Politics Daily http://www.politicsdaily.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Two Police Officers Gunned Down in Tampa, Manhunt for Suspects Under Wayhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/29/two-police-officers-gunned-down-in-tampa-manhunt-for-suspects-u/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/29/two-police-officers-gunned-down-in-tampa-manhunt-for-suspects-u/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/29/two-police-officers-gunned-down-in-tampa-manhunt-for-suspects-u/#commentsFiled under:


Two Tampa police offers are dead this morning from a predawn shootout during a routine traffic stop, various sources report. Now a massive manhunt is under way for the two suspects, a man and a woman traveling in a 1994 Toyota Camry.

 

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]]>manhuntofficer downofficers killedpolice shootingpolice shootoutshootingtampa floridatampa policetampa police shootingCarl FranzenTue, 29 Jun 2010 10:12:00 ESTSteve Forbes Finds Silver Lining in Senator Byrd's Death, Tweets It, Clarifieshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/steve-forbes-finds-silver-lining-in-senator-byrds-death-tweets/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/steve-forbes-finds-silver-lining-in-senator-byrds-death-tweets/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/steve-forbes-finds-silver-lining-in-senator-byrds-death-tweets/#commentsFiled under:


It wasn't the medium that brought Forbes a slew of negative attention, but rather the message. Take a look at what he tweeted this afternoon regarding the death of Democratic West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd.

 

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]]>forbesforbes magazineforbes.comsenator byrdsenator robert byrdsenator robert byrd deathsteve forbestwitterCarl FranzenMon, 28 Jun 2010 19:38:00 ESTNew $10M X Prize Announced for Solution to Gulf Oil Spill Crisishttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/new-10m-x-prize-announced-for-solution-to-gulf-oil-spill-crisis/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/new-10m-x-prize-announced-for-solution-to-gulf-oil-spill-crisis/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/new-10m-x-prize-announced-for-solution-to-gulf-oil-spill-crisis/#commentsFiled under:


Today, the X Prize came down to earth. Far down, in fact: below the waters of the gulf, where an estimated 40,000 barrels continue to spew from BP's uncapped well every day. The X Prize Foundation is offering $10 million to anyone who can solve the oil spill.

 

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]]>10 million dollar prizeoil spill 10 millionoil spill prizeoil spill solutionsoil spill x prizeoilspillxsolve oil spilltedxoilspillCarl FranzenMon, 28 Jun 2010 19:00:00 ESTWho Will Gov. Manchin Pick to Replace Sen. Byrd?http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/picking-senator-byrds-replacement-presents-problem-for-governor/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/picking-senator-byrds-replacement-presents-problem-for-governor/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/picking-senator-byrds-replacement-presents-problem-for-governor/#commentsFiled under:


Democratic West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin is expected to appoint a Democrat to fill Byrd's seat for the remainder of his term (until 2012), and he has had his eye on it for some time, but has already ruled out appointing himself. So who will he pick?

 

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]]>governor joe manchinjoe manchinjoseph manchinsenator byrdsenator robert byrdShelley Moore Capitow.va. governor joe manchinwest va. governor joe manchinwest virginia governor joe manchinCarl FranzenMon, 28 Jun 2010 14:07:00 ESTChris Brown's Re-emergence: The Reviews Are Inhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/chris-brown-breakdown-the-fallout/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/chris-brown-breakdown-the-fallout/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/28/chris-brown-breakdown-the-fallout/#commentsFiled under:


Brown appeared to become overwhelmed with emotion, breaking down into tears and struggling to choke out the lyrics to the Michael Jackson song "Man in the Mirror." Geniunely moving tribute or shameless self-serving stunt? Most of the Web thinks the latter.

 

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]]>BETBET awards 2010black entertainment televisionchris brownchris brown assaultchris brown bet awards 2010chris brown breakdownchris brown falloutchris brown rihannamichael jacksonmichael jackson tributeCarl FranzenMon, 28 Jun 2010 10:38:00 ESTUSA v. Ghana, The Rematch: When, Where and What to Watch Forhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/usa-v-ghana-the-rematch-when-where-and-what-to-watch-for/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/usa-v-ghana-the-rematch-when-where-and-what-to-watch-for/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/usa-v-ghana-the-rematch-when-where-and-what-to-watch-for/#commentsFiled under:


Even if you are only passingly interested in the World Cup, this is your must-see match. But just what should you keep your eyes on as the game progresses? Surge Desk rounds up the advice of the Web.

 

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]]>ghanasouth africaSouth Africa 2010usa ghana gameusa ghana timeusa ghana watchusa ghana where to watchusa v. ghanausa vs ghanausa vs. ghanawatch usa ghanawhere to watch usa ghanaworld cupWorld Cup 2010world cup game scheduleworld cup south africaCarl FranzenFri, 25 Jun 2010 20:27:00 ESTSenator Kyl Gives Supervisor Peggy West a Geography Lessonhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/senator-kyl-gives-geography-lesson-to-supervisor-peggy-west/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/senator-kyl-gives-geography-lesson-to-supervisor-peggy-west/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/senator-kyl-gives-geography-lesson-to-supervisor-peggy-west/#commentsFiled under:


Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy West made a very public geographic blunder Thursday when voicing her support of a proposed county boycott of Arizona businesses during a county board meeting. Sen. Jon Kyl was among those who set her straight.

 

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]]>arizona immigration lawarizona immigration law sb1070illegal immigrationjon kylkylmexicoMilwaukeepeggy westCarl FranzenFri, 25 Jun 2010 17:15:00 ESTPetraeus Prepared to 'Modify Rules of Engagement' in Afghanistanhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/petraeus-prepared-to-modify-rules-of-engagement-in-afghanistan/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/petraeus-prepared-to-modify-rules-of-engagement-in-afghanistan/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/petraeus-prepared-to-modify-rules-of-engagement-in-afghanistan/#commentsFiled under:


Speculation has swirled around how General Petraeus's approach to the increasingly dire conflict would differ from that of his predecessor, disgraced former commander General Stanley McChrystal. Today, we have an answer.

 

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]]>afghanistanAfghanistan warchangegen. david petraeusgeneral david petraeusgeneral stanley mcchrystalmcchrystalmcchrystal resignationmcchrystal resignspetraeusrules of engagementwar in afghanistanCarl FranzenFri, 25 Jun 2010 13:04:00 ESTIsner Loses in 74 Minutes After Winning 11-Hour Marathon Matchhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/isners-out-in-74-minutes-after-winning-11-hour-marathon-match/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/isners-out-in-74-minutes-after-winning-11-hour-marathon-match/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/25/isners-out-in-74-minutes-after-winning-11-hour-marathon-match/#commentsFiled under:


After winning the match of his life, John Isner's body just couldn't take anymore punishment.

 

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]]>americanisnerjohn isnerjohn isner-nicolas mahut matchlongest tennis matchlongest tennis match in historymatchnicolas mahutsecond matchsportstennisThiemo De Bakkerwimbeldonwimbledon 2010Carl FranzenFri, 25 Jun 2010 10:40:00 EST'Geezer Bandit' Robs 11th Bank, Expands Territory to Temeculahttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/geezer-bandit-robs-11th-bank-expands-territory-to-temecula/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/geezer-bandit-robs-11th-bank-expands-territory-to-temecula/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/geezer-bandit-robs-11th-bank-expands-territory-to-temecula/#commentsFiled under:


Another week, another senior stickup. California's so-called "Geezer Bandit" appears to have struck his 11th bank today, and the first outside of his usual territory.

 

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]]>bank robberbank robberiesbank robberycaliforniadarrell foxworthelderlyfbiFBI agentFbiAgentgeezergeezer banditriversideRiverside Countyrobberysan diegosan diego countysherrifs departmentstick upTemeculatemecula californiaCarl FranzenThu, 24 Jun 2010 21:10:00 ESTGOP Senators Shoot Down Jobless Bill, Unemployment Not Extendedhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/gop-senators-shoot-down-jobless-bill-unemployment-not-extended/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/gop-senators-shoot-down-jobless-bill-unemployment-not-extended/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/gop-senators-shoot-down-jobless-bill-unemployment-not-extended/#commentsFiled under:


Late Thursday afternoon, Senate Republicans unanimously defeated a $35.5 billion jobless bill backed by the Democrats that would have extended a host of unemployment benefits to America's jobless.

 

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]]>deficitdeficit spendingdemocratsfilibusterGOPjoblessjobless benefitsjobless billnational deficitpresident obamarepublican partyrepublicanssenateU.S. senateunemployment benefitsunemployment benefits extensionCarl FranzenThu, 24 Jun 2010 19:30:00 ESTHow Oprah Became Involved in a Vote-Rigging Controversy With Zach Annerhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/how-oprah-became-involved-in-a-vote-rigging-controversy-with-zac/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/how-oprah-became-involved-in-a-vote-rigging-controversy-with-zac/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/how-oprah-became-involved-in-a-vote-rigging-controversy-with-zac/#commentsFiled under:


Just how did Oprah become embroiled in a thoroughly bizarre vote-rigging controversy involving a charming young comedian with cerebral palsy named Zach Anner? Surge Desk tracks the story from its origins up to today's revelations. WARNING: Uber-weird.

 

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]]>20114chananonymousguy fawkesjohn mayeroprahoprah riggs contest in favor of african americanoprah winfreyoprah winfrey networkoprah winfrey showownown networkzach annerCarl FranzenThu, 24 Jun 2010 17:28:00 ESTJohn Anczarski Killed on Cross Country Bike Trip for Cancer Awarenesshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/john-anczarski-killed-on-cross-country-bike-trip-to-raise-money/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/john-anczarski-killed-on-cross-country-bike-trip-to-raise-money/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/john-anczarski-killed-on-cross-country-bike-trip-to-raise-money/#commentsFiled under:


John Anczarski, 19, was biking across the country with friends to raise money and promote breast cancer awareness when he was struck by an SUV outside of Laguna, New Mexico. While his hometown mourns his loss, the investigation into his death continues, with authorities releasing few details.

 

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]]>accidentAlbuquerqueAlbuquerque New Mexicobicyclecross countrycross country bike tripdeathJohn Anczarskilagunalaguna pueblonew mexicoThe Pink PedalThe Pink Pedal: Riding Hard to Fight Breast CancerCarl FranzenThu, 24 Jun 2010 14:45:00 ESTWhy Gates Wanted McChrystal to Stay On in Afghanistanhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/why-gates-wanted-mcchrystal-to-stay-on-in-afghanistan/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/why-gates-wanted-mcchrystal-to-stay-on-in-afghanistan/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/why-gates-wanted-mcchrystal-to-stay-on-in-afghanistan/#commentsFiled under:


Gates held an extraordinarily high opinion of McChrystal, trusting him to take over the extremely disorganized and dispiriting Afghan war effort back in 2009. Even when it became clear that situation was not getting any better, he held firm in his support for his handpicked commander.

 

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]]>afghanistanAfghanistan wardefense secretaryDefense Secretary Robert Gatesgatesgeneral mcchrystalgeneral mcchrystal resignationmcchrystalPresident ObamaRobert Gatessecretary of defensestanley mcchrystalwar in afghanistanCarl FranzenThu, 24 Jun 2010 12:40:00 ESTYouTube Beats Viacom, Celebrates with New Vuvuzela Buttonhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/youtube-beats-viacom-celebrates-with-new-vuvuzela-button/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/youtube-beats-viacom-celebrates-with-new-vuvuzela-button/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/24/youtube-beats-viacom-celebrates-with-new-vuvuzela-button/#commentsFiled under:


In an apparent celebration of its court victory over Viacom, or just to be goofy, YouTube late last night sneakily implemented bit of topical humor around the website: a new button below random videos that makes a vuvuzela noise.

 

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]]>footballgooglelawsuitsoccerviacomvuvuzelaworld cupWorld Cup 2010world cup soccerworld cup south africayoutubeCarl FranzenThu, 24 Jun 2010 11:11:00 EST10 Things Epic Wimbledon Tennis Match Is Already Longer Thanhttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/10-things-epic-wimbledon-tennis-match-is-already-longer-than/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/10-things-epic-wimbledon-tennis-match-is-already-longer-than/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/10-things-epic-wimbledon-tennis-match-is-already-longer-than/#commentsFiled under:


While destined to extend even longer tomorrow when play resumes, Surge Desk thought it would be illustrative to take a look at all the things John Isner and Nicolas Mahut's 10-hour match, the longest in Wimbledon history, has already beaten in terms of sheer minutes.

 

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]]>John Isnerjohn isner-nicolas mahutjohn isner-nicolas mahut matchlongest tennis matchnicolas mahuttenniswimbledonwimbledon 2010wimbledon competitionwimbledon longest matchCarl FranzenWed, 23 Jun 2010 22:00:00 ESTAl Gore Investigated For 'Unwanted Sexual Contact,' D.A. Confirmshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/al-gore-investigated-for-unwanted-sexual-contact-d-a-confirm/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/al-gore-investigated-for-unwanted-sexual-contact-d-a-confirm/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/al-gore-investigated-for-unwanted-sexual-contact-d-a-confirm/#commentsFiled under:


Fresh off an unexpected divorce announcement earlier this month, the newly single Al Gore faced an ugly old allegation today: that back when he was still with Tipper in 2006, he engaged in "unwanted sexual contact" at a hotel in Portland, Ore., with an unnamed masseuse, who reported it to police.

 

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]]>al goreal gore divorceal gore masseuseal gore portlandal gore separational gore unwanted sexual contactHotel LuciamassagemasseuseMultnomah CountyNational Enquirerportlandsex crimesunwanted sexual contactCarl FranzenWed, 23 Jun 2010 20:28:00 ESTHow the Blazes Did BP Manage to Crash Its Robot Sub? Here's How.http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/how-the-blazes-did-bp-manage-to-crash-its-robot-sub-heres-how/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/how-the-blazes-did-bp-manage-to-crash-its-robot-sub-heres-how/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/how-the-blazes-did-bp-manage-to-crash-its-robot-sub-heres-how/#commentsFiled under:


Whether operator fatigue or the inherent difficulty and messiness of the conditions themselves were to blame, one thing is clear: Before the gulf oil spill is finally over, BP's remote operated vehicles (ROVs) will be back in the news again.

 

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]]>bpBP Gulf of Mexicobp oil spillbp ROVBP suspends containmentcontainment capgulf oil spill updateoil collectionremote controlled submarineremote operated vehiclerobot submarinerobotic submarineROVCarl FranzenWed, 23 Jun 2010 18:55:00 ESTObama Replaces McChrystal With Petraeus: Instant Reactionshttp://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/obama-replaces-mcchrystal-with-petraeus-instant-reactions/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/obama-replaces-mcchrystal-with-petraeus-instant-reactions/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/obama-replaces-mcchrystal-with-petraeus-instant-reactions/#commentsFiled under:


President Obama announced today that is relieving Gen. Stanley McChrystal of his duties as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan and replacing him with Gen. David Petraeus. Surge Desk rounds up the initial reactions to the news.

 

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]]>afghanistanGen. Stanley McChrystalGen. Stanley McCrystalgeneral david petraeusgeneral mcchrystalgeneral stanley mcchrystaliraqmcchrystalmcchrystal commentsmcchrystal petraeusmcchrystal resignationmcchrystal resignsobamaobama announcementpatraeuspetraeuspetraeus passes outpetraeus replaces mcchrystalpresident obamarolling stonesurgewar in afghanistanCarl FranzenWed, 23 Jun 2010 14:16:00 ESTObama's Announcement on McChrystal [LIVE VIDEO]http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/obamas-announcement-on-mcchrystal-live-video/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/obamas-announcement-on-mcchrystal-live-video/http://politicsdaily.com/2010/06/23/obamas-announcement-on-mcchrystal-live-video/#commentsFiled under:


After a brief, half-hour-long meeting early this morning, President Obama is scheduled to make his announcement regarding the fate of Gen. Stanley McChrystal at 1:30 p.m. Eastern today, according to the White House.

 

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]]>general mcchrystalgeneral stanley mcchrystalmcchrystalmcchrystal announcementmcchrystal commentsstanley mcchrystalCarl FranzenWed, 23 Jun 2010 13:13:00 EST