We’re very sad to start the week with a report from MTV that Cali Swag District’s M-Bone was tragically killed last night in a drive-by shooting: http://on.mtv.com/kPfrUN. Cali Swag District has been a wonderful supporter of Rock the Vote’s Democracy Class, and M-Bone will be greatly missed.
More news in the IMF Chief sexual assault case as another woman is stepping forward with allegations against Dominique Strauss-Kahn. In Kenya, an Olympic gold medalist has committed suicide and in Israel, all is fairly quiet after yesterday’s deadly protests. Meanwhile, President Obama is stable in the ratings despite the economy, the ICC is pursuing an arrest warrant for Gadhafi, and the Endeavor launched without a hitch. In election news, Mike Huckabee announced this weekend that he will not run for President, causing GOP candidates to make a mad dash for his supporters.
Maegan + Caitlin
CRUCIAL:
Police Seek Evidence Of Sex Attack From IMF Chief, http://apne.ws/lIz3u3
A hotel maid is charging head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, with rape and criminal sexual contact. Today another woman has come out and filed a legal complaint against Strauss-Kahn, claiming that he sexually assaulted her in 2002. Strauss-Kahn was considered a conceivable opposing candidate to President Nicolas Sarkozy in France’s election next year.
Mike Huckabee Casts Big Shadow Over Early Primary States In 2012 Elections, http://politi.co/iYcmQd
GOP candidates are clambering to win over Mike Huckabee’s voters after he announced that he will not run for President in 2012.
How The Drudge Has Stayed On Top, http://nyti.ms/iUMnRW
According to the Project for Excellence in Journalism, The Drudge Report accounts for 7% of referrals to major news websites. Behind Google, it is the second biggest provider of readership for online news sites. The Drudge Report’s popularity is attributed to its simplistic design and its creator, Matt Drudge’s knack for picking out the most important and interesting headlines.
Space Shuttle Endeavor Lifts Off, http://bit.ly/kCNsVb
The space shuttle Endeavor lifted off this morning. The space shuttle’s original launch date was April 29, but it was delayed from leaving due to a heater problem. The shuttle’s mission is led by Mark Kelly, the husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was in attendance at the launch.
President Obama Polls Well Despite Job Fears, http://politi.co/kf0z3U
According to a new poll from Politico, 59% of those surveyed will “definitely” vote for or “consider” voting for President Obama in 2012. The economy was also considered the most important issue to those surveyed.
War Crimes Prosecutors Seek Gadhafi’s Arrest, http://fxn.ws/jl8MbM
Luis Moreno-Ocampo, prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, has asked judges to issue arrest warrants for Moammar Gadhafi and two other members of his cabinet. The warrants are for Gadhafi and his regime’s “crimes against humanity,” which consist of violently targeting civilians in an effort to suppress riots.
Marian Wright Edelman’s “Voting Rights Under Attack,” http://huff.to/mk84yR
CULTURAL:
Gay CNN Anchor Sees Risk In Book, http://nyti.ms/mUxBza
A Sports Executive Leaves The Safety Of His Shadow Life, http://nyti.ms/lyP9gY
NBC’s Contingency Plans In Case Of NFL Strike, Trump Presidential Run: Reality on Sunday, Recasting Donald On ‘Apprentice,’ http://bit.ly/kdEHZB
‘The Kid With The Bike’ Enthralls Cannes, http://usat.ly/j0Sc3a
