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    By: coral@rockthevote.com

    NEWS ROUND-UP: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011

    Monday, November 14th, 2011

    In today’s news, the judge who set bail for Jerry Sandusky has been involved in his charity; Herman Cain’s wife sticks by him; and ‘Obamacare’ is going to the Supreme Court. In entertainment news, Lady Gaga splits with her long-time creative director, and Justin Timberlake attends the Marine Corps. ball.

    Coral + Caitlin

    CRUCIAL

    (via Associated Press) Obama calls waterboarding ‘torture’: ‘President Barack Obama says the interrogation technique known as waterboarding constitutes torturing, disputing Republican presidential candidates who say they would reinstate the practice. Obama called waterboarding “torture” and said it was “contrary to America’s traditions” during a news conference at the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.’ http://bit.ly/tpLEs2

    Portland police arrest over 50 as protest camps cleared, http://reut.rs/ruc32s
    On Sunday, Portland police arrested more than 50 members of the Occupy movement as they cleared out and blocked off encampments after an eviction notice was issued. Portland’s mayor Sam Adams said that the encampments have been linked to increased crime and drug use, and while he supports the Occupy movements and what they stand for, they need to move beyond encampments to achieve their goals.

    Judge Who Freed Sandusky on Bail Reportedly Volunteered at His Charity, http://fxn.ws/vhrOoe
    Judge Leslie Dutchcot, who ordered former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky to be freed on $100,000 unsecured bail, is said to have volunteered for Sandusky’s charity, the Second Mile. Dutchcot gave the Second Mile between $500 and $1,000 and lists volunteering for the organization as one of her career achievements. Prosecutors originally asked that Sandusky’s bail to be set at $500,000 and that he be required to wear an ankle monitor. Dutchcot set the bail for $100,000.

    A Disturbing New Dimension of Far-Right Terror, http://bit.ly/u29JgE
    Police in Germany have busted a neo-Nazi ring that may have carried out at least 10 murders over the past 10 years. Police hunted down two members of the ring, Uwe Mundlos and Uwe Böhnhardt, who had recently robbed a bank. The two men took their own lives, but police found the weapons of two officers that were murdered in 2007. When police went to search the apartment where the men had been living, another member of their group blew up the residence before they arrived. Still, police recovered a murder weapon, propaganda videos, and other evidence and have made two arrests.

    Chelsea Clinton to Report for NBC, http://nyti.ms/rKbCz9
    On Monday morning, NBC is announcing that they have hired Chelsea Clinton as a full-time special correspondent. Clinton is supposed to start work promptly on Monday and will report within the “Making a Difference” series, which runs on “NBC Nightly News.” The segment highlights people who make a difference in their communities.

    What Would Gabby Do? http://bit.ly/vTjSbI
    Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returns to the public eye this week, as she and her husband sit down for an interview with ABC News and publish a memoir. She may be doing better than people would have expected, but she is not as well as the media has led people to believe. Apparently, Giffords does not speak as much in the ABC interview as ads suggest. Instead she says just a few words, and the feature is more based on managing Gifford’s image.

    Jordan’s king urges Syria’s Assad to step down, http://apne.ws/evjTAr
    Jordan’s King Abdullah has publicly urged President Bashar al-Assad to step down, making him the first Arab-ruler to issue a statement over the violent handling of the 8-month uprising. Syrian regime supporters reacted to the ouster with violence, storming regional embassies. Meanwhile, the U.N. estimates that 3,500 civilians have died since the beginning of the crackdown. Over the weekend, one activist was shot down in front of his 9-year old son.

    Judge: Norway terror suspect is not insane, http://bit.ly/vJE5tx
    On Monday, District Court Judge Torkjel Nesheim said Norway mass murderer, Anders Behring Breivik is not insane. Breivik confessed to a bombing and a shooting that killed 77 people in Norway this summer. Nesheim said there was no evidence Breivik had any accomplices and ordered his custody be extended for another 12 weeks. The courtroom was packed with over 500 people including survivors of the shootings and family of the victims.

    Court sets 5 1/2-hour hearing on health care, http://bit.ly/vTRfwd
    The Supreme Court is set to review ‘Obamacare.’ On Monday, the justices announced that they will see three cases arguing how constitutionally sound the health care reform is. The court will hold oral arguments sometime in the spring, most likely in March. It is expected to issue a decision by the end of its current term, which is normally in late June.

    College students will be allowed to use stickers on IDs to vote,     http://bit.ly/vsBMZI
    A Wisconsin law passed in the spring said that students may use college IDs at the polls, but they must expire in two years; however, most IDs issued by Wisconsin schools expire in 4 to 5 years. In response, a law has been passed allowing colleges to issue stickers to validate IDs. The IDs will be required for the February 2012 primary.

    Gloria Cain speaks out about sexual harassment allegations,     http://wapo.st/vHnqqO
    In her first ever television interview, Gloria Cain disputes the sexual harassment claims made against her husband. She said that Cain would have to posses a split personality to be capable of the acts the five women are accusing him of committing. “To hear such graphic allegations and know that that would have been something that was totally disrespectful of her as a woman and I know that’s not the person he is,” she said. Herman Cain had previously said that his wife supported him during the allegations, and that she knew he would not do anything as silly as what the women claim.

    (via Politico) Herman Cain’s poll numbers slide in POLITICO poll: ‘Among likely Republican voters surveyed Sunday, Nov. 6, Cain led the field with 40 percent. On Monday, he was third with 22 percent. By Wednesday, just 19 percent of those surveyed said they supported Cain for the nomination.’ http://politi.co/t8MAsb

    (via NY Times) Google’s Lab of Wildest Dreams: ‘It’s a place where your refrigerator could be connected to the Internet, so it could order groceries when they ran low. Your dinner plate could post to a social network what you’re eating. Your robot could go to the office while you stay home in your pajamas. And you could, perhaps, take an elevator to outer space.’ http://nyti.ms/sXPpD5

    CULTURAL

    Peter J. Boyer describes “The Wonk Who Slays Washington” http://bit.ly/sn00e5

    Ben Keller on “How Romney Could Win” http://nyti.ms/uOnqDa

    Lady Gaga Splits From Longtime Creative Director Laurieann Gibson, Rep Confirms, http://bit.ly/uEHjNK

    Reality TV’s Instant Stars Populate a Magazine, http://nyti.ms/sYi7Vt

    ‘Hunger Games’ Full Trailer Debuts, http://on.mtv.com/swUMiL

    Justin Timberlake Attends Marine Corps Ball, http://on.mtv.com/sJQ2rb

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      By: coral@rockthevote.com

      NEWS ROUND-UP: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011

      Thursday, November 10th, 2011

      In today’s news, Penn State coach Joe Paterno has been fired; Washington Nationals catcher, Wilson Ramos, has been kidnapped in Venezuela; Rick Perry “stepped in it” at the GOP debate last night; and the debate crowd booed when Herman Cain was asked about his sexual harassment scandal. In entertainment news, Taylor Swift is now the second woman to take home the CMA Entertainer of the Year award twice, and Ashton Kutcher apologizes for his Paterno tweet.

      Coral + Caitlin

      CRUCIAL

      Penn State Students Clash With Police in Unrest After Announcement, http://nyti.ms/s5Iw9j
      After Penn State officials announced Wednesday that coach Joe Paterno had been fired, angry students stormed downtown tearing down light poles and overturning a television news van parked alongside College Avenue. “I think the point people are trying to make is the media is responsible for Joe Pa going down,” said a freshman, Mike Clark, 18, adding that he believed that Mr. Paterno had met his legal and moral responsibilities by telling university authorities about Mr. Sandusky’s alleged assault of a young boy.

      Lucas Papademos named as new Greek prime minister, http://bbc.in/sMIWcK
      Former European Central Bank vice-president Lucas Papademos has been named Greece’s new prime minister. Papademos will be sworn in on Friday. ECB controls the monetary policy of the 17 eurozone countries, including Greece. In choosing Papademos, Greece hopes to send a message that the country is bouncing back from its debt crisis and political instability, which last week looked to threaten the entire euro when outgoing Prime Minister George Papandreou called for a referendum vote on the widely unpopular bailout.

      James Murdoch Denies Misleading Parliamentary Panel, http://nyti.ms/uxWZjz
      James Murdoch returned to Parliament on Thursday to face questioning over the News International phone-hacking scandal. Murdoch said he had not been told of the hacking, despite conflicting testimony by former News of the World editor Colin Myler and former legal chief Tom Crone. Instead, Murdoch blamed former underlings for providing the committee with testimony that was “not right.” “No, I did not,” Mr. Murdoch replied after a committee member asked him if he had, in fact, given misleading testimony about what he knew and when he knew it.

      After Chef’s Hitler Remark, Bankers Change Lunch Plans, http://nyti.ms/sngQc4
      At Tuesday night’s Time Magazine Person of the Year event, Mario Batali angered bankers after comparing them to Hitler and Stalin. Batali nominated bankers to be people of the year, saying they “had the largest effect on the whole planet.” “The way the bankers have toppled the way that money is distributed, and taken most of it into their own hands,” Batali said, “is as good as Stalin or Hitler.” Stalin and Hilter have both been Person of the Year. Now bankers say they will no longer patron Batali’s restaurants. Some are even saying they will not reimburse receipts from employees that eat at his restaurants.

      Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos kidnapped in Venezuela, http://wapo.st/vXffbg
      Wilson Ramos, the Washington Nationals’ catcher, was kidnapped at gunpoint Wednesday night from his family’s home in Venezuela. Ramos had gone home to spend time with his family and play on a team there. Four armed men kidnapped him and sped off in a vehicle. As of late Wednesday, no contact with the kidnappers had been established. The team is in a state of shock and questioning the safety of playing in a country that’s so popular for beatings and kidnappings.

      Remains of war dead dumped in landfill, http://wapo.st/vPyIkG
      For years, the Dover Air Force Base mortuary disposed of troops’ remains by cremating them and dumping the ashes in a Virginia landfill, a practice that officials have since abandoned in favor of burial at sea. The parts were reportedly cremated and then dumped in the landfill from 2003 to 2008. Only body parts that were not identified, or were later found after wars, were disposed of using the process. On Tuesday, the Dover mortuary said it had lost a soldier’s ankle and mishandled other body parts. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that there may be more accountability and that there is “no excuse” for an incident like this to occur.

      Mixed results on voter restrictions, http://politi.co/v8kmdv
      On Tuesday, Maine restored Election Day registration when voters overturned a new law that the Republican-controlled legislature passed in order to end same-day registration and require voters to register at least two days before they go to the polls. Meanwhile, Mississippians approved a ballot measure requiring people to show photo identification at the polls, with 62 percent of voters in favor of the initiative and 38 percent against it.

      An ‘Oops’ From Perry in G.O.P. Presidential Debate, http://nyti.ms/v3YGYb
      At the GOP debate last night, Texas Governor Rick Perry declared that he would cut three government agencies. “Commerce, Education,” Perry said before pausing for an uncomfortable moment as he looked from side to side, counting on his fingers and flipping through his notes. As his rivals volunteered suggestions, a moderator tried to save Perry by asking if he could name the third agency. “The third one, I can’t,” he finally said, a sad look on his face after 53 seconds had gone by. “Sorry. Oops.” Now pundits are saying the Perry campaign is done due to performances in prior debates. “I’m glad I had my boots on tonight,” Mr. Perry said, “because I sure stepped in it out there.”

      Debate crowd cheers Cain in face of sexual harassment claims, http://bit.ly/tmrRjH
      The crowd at Wednesday’s GOP debate in Michigan fully supported Herman Cain in the sexual harassment scandal. The crowd booed when the moderator asked Cain if, in the wake of sexual-harassment allegations, he had the character to be president. Cain attacked the “unfounded accusations” and “character assassination.” The crowd also booed when the moderator asked Mitt Romney if, as the CEO of a company, he would have fired Cain over the charges. Romney did not answer the question. Another Rasmussen poll of Florida shows Cain leading Romney, 30 to 24.

      CULTURAL

      Linda Killian asks, “Unions and Young People: A Winning Combination for 2012?” http://bit.ly/tet3rD

      Frank Moss comments on, “Our High-Tech Health-Care Future” http://nyti.ms/rJG9At

      Mitt Romney says, “I Won’t Let Iran Get Nukes” http://on.wsj.com/vVUKzC

      Meghan Daum believes, “Zygotes on a slippery slope” http://lat.ms/uVnLCg

      Brian Grazer Replacing Brett Ratner as Oscar Producer, http://bit.ly/tyRG9k

      Ashton Kutcher Apologizes For Joe Paterno Comments, http://on.mtv.com/uQWyPy

      Taylor Swift Wins Entertainer Of Year, http://on.mtv.com/rvQ10D

      Piers Morgan Leaving America’s Got Talent, http://bit.ly/tVNm4K

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        By: coral@rockthevote.com

        NEWS ROUND-UP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011

        Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

        In today’s news, Penn State coach Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the season; Cain accuser Karen Kraushaar has come forward; Mississippi votes down the “personhood” act; and Maine has voted to maintain same-day voter registration. In other news, hip-hop star Heavy D has died at aged 44, and Justin Bieber will take a paternity test in two weeks.

        Coral + Caitlin

        CRUCIAL

        Italy borrowing costs hit record 7%, http://bbc.in/tkYfqN
        A day after Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he would resign once budget reforms were passed, the country’s cost of borrowing has hit a 7 percent record level. The yield on 10 year government bonds reached more than 7%, which is the highest since the euro was created in 1999. The 7 percent level is considered unsustainable, having been the mark at which Portugal, Greece, and Ireland were all forced to seek E.U. bailouts. An E.U. team will arrive in Rome Wednesday to begin monitoring Italy’s plans to deal with debt.

        Ahmadinejad: Iran won’t retreat from nuclear path, http://yhoo.it/tVmA9V
        A UN validated report on Tuesday claimed that Iran is working on atomic weaponry. In response, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pledged Iran “won’t retreat one iota from the path it is going.” He then attacked the IAEA report as absurd, asking “Why are you ruining the prestige of the agency for absurd U.S. claims?” He insisted that Iran was not building nuclear weapons, “The Iranian nation is wise,” he said. “It won’t build two bombs against 20,000 bombs you have.”

        Joe Paterno Retiring: Penn State Football Coach Reportedly Stepping Down At End Of Season, http://huff.to/ty2fFZ
        After 46 seasons, Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno plans to retire at the end of this season. Paterno has come under fire for not following up after reporting that assistant coach Jerry Sandusky sexually assaulted a number of young boys. At least nine people have come forward to allege abuse by Sandusky and recently, that number has reportedly risen to 20. Sandusky worked under Paterno.

        Flooding, damage reported as powerful storm hits Alaska, http://usat.ly/w1sVUG
        The Bering Sea superstorm has begun. The west coast of Alaska is being hammered with hurricane-force winds, large waves, and blowing snow, and the conditions are expected to continue for most of the day. There are reports of roofs being blown off houses, and a 7-foot storm surge is expected to cause coastal erosion and flooding. The National Weather Service told Alaska residents to seek shelter.

        Karen Kraushaar interested in press conference with all Cain accusers, http://bit.ly/rTUH8z
        Karen Kraushaar, one of the women who accused Herman Cain of sexually inappropriate behavior in the 1990s, told CBS News that she is interested in holding a press conference with all of the women who claim Cain harassed them. Kraushaar confirmed that she is one of the women accusing Cain of sexual harassment. Meanwhile, Cain continues to deny all of the allegations.

        Mainers vote to continue Election Day registration, http://bit.ly/sAnYRx
        At Tuesday’s election, Maine residents voted to keep same-day voter registration. “Maine voters sent a clear message: No one will be denied a right to vote,” said Shenna Bellows, director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine. “Voters in small towns and big cities voted to protect our constitutional right.” Before being overturned, the law was passed by a Republican majority legislation to preserve the integrity of voter registration, and it required that voters be registered at least two days before election day.

        Mississippi voters reject ‘life begins at conception’ initiative, http://bit.ly/vG2M4t
        Mississippi voters rejected a “personhood” act on Tuesday. This amendment to the state’s constitution would have defined life as starting at conception. It would have made all abortions illegal, including cases of rape and when the life of the mother was in serious danger. It also would have made certain types of birth control illegal including IUDs. Nearly 60 percent of voters rejected the bill.

        Ohio voters overwhelmingly reject Issue 2, dealing a blow to Gov. John Kasich, http://bit.ly/sbipV4
        Voters in Ohio voted down an anti-union bill on Tuesday. The law would have restricted collective-bargaining for thousands of workers. The vote sends a strong message to Republican Governor John Kasich who said “It’s clear the people have spoken. I heard their voices. I understand their decision. And frankly, I respect what the people have to say in an effort like this. And as a result of that, it requires me to take a deep breath and to spend some time to reflect on what happened here.”

        Russell Pearce on verge of historic loss in recall, http://bit.ly/t9IgRQ
        Arizona residents voted to recall Senate president Russell Pearce, who proposed the state’s controversial immigration law. He lost 53-45 to fellow Republican Jerry Lewis, a conservative Mormon who opposed the state’s anti-immigration crackdown. It’s the first time in U.S. history that a sitting Senate president has been recalled, and Pearce is the first Arizona legislator to ever lose a recall election.

        (via Reuters) Microsoft, AOL, Yahoo, strike ad alliance: Yahoo Inc, Microsoft Corp and AOL Inc have set up an advertising partnership as Google and Facebook’s online ad dominance grows. The alliance, announced on Tuesday, allows each of the companies to sell each other’s unsold premium advertising inventory — known as display ads — by early next year. http://reut.rs/uX5cqi

        CULTURAL

        Clarence Page says “Cain has another issue with women: Taxes” http://trib.in/t3jkcP

        Jon Healey on “Backgrounder on ‘net neutrality’” http://lat.ms/uzEfCn

        Dorothy Rabinowitz describes “Why Gingrich Could Win” http://on.wsj.com/v7j8Si

        USA Today wants to “Make police get a warrant for GPS tracking” http://usat.ly/rOjyiF

        Paul G. Kengor says “In 1920, U.S. saw the carnage of class warfare” http://usat.ly/tZzMK5

        Hip-hop star Heavy D dies aged 44, http://bbc.in/vdpjTV

        ‘Dancing With The Stars’: Nancy Grace Signs Off, http://on.mtv.com/vM6VqI

        Brett Ratner Resigns 2012 Oscars – Will Eddie Murphy Follow? http://bit.ly/tUrirv

        Justin Bieber Will Take Paternity Test In Two Weeks, http://on.mtv.com/tSzvJZ

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          By: coral@rockthevote.com

          NEWS ROUND-UP: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011

          Monday, November 7th, 2011

          In today’s news, Iran may have mastered its nuclear capabilities; thousands of activists protested the Keystone pipeline in DC on Sunday; and a fourth Cain accuser may go public today. In entertainment news, Radiohead announces a U.S. tour, and Robert De Niro will play Bernie Madoff.

          Coral + Caitlin

          CRUCIAL

          Greek Leaders Reach Deal to Form a New Government, http://nyti.ms/vDCGXP
          On Sunday, Greek political leaders agreed to form a transitional administration to oversee the country’s EU bailout. The deal will force Prime Minister George Papandreou to resign. The country’s two main parties, the Socialists and the New Democracy party, will govern together, and a non-politician is expected to take over for Papendreou. The new prime minister would govern long enough to see the debt deal to its conclusion and write a budget for 2011.

          IAEA says foreign expertise has brought Iran to threshold of nuclear capability, http://wapo.st/tT62DA
          The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) states in a bombshell report that Iran is on the brink of nuclear capacity. Allegedly, Iran’s government has mastered the critical steps needed to build a nuclear weapon, receiving assistance from Soviet, Pakistan, and North Korean scientists. Officials believe that Iran did not stop its program in 2003 but instead, money for research was funneled through seemingly harmless civilian institutions.

          Intrigue, betrayal in Rome as Berlusconi fights on, http://reut.rs/sLQRM8
          Silvio Berlusconi’s parliamentary majority could crumble during a budget vote on Tuesday, and a no-confidence vote may come soon after. Italian papers estimate that enough of Berlusconi’s majority may rebel and topple his government. Fears are growing in Europe over Italy’s debt after the yield on Italian bonds rose to a euro-era high of 6.4 percent on Friday.

          In Sexual Abuse Case, a Focus on How Paterno Reacted, http://nyti.ms/sQYgR9
          In 2002, a graduate student at Penn State University witnessed football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually harassing a young boy. Instead of telling the police, the student went to head coach Joe Paterno, who told the university’s athletic director. Law enforcement says Paterno did his duty in reporting the alleged abuse to a higher official, but he is still coming under fire for never following up.

          Amanda Knox’s Ex Says ‘Cruel Injustice’ Crushed Their Love,           http://abcn.ws/seYElw
          In his first interview since being released from Italian prison, Raffaele Sollecito, Amanda Knox’s ex-boyfriend, blames their split on the “cruel injustices” they endured. “Our love was like a seed that was not allowed to grow because it was brutally stamped on. We were both victims of a cruel injustice and our relationship was overcome,” he said in an interview with Italian television. He added that he still has “affection” for Knox. Sollecito also indicated that he has reached out to the family of the victim, but he “found the doors closed.”

          Thousands protest at White House over pipeline, http://usat.ly/rSTg7Q
          On Sunday, exactly one year before the 2012 presidential election, thousands of activists gathered outside of the White House to protest TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline. Supporters of the pipeline say it will create thousands of jobs and reduce American dependence on foreign oil. Those against the pipeline say it is hazardous for the environment and public health. The founder of the Natural Resources Defense Council said Obama’s “trying to get elected, but there’s also a really important decision that he’s got to make to put us on the right path. That’s what leadership is.”

          Driver’s License Offices Help Residents With New TN Voter ID Laws,           http://bit.ly/szuX10
          New laws in Tennessee require that all citizens present a valid state issued ID before casting a ballot in the 2012 election. Tennessee drivers licenses offices are trying to help those without the proper ID by staying open the first Saturday of every month. The offices will be open only for people wanting to get a valid photo ID. “I guess it’s ok, I don’t really understand it, I don’t know if the other states have it or not” says Billie Beaver who went to the office for a new photo ID.

          House Democrats Tell States to Fight ‘Disturbing Trend’ Of Voting Laws, http://huff.to/tveLH7
          House Democrats have written a letter to the Secretaries of State asking them to forget partisan politics and stop the trend of voter ID laws in the states. On Thursday, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) presented the letter at a press conference. The letter called the new laws a “form of voter profiling that makes it difficult for people of certain groups to participate” in the democratic system.

          Hard Economic Times Rob Young Voters of ‘Hope’ http://bit.ly/tufpUV
          With the rate of unemployment for young Americans at a high, Obama might have trouble convincing voters there is “hope” for tomorrow during his 2012 campaign. In September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate for adults ages 18 to 34 was 12.1 percent, well above the 9 percent national average. “The State of Young America” says that the economic slowdown has battered Americans ages 18 to 34, both in terms of their current employment prospects and their hopes for tomorrow.

          New Woman Accusing Herman Cain Of Sexual Harassment Hires Gloria Allred, http://bit.ly/sATUBY
          A new woman alleging sexual harassment by presidential hopeful Herman Cain will break her silence at a news conference with her powerhouse attorney Gloria Allred Monday afternoon in New York City. Cain admitted that several woman who were working under him while he was the president of the National Restaurant Association had received settlements, and Politico says that they received them due to sexual harassment claims. The woman, who will be the first to go public on Monday, sought Cain’s help with an employment issue and was allegedly sexually harassed by him.

          CULTURAL

          Nate Silver wants to know is, “Cain: Up, Down or Sideways?” http://bit.ly/rOFldx

          American University Professor Herman Schwartz speaks out against, “GOP’s voter suppression” http://politi.co/rHbKUc

          Lohan released from L.A. jail, http://bit.ly/uMSGOB

          Robert De Niro to star as Bernie Madoff, http://tgr.ph/rw96Kd

          Ai Weiwei China tax bill paid by supporters, http://bbc.in/uYexV0

          Radiohead Announce U.S. Tour, http://p4k.in/tiazcZ

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            By: Caitlin Maguire

            News Round-Up: Friday, November 4, 2011

            Friday, November 4th, 2011

            Unemployment dropped to 9% in October; Corzine resigns from MF Global; Boehner says the supercommittee’s deal will include tax increases; Pakistan has been hiding its nuclear weapons to avoid US raids; Cain may sue Politico; and Groupon has successfully gone public. Meanwhile, the mother of Justin Bieber’s alleged child may face rape charges, and GTL no longer? Snooki claims The Situation is broke.

            Coral + Caitlin

            CRUCIAL:

            Unemployment rate drops to 9 percent, http://goo.gl/sb2oJ
            Unemployment decreased to 9% in October; despite this, only 80,000 jobs were added in comparison to the 100,000 that were expected. The private sector added 104,000 jobs, which was in line with estimates. The number of jobs added in September was also upped from 103,000 to 158,000.

            As Regulators Pressed Changes, Corzine Pushed Back, and Won, http://goo.gl/VS3Nj
            Jon Corzine has resigned from MF Global, his brokerage firm which has now gone bankrupt. As CEO, Corzine persuaded regulators to allow MF Global to conduct risky trades that ultimately led to the company’s demise. He also pressed regulators to allow a transaction that essentially would allow MF Global to borrow money from its customers. Now officials are looking over the company’s books in order to find the $630 million missing from customers.

            Boehner: Debt deal will include new tax revenues, http://goo.gl/AD2bN
            John Boehner announced yesterday that any bi-partisan debt deal reached by the “supercommittee” will include tax hikes. The Speaker went on to say that the tax increases will only be added if serious reforms to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are included.

            The Ally From Hell, http://goo.gl/0xGXG
            According to The Atlantic, Pakistan has been continuously shuffling its nuclear weapons between the 15 facilities that hold them in order to make it harder for India or the US to carry out a raid. The moving of the weapons has been done in normal, low-security vehicles in everyday traffic. “The Pakistani government is willing to make its nuclear weapons more vulnerable to theft by jihadists simply to hide them from the United States, the country that funds much of its military budget,” Jeffrey Goldberg and Marc Ambinder write.

            Cain camp considering legal action against Politico, http://goo.gl/Rl1Y2
            An aide to Herman Cain said yesterday that the candidate is considering legal action against Politico for reporting on his past sexual harassment claims. This is likely not over with Politico from a legal perspective,” the campaign official told The Washington Post. Despite this, Politico is still reporting on the allegations, revealing new details where one of the two women claims Cain made a sexual overture to her at a group event. The woman felt her job would be at risk if she did not comply with Cain in the situation. Meanwhile, Cain’s wife, who was supposed to do her first interview today with Fox News, has since cancelled.

            Groupon shares surge 46 percent in early trading, http://goo.gl/VjUXi
            Groupon has raised $700 million since it went public today. It has sold 35 million shares at $20 each, which is above the original price of $16-$18. This is the largest IPO for an Internet company since Google went public in 2004. Groupon will begin trading on NASDAQ today under the ticket symbol GRPN.

            Judge won’t face charges in videotaped beating, http://goo.gl/rwr4F
            William Adams, the Texas family-court judge who was videotaped beating his 16-year-old daughter with a belt, will not face charges because the statute of limitations has expired. Adams’ daughter, now 23, posted the video to YouTube where it caused an uproar. In a statement, Judge Adams said that his daughter posted the video because she was angry he reduced her financial allowance and took away her Mercedes. He did not apologize for the abuse and noted that the video “looks worse than it is.”

            CULTURAL: 

            Police: Bieber sexual tryst may be investigated, http://goo.gl/DodFs

            Jury to get Michael Jackson doctor manslaughter case Friday, http://goo.gl/6IX5L

            ‘Jersey Shore’ star Snooki: ‘The Situation is broke,’ http://goo.gl/eTQiT

            Drew Barrymore, Eddie Murphy Top Forbes Overpaid Actors List, http://goo.gl/uHwox

              Caitlin Maguire
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