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    By: Liza Dee

    News Round-Up: Friday, February 15, 2013

    Friday, February 15th, 2013

    Oscar Pistorius will be charged with murder; an asteroid will narrowly miss Earth; and debris from a meteor showers Siberia. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga’s cancelled tour will cost her millions; cops pose for pictures with 2 Chainz after arresting him for marijuana possession; and IFC acquires Lindsy Lohan’s latest film.

    Caitlin + Liza

    CRUCIAL: 

    Oscar Pistorius weeps as court hears murder charge, http://bbc.in/Z1nEKC
    Prosecutors announced in court that they would pursue a “premeditated murder” charge in the case of Oscar Pistorius, the South African Olympic and Paralympic track star accused of killing his girlfriend. Pistorius, who is still being held in police custody, released a statement saying he will dispute the charge in the “strongest terms.” Sources claim South Africa is stunned by the events surrounding Pistorius, a national hero who became the first double-amputee to compete in track at the London Olympic Games.

    Asteroid will buzz Earth, miss by 17,150 miles, http://abcn.ws/Um7T26
    An asteroid the size of an apartment will narrowly miss Earth by about 17,150 miles, NASA is reporting. Though scientists are certain the rock will not hit Earth, its passing provides an opportunity for scientists to learn how to keep future asteroids at bay and also motivates astronauts to step up preventative measures. If an asteroid of this size were to hit, it would release an energy equivalent to 2.4 million tons of TNT.

    Debris and a Boom, Likely from a Meteor, Hit Siberia, http://nyti.ms/WMTkVu
    Over 1,000 people were injured when fragments of a meteor began falling in Western Siberia this morning, along with a shock wave that damaged buildings across the area. Russian scientists say a bolide, or 10-ton meteor, caused the blast, and most injuries resulted from shards of shattered glass. Area residents saw a huge flash followed by the sounds of car alarms, set off by the sonic boom. The Russian government has deployed seven airplanes and 20,000 on foot to search for fallen meteorites.

    Republicans relish extended Hagel confirmation fight, http://politi.co/XDt0Jm
    Senate Republicans succeeded in delaying the confirmation of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense for another week, with a 58-40 vote that left Democrats unable to come up with the 60 votes needed to end the Republican filibuster. Democrats say they remain confident Hagel will be confirmed at the next Senate vote which will take place after a ten day recess.

    Weary passengers fan out for homes after finally getting off crippled cruise ship, http://wapo.st/Z2MiL6
    The Carnival cruise ship that caught fire off the coast of Mexico finally docked in Mobile, Alabama, after 4,200 passengers had spent five days on a ship with no electricity or working toilets. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are looking into what caused the fire and investigating how to prevent such incidents in the future. Carnival has cancelled its cruises until at least April and is promising passengers a full refund and future cruise discounts in addition to $500 in compensation. “We pride ourselves on providing our guests with a great vacation experience, and clearly we failed in this case,” said Carnival CEO Gerry Cahill.

    GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell supports bill to legalize hemp production, http://nbcnews.to/12JF6DL
    Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell forged an unlikely alliance with Oregon Senate Democrats Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley to cosponsor a bill allowing American farmers to grow hemp. McConnell and fellow senator Rand Paul claim allowing the growth of industrial hemp would give Kentucky farmers an economic lift. “During these tough economic times, this legislation has the potential to create jobs and provide a boost to Kentucky’s economy and to our farmers and their families,” McConnell said. Though the Chamber of Commerce in McConnell’s home state of Kentucky supports legalization of hemp, law enforcement groups worry it could lead to marijuana legalization.

    CULTURAL: 

    Lady Gaga Tour Cancellation Will Cost Millions, http://huff.to/YknVY6

    2 Chainz ARRESTED for Weed– Says Cops Wanted Pics, http://tmz.me/Z2lzOx

    Lindsay Lohan Starrer ‘The Canyons” Acquired by IFC, http://bit.ly/12pu8I7

    Taylor Swift Ex Conor Kennedy Arrested, http://eonli.ne/XCt5kb

    Liza Dee
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    By: Caitlin Maguire

    News Round-Up: Wednesday, February 13, 2013

    Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

    President Obama advocates for bipartisanship and economic reforms in his State of the Union speech; Marco Rubio responds with a now infamous swig of water; Christopher Dorner is presumed dead from a fire; the pope gives his last public mass before his retirement; the Senate Armed Services Committee approves Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense; and a New York Times reporter finds that calorie listings on foods can be highly inaccurate. Meanwhile, a rare Affenpinscher named Banana Joe wins the Westminster Dog Show; Justin Bieber says The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney should be ‘slapped around;’ and more revealing pictures of Kate Middleton are set to be released.

    Caitlin

    CRUCIAL:

    Obama Pivots Left on Economy in State of the Union Speech, http://rtvote.com/11GAtzA
    In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama advocated for bipartisanship within the government and economic reforms. “It’s not a bigger government we need, but a smarter government that sets priorities and invests in broad-based growth,” he said. Obama went on to call for an increased minimum wage, a reformed pre-school education system, carbon regulation, immigration reform, and stricter gun laws.

    Did the police start fire that killed Christopher Dorner?, http://rtvote.com/15cBX3i
    The search for Christopher Dorner is over as a cabin he barricaded himself in was burned to the ground last night. Unconfirmed audio for a police scanner points to police starting the fire, which most likely killed Dorner. The ex-LAPD officer stole a car and shot two officers, killing one, during a shootout where he escaped into the cabin.

    Marco Rubio Winsome in Response to Obama, Rand Paul Mostly Feisty, http://rtvote.com/YdwJz2
    On Tuesday night, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio responded to President Obama’s State of the Union speech on behalf of the Republican party. Rubio attacked the president for his stance on taxes and government spending. A particularly memorable moment was when Rubio paused to drink from a water bottle in the middle of speaking. The moment immediately went viral on the Internet. On Good Morning America, Rubio said in regard to the sip, “God has a funny way of reminding us we’re human.”

    Pope Says Exit Is for ‘Good of the Church’, http://rtvote.com/11GF7O3
    In what is most likely his last public Mass as pope, Benedict XVI said that he is resigning for the “good of the church.” He also went on to thank his followers for their “love and support.” He cited his health as the reason for his retirement, explaining that he could no longer carry out his responsibilities effectively. The pope’s resignation will take effect February 28.

    Senate Armed Services Committee approves Hagel 14 to 11, http://rtvote.com/YdxW9u
    The Senate Armed Services Committee approved Chuck Hagel as the president’s Secretary of Defense. Hagel was barely approved with the committee voting 14 to 11 to have his nomination go to a vote in the Senate.

    Thai insurgents attack army base, troops kill 16, http://rtvote.com/11GE0Ol
    Sixteen Muslim insurgents were killed by Thai troops in a raid on Wednesday morning. The insurgents were trying to invade a military base in northern Thailand when Thai marines opened fire. The attack indicates the increased number of Muslim insurgents entering Thailand, which is a Buddhist-controlled country.

    Casey Neistat finds that calorie listings on foods can be highly inaccurate in “Calorie Detective,” http://rtvote.com/15cHxTz

    CULTURAL:

    “30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin expecting child with new wife, http://rtvote.com/11GDMa3

    Lady Gaga suffers ‘show injury,’ postpones tour for a week, http://rtvote.com/XLmUZl

    Want a Dog Like Banana Joe? There Are 7 For Sale in America, http://rtvote.com/11GG1tU

    Chi Magazine Defends Kate Middleton Baby Pics: U.K. Channel ITV Apologizes for Showing Unblurred Cover,http://rtvote.com/11GG6he

    Justin Bieber Responds to Black Keys’ Drummer Grammy Diss, http://rtvote.com/11GG8Wg

    Caitlin Maguire
    Bio: Caitlin is the Marketing & Operations Manager for Rock the Vote
    @caitlinmagu
    Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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    By: Caitlin Maguire

    News Round-Up: Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

    Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

    Lance Armstrong admits to doping; Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders the arrest of the prime minister; a woman crashes a stolen train into a Swedish apartment building; New York passes a deal for stricter gun laws; and Wal-Mart announces a veteran hiring program. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga’s bus tour starts today, and Kim Kardashian talks struggling with infertility.

    Caitlin

    CRUCIAL:

    Armstrong Admits Doping, and Says He Will Testify, http://rtvote.com/13zjGwu
    In an interview with Oprah Winfrey Monday, Lance Armstrong admitted to doping. “We were mesmerized and riveted” said Winfrey about Armstrong’s answers. “He did not come clean in the manner I was expecting.” The former champion cyclist will testify against cycling officials who were aware of his doping. Armstrong also told Winfrey that he admitted his drug use to staff of his charity, Livestrong, and personally called other cyclists to apologize. The interview will air in two parts this Thursday and Friday.

    Pakistan top court orders PM arrest, http://rtvote.com/13zlMMF
    Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the arrest of the country’s Prime Minister, Raja Pervez Ashraf, on Tuesday. The court alleges that Ashraf “violated the principle of transparency” when working on contracts for the purchase of power plants for the government as a federal minister. Authorities have 24 hours to arrest Ashraf and 16 others in connection with the case. In Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, populist cleric Muhammad Tahirul Qadri organized protests calling for reforms.

    France steps up Mali operation, Africans try to catch up, http://rtvote.com/13zowd1
    French forces bombed the Mali town of Diabaly, which is believed to be under Islamic militant control, on Monday night. French President Francois Hollande said the bomb attacks “hit their targets” and the “deployment of forces on the ground and in the air” will continue. West African defense chiefs will meet in Bamako on Tuesday to quickly deploy 3,300 African troops to Mali. Senegal, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, and Guinea have offered to send troops to defend the Mali government, although Nigeria has cautioned about deploying troops too quickly. The U.S. has also pledged to support the Mali government.

    STOLEN TRAIN CRASHES INTO BUILDING IN SWEDEN, http://rtvote.com/13zqQAH
    A Swedish woman stole a four-car commuter train in Stockholm Tuesday morning, driving and crashing it into an apartment building in the suburbs. Police say the woman has been seriously injured, while no one in the apartment building was hurt. Police spokesman Lars Bystrom said the woman is being held for endangering the public and that her motives are unknown. The suspect was born in 1990 and worked for a company contracted to clean for the train operator.

    Wal-Mart Plans to Hire Any Veteran Who Wants a Job, http://rtvote.com/13zrQov
    Wal-Mart will announce Tuesday that it will hire any veteran who needs a job as long as they left the military the year before and were not dishonorably discharged. The program will launch on Memorial Day and will be one of the nation’s biggest hiring commitments for veterans in history. First Lady Michelle Obama has called the superstore’s new program “historic” and that she will work to persuade other corporations to implement something similar. Wal-mart says the commitment will create 100,000 new jobs for veterans in the next five years.

    Gun bill: Ball takes shot at Cuomo, Assembly goes home, http://rtvote.com/W8q6wV
    New York state legislators and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have reached a deal regarding gun control, including expanding the state’s assault weapons ban and further restrictions that keep guns away from the mentally ill. New York’s Senate, which has a Republican majority, passed the deal Monday night. The support came from legislators from New York City and Long Island. No Republicans from upstate New York voted for the deal, which will go to the Assembly Tuesday. Nationally, President Obama will most likely support an executive order to expand background checks on gun purchasers.

    Alex Williams explores the difficulty of Millennials transitioning from a technology-fuled “hook-up-culture” in “The End of Courtship,” http://rtvote.com/13zvWNp

    CULTURAL:

    Anna Kendrick’s Ryan Gosling Tweet Should Flatter The Actor, We Think, http://rtvote.com/W8A1m5

    Lady Gaga Pulls Born This Way Ball Into Tacoma For First U.S. Tour Stop, http://rtvote.com/W8GrSd

    Pregnant Kim Kardashian Struggled With Infertility, Talks Kris Humphries Divorce and Marrying Kanye West,http://rtvote.com/W8GzBf

    Bradley Cooper denies dating J. Law: I could be her father, http://rtvote.com/13zxzuA

    Caitlin Maguire
    Bio: Caitlin is the Marketing & Operations Manager for Rock the Vote
    @caitlinmagu
    Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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    By: Caitlin Maguire

    News Round-Up: Friday, January 11th, 2013

    Friday, January 11th, 2013

    The U.S. orders a review of Boeing 787s;  the student that opened fire at CA’s Taft Union High Schol had intended targets; President Obama and President Hamid Karzai will meet to discuss troop levels in Afghanistan; campaign staffers report that Michele Bachmann still has not paid them; and the NYPD will review 800 rape cases due to mishandling of DNA evidence. Meanwhile, Iran will respond to ‘Argo’ with its own film; Justin Bieber’s former bodyguard sues him; and Justin Timberlake is ready to make new music.

    Caitlin

    CRUCIAL:

    Dreamliner investigation: U.S. orders review of Boeing 787s, http://trib.in/VrJlV3
    The FAA will conduct an investigation of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner after two separate incidents on aircrafts in Japan. The Dreamliner gained a great deal of attention when it was first introduced for its sophistication and technology; however, it has been plagued with mishaps and production delays.

    Taft Union school shooting: Boy had ‘intended targets,’ police say, http://lat.ms/XSPDQ3
    Kern County, CA police say the 16-year-old student who fired a shotgun in a Taft Union High School classroom Thursday had “intended targets.” The suspect burst into the class he was supposed to be attending and shot one student two to four times before trying to shoot another. A teacher and school supervisor talked the student into putting the gun down and evacuated the rest of the classroom safely. “They did a great job of protecting the kids,” said Ed Whiting, the chief of the Taft Police Department. “We can’t thank them enough for what they did today.” One victim is in critical condition while the teacher suffered a minor pellet wound to his head.

    Plea decision looms in James Holmes’ Aurora theater shooting case, http://bit.ly/VSApVM
    Colorado Judge William B. Sylvester ruled Thursday that there is enough evidence to try James Holmes for the shooting that killed 12 people and wounded 70 in an Aurora, CO movie theater.  The ruling ties Homes to 166 counts of murder, attempted murder, and other weapons charges. As a result, Holmes will be held without bail and arraigned Friday. Defense lawyers have said that they are not ready to plea and will most likely ask for a delay. Holmes’ lawyers have said that he is mentally ill, causing some to believe that he will plead not guilty by reason of insanity.

    Afghan troop levels top agenda for Obama-Karzai talks, http://reut.rs/VqqsBH
    President Obama will meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai Friday to discuss withdrawing U.S. troops from the country by 2014. The White House has been considering removing all troops with some suggesting that this “zero option” will be an important bargaining chip in Obama’s discussion with Karzai. White House aides say that it’s not likely any decisions will be made during Friday’s talk, and that it could be months before Obama decides how many troops to remove from Afghanistan. Chuck Hagel, Obama’s nomination for Defense Secretary, will most likely support removing as many troops as possible.

    Bachmann still hasn’t paid presidential campaign staffers, http://bit.ly/WxBn8N
    Peter Waldon, the former national field coordinator for Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign, has said that Bachmann has refused to pay five staffers. Waldon claims that the staffers are owed $5,000 and that Bachmann has $2,000,000 towards her campaign. Bachmann allegedly will not pay the owed funds until the staffers sign a nondisclosure agreement saying they will not tell members of the media about any “unethical, immoral, or criminal activity” witnessed on the campaign trail.

    New York Examines Over 800 Rape Cases for Possible Mishandling of Evidence, http://nyti.ms/USKQgr
    The NYPD said Friday that it will review 843 cases of rape where a lab technician overlooked or mishandled DNA evidence. According to the medical examiner’s office, supervisors have found 26 cases where the technician did not find biological evidence when it did actually exist. The director of forensic biology at the examiner’s office said that these errors are false negatives instead of false positives and that “nobody was wrongfully convicted” due to the mistakes. The cases in review span from 2001 to 2011, when the technician worked in the examiner’s office.

    BIDEN SEEKS VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY INPUT ON GUNS, http://bit.ly/WHJgYS
    Vice President Biden will meet with representatives from the videogame industry Friday to gauge videogames’ influence on violent behavior. On Thursday, Biden and his gun control task force met with heads of the NRA for more than 90 minutes. The meeting has been described as an open and frank discussion, but neither side came out of it showing signs of negotiating. Biden is set to present his ideas regarding gun laws to President Obama early next week.

    CULTURAL:

    Film to Present Iran’s View of ‘Argo’ Events, http://nyti.ms/VMPqbY

    JUSTIN BIEBER Sued By Ex-Bodyguard: He Punched & Berated Me!, http://tmz.me/10iQhrE

    Inside the Critics Choice Movie Awards: What You Didn’t See on TV, http://bit.ly/WJ8kPi

    Sharon Osbourne Slams Lady Gaga After Kelly Critique, Calls Her “Hypocrite” and “Bully”, http://eonli.ne/ZQ6qn0

    Justin Timberlake is “ready” for new project, http://bit.ly/ZCfN55

    Caitlin Maguire
    Bio: Caitlin is the Marketing & Operations Manager for Rock the Vote
    @caitlinmagu
    Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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    By: Maureen Dolan

    News Round-Up: Monday, June 11, 2012

    Monday, June 11th, 2012

    Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is in a full coma; the EU economy improves after Spain’s bailout; and wildfires spread in New Mexico and Colorado. In other news, Rafael Nadal wins his 7th French Open title and Lady Gaga suffers a concussion.

    Maureen + Caitlin

    CRUCIAL:

    Former Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak in ‘full coma,’ official says, http://bit.ly/LhXdIZ
    Just weeks after being sentenced to life in prison for involvement in killing protesters during last year’s Arab Spring uprisings, former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has fallen into a full coma. The 82-year-old’s health has been declining since his sentencing.

    Market Rally Fades Over Spanish Bank Rescue, http://nyti.ms/LQlVPj
    European stocks rose today after Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy approved a 100 billion euro, or $126 billion, infusion of capital from the European Union. The EU isn’t out of hot water yet—Greece voters will go to the polls later this month. The pro-bailout New Democracy party has an early lead, but market watchers are still concerned whether or not its popularity in the polls will be enough to carry it past widespread anti-austerity sentiment.

    NM, Colo. fires spread; hundreds evacuated, http://bit.ly/LkQgKh
    Northern Colorado and southern New Mexico both battled wildfires this weekend. The Colorado fires covered more than 31 square miles within nearly a day of being reported and have destroyed or damaged 18 structures. Meanwhile in New Mexico, grounded aircrafts are fighting a 40-square-mile wildfire. The blaze, which started Friday, has damaged or destroyed 36 structures.

    CULTURAL:

    Lady Gaga struck by pole during New Zealand show, http://bo.st/Knm1Ey

    Kris Humphries Sicks FBI on Ex-Flame, http://bit.ly/KYMNT6

    Rafael Nadal claims 7th French title, http://es.pn/LLGPDk

    ‘Once’ Basks in Glow of 8 Tony Awards, http://nyti.ms/LQvtK2

    Nude photos of Snooki flood Internet, ‘Jersey Shore’ star not happy, http://fxn.ws/KvEudj

    Maureen Dolan
    Bio: Maureen is the Marketing & Communications intern for Rock the Vote.

    Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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