News Tidbits

I thought I'd post a few news excerpts that interested me along with links to read the full article. I hope some of the readers here will enjoy them. I'd love to hear from all of you on your reaction to the articles.

"Prove Christ exists, judge orders
AN ITALIAN judge has ordered a priest to appear in court this month to prove that Jesus Christ existed..." Times Online.
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Dianne Feinstein’s Opening Statement at the Alito Nomination Hearing
The following is the opening statement from Senator Dianne Feinstein at today’s Alito nomination hearings: The Democratic Daily. Read entire article

"In today’s emailed remarks to the WH Press Pool Bush is quoted as saying:
“Sam Alito is imminently qualified to be a member of the bench. I'm not the only person who feels that way.” You know, as in he’s about to become qualified..." Wonkette.
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"Texas Court Won't Dismiss DeLay Charges
By LIZ AUSTIN, Associated Press Writer Mon Jan 9, 12:43 PM ET
AUSTIN, Texas - The state's highest criminal court on Monday denied Rep. Tom DeLay's request that the money laundering charges against him be dismissed or sent back to a lower court for an immediate trial." Read entire article
My comment: I find this amazing considering that the nine members of the court which made this decision are all republican!

"Americans more critical of Congress than own representatives
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A majority of Americans consider the congressional influence-peddling inquiry surrounding former lobbyist Jack Abramoff a major scandal, and they registered an anti-incumbent note in a poll released Monday..." Read entire article

"Miner improving; doctors encouraged
Still 'too early to know' extent of recovery, doctor says" CNN
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"Wanting a piece of Bill O'Reilly
Letterman, Olbermann challenge 'Factor' host
NEW YORK (AP) -- If Bill O'Reilly truly loves a good fight, then he's had quite a week.
The Fox News Channel personality's confrontation with David Letterman Tuesday night made for some gripping television. The cranky "Late Show" host told his guest: "I have the feeling about 60 percent of what you say is crap." CNN
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Yates Pleads Not Guilty, Gets New Trial Date
Andrea Yates pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning deaths of her children Monday as she made her first court appearance since her 2002 capital murder convictions were overturned. Foxnews Read entire article
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Cough syrup left out in the cold
By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY
If your biggest decision about how to treat a cough is whether to take cherry- or grape-flavored syrup, you might find the following a little hard to swallow: The American College of Chest Physicians is advising cold sufferers not to waste their money on over-the-counter cough syrups or drops, either for themselves or for their children. Read entire article.