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New Apple Gizmo, What About ISIS?
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
One More Thing: Apple computer introduced its much-anticipated smart watch yesterday. It’s attractive, comes in two sizes and does amazing things. Apple CEO Tim Cook said, “It will redefine what people expect from a watch.” At $349 it’s cheap by …
Rice Booted from the Field, “Take the Stairs”
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Sacked: Baltimore running back Ray Rice was fired by the Ravens and suspended indefinitely by the NFL after the release of a video showing him knocking out his then fiancée in a hotel elevator. Rice had been previously suspended after …
Obama to Announce Strategy, Kate With #2
Monday, September 8, 2014
Strategy: President Obama told NBC’s Chuck Todd he will announce on Wednesday what he plans to do about the terrorist army Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Obama said, “What I’m going to be asking the American people to understand …
Ceasefire With Shelling, Tennis Upsets
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Iraq: The US conducted more air strikes yesterday against the ISIS fighters in Iraq to try to prevent the takeover of an important dam on the Euphrates River. The Haditha dam is about 175 miles from Baghdad. Ukraine: Artillery fire …
Shabab Leader Hit, Wilding in Central Park
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Direct Hit: The leader of al Shabab, the terrorist group based out of Somalia, was killed in a drone strike Monday, the US says. Ahmed Abdi Godane was the leader of the group responsible for the massacre of 60 people …
Ceasefire in Ukraine, “Can We Talk?”
Friday, September 5, 2014
Ukraine: Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels agreed to a ceasefire today, even as heavy shelling struck outside the port city of Mariupol. The opposing forces were supposed to freeze in place at noon today. Oil Slick: A federal judge has ruled …
NATO Irritated, Just Ask Directions
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Ukraine Deal: NATO leaders are scheduled to meet today in Wales to discuss a variety of issues, including the Ukraine crisis and possibly to establish a quick-reaction force to defend members in Eastern Europe. They are becoming increasingly irritated by …
2nd American Beheaded, Possible Ceasefire
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Number Two: ISIS militants have beheaded a second American journalist who was captured in Syria. The extremist organization released a video of the killing of Steven Sotloff, 31, captured in Syria in 2013. The execution appears to have been carried …
US Hit in Somalia, Deutschland Uber Uber
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Somalia Strike: The US has carried out a military strike against the Shabab extremist network in Somalia. The target is believed to be a senior Shabab operative. The details have not been released, but it may have been a drone …
Ebola in 5th Country, Celebrity Skin
Monday, September 1, 2014
Ebola: Senegal has confirmed its first case of Ebola, making it the fifth West African country hit by the epidemic. The patient had travelled from Guinea despite having been infected. At least 1,500 people have died in the epidemic that …
