Israeli ground forces enter Gaza in escalation

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israel's military says ground forces are crossing the Gaza border in an escalation of Israel's week-old offensive against the territory's militant Hamas rulers.

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Obama sketches out recovery plan

President-elect says he wants to double renewable energy production, rebuild roads and schools and cut taxes. Next step: Consulting with Congress.

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Disobeyed Order Changed Course of War

Jan. 1--WASHINGTON -- High above the Pacific Ocean in June 1942, two U.S. pilots argued as they searched for a Japanese fleet menacing the naval base at Midway Atoll."We're going the wrong way," insisted John Waldron, commander of Torpedo Squadron 8 from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet."Stay in formation," angrily replied the commander...

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The President-elect and the Media

He was one on vacation and secondly not yet The President, therefore the media has no right to be mad there were errors on both sides.

Play nice guys!!

Is the honeymoon over is a most unfair statement -- shame on the media

Whitaker tries to avoid Obama spotlight - Kenneth P. Vogel

During the grueling presidential campaign, he was a crucial link in a sort of traveling circle of sanity for Barack Obama — a group of Chicago friends who offered counsel and camaraderie on the trail.

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The top 10 weirdest moments of 2008 - Andy Barr - Politico.c

In honor of the less lofty moments, the nutty or flat-out bizarre happenings in the political arena, Politico offers its 10 weirdest moments.

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Military Ball -- Worldwide

"President-elect Obama is planning an inaugural ball exclusively for members
of the military, and his Presidential Inauguration Committee is working with the
Defense Department to have the bash broadcast around the world."

I think this is just a wonderful, moral boosting thing to do for those in uniform.

Thank you President-elect Obama