Matthews falsely asserted CIA doc says Pelosi was briefed on "the use of waterboarding" | Media Matters for America

Matthews falsely asserted CIA doc says Pelosi was briefed on "the use of waterboarding" Media Matters for America: "Chris Matthews falsely asserted that a CIA document stated that Nancy Pelosi was briefed on the 'use of waterboarding on Abu Zubaydah.' In fact, the document stated only that Pelosi was briefed 'on EITs including use of EITs on Abu Zubaydah.'"

Ill. law allowing hearsay to shape Peterson case

Ill. law allowing hearsay to shape Peterson case: "Drew Peterson's third wife will have a chance to 'testify from the grave' under an Illinois law passed amid the media frenzy over his missing fourth wife, but some say prosecutors could be on shaky legal ground if they plan to build their murder case around that testimony. Peterson appeared in court Friday, the day after he was charged with killing Kathleen Savio, his third wife who was found dead in a dry bathtub in 2004 with a gash on the back of her head."

White House aide resigns over NYC flyover

White House aide resigns over NYC flyover: "The White House official who authorized a $328,835 photo-op of Air Force One soaring above New York City resigned under fire Friday as the administration tried to move past the embarrassing incident that sent panicked workers rushing into the streets amid flashbacks of Sept. 11."

Obama aims to refocus unemployment system

Obama aims to refocus unemployment system: "President Barack Obama wants unemployment insurance to become a stepping stone for future work by making it easier to enroll in school or job training. Whether he succeeds will depend on the willingness of states and colleges to change the rules"

Stocks surge on relief over unemployment, banks

Stocks surge on relief over unemployment, banks: "As far as Wall Street is concerned there is no bad news anymore."

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