NKorea threatens US as world anticipates missile - Yahoo! News

NKorea threatens US as world anticipates missile - Yahoo! News: "North Korea accused Washington of seeking to 'provoke a second Korean War' as the regime prepared to hold maritime military exercises off the eastern coast. U.S. and regional authorities were watching closely for signs that North Korea might fire short- or mid-range missiles during the June 25 to July 10 timeframe cited in a no-sail ban for military drills sent to Japan's Coast Guard."

SC Gov. Sanford admits affair after going AWOL - Yahoo! News

SC Gov. Sanford admits affair after going AWOL - Yahoo! News: "After going AWOL for seven days, Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday that he had secretly flown to Argentina to visit a woman with whom he was having an affair. Wiping away tears, he apologized to his family and gave up a national Republican Party post, but was silent on whether he would resign."

N. Korea threatens US; world anticipates missile - Yahoo! News

N. Korea threatens US; world anticipates missile - Yahoo! News: "North Korea threatened Wednesday to wipe the United States off the map as Washington and its allies watched for signs the regime will launch a series of missiles in the coming days."

Report: SC gov was in Argentina, not hiking trail - Yahoo! News

Report: SC gov was in Argentina, not hiking trail - Yahoo! News: "South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford was in Argentina during a dayslong unexplained absence, not hiking the Appalachian Trail as his staff told the public when state leaders raised questions about his whereabouts, the governor told a newspaper."

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Health officials offer hot-weather tips | VIDEO Dangerous heat was hovering over the Chicago area Tuesday morning. People made every effort to keep cool and stay out of the blazing sun. Cop in bar fight video to be sentenced An off-duty Chicago police officer convicted earlier this month of beating up a bartender is returning to court for sentencing. Lawmakers going back to work on budget | VIDEO It's time for Illinois lawmakers to go back to work. At least 17 cars set on fire At least 17 vehicles were set on fire early Tuesday morning on the city's North and West sides. Rosebud on Rush catches fire A fire at a popular Gold Coast restaurant forced diners and workers to evacuate. MORE STORIES Strange Officials want mountain named for gas co. Cat dropped in mailbox adopted by postal worker College mascot ideas include asparagus Hog wild: Loose pigs shut down interstate Job search turns into tour of ballparks Consumer Black & Decker coffeemaker recalled Chicago firm recalls 6,100 pounds of ground beef New iPhone popular with customers New Google smartphone to debut UAL to furlough another 600 flight attendants Healthbeat 60,000 inmates sexually abused every year Study: Bad test results often don't reach patients Music therapy could help heart patients Obesity may boost odds of developing certain cancer Big US study will test vitamin D, fish oil MOST POPULAR Chicago police find missing teen At least 17 cars set on fire Retired police officer reported missing Police: Man faked own death, then committed suicide 'Tonight' sidekick Ed McMahon dies in LA at 86 All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 93°F 65°F Very hot and humid with partial sunshine Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM The Superstars 8:30 PM Better Off Ted 9:00 PM Primetime: Family Secrets 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope 'Tonight' sidekick Ed McMahon dies in LA at 86 Ed McMahon, the loyal "Tonight Show" sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" for 30 years, died early Tuesday. He was 86. SLIDESHOW: Life of Ed McMahon Olympic Day in Chicago The Chicago 2016 bid team will hold several events to celebrate Olympic Day in the city hoping to win the 2016 Summer Games. 2016 Olympic Bid Coverage BLOG: Going for the Games SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Iran expels British diplomats, refuses new vote - Yahoo! News

Iran expels British diplomats, refuses new vote - Yahoo! News: "Iran expelled two British diplomats Tuesday after bitterly accusing Britain of meddling and spying. The government also dealt a fresh blow to the opposition by making clear it will not hold a new vote despite charges of fraud."

Obama says US, world 'appalled' by Iran violence - Yahoo! News

Obama says US, world 'appalled' by Iran violence - Yahoo! News: "President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared the United States and the entire world 'appalled and outraged' by Iran's violent efforts to crush dissent and for the first time expressed significant doubt about the legitimacy of the national election at the root of the upheaval."

NTSB: Train in group recommended for phaseout - Yahoo! News

NTSB: Train in group recommended for phaseout - Yahoo! News: "The subway train that plowed into another, causing a crash that killed seven and injured scores of others in the nation's capital, was part of an aging fleet that federal regulators had recommended three years ago be phased out or retrofitted, a safety investigator said Tuesday."

Iran's top electoral body rules out vote annulment - Yahoo! News

Iran's top electoral body rules out vote annulment - Yahoo! News: "Iran's top electoral body said Tuesday it found 'no major fraud' and will not annul the results of the presidential election, closing the door to a do-over sought by angry opposition supporters alleging systematic vote-rigging."

Official: No black box signals from Flight 447 - Yahoo! News

Official: No black box signals from Flight 447 - Yahoo! News: "French military ships searching for the black boxes of Flight 447 have detected sounds in the Atlantic depths but they are not from the Air France plane's flight recorders, French officials said Tuesday."

NKorea ship suspected of holding arms passes China - Yahoo! News

NKorea ship suspected of holding arms passes China - Yahoo! News: "A North Korean ship suspected of carrying illicit weapons cruised through waters off Shanghai on Tuesday en route to Myanmar, a news report said, as regional military officials and a U.S. destroyer kept a close eye on the vessel."

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Monday, June 22, 2009 Ex- Blago fundraiser gets prison time | VIDEO A federal judge has sentenced ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser to 37 months in prison for hiding his use of company funds to pay gambling debts and other expenses from the Internal Revenue Service. Flood warning for some suburban residents Suburban residents are keeping a watchful eye on the weather because of the potential for flooding. Heavy rains over the weekend and Monday morning have already caused flooding in Gurnee. Chicago police search for missing teen Chicago police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl. Murphy enters 2010 race for governor Republican State Senator Matt Murphy is entering the 2010 race for governor. Govs promote high-speed rail project The governors of Missouri and Illinois are teaming up to promote a high-speed rail initiative. MORE STORIES Strange Missing tortoise back home after 18 days Woman says she was evicted over Easter decorations Farmers cut cows' emissions by altering diets Grease trail leads cops to stolen BBQ grill Indiana lawyer found asleep in trash can Consumer Kodak retiring Kodachrome film Identity Theft Prevention - Free Shredding Event | VIDEO Nestle recalls Toll House cookie dough products Airlines add fees -- and some fees on top of fees AT&T changes pricing policy on new iPhones Healthbeat Green tea may slow prostate cancer's progress Fever kills cancer? Baucus, White House in deal with drug industry US H1N1 cases now exceed 21,000; 87 deaths Almost half of 60+ die awaiting kidney transplant MOST POPULAR Gunman opens fire on two men sitting on bench 4 shot on Chicago's South Side Chicago police search for missing teen Obama to sign anti-smoking bill Man hits four people with car in Chicago All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 87°F 63°F Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a thunderstorm; warm Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM The Bachelorette 5 9:02 PM Here Come the Newlyweds 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Obama to sign anti-smoking bill President Barack Obama is set to sign into law an anti-smoking bill that will give the Food and Drug Administration unprecedented authority to regulate tobacco. Street closures in effect for the Taste Several streets in Grant Park are now closed for this year's Taste of Chicago. Taste of Chicago: List of Restaurants Taste of Chicago: Map Buddy Guy to rock the Taste City gets taste of the Taste over lunch SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Support Republican efforts to oppose Quinn's tax hikes

ACTION ALERT: Republicans Need to Hear Your Support Tell Them You've "Got Their Back" if they Oppose the Tax Hikes Pat Quinn and the Democrats need Republican votes to pass their massive income tax hike -- and they're pressing hard to get those votes.  Their fearmongering and scare tactics are creating enormous pressure on Republican legislators. The Democrats have mismanaged state government for six years, destroyed our economy – and now they want the Republicans to bail them out with a tax increase? Click here today to email House and Senate Republican leaders Cross and Radogno to tell them you support their efforts to hold all Republicans strong against the tax hikes. We know tax hikes will make our struggling economy even worse. Tax increases would slow economic growth, threaten jobs and shrink Illinois workers' paychecks even further. The Republicans in Springfield want to do what's right -- and they need to hear from you to know you've "got their back." Email Republican leadership today to show you support their efforts to oppose Pat Quinn's tax hikes. Because while the Democrats are busy playing politics – our Republican legislators need to do what's right for our jobs, our families and our livelihoods. Giving the Democrats the votes they need to pass the tax hikes will do immense damage to our state -- and to our Republican Party. Email Republican Leadership Today URF Networks:       www.UnitedRepublican.com Paid for by the United Republican Fund of Illinois PO Box 706 Winfield, IL 60190 (708) 715-8000

Barnes and Glover lead, but US Open not decided - Golf - Yahoo! Sports

Barnes and Glover lead, but US Open not decided - Golf - Yahoo! Sports: "Final-round play resumes Monday morning at Bethpage Black, with Barnes—who made bogey on six of his final 13 holes—tied with playing partner Lucas Glover for the lead at 7 under, both with 17 holes remaining. They’ve got a sizable cushion over Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Hunter Mahan and Ross Fisher, all of whom sit 2 under early in their rounds."

ILLINOIZE: Little hope for compromise by July 1

ILLINOIZE: Little hope for compromise by July 1: "The General Assembly will return to the Capitol in a special legislative session Tuesday afternoon, seven days before a new fiscal year starts without a state budget in place. However, legislative leaders appear unlikely to agree on a way to avoid a budget plan that would cut at least $7 billion from state-funded services after July 1."

NKorea threatens to harm US if attacked - Yahoo! News

NKorea threatens to harm US if attacked - Yahoo! News: "North Korea reminded the U.S. on Monday that it has nuclear weapons and warned it will strike back if attacked, as a U.S. destroyer continued to trail a North Korean cargo ship suspected of carrying illicit weapons."

Mousavi defiantly calls for continued protests - Yahoo! News

Mousavi defiantly calls for continued protests - Yahoo! News: "Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi and a popular reformist former president are boldly defying the country's supreme leader by supporting continued protests of a disputed presidential election, but it was unclear Monday whether protesters would dare to continue massive demonstrations after a bloody crackdown."

The Buzz Log - Steve Jobs, Correspondents’ Dinner, Summer Solstice: Buzz Weekend Recap - Yahoo! Buzz

The Buzz Log - Steve Jobs, Correspondents’ Dinner, Summer Solstice: Buzz Weekend Recap - Yahoo! Buzz

$375.00 Speeding ticket will now be given For Freeway Work Zone Violations (CR)

Drivers Beware                         Your State Government At Work (Mel)                                                                                     Someone Needs T o Find Something Constructive For Them To Do      Subject: Illinois to start using Photo Radar for WORK ZONES in July Thought you might find this interesting... Seems Pat Quinn is organizing a fundraiser... Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in July.  One mile per hour over the speed limit and the machine will get you a nice $375.00 ticket in the mail. Beginning July 1st, the State of Illinois will begin using the speed cameras in areas designated as "Work Zones" on major freeways.  Anyone caught by these devices will be mailed a $375.00 ticket for the FIRST offense. The SECOND offense will cost $1000.00 and comes with a 90-Day suspension.  Drivers will also receive demerit points against their license, which allow insurance companies to raise Insurance rates. This is the harshest penalty structure ever set for a governmental unit involving PHOTO speed enforcement. The State already has two camera vans on line issuing tickets 24/7 in work zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH.  Photos of both the Driver's face and License plate are taken. Pass this on to everyone you know who might be affected!!! For more info: http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html       Never make someone a priority who only makes you an option. Dell Days of Deals! June 15-24 - A New Deal Everyday!

Republicans demand stronger Iran response - Yahoo! News

Republicans demand stronger Iran response - Yahoo! News: "Republicans intensified their criticism of President Barack Obama's handling of his first major test of international leadership, saying Sunday that he has been too cautious in response to Iran's postelection upheaval."

7 Lucrative Jobs from Obama's Stimulus Plan

7 Lucrative Jobs from Obama's Stimulus Plan

Car Dealer Tricks to Watch For- Yahoo! Autos Article Page

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Defiant Tehran protesters battle police - Yahoo! News

Defiant Tehran protesters battle police - Yahoo! News: "Thousands of protesters defied Iran's highest authority Saturday and marched on waiting security forces that fought back with baton charges, tear gas and water cannons as the crisis over disputed elections lurched into volatile new ground."

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Hannity falsely claimed Bill Clinton wrote op-ed criticizing Bush days before 2001 inauguration Sean Hannity falsely claimed that President Clinton "had an op-ed in January 15th, before George Bush was sworn in, criticizing George Bush." In fact, Clinton referred to the incoming Bush administration in his op-ed only when he urged it "to appoint a nonpartisan presidential commission on electoral reform." Read More Why should we listen to these conservatives on foreign policy? When considering what kind of platform to offer conservative commentators' criticism of President Obama's reaction to events in Iran, the media should remember these commentators' previous discredited claims, predictions, and analysis about other foreign policy issues, particularly the Iraq war. Read More Progressive economists' critiques missing from coverage of "compromise" health co-op plan Media figures and outlets have characterized Sen. Kent Conrad's cooperative health insurance proposal as a "compromise," "hybrid," or bipartisan "alternative" to a public insurance option without noting the argument by progressive economists that a public option is necessary for health care reform to be successful. Read More Hayes misrepresented Obama comments to suggest excessive deference to Ahmadinejad In a June 18 blog post, Stephen Hayes claimed that President Obama "has gone to great lengths to avoid saying anything casting doubt on the legitimacy of the Ahmadinejad government" and said that during a CNBC interview, Obama repeatedly referred to the "Iranian government." In fact, Obama noted challenges to Ahmadinejad's legitimacy and did not refer to the "Iranian government" in that interview. Read More Since when is a 63 percent approval rating a bad thing? It's generally accepted that the news media obsess over horse-race political coverage at the expense of serious examinations of important issues. Media critics on the left, right, and in the middle tend to agree that there is too much focus on polling and not enough on policy, while many reporters seem proud of their focus on the game rather than the stakes. (Politico is, after all, called "Politico," not "Policy-o," and features blogs "on Politics," "on Hill intrigue," "on Gossip," and "on Campaigns" -- but not "on Policy." ABC News' senior White House correspondent calls his blog "Political Punch." And so on.) Read More Morning Joe obscures Gibbs', Bush's remarks to attack Gibbs, defend Bush Joe Scarborough and Pat Buchanan criticized the Obama White House as -- in Buchanan's words -- "smug" and "arrogant" while discussing Robert Gibbs' response to a question about comments made by former President Bush without airing the actual question Gibbs was asked or Bush's comments. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.