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."

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Friday, May 8, 2009 · Chicago-area home sales fall 26.4% in first quarter · McDonald's April sales boosted by specialty coffee, chicken wraps · Machinists union wants back in at United · Another shakeup in local Wall Street outpost · Durbin lobbies for high-speed Chicago-St. Louis rail · Judge delays hearing on General Growth financing · Architects' group looking for global business · In brief: Swine flu | Sheldon Good | Wal-Mart · ChicagoBusiness.com wins industry accolades · 10 things to do this weekend  · Springfield chess, the tax-hike game: Greg Hinz blog · Identifying the narcissist, 1 woman's tale: Taking Names blog · Reinsdorf a hockey mogul, too? Guillen to write column on Sox site: Biz of Sports blog  As of 2 p.m. CDT Dow Jones 8,558.08 +148.23 +1.76% NASDAQ 1,736.67 +20.43 +1.19% Crain's Index 69.77 +1.980 +2.921% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT New Job-Hunting Tool from Crain's Want to do a speed search of jobs offered by Chicago-area companies? Check out the new, electronic Job Seeker Edition of Crain's Book of List—with direct links to job listings for each company. Plus a direct link to Crain's stories about each employer. It's just $49. To sample and buy, go to http://www.emagazines.com/shopaddtocart.asp?catalogid=112&affid=7. OTHER HEADLINES · Allstate may raise residential rates Daily Herald · Blagojevich lawyers agree on $110 an hour fee Peoria Journal Star · U.S. jobless rates hits 8.9%, but pace of losses eases New York Times · No handshakes for Purdue graduates ABC7 Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - May 8 The recession is putting pressure on popular summer festivals. Unemployment reaches 1983 levels, but there is good news in the details. McD's powers ahead on price, coffee.Read More · Crain's golf 2009 · Society: Art Chicago · 40 Under 40 for 2009: Call for nominations · VIDEOS: Women to Watch 2009 SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Friday, May 8, 2009 Peterson to appear in court in Savio death | VIDEO Drew Peterson is scheduled to appear in court Friday afternoon for an arraignment. Comic book theft nets man 7 years' prison A former suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for purchasing a rare Spider-Man comic book with a forged check. Amid turmoil, Gov. Quinn nears 100 days If nothing else, Pat Quinn's first 100 days as governor of Illinois have shown him the highs and lows that come with being in the hot seat. Durbin lobbying for high-speed rail corridor Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois and Claire McCaskill of Missouri are lobbying for a high-speed rail corridor between St. Louis and Chicago. 2 staples anchor every Vietnamese menu Our Hungry Hound is savoring all of Asia in May, part of our salute to Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Today, it's off to Vietnam, where he's particularly fond of two key dishes. MORE STORIES Strange Comic book theft nets man 7 years' prison Boy finds $8,160 stuffed in charred backpack American returns Roman artifact 25 years later Woman sues Wal-Mart over 'Norman the nutria' Snake head in food rattles diner at restaurant Consumer Best buy gas grills GM recalls 300 new Camaros Are in-store health clinics worth the savings? 1 in 5 homes use cell phones only Amazon's larger Kindle for periodicals Healthbeat Healthbeat Report: Forecasting your health | VIDEO Lupus patients may suffer loss of smell Heart group draws attention to mini strokes Study shows drug-coated stents safe Botox could ease foot pain MOST POPULAR Peterson to appear in court in Savio death KFC offers rain checks on coupon Peterson indicted in 3rd wife's death Cops: Biker killed by driver painting nails Suburban fire damages apartment building Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 71°F 48°F Cloudy this morning, then clouds and sun this afternoon Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Happy Feet 9:00 PM 20/20 10:00 PM ABC 7 News at 10PM 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Emma overtakes Emily as top baby name for girls Move over, baby Emily. Emma is the new top name among baby girls, ending Emily's 12-year reign. Suburban native to make 5th spaceflight An astrophysicist from the Chicago suburb of Highland Park is preparing to make an unprecedented third visit to the Hubble Space Telescope. The Crew: Seven-person team The Mission: One last house call to Hubble The Timeline: Hubble's up-and-down journey SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Media falsely claim Obama said he doesn't want a justice committed to following the law | Media Matters for America

Media falsely claim Obama said he doesn't want a justice committed to following the law Media Matters for America: "Media figures and outlets have falsely suggested that President Obama said that he will seek a replacement for Justice David Souter who demonstrates the quality of 'empathy' rather than a commitment to follow the law. In fact, in that statement Obama said that his nominee will demonstrate both."

UPDATE: ConsumerReports.org

Can't view this e-mail? Click here. As requested Fred, here's the latest news for you from ConsumerReports.org. May is here -- time to get outside and enjoy the green grass. Find out which lawn mower and tractor models rated BEST. See which supermarket chains topped our Ratings list. Discover what new features the hot new cell phones have to offer. Learn what hidden costs emerge on most home renovation projects. Find out what our taste testers uncovered in the sugar vs. Truvia challenge. See which small SUV earned top honors in our latest road test. This month, we'll feature these reports and much more! Best & Worst Supermarkets      With the cost of food climbing each and every day, our list of the top-rated grocery store chains is perfectly timed. See how your local supermarket fared in our reader survey by clicking here.       Lawn Mowers & Tractors      You don't need to spend a fortune to get a top-performing lawn mower or tractor. In fact, our recent tests rated 8 models as CR Best Buys. Learn by clicking here.       Hot New Cell Phones      Looking for the latest and greatest in cell phone technology? Click here to learn which 3 new cell phone models are worth the investment.       Hidden Costs of Home Remodeling      Even with the best-laid plans, a home renovation project can easily run over budget. Click here to take a look at some of the hidden costs associated with 8 common remodeling projects.       Sweet Challenge: Truvia Vs. Sugar      Is Truvia too good to be true? Our expert taste testers weigh in on the pros and cons of this new natural sweetener. Click here to see what they found.       Small SUVs      With a freshened design, the Toyota RAV4 earned top scores in our latest tests of small SUVs. Click here to see what our experts have to say.     . Copyright © 2001-2009 Consumers Union of U.S., Inc., 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703

Stress tests find 10 big banks need $75B more - Yahoo! News

Stress tests find 10 big banks need $75B more - Yahoo! News: "Ten of the nation's largest financial firms need to raise $75 billion more to withstand the losses that would come with a deeper recession, the government said Thursday in a report card that found the banking system viable but still vulnerable."

Drew Peterson indicted in 3rd wife's death

Drew Peterson indicted in 3rd wife's death: "Drew Peterson, the brash, mustachioed former police sergeant who found tabloid fame after his fourth wife's disappearance more than 1 1/2 years ago, was indicted Thursday in the drowning death of a former wife found dead in an empty bathtub in 2004."

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CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Thursday, May 7, 2009 · Sara Lee profit drops but still beats Street's forecast · Strategic Hotels' loss worse than expected · Huron in a bind: placate shareholders or reward execs? · Home next to Peraica's fired upon · Boeing loses 25 orders for 787 plane · Impairment costs, falling occupancy hurt General Growth results · Roger Staubach dumps big chunk of Jones Lang stock · In brief: Value City foreclosure off | West Loop lease | Prime Group · Veteran retail rep jumps to Baum · OWP/P in deal to be acquired · Earnings roundup: Midas, Navigant · 10 things to do this weekend  · The latest job changes and appointments: People on the Move · Kirk cooling on Senate race? Plus: 'City Desk' goes dark, and Justice Madigan? Hinz blog: Hinz blog · Chicken again? Charity cuts back with cheaper cuts: Taking Names blog  Final Markets Dow Jones 8,409.85 -102.43 -1.20% NASDAQ 1,716.24 -42.86 -2.44% Crain's Index 67.79 --1.860 -2.670% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT New Job-Hunting Tool from Crain's Want to do a speed search of jobs offered by Chicago-area companies? Check out the new, electronic Job Seeker Edition of Crain's Book of List—with direct links to job listings for each company. Plus a direct link to Crain's stories about each employer. It's just $49. To sample and buy, go to http://www.emagazines.com/shopaddtocart.asp?catalogid=112&affid=7. OTHER HEADLINES · Giannoulias threatens lender in Hartmarx's bankruptcy Daily Herald · Portions of Blue Line to be shut down Chicago Sun-Times · Hagen Dazs saves the honey bees Advertising Age Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Crain's golf 2009 The golf season is upon us. Check out Ed Sherman's new golf blog plus our improved interactive course map. Also, read all our course reviews on our new Crain's golf page. Read More · VIDEOS: Women to Watch 2009 · Chicago Business Today - May 7 · 40 Under 40 for 2009: Call for nominations · Society: Art Chicago SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Thursday, May 7, 2009 Police ID suspect; 4 hurt in grocery gunfire | VIDEO Chicago Police fatally shot an alleged gunman seen fleeing a South Shore grocery store where four people were injured in a shooting Wednesday night. Workers overcome by fumes Twelve people were overcome by fumes at a laundry business on Chicago's North Side Thursday morning. Menswear workers fighting for jobs | VIDEO Workers at a northwest suburban factory are fighting to keep their jobs. The Hartmax factory in Des Plaines could be closed if the company is liquidated. Daley aims for non-union furloughs Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is outlining details of a plan for 3,500 non-union workers to take up to 16 days off without pay by December 31. Leaping carp throws man from jet ski Officials in central Illinois say they've conducted their first carp-related rescue. MORE STORIES Strange Alleged shoplifter filled out job application Leaping carp throws man from jet ski Cow bolts slaughterhouse, milks hour of freedom Math buffs awed by Odd Day 53 lbs. of packed cocaine found on beach Consumer GM recalls 300 new Camaros Are in-store health clinics worth the savings? 1 in 5 homes use cell phones only Amazon's larger Kindle for periodicals Chrysler to offer cash incentives to buyers Healthbeat Botox could ease foot pain 15 is median age of swine flu hospital cases New brain tumor drug shows promise Bedtime routine can enhance mood More parents skipping kids' vaccines MOST POPULAR Alleged cop impersonator accused of car theft Cops: Biker killed by driver painting nails Police ID suspect; 4 hurt in grocery gunfire Couple welcomes quadruplets Vets upset about upside down flag Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 74°F 46°F Episodes of sunshine with a shower or thunderstorm this afternoon Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Ugly Betty 8:00 PM Grey's Anatomy 9:02 PM Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist 10:00 PM ABC 7 News at 10PM 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope I-Team Report: The Airborne Identity What if our current health scare wasn't the flu but a deadly virus? Pieces of historic Chicago building for sale The auction house Christie's says thousands of dollars worth of pieces from the Chicago Stock Exchange Building are going up for sale. SLIDESHOW: Chicago Stock Exchange Building Items SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts