While the U.S. and its allies cannot move militarily against Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime “without a U.N. mandate and without clear evidence” that Assad’s forces have used chemical weapons, the time within which a decision about such action must be made has been shortened
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NOAA: Hurricane Season On Track To Be ‘Above Normal’
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration stuck by its earlier prediction today that the summer will bring with it an “above normal” Atlantic hurricane season.
‘Scene From Hell’ At Site Of Spanish Train Crash
The death toll is approaching 80, scores more were wounded and the eyewitness accounts are sobering in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, after Wednesday’s crash of a high-speed passenger train.
Sandy Could Dent The Vote, But In Whose Favor?
The effects of the superstorm could hurt turnout in traditionally blue states, limiting the popular vote for President Obama. But if Obama’s response to the disaster is looked upon favorably, the opposition might be less motivated to turn out.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Sandy Could Dent The Vote, But It’s Unclear Which Candidate It Would Hurt More
The effects of the superstorm could hurt turnout in traditionally blue states, limiting the popular vote for President Obama. But if Obama’s response to the disaster is looked upon favorably, the opposition might be less motivated to turn out.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Sandy Could Dent The Vote, But It’s Unclear If It Hurts Obama Or Romney More
The effects of Sandy the superstorm could hurt turnout in blue states, but maybe for both parties. It raises the prospect of limiting the popular vote for President Obama. And while electoral votes are what matter, the popular vote still could come into play in giving the winner some sense of a mandate.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Media Circus: Tone Trumps Content In Final Debate
The final presidential debate left many viewers scratching their heads. It’s not that the candidates invoked unimportant issues. It’s not that the two held so elevated a conversation mere mortals could not understand. It’s that they were debating almost entirely in tone rather than content.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us