Fake New York Times headline: “Iraq War Ends”
More than one million copies of a forged 14-page New York Times was distributed in New York Wednesday morning, with the headline, “IRAQ WAR ENDS.â€Â
Advice for a Twilight virgin?
I've finally decided to sit down and read Twilight starting this weekend. I like vampires so it wasn't too tough of a decision. However I was told not to expect anything like Dracula.
A Foreign Affairs reporter talks women’s rights
Today I had the chance to interview Olivia Ward, a foreign affairs reporter for the Toronto Star. The interview was absolutely enlightening.
Outlook grim at site of Haitian school collapse
More than 90 people were killed when a school in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, collapsed last week while students were still inside. Rescue officials say they are going to stop looking for survivors among the rubble, according to CNN.
Abducted Canadian journalist freed
CBC reporter Mellissa Fung was released from captivity Saturday, after her captors held her in an underground cave for nearly a month, according to the CBC.
Obama has international expectations
While Americans hope President-elect Barack Obama can live up to almost two years of hype, citizens around the world are hoping some of that “change†spills out in their direction.
Obama elected president!
You offer hope to a generation who had no place to find it before you came along. Thank you.
Virginia for Obama
Fox News calls Virginia for Obama, a traditionally red state.‚ This is a big win.
U.S. media is pretty scared to admit it, but global networks are declaring Obama the winner.
I agree....
Ohio called for Obama
A win in Ohio has been projected for Obama by NBC.
This is HUGE.‚ Obama is the most epic battleground state in the U.S. and win a here, along with his win in Pennsylvania puts Obama very VERY close to the W...
New York, Michigan called for Obama; Texas for McCain
CNN calls Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and New York for Sen. Barack Obama.‚ ABC calls Texas for McCain.
CNN also calls Wyoming and North Dakota for McCain.‚ Fox News calls New Mexico for Obama.
Obama ...
Arkansas, West Virginia called for McCain
According to CBS and Fox News, West Virginia and Arkansas are going McCain's way.‚ Alabama and Georgia have also been called for McCain by Fox News.
No surprise, McCain headed into tonight with a seven poin...
Pennsylvania, New Hampshire for Obama; Oklahoma for McCain
Pennsylvania and New Hampshire have been called for Sen. Barack Obama, by NBC News and other media outlets.
Losing Pennsylvania is a huge negative for the McCain camp, he hoped to carry that state.‚ He has ...
State-by-State results
Keep informed by checking this post for results from key states as they come in. Updates will come every 10-15 minutes, but big announcements will be updated as soon as they roll in.
Country’s fate in hands of … the Washington Redskins?
If history is any indication, Sen. Barack Obama will be our next president.
Election!
The time has come! After almost two years of campaigning and gaffe, Americans finally get to choose the next President of the United States.
China’s melamine scandal continues
It seems like it'll never end. China's ongoing melamine investigation has widened to animal feeding supplies, where reports of melamine-contaminated eggs have surfaced.
Hebrew pottery and Roman tombs
An Israeli archeologist has discovered what he claims to be the oldest-known Hebrew text carved into a shard of pottery, according to the Associated Press.
Ad offers glimpse into an Obama presidency
In an ad that cost approximately $4 million, Sen. Barack Obama offers a 30-minute preview of what to expect during his four-year term.
You’re welcome Barack
If you read this blog semi-regularly you'll know I'm a dual-citizen living in Canada. I applied for an absentee ballot a few months ago and today I mailed out my vote!
My weird connection to daily events
I'm starting to suspect a lot of things in my life are randomly connected.
