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As Al Qaeda moves fight to Syria, violence in Iraq drops sharply

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:33:05 +0000

After Al Qaeda-affiliated fighters left Iraq to join the Syrian rebellion, violence has dropped in Iraq, in some areas by as much as 50 percent in just a few months.

The Iran war party and the war skeptics

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:33:04 +0000

In one corner, we have the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the heads of the US and Israeli intelligence communities, and the Pentagon. In the other corner, we have TV pundits and politicians.

John Glenn’s first spaceflight was fraught with risks and unknowns

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:33:02 +0000

Before Glenn completed three laps of Earth on Feb. 20, 1962, no American had spent more than 15 minutes in space

Surge, sag, repeat: Why the Republicans are so volatile.

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:33:00 +0000

Super PACs, the tea party, a surging and sagging field, and a party rule requiring proportional awarding of delegates in early-voting states are contributing to an unusually unsettled GOP race.

Mexico cartels stronger than ever?

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:32:59 +0000

Recent report says Mexico’s cartels are more powerful than they were when Calderón came to office, but this overlooks the fracturing of larger gangs, writes guest blogger Patrick Corcoran.

Quran burning: What is the respectful way to dispose of Islam’s holy book?

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:32:58 +0000

Thousands protested today the burning of Qurans and other religious texts at a US military base in Afghanistan.

Rising sea levels and the case against federal disaster relief

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:32:57 +0000

Government disaster relief and prevention efforts are noble, but they can have unforeseen negative consequences.

Israeli Iran attack? What goes around comes around.

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:32:56 +0000

Be forewarned, Israel and the US. We are entering a dangerous stage in which Iran feels it must respond in kind to attacks against it.

Rick Santorum: Can Democrats’ ‘mischief vote’ give him Michigan win?

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:32:55 +0000

Michigan is an ‘open primary’ state, so some liberal commentators are calling for Democrats to cast a primary vote for the candidate they say is less likely to beat President Obama in the fall.

Mardi Gras jambalaya or Cajun gumbo?

dailyrssnews — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:32:53 +0000

Their differences are slight, both are perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras Lousiana-style. This duck and andouille sausage gumbo is comfort food with a Creole/Cajun kick