Universal Health Care - A former head of Britain's National Health Services died after an operation was canceled four times.
Afghanistan - Ten U.N. staff members were killed in Afghanistan—two by beheading.
Ivory Coast - A civil war underway in the Ivory Coast may be winding down after months of fighting.
Snooki - A star from the reality show Jersey Shore was paid $34,000 to appear at Rutgers University, a state school that has complained about lack of state funding.
Government Shutdown – It has been averted for the time being after a budget compromise was met. However, the battle will continue over raising the debt ceiling over the next month. By the way, the CBO claims the new Budget plan saves 352 Million dollars, not 38 Billion – Boehner was the loser.
Wisconsin – Although the Democrats have won a judicial ruling that has stopped the state from implementing its new law that limits union collective bargaining power, the GOP is not taking the decision lying down.
Obama 2012 – The President has officially launched his 2012 reelection effort.
9/11 Co-Conspirators – After years of waffling the DOJ finally got it right – the 9/11 co-conspirators will be tried in a military tribunal and not in a civilian court.
ObamaCare – A provision that forces companies to file a 1099 Form on all purchases over 600 dollars has been repealed by the Senate.
Yemen - The Obama administration in one breath said it will continue to provide military assistance to the Yemeni government, and in another expressed hope that there would be a swift transition of power amid a wave of anti-regime protests.
Terrorism - The Daily Mail reports, "The Obama administration has been accused of 'rewarding terrorism' after dropping financial sanctions against the former Libyan foreign minister who defected to Britain."
Egypt - YNet reports, "Former International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei, who had previously announced his intentions to run for the presidency of Egypt, said Monday that 'if Israel attacked Gaza we would declare war against the Zionist regime.'"
Gold - The price of gold has reached a record high of $1,450 an ounce.
New York City – They are considering a happy meal toy ban.
ACORN – They have been found guilty of election fraud in Nevada. The defunct group faces a fine.
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