Wednesday, April 21, 2010

STORIES OF THE DAY (4-21-2010)

AM STORY LINKS

Pope Benedict promises that the Catholic Church would take action to confront the clerical sex abuse scandal. (New York Times)
The FBI & IRS have launched a criminal investigation into the GOP of Florida's issuing of credit cards to elected officials and staff. (The Hill)
Arizona: Protesters attend rally to demand that Gov. Jan Brewer veto a far-reaching bill designed to combat illegal immigration. (Arizona Daily Star)


NOON STORY LINKS

12 are missing after blast in Gulf of Mexico. (Houston Chronicle) Gulf Blast Update (The Times-Picayune)
President Obama said Wednesday that he has no "litmus" test on abortion for potential nominees. (The Hill)
If Crist runs as independent, all the long-held political assumptions about America's biggest battleground state are out the window. (St. Petersburg Times)


EVENING STORY LINKS

U.S. Coast Guard says that 11 oil workers still missing after rig explosion, contrary to a report by a local government official. (MSNBC)
Arizona 'Birther Bill' would require President Obama to produce birth certificate to appear on ballot. (NPR)
Within 48 hours, the GOP line on financial regulatory reform went from "filibuster" to "we're very close to a deal." (Talking Points Memo)


LATE NIGHT STORY LINKS

Due to disruptions caused by the volcanic eruption, use of Facebook and Twitter mushrooms. (Al Jazeera)
Tea Party: Uninformed Leading the Angry (Story & Video). (The Nation)
Each day, some 2,000 Indians visit the new restaurant in Bangalore - Taco Bell. (Global Post)

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