News Stories from 8-29

McCain taps Alaska Gov. Palin as vice president pick:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/29/palin.republican.vp.candidate/index.html



Minnesota governor told he isn't McCain's VP pick, sources say:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/29/mccain.vp/index.html

John McCain chose Sarah Palin for his Vice President.
Palin was the Alaskan Gov.
-->that was not who most people expected him to choose.
Vice President lives in Washington DC ... on the ground of the US Naval Observatory.
--> What happens if John McCain becomes ill? (erin asked this question)
Answer: the vice president will take over.
McCain announced it on Friday to try to take some of the attention off of the Democratic Convention. McCain has not officially talked about this subject.

Obama: John McCain doesn't get it:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/28/dnc.main/index.html

Barack Obama excepted his nomination in a speech last night at the Democratic Convention. Very interesting speech.
"8 Years is enough" --> Barack Obama is the agent of change.. and if you vote for McCain, you are basically voting for Bush.



Gustav batters Jamaica, expected to strengthen:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/weather/08/29/gustav/index.html

Gustav is expected to strengthen and it might hit the New Orleans area. Supposed to be a category 3 hurricane.


Putin accuses U.S. of orchestrating Georgian war:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/28/russia.georgia.cold.war/index.html

The Russian Prime Minister is accusing the US of orchestrating the attack of south ossetia. Even though he doesn't have any evidence, he believes that the government did it to give an advantage to the presidential election. It is logical to think that McCain was the one for the advantage, if the US government did do it, because he is more experienced with war and would be a better president during a war crisis. He also pointed out during this discussion, that the US's poultry meat was not up to standard, and that 13 US countries could no longer export poultry to Russia,and 29 more are at risk for that. Sarah Horsley-3

War of words over future of South Ossetia:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/29/russia.georgia.south.ossetia.ap/index.html

Russia intends to have South Ossetia join North Ossetia as one country.
Some people from Russia and Georgia say that this might not be true.
The deputy parliamentary speaker says, "Soon there will be no South or North Ossetia--there will be a united Alania as part of Russia."
People believe if South Ossetia remains independent, they will be the target of many attacks from Georgia.
~Laura Garrett

News Stories from 8-27

Clinton: The time is now to unite:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/26/clinton.convention/index.html

This article is about how Senator Hilary Clinton is a proud supporter of Barack Obama.
Hilary Clinton wants all of her supporters to vote for Barack Obama.
She made it clear that she did not want any of her supporters to vote for John McCain.
Hilary said that it is awfully hard to tell George W. Bush and John McCain apart these days.
In Hilary's speech at the DNC, she stated in many ways how Obama would be a great president.
~Jenna Hoch

Tensions build as U.S. ship arrives in Georgia"
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/27/russia.georgia/index.html
A U.S. Coast Guard ship arrived in Georgia with supplies for them. The ship was carrying more than 76,000 pounds in supplies including: milk, juices, food, and hygiene items. At least 50 U.S. military planes have landed in Georgia with more supplies. Russia is mad at the U.S. for delivering many supplies. Now, Russia and Georgia are just arguing what has happened. Also, Bush wants South Ossetia and Abkhazia remain part of Georgia.
-Riley Finn

News Stories from 8-26

Edward Kennedy, Michelle Obama draw tears and cheers:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/25/dnc.main/index.html
This article is about how Edward Kennedyand Michelle Obama talked on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Edward Kennedy, just months after having a brain tumor removed, talks about how the time is now for change, and that nothing would have kept him away from the Convention. Michelle Obama makes a case for Barack which ended the first night of the convention.
Nathan Ohms

Home prices plummet to a new record:
http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/26/real_estate/Case_Shiller_home_price_report/index.htm?cnn=yes

The National price of homes dropped 15.4 percent in the past year. Due to the fact that the economy is weak right now no one is in the mood to buy a new house right now because they don't have the money to do it. On the other hand houses are being put on the market due to foreclosures and people who can't afford to stay in the house they are in. Those who aren't being affected by the weak economy are holding out to buy a new house until house prices hit rock bottom. Las Vegas is the worst city for drop in housing prices, while Denver and Boston actually saw a slight increase in home prices.
-seth



Russia recognizes Georgian rebel regions:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/26/russia.vote.georgia/index.html

Russia supports South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent nations. So they invaded Goergia. But then they signed a ceace fire, but according to NATO they violated it. So now, NATO, and the US, don't think very highly of Russia.
-Drake

News for Monday, August 25

Poll: Race for White House tied:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/24/election.2008.poll/index.html


Democrats to kick off convention with 'One Nation' theme:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/25/dnc.day/index.html
Democrats kick off convention in Colorado. Howard Dean, Michelle Obama, Nancy Polosi spoke at the convention. They talked about the dead heat of the election. Obama gives exception speech at mile high stadium.



Parties use convention to sell their presidential hopeful:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/20/explainer.conventions/index.html
Conventions happen every four years. The canidates tell about there platforms and what they plan to do. The nominated canidate gives an exception speech on the last day. It used to be that we didn't know who the canidates would be until the convention. Speeches are given every night.



Tons of Info on the DNC:
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/conventions/



Are you better off?
http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/25/news/economy/better_off/index.htm?cnn=yes

Talking about weak economy. Inflation is at a 17 year high. There are many housing foreclosures. Some americans not affected, others are in big trouble.

News for Friday, 8-22

Deal would have U.S. troops out of Iraq by 2012:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/08/22/iraq.main/index.html


There is a deal that says American troops are to be out of Iraq by 2012, but we are to be out of cities by June 30, 2009. Iraq can ask us to stay longer but they must ask by December 21, 2011. Republicans say U.S. should not have a time table. George Bush now tells why we should have a time table.



Russia: We've completed pullback:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/22/russia.georgia.withdrawal/index.html



Russia says they completed pulling troops back, but S.O. says they haven't. Russia also says they just have troops there as peace-keeping troops.

8-21 News

Iraq: Sides close to penning U.S. troop deal:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/08/21/rice.iraq/index.html


----we are in Iraq not because of 9-11 but because of Sadom making WMD (weapons of mass destruction)
our govrn. is scared that is we leave to early with out getting a well operated govrn. in Iraq established that taraists will take over!!!
Republicans are changing their position on when we would leave
previously they said that we should set a date and abide by that; now they are scared that if set a date that Iraq will lay low until we leave
both sides (US ((condolezza rice)) and Iraq) were not agreed on when the US troops will leave but said that an agreement will be reached there is a "rumor" that US troops will be out by June 30,2009




Russia says troops will pull back by Friday:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/21/russia.georgia/index.html

----Georgia "declared" independence in 1991
south oc. is part of Georgia but wants to join with north oc. in Russia
Georgia doesn't want south oc. to leave so Russia invaded!!!!
NATO signed a seize fire agreement and Russia isn't abiding to seize fire


school shooting in Tennessee
tropical storm fay
150 ppl die in a plane crash
fake big foot

News Stories from 8-20

Bolt is first to break records in 100, 200 at same Games:
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/trackandfield/news/story?id=3544110
Lightning Strikes Twice!
usain bolt breaks 200m record,
this time he actually ran the whole time
he took a drug test after the 100m race.. results not in yet.

Red Cross gains access to Georgia war zone:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/20/georgia.russia.war/index.html
NATO, our alliance with Russia.
Do some researh on the Russia/Georgia subject.
We are going to follow through on this story to its completion.



More than 200,000 kids spanked at school:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/08/20/corporal.punishment/index.html

more than 200,000 kids in the us were spanked or paddled in the past school year.
corporal punishment in schools remains legal in 21 u.s states,
luckily iowa is not one of them.
the punishment is disproportionally applied to black students.
2 people in the class say they would have prefered being spanked in elementary school than had to get a detention.
3 kids in the class were not spanked as a child, and then there are a few who don't know.


Is 'Guitar Hero' saving rock 'n' roll?:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/20/videol.games.music/index.html

the music industry is not doing so good right now because of illegal pirating.
because of these games, rock n roll music is becoming more popular, they are now coming back and moving to the top of sales charts.
the music industry is mad at the game companies because the game people are flourishing in profits, and the music people aren't doing so hot, they think that they aren't getting enough money from the companies.



Ellen DeGeneres reportedly weds in California:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/17/degeneres.wedding.ap/index.html?iref=newssearch
california allowed gay marrige in their state this summer, iowa is still debating on the subject.
there are two ways that the us gov't could make sure that there is no more gay marrige, they are
1. someone could bring the case to the supreme court so they can perhaps overrule it,
2. the other way is by getting an ammendment, which is not easy.
things are probably going to stay the same in california for awhile.

News Stories from 8-19

Fay causes power outages in southern Florida:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/08/19/fay/index.html

Home building at 17-year low:
http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/19/news/economy/housing_starts/index.htm?cnn=yes

Wholesale prices: Highest annual rate in 27 years:
http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/19/news/economy/producer_prices/index.htm?cnn=yes

College chiefs urge new debate on drinking age:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/08/18/college.drinking.age.ap/index.html

NATO: Russia not honoring cease-fire terms:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/19/georgia.russia.war/index.html

Russia-Georgia Explainer:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/19/georgia.russia.war/index.html#cnnSTCOther2

News Stories from 8-18

U.S. at risk of cyberattacks, experts say:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/08/18/cyber.warfare/index.html


In Pakistan, Musharraf Bows Out:
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1833594,00.html?cnn=yes

Obama VP buzz squarely on Biden:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/biden-vp-buzz-on-the-rise/

Russia begins Georgia troop 'pull back':
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/18/georgia.russia.war/index.html