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Biological terror attack likely by 2013, panel says

Terrorists are likely to use a weapon of mass destruction somewhere in the world in the next five years, a blue-ribbon panel assembled by Congress has concluded.

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Wallace Defends Bush’s Abuses Of Power, Says Comparison To Nixon Is ‘A Gross Misreading Of History’

During a discussion period after the screening yesterday of Ron Howard’s new film “Frost/Nixon,” Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace defended President Bush against criticism by Howard that Bush has abused the office of the presidency in way similar to President Richard Nixon:

“Richard Ni...

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

Here's a description of the new U.S. Capitol Visitor Center:

At 580,000 square feet, it’s the largest project in the Capitol’s 215-year history. It was originally scheduled to open almost four years ago, and the $621 million price tag is double the initial estimate.

As Cato's David Boaz sar...

Quote of the day goes to Her Excellency for a most excellent quote

Governor General Michaelle Jean:"The prime minister and myself need to have a conversation."Indeed. ...

Pirates fire on US cruise ship

Pirates chased and shot at a U.S. cruise liner with more than 1,000 people on board but failed to hijack the vessel as it sailed along a corridor patrolled by international warships, a maritime official said Tuesday.

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