ALL BUSINESS: Dissecting the facts in Michael Moore’s new film ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’NEW YORK — Despite the title of his new movie, Michael Moore really hates capitalism. He says it’s a scheme for businesses to profit at the expense of the little guy. Venezuela’s cable television chamber says government plans to impose new regulationsCARACAS, Venezuela — The government of President Hugo Chavez is preparing to impose new regulations on cable TV, the head of Venezuela’s cable television chamber said Wednesday. ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder pleads guilty to filing false tax returns, will be sentenced in Nov.LOS ANGELES — “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis pleaded guilty Wednesday to filing false tax returns and will avoid further jail time in a tax case that spanned two states and several years. Venezuela’s Chavez applauds Obama UN speech, but says US not working for peaceNEW YORK — The last time he was here, Hugo Chavez called then U.S. President George W. Bush “the devil,” but on Wednesday Venezuela’s leader offered slightly more-positive sentiments for Barack Obama. How conservative links helped ACORN ‘pimp and hooker’ undercover videos became big newsLOS ANGELES — Much of America discovered James O’Keefe III and Hannah Giles through their hidden-camera, make-believe pimp and prostitute videos of ACORN employees giving advice about establishing a brothel with underage hookers. No deal between Eminem’s music publisher, Apple in iTunes dispute; trial set for ThursdayDETROIT — Apple Inc. and Eminem’s music publisher have failed to settle a dispute over 93 songs on iTunes, clearing the way for a trial in the rapper’s hometown of Detroit. At NH forum, US education secretary tells dads: Turn off TV, spend more time with your kidsMANCHESTER, N.H. — Getting fathers involved in their children’s education will take turning off the TV at home and opening the school doors to them, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday. Check local listings: Recession means empty seats, but NFL has no plans to ease blackout rulesNEW YORK — When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the NFL waived its television blackout policy so Saints fans could watch even if games moved to Baton Rouge didn’t sell out. Rising amid squalor, Senegal monument stirs criticism of wasteful spendingDAKAR, Senegal — Towering on a hilltop overlooking the Atlantic, the 160-foot-high bronze statue depicting a family rising triumphantly from a volcano is supposed to symbolize Africa’s renaissance. Transportation Secretary: Media ‘trash talk’ impeding nation’s ability to solve big problemsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says “trash talk” on conservative talk radio and cable television shows is impeding the nation’s ability to solve big problems. Ex-Congressman Foley talk show debuts in Fla.; resigned after lurid messages to male pagesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley began his new career on a Florida political talk radio, three years after a lurid scandal ruined his congressional career. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Detroit rapper Eminem’s music publisher takes Apple to court over iTunes downloadsDETROIT — Eminem’s music publisher wants a bigger slice from Apple. White House tells agencies to avoid even appearance of political influence in awarding grantsWASHINGTON — White House officials told agencies across the government Tuesday they should take care to avoid even the appearance that politics played a part in the award of federal grants. Jenny Sanford, wife of scandalous SC Gov. Mark Sanford, is writing a memoirNEW YORK — The wife of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who separated from her husband in the wake of his affair with an Argentine woman, is writing a memoir. China appeals WTO ruling for US in trade dispute over barriers to US music, movies, booksGENEVA — China appealed Tuesday a United States win in a trade dispute over restrictions on the sale of U.S. music, films and books in the Asian country. Athens no longer a discount destination, but bargains still existATHENS, Greece — Athens is no longer a discount destination. AP sources: Obama weighs more drone strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The White House is looking at expanding counterterror operations in Pakistan to refocus on eliminating al-Qaida instead of mounting a major military escalation in Afghanistan. AP sources: Obama may expand drone strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s strategy against al-Qaida may shift away from more troops in Afghanistan and toward more drone strikes against terrorist targets. Taiwan film festival Web site hacked ahead of screening of Uighur activist documentaryTAIPEI, Taiwan — Hackers on Monday posted vulgarities and pro-Chinese slogans on a Taiwanese film festival’s Web site to protest plans to screen a documentary about an exiled Uighur activist accused by Beijing of inciting recent ethnic violence in China’s west. Calif. horrorcore rapper charged with killing Va. pastor; likely to be charged in more deathsRICHMOND, Va. — A 20-year-old California man calling himself Syko Sam rapped in his horrorcore lyrics about “the best feeling” derived from killing people slowly, watching their last breaths. McChrystal report: US needs more troops to avoid failure in Afghanistan warWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s top commander in Afghanistan has told him that without more troops the United States could lose the war that Obama has described as the nation’s foremost military priority. Gen. McChrystal says more troops are needed in Afghan war to avoid failureWASHINGTON — The situation in Afghanistan is serious and growing worse and without more boots on the ground the United States risks failure in a war it’s been waging since shortly after the terror attacks of September 2001, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, says in a confidential report. Report: General calls for more troops, warns of possible failure in AfghnaistanWASHINGTON — Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, said in a confidential report that without additional forces, the war against insurgents there will end in failure, The Washington Post reported Monday. President says he won’t get ahead of himself in Afghanistan, will evaluate troops plan in timeWASHINGTON — Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, says in a confidential report that without additional forces, the war against insurgents will end in failure, The Washington Post reported Monday. Analysis: NYC mayor seeks support from big names who don’t matter and tiny groups no one knowsNEW YORK — Billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg is likely to set another spending record in this year’s mayoral race, but he appears to be aiming for a more obscure honor as well — the candidate with the most peculiar endorsements. Cubans in the tens of thousands flock to Revolution Plaza for controversial ‘peace concert’HAVANA — Hundreds of thousands of Cubans flocked to sprawling Revolution Plaza on Sunday for an open-air “peace concert” headlined by Colombian rocker Juanes, an event criticized by some Cuban-Americans who say the performers were lending support to the island’s communist government simply by showing up. Obama says Juanes Havana concert doesn’t hurt, but carries no US stamp of approvalWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says cultural diplomacy with Cuba can be helpful to a point. Obama says requiring people to get health insurance is no tax increase, promises affordabilityWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says requiring people to get health insurance and fining them if they don’t would not amount to a backhanded tax increase. Obama: Change in missile defense strategy not driven by Russian opposition or negotiationWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sharply dismisses criticism that Russian opposition influenced his decision to scrap a European missile defense system, calling it merely a bonus if the leaders of Russia end up “a little less paranoid” about the U.S. |
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