Out of Context Archive: January 2009
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Obama to call for responsibility
Barack Obama's inaugural speech will call for responsibility from all Americans. That doesn't sound as much fun as "change," but it'll do. Published January 20 2009
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Some inaugural events cancelled amid economic hardship
The economy can even affect an inaugural gala. Bad economy! Bad bad economy! Published January 20 2009
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Splash-landing passengers get $5,000 each
The passengers aren't going to get their stuff back for quite a while. As if they would want it back. Published January 20 2009
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Report: Cornyn blocks Clinton confirmation
It's just for a day, but what a day it is. Published January 20 2009
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Bush leaves traditional note for Obama
It's customary for the outgoing president to leave a little something for the incoming president. Published January 20 2009
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Chavez backers launch tear gas on Vatican HQ
Hugo Chavez supporters said they threw the tear gas into the Vatican's diplomatic headquarters. We were wondering where those tear gas canisters came from. Published January 20 2009
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Report: Airlines bust annoying passengers under Patriot Act
Being an annoyance on a flight can get you arrested under the Patriot Act. So watch yourself! Behave! Published January 20 2009
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Coleman seeks total recount
Minnesota's first recount went so well that Norm Coleman wants another. Published January 20 2009
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Royal Bank of Scotland faces nationalization
The British government might seize control of RBS to keep it afloat. And why not? The Queen's face is already on all the money. Published January 20 2009
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Cheney to attend inauguration in wheelchair
It's his back, not his heart. So just relax. Published January 20 2009
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Biden shushes wife over VP revelation
Joe Biden had an "I Love Lucy" moment when his wife revealed a secret about his vice-presidential selection. Published January 20 2009
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Stimulus proposals include mob museum
The mob museum is not a popular idea for stimulating the economy. Hey, who put this horse head in my bed? Published January 19 2009
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Obama: We will endure, prevail
Barack Obama gave a moving speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Kurt Warner gave a pretty good too after the Cardinals game. Published January 19 2009
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Obama: We will endure, prevail
Barack Obama gave a moving speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Kurt Warner gave a pretty good too after the Cardinals game. Published January 19 2009
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London's City Hall to fly U.S. flag on Tuesday
The American flag will fly over London's City Hall to celebrate the inauguration. Really. Published January 19 2009
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Details of plane's splash landing released
It was an amazing accident, an amazing landing and an amazing escape. Published January 19 2009
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Rivals: Caroline Kennedy to be next NY senator
Caroline Kennedy's rivals for an upcoming opening in the U.S. Senate say she has won. I must have missed that election. Published January 19 2009
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New York Times hits expenses for beer runs
Beer is a staple for journalists everywhere. Beer is good. Beer is necessary. Published January 19 2009
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Report handicaps last-minute pardons
Political observers are waiting for some last-minute Bush pardons. I hope I get one. Published January 19 2009
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Study: Modern breeding leads to dumber dogs
A new study says today's dogs resemble Goofy more than Lassie. Shame on you, Walt Disney! Published January 19 2009
