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Osama Hit List: President Obama, Petraeus, Major U.S. Sporting Event (VIDEO)

Source: Artha Raddatz / ABC News U.S. officials say that Osama Bin Laden wanted to assemble a team to attack America on the tenth anniversary of 9/11, and had a hit list that included President Obama, General David Petraeus and a major U.S. sporting event. The hit list was discovered in the "treasure trove" of information seized from Osama bin Laden's Pakistan compound after the Navy SEAL raid that killed him in May. Officials say he was intent on an [...]

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Minnesota Government Shutdown To End Soon

Source: Chris Welch / CNN Money ST. PAUL, Minn., – Democratic governor Mark Dayton and leaders of the Republican-controlled legislature have reached a deal that will close Minnesota's budget gap and end the state government's shutdown "within days." "It is my understanding that we have reached an agreement," Dayton said, as the visibly tired legislators emerged from a three hour meeting at the Capitol to speak to press. "We have a framework agreement, I guess is the best way to [...]

Los Angeles Braces For 'Carmageddon'

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: AP / MSNBC Los Angeles — The City of Angels is on edge as the hours tick off until "Carmageddon" — the shutdown of a 10-mile stretch of one of the busiest highways in the United States, on one of the city's busiest summer weekends. Will it bring traffic to a standstill like a scene out of a summer disaster movie? Or fail to come to pass, [...]

Jon Stewart Mocks President Obama's 'Storm Out' Of Debt Ceiling Meeting (VIDEO)

Source: Katla McGlynn / The Huffington Post As tense budget talks continue down to the wire, things are getting heated — specifically at a Wednesday press conference. On Thursday night Jon Stewart was ready to call out Obama's negotiation tactics as well as the media for saying he lost his cool. Several outlets reported that Obama had "stormed out" of the room at the end of Wednesday's meeting after telling Eric Cantor not to "call his bluff." It sounds dramatic, [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison Rips Roger Goodell (VIDEO)

Source: ESPN New York – Heavily fined Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison calls NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a "crook" and a "devil," among other insults, in an interview with Men's Journal. He even rips teammates Rashard Mendenhall ("fumble machine") and Ben Roethlisberger for their performances in this past season's Super Bowl loss to the Green Bay Packers. "Hey, at least throw a pick on their side of the field instead of asking the D to bail you out again. Or [...]

TJMS: Dr. Terry Mason Discusses The Current Heat Wave And How Heat Stroke Can Kill You

Roland Martin talks with Dr. Terry Mason about the heat wave that has engulfed much of the country and the dangerous effects of heat stroke.

Will GOP Pledges Matter In The Republican Race For The White House? (VIDEO)

Roland Martin and David Frum join Wolf Blitzer in The Situation Room to discuss Republican presidential candidates taking the marriage pledge. Will any of these pledges that GOP presidential candidates are signing help them capture the Republican nomination to run for president in 2012?

Gov. Rick Perry Urges Prayer And Fasting To Fix Nation's Woes (VIDEO)

Roland Martin and David Frum join Wolf Blitzer in The Situation Room to discuss Gov. Rick Perry's call to prayer and fasting to fix the problems that government can not fix.

Shaquille O'Neal Joins Turner Sports

Source: AP / ESPN Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to a multiyear deal with Turner Sports to become an analyst on its NBA coverage. O'Neal, who retired last month, will join TNT's studio show with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson. He also will contribute to NBA TV and NBA.com. The agreement announced Thursday includes a development deal with Turner's entertainment and animation networks. O'Neal said he had offers from ABC/ESPN and others upon retiring, but quickly chose the Turner [...]