Four female students dead after a shooting at an Amish school. The assailant appeared to target the girls. Philadelphia Inquirer (Full coverage)

The Rep. Mark Foley E-mail scandal could have a wider effect in Congress Washington Post - Some Republicans & one conservative newspaper is calling on Speaker of the House Denis Hastert to resign The Washington Times

Dispute over whether former CIA chief Tenet warned then-National Security Advisor Rice about an al-Qaeda threat before 9/11 New York Times

South Korean foreign minister on track to become next UN Secretary-General BBC

If you’re an online gambler in the US, it may be time to fold Los Angeles Times

But, don’t worry, with gas prices (SF Chronicle) dropping faster than your chip count, you can take a road trip to Vegas or Atlantic City!

First cars can talk, now phones can scream BBC (video)
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Tennessee Titan Albert Haynesworth was suspended for five games for stomping on the head of Dallas Cowboy Andre Gurode and kicking him. It’s the longest suspension in NFL history for on-field behavior (AP/Sports Illustrated). Too much? Or too little? Let us know at Joe. To be honest, we don't know ourselves. We haven’t seen the incident. If anyone knows a link to the video, send it to us and we’ll post it on Wednesday.
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Who do you think
will win this match up?

It’s not Holyfield-Tyson,
rather Bear v. Cougar

Watch here to see
what happens.

ABC News has obtained IMs that cast doubts on former Rep. Mark Foley’s claims he didn’t buy alcohol for minors . And why this scandal could end the Republicans’ rule in Congress.. Or the Democrats all together MSNBC

The Amish teacher who escaped this week’s shooting tells her story. Lancaster Online

North Korea’s Kim Jong-il is at it again. The country test-fired several missiles in July. Tuesday it warned it would test a nuclear bomb Time

People were celebrating the Dow Jones’ record high on Tuesday. Breakin’ it down: MSNBC

Secretary Rice’s Middle East tour Economist

We worried (for nothing) over Y2K. Now we can worry (for nothing?) over Y2038 (Melbourne) Age

Toyota’s on a roll. They’re outselling the US carmakers Bloomberg
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This Foley email scandal has legs as they say in the news business. It means the story is still moving forward. And, boy is it moving… more messages are being released, and now the Speaker of the House is fighting to save his job over whether he tried to cover the scandal up.

Tell us what you think… how many members of congress should lose their jobs over the scandal? Will it affect your vote?
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There’s a reason why
firecrackers are banned
in many states: Your
buddies can get a hold
of them.

The Foley scandal is THE story in Washington with implications in November’s election. Need to know more? Find links to articles, blogs, timelines and videos Time

After North Korea said it’s going to test a nuclear bomb, a US negotiator says it can have a nuclear weapon or a future, but “it cannot have them both” BBC Diplomatic efforts continue (Melbourne) Age

Peace at hand? Blair says “the IRA’s campaign is over” Independent Meanwhile, in the Middle East... Washington Post

Iran has an odd idea for nuclear verification BBC

Bush signs bill to put up fence across US-Mexico border Reuters/MSNBC

Former HP Chairwoman indicted along with four others in the corporate spying scandal San Francisco Gate

The world’s biggest soccer player - umm, soccer brand - denies he will retire in two years Telegraph
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A UK paper asks if the US can be “weaned off its love affair with guns?” First, is there really a love affair with guns? If so, why? With three school shootings in a week, will there be new gun-control legislation as there was after the Columbine massacre? Or will the gun lobby be able to fight it? And why are there so many more gun killing in the US as compared with Canada, where guns are also easily accessible? Let us know at Joe.
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Fellas, this video
may have you thinking
twice before hitting on
that girl at the beach.

Watch what happens
to this Casanova

As many as 16,000 people have been told to evacuate their homes this morning as a chemical fire rages in North Carolina. CNN

As we all know, it’s not just the scandal, but who knew about it, what did they know and when did they know it. The House ethics committee investigation into the Mark Foley scandal will include several other House members and staffers Washington Post

Don’t do it: The Russians are talking to the North Koreans to persuade them not to testing their nuke BBC

NATO commanders say Pakistan is helping the Taliban Telegraph

Sudan to UN: Peacekeepers in Darfur will be a “hostile act” Mail & Guardian The UN calls that statement “offensive” BBC

As if there aren’t enough places to buy a four dollar cup of joe.. Seattle Times

Stopping the “Idiocracy” Los Angeles Times (Opinion)
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As you see in the link above, there are going to be lot more Starbucks locations across the planet. Taking a shot at their prices is a national pastime, but everyone goes there (we at Joe have gotten our joe there numerous times). Are the complaints about its prices just something to do? Do we really like candied-coffees that much? Talk about joe at Joe.
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We don’t know what’s
in this bottle… but that
cat wants it.

See how this feline got
in and out of the jar!

“A Great Leap Forward.” That’s what North Korea is calling the nuclear test it says was carried out overnight. NY Times Background info - AP/MSNBC

As the Foley scandal continues and the election draws nearer, is the Republican Revolution over? Time A GOP lawmaker says he knew about inappropriate messages by Foley in 2000 Washington Post

Another day, another food recall… this time lettuce. It’s a tough time in the salad industry. San Jose Mercury News

NATO commander warns Afghanistan is at the “tipping point” Sky

A Russian journalist who was critical of President Putin and about to file a story about torture in Chechnya was killed over the weekend. The Kremlin was noticeably quiet about her death Guardian

It happens today. We’re maxed out. Humans begin taking more than the Earth can replenish Independent
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There is a lot of debate about this blog posted in an English newspaper by British MP and former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. In it, he discusses talking to Muslim women who wear veils conceiling their faces and that “the conversation would be of greater value if the lady took the covering from her face.” Does he have a point? Would conversation be better if you could see the face of the person you’re talking to? Or is he being insensitive to another culture? Let us know at Joe.
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Does this look familiar?
A guy toiling away at
his desk… we know
you can relate.

But this guy’s got a
funny take on his
chairborne existence.

Click here to watch.

North Korean nuke test claim: Was it a dud? AP Reaction from world leaders - Telegraph Other countries in the region may be against the test, but have trouble agreeing on many other things -(Seoul) JoongAng Who is North Korea’s “Dear Leader”? The Australian - Other than the nuke test, what else is going on in North Korea - Times of London

Witnesses will appear in front of a House committee investigating the Foley scandal. Questions may focus less on the Foley communications and more on “who knew what when” Los Angeles Times

Northern Irish Catholic and Protestant leaders sit down for talks BBC

Fidel Castro “isn’t dying,” he’s just recovering - according to his brother. CBS News

Google agrees to buy YouTube for $1.65 Billion CNET

Steinbrenner hasn’t made up his mind about Joe Torre.. But Mike Lupica has New York Daily News
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It appears that North Korea had an underground nuclear test on Monday. What do you think about all this? Will it lead to an arms race in the region? Will the US pursue military action? Does have the ability to do it? Can a peaceful resolution be found? Tell us.
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This guy seems awful
happy doing yard work.

Watch here to find out why.

Was the North Korean nuke test successful? There are doubts - CNN China could support sanctions - Washington Post It took less than two days for the finger-pointing to begin - New York Times

Meanwhile, over in Iran.. BBC

Lately, Israel and Syria have been talking very nicely to each other BBC

Does Google + YouTube = Another dot-com boom? New York Times

We told you about that Russian journalist who was killed, here’s an article on why her death matters. Slate

Patch your Windows! AP/MSNBC

The diamond industry is worried that Leo’s upcoming film will convince you not to buy your lady some bling this Christmas or Valentine’s Day Los Angeles Times

Safe! Torre says he’s going to stay with the Yankees AP/New York Post
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We want to know what you think of Google’s purchase of YouTube. Does it signal the start of a new boom, or a new bust? Are you willing to invest in new tech stocks? And, would you quit your traditional job if the right web job came along?
Lets us know at Joe.
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Ever think your
dog is smarter than
you … or dream he’s
talking to you?

Maybe he is…
Watch this!