National identity shifts in Britain France and US
Tony Blair resigns as British prime minister remarks on national identity echoing Sarkozy in France and Blair's case. Nicolas Sarkozy pledges to restore French national identity while Gordon Brown emphasizes shared values. The piece notes immigration and aging population reshaping the United States with over 100 million minorities and immigration driving population growth since 2000. Gallup finds only 25 percent satisfied with direction. war in Iraq and rising fuel prices worsen sentiment.
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Daily Telegraph Sports News and Editorial Staff
Sports editor Samantha Perry leads coverage with Andy Patton Brian Woodson and Thomas A. Colley providing game recaps and features. Executive editor Bill Archer and managing editor Charles Owens steer coverage in a traditional newsroom setting.
MySpace to release sex offender data to all states
The move follows prior refusals citing privacy laws and comes after eight states pressed for access. Virginia officials praise the collaboration as a step toward child protection and safer online environments nationwide.
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Virginia
Bob McDonnell
Google
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David Clementson
McDonnell
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Charli Fulton
Clementson
Virginias
Bluefield Police Strike Balance on John Nash Boulevard
A reader praises Bluefield WV police for prioritizing traffic tickets over hard crime. They note few drug busts, common noise and domestic disturbances, and highlight a Saturday traffic stop at the Mercer soccer complex causing a minor jam. The writer commends the department’s focus on speeding as a major local issue.
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Lute named White House war czar amid Iraq policy shift
General Douglas Lute is appointed as a White House war czar overseeing Iraq and Afghanistan, a move critics say concentrates power in the Oval Office and bypasses the Pentagon. The plan aims to accelerate civilian and diplomatic action, though questions remain about real clout and impact on the Iraq crisis. Dan K Thomasson notes past czars rarely produced lasting results.
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