Olbermann Leaves MSNBC After Tumultuous Run
Keith Olbermann ends his Countdown show amid a long deteriorating relationship with MSNBC and NBC Universal. The network says they ended their contract in a mutual parting, while Olbermann cites pressure and loyalty from supporters as factors in his exit. David Brock of Media Matters commends Olbermann for shaping progressive credibility through market success.
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Mourners honor Shriver’s charity and idealism at funeral
R Sargent Shriver who died at 95 was remembered as an optimist who built the Peace Corps and led the War on Poverty. mourners including Bono Biden Clinton First lady Obama and Oprah attended as family and friends recalled his dedication to helping others and his love of baseball.
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Car bomb kills officer in Hidalgo Mexico
A car bomb exploded in Tula Hidalgo killing a police commander and wounding three officers as authorities investigated a possible body in the trunk. Investigators suspect the Zetas cartel as the attacker, possibly seeking revenge for police killings. In nearby Chihuahua a justice official and another agent were killed.
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