Stewart Colbert rally mocks politics at Capitol Mall
In Washington a large crowd gathered for a humor fueled sanity rally led by Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. The event lampooned fear and partisan rancor while featuring signs and costumes. Attendance rivaled Glenn Beck's earlier Restoring Hope gathering and politics remained nonpartisan on stage.
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Iowa City men join Rally to Restore Sanity crowd
Cory Petersen 30 of Iowa City tries to reach Stewart and Stephen Colbert rally but turns back after 90 minutes of crowd flux. Chris Johnston, a first year UI law student, arrives two hours early with apolitical signs and finds a spot, calling the experience great and worth the trip.
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Yemeni Arrest Ties to Al Qaida Plot Near Sana'a Airport
Yemeni officials link a woman arrested in Sanʻa near the airport to al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. US and UAE aid helped identify suspects as authorities connect the case to the Yemen faction and the failed Christmas and Dubai parcel bombs.
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