ISIS gains threaten Baghdad as al Qaeda offshoot grows
Trudy Rubin warns ISIS the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria is stronger than al Qaeda and expanding from Syria into Iraq. U S policymakers face a delayed response as ISIS seizes Mosul, advances toward Baghdad, and reshapes regional power, risking partition and Iranian influence without direct engagement.
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Almanac Highlights For June 23, 2014
Today marks the 174th day of 2014 and the third day of summer. Notable births include Alan Turing and Joss Whedon. Greece led the 1896 first modern Olympics with 47 medals. Babe Ruth walked a batter in 1917 and was ejected for arguing an umpire call. The moon phase is between last quarter and new.
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Obama oversteps bounds in defense of separation of powers
In a sweeping critique George Will argues that Barack Obama has repeatedly suspended and rewritten laws, creating new crimes and delaying mandates. The piece discusses standing for congressional lawsuits, the House GOP push to authorize suits, and the risk to constitutional checks and balances. It cites Rivkin and Foley on conditions for standing and the need for judicial intervention to defend the separation of powers.
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Second Screen Experience May Redefine Movie Theater
Industry eyes using smartphones and tablets before and during films to provide behind the scenes looks subtitles polls and games as part of a second screen experience. Executives say movies are social and plan to bring social media to the next level while some theater operators resist.
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