Hillary Clinton remarks spark Middle East firestorm
Haass argues that Hillary Clinton’s personal view on a Palestinian state created bewilderment and mistrust among Israelis and Arabs alike. The Brookings expert cautions that unintended statements can shape policy and complicate peace efforts in the volatile region.
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Planets Forming Around Twin Star HR 4796
Astronomers report a planet forming disk around HR 4796 in Taurus showing a hole in the gas and dust disk as material coalesces into planets. The system is a binary with a pale partner, suggesting planet formation in two-star systems. Other disks near Vega Fomalhaut and Beta Pictoris echo the early stages of planet creation. The HR 4796 system is about 10 million years old.
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Seinfeld JR Incident Stirs Headlines and Nuke Talk
A satirical column riffs on Seinfeld and JR, then pivots to India’s nuclear tests and talk radio. The piece mocks global tensions, references underground testing under Pakistan, and questions pacifism with pop culture jabs, ending with a call to Shirley MacLaine.
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Diaries and records shape our view of presidential power
Off the record notes and diaries from White House aides and presidents illuminate how decisions were made across FDR to Clinton. Historians warn that Starr's probes may erode primary sources, leaving future generations with bland, less contextual history. Gillon, Oklahoma historian, notes diaries reveal spontaneity and personality beyond sanitized official docs.
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Louis and Dusty Rhodes: boxing and baseball figures
Louis, a famed boxer born in 1914 who fought under the nickname Louis, is linked with Dusty Rhodes, a baseball player born in 1927. The fragment notes their identities but provides no event or context or dates beyond lifespans.
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