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China Denies US Reporters Ling And Lee Were Seized There

nytimes.com | REUTERS | Posted 10.19.2009 | World

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BEIJING (Reuters) - China rejected on Thursday claims by two U.S. journalists that they were seized on Chinese territory before being dragged into Nor...

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Journalists Laura Ling And Euna Lee Break Silence On North Korea Capture, Release

AP | LISA LEFF and HYUNG-JIN KIM | Posted 10.17.2009 | Media

Read More: Laura Ling, Media, Euna Lee, Current TV, Kim Jong Il, Korea, China, Journalism, North Korea, Media News

SAN FRANCISCO — Two American television reporters imprisoned in North Korea for months say communist soldiers "violently dragged" them back when...

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In South Korea, Freed U.S. Journalists Come Under Harsh Criticism

nytimes.com | CHOE SANG | Posted 09.22.2009 | World

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Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the two American journalists released after nearly five months in North Korean custody, have been widely portrayed at home as...

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Top 10 World Stories You Need To Know From This Summer (SLIDESHOW)

The Huffington Post | Susan Ryan | Posted 09.19.2009 | World

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Have you been spending the summer sipping margaritas on the beach, or joining friends and fam for countless bar-b-ques? While you've been relaxing, we...

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Clinton in Pyongyang: The Real Deal

John Feffer | Posted 09.11.2009 | World

Read More: Euna Lee, Pyongyang, Kim Jong Il, Laura Ling, North Korea, Bill Clinton, World News
John Feffer

In all the commentary on Clinton's trip, journalists and pundits spent so much time cataloging North Korea's sins, they missed several key points.

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G. Gordon Liddy Thinks Bill Clinton Brought Back a Dead Giant Panda and a Penis from North Korea

Disgrasian | Posted 09.07.2009 | Media

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Disgrasian

While most of the country was busy heralding the safe return of American journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling from North Korea, Gordon Liddy appears to be losing his mind.

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Laura Ling's Sister: Reporter Touched North Korean Soil

AP | Posted 09.06.2009 | Media

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LOS ANGELES — Laura Ling's sister says the two American journalists briefly touched North Korean soil before they were captured and detained for...

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And Today's Headlines for Bill Clinton's Heroic Rescue Go to...Hollywood Billionaire Steve Bing

Carol Felsenthal | Posted 09.06.2009 | Politics

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Carol Felsenthal

Stephen Bing, owner of the 737 that brought the two American journalists home from North Korea, is all over news stories.

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The Rescue of Ling, Lee, and the National Mood

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 09.06.2009 | Politics

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Madeleine M. Kunin

When the two women disembarked, after tears, hugs and kisses, Bill Clinton chose not to speak. This said more about the former president than any of his words could have conveyed.

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The (Sing-Along) Sound of Musing: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Korea?

Rick Horowitz | Posted 09.06.2009 | World

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Rick Horowitz

How do you solve a problem like Korea?

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Free At Last - Welcome Home, Laura and Euna!

Mallika Chopra | Posted 09.06.2009 | World

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Mallika Chopra

No words can capture the love and joy of a family finally reunited.

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Hubba Bubba! Just One More Reason to Love Bill Clinton

Andy Ostroy | Posted 09.06.2009 | Politics

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Andy Ostroy

Riding into N. Korea on his white horse to rescue imprisoned journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, His Royal Bubbaness could not have looked anymore like the uber-rock star that he is.

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Dear Huffington Post, About That Headline

Taylor Marsh | Posted 09.05.2009 | Media

Read More: Euna Lee, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Laura Ling, Barack Obama, North Korea, Media News
Taylor Marsh

Instead of blasting a headline of jubilation, someone inside Huffington Post decided to take the road down Clinton Derangement Highway.

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Stephen Bing, Wealthy Hollywood Producer, Paid For Clinton N Korea Flight (SLIDESHOW)

AP | PAMELA HESS and SHARON THEIMER | Posted 09.05.2009 | World

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A wealthy Hollywood producer and a major corporation paid for the flight that carried former President Bill Clinton and two Am...

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The Clintons Are Back?

Michael Brenner | Posted 09.05.2009 | World

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Michael Brenner

The unsettling discrepancy between Obama's boldly stated goals and unclear strategies for reaching them means less than adequate guidance for the players in the diplomatic orchestra.

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An Exceedingly Good Day for Both Bill Clinton and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il

Carol Felsenthal | Posted 09.05.2009 | Politics

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Carol Felsenthal

The North Koreans in charge got what they wanted -- all that video, stills, pumped-up domestic "news," propaganda -- their leader engaging with the former president of the United States.

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The Future of Netroots: GOP Disruptions, DailyKos, and the Role of OfA

Ted Johnson, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein | Posted 09.05.2009 | Media

Read More: Will Rockafellow, Bill Clinton, Congress, Laura Ling, Blaise Nutter, President Obama, Ted Johnson, Organizing for America, Dailykos, Netroots Nation, Wilshire and Washington, Euna Lee, Current TV, Al Gore, Teresa Valdez Klein, Maegan Carberry, Health Care, North Korea, Media News
Ted Johnson, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein

With Netroots Nation coming up next week, we have joining us DailyKos General Manager Will Rockafellow for today's Wilshire & Washington podcast.

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Jason Linkins

Bolton Decries Release Of Euna Lee And Laura Ling

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 09.05.2009 | Politics

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Euna Lee and Laura Ling are safe at home and in the warm embrace of loved ones and it's hard to feel bad about this. But, since Bill Clinton has a han...

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Obama "Extraordinarily Relieved" At Safe Return Of Laura Ling, Euna Lee (VIDEO)

Posted 09.05.2009 | Politics

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President Obama said he is "extraordinarily relieved" at the news that U.S. journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee have safely returned to the country af...

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Laura Ling Offers "Deepest Gratitude" To Clinton, Team For Release From North Korea (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 09.05.2009 | Media

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U.S. journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee were tearfully welcomed home today by their families after Bill Clinton's successful mission to free them fro...

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Freed Journalists Home In US After NKorea Pardon (SLIDESHOW)

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 09.04.2009 | World

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BURBANK, Calif. -- Two American journalists jubilantly reunited with family and friends early Wednesday upon returning to the United States with form...

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Media Literacy 101: Tom Stoppard and Laura, Euna and Atwar

Susan Moeller | Posted 09.04.2009 | Media

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Susan Moeller

This year already, 19 individuals have been killed around the world because of their work as journalists. We need to recognize the essential role journalists play in keeping us informed and in protecting our freedoms.

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The Answer Man: Bill Clinton's Comeback

Jacob Heilbrunn | Posted 09.04.2009 | Politics

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Jacob Heilbrunn

Now that Bill has successfully completed his North Korea mission, will Obama use him as the magic bullet to solve crises? Or will Bill become a freelancer, exceeding his mandate?

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Thank You - Laura Ling and Euna Lee Pardoned

Gotham Chopra | Posted 09.04.2009 | World

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Gotham Chopra

Today, because of the efforts of thousands of activists, supporters, and well-wishers on channels like this one, Laura and Euna were pardoned and are on their way home with former Pres. Clinton.

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"Free At last! Free At last! Thank God Almighty, (They) Are Free At Last!"

Michelle Kraus | Posted 09.04.2009 | Politics

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Michelle Kraus

Citizen journalists beware. Watch where you step! Don't hike over borders of hostile governments for the next year or two. Give Obama and Clinton time to rebuild American relations.

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