Tuesday, November 8, 2011

November 7, 2011

POLITICS: Fourth Woman Accuses Cain of Sexual Harassment  A fourth woman has accused presidential candidate Herman Cain of sexual harassment while he was president of the National Restaurant Association.  She is the first of the four women to come out publicly.  She alleges, in short, that Cain offered her sex in his car in exchange for a job.  Read our posts on November 2, 2011 , November 3, 2011 and November 5, 2011.  Read More: The Miami HeraldDes Moines RegisterWashington PostLos Angeles TimesPolitico

DOMESTIC: Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels Blocked  A federal judge blocked a ruling that required tobacco companies to place graphic images on their products.  These graphic images would include people in hospitals or with health issues.  Visit Reuters link to view these images.  Read More: ReutersUSA TodayFox News

DOMESTIC: Michael Jackson's Doctor Found Guilty  Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor, was found guilty today in a California court by the jury.  His sentence could range from probation to 4 years in jail.  Sentencing will begin November 29.  Read our post on November 3, 2011.  Read More: Los Angeles TimesReutersWashington Post

WORLD: Liberia's Elections Cause Protests and Violence  Presidential elections in Liberia cause protest and violence as opposition alleges voter fraud.  The election will take place between Liberia's current president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and former Justice Minister Winston Tubman.  Presidential terms in Liberia last 5 years.  Sirleaf is currently serving her first term.  Read More: ReutersVoice of AmericaWall Street Journal


HIGHLIGHT: News conference of the fourth woman accusing Herman Cain of Sexual Harassment.  Watch: YouTube

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