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Here’s some of the latest news stories that recommend you read, because I think they are kind of interesting.  This list is a collaboration between me (sensico) and Yilian.  Enjoy reading.

First, let’s start with celebrity stuff.  I like Hasselbeck and even took her side back when she was arguing with Rosie.  One thing is not right, and might be hypocritical of her as I’m sure she made a big deal about others plagiarizing.  Anyways, Hasselbeck is being sued for plaigerizing. Apparently she plagiarized from a women that writes about celiac disease.  She hasn’t been found guilty but plagiarism is one of those things where you just read the book, see if it’s cited and if the content isn’t then it’s plagiarism.  I don’t watch The View but I expect her to make an apology and correct the book.

Governor of South Carolina, Mark Sanford just kissed his presidential aspirations away when he left his wife, kids, and state unattended since Thursday.  Apparently, he has been in South America this whole time and not on the Alpine trail like he indicated before. Either way, he is now a political target and definitely ruined his chances since he decided to leave during the time when there’s naked hiking in the Alpines, fueling speculation that he might be on this retreat.

The Nixon tapes revealed, that in 1973 he only supported abortion in the case of interracial couples.  Granted, it shows some kind of compromise on this issue but that’s just wrong.  Happy this isn’t the republican stance today.  Thank god we’ve all moved beyond this thinking.  America has grown up.

Not a surprise here, but apparently the republican attacks against ACORN are so dead that now some have to explain it with the use of Barbies.  I’m no fan of ACORN either but give it up already.  Anyways, here’s O’Reilly and Beck playing with Barbies.

Looks like Romney and Palin would be the top contenders for the presidential election in 2012. New Pews research poll show Romney has really boosted his profile overall he’s at 40% but he was only at 28% back in August of 2007.  Among republicans his favorable is at 57%.  Though, it seems like many just haven’t made up their minds about him.  During the republican primary, before I supported Obama I was hoping he’d win the primary.  Most likely wouldn’t happen in 2012 if Palin runs.  Oh well, Romney has gotten a little too hawkish over the months and apparently can’t even make sense.  Palin is showing the best chances right now of being the front runner as her favorable among republicans is 73%.  Her overall favorable is at 45% which is down 5% from mid-September 2008.  But at the same time her unfavorable overall is 44%.  Can’t wait til 2012

Ouch, what a waste of money to go toward Norm Coleman’s legal fees.  The sub-heading of the article says it all, “A national GOP committee spent more than $900,000 in May to help Norm Coleman pay his legal bills; a rival Democratic group raised more than $282,000 for Al Franken.”

On recreational activity, Pres. Obama will throw the first pitch at a baseball game next month in St. Louis.  That should be interesting as I have never seen or known of Obama’s ability to throw a baseball.  First lady, Michelle Obama is starting the “United We Serve” thing yesterday in California where they do community service activities.  Yesterday, they started by building a playground for school children.

These are just a few random news headlines we thought some might want to read.  To know more of what I’m reading, you can check out my Google Shared Items which is updated throughout the day.  Or join me on twitter as I sometimes tweet about politics.  Have fun reading and remember to keep yourself up to date on the situation in Iran.  Seems like protests are starting again today after yesterday there were very few protests due to the crackdown.  Also, Mousavi is under 24 police control and unable to communicate with the public.