Round-up of the big news leading the papers and outlets today.
- Twin bombs in Algiers kill dozens, including 11 UN staffers; al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claim responsibility.
- Punishments retroactively lightened for some offenses related to crack cocaine following Supreme Court decision.
- Republicans hold on to 2 House seats they were heavily favored to win but many thought might be closer than expected.
- Ike Turner, R.I.P.
- Giuliani spins N.I.E. report into a praise for Bush’s war in Iraq; questions “how you read” report.
- CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll shows economy outweighs Iraq in voters’ minds, 29% to 23%
- The 29 convicts Bush has pardoned, including carjackers, drug dealers, and a moonshiner. Awesome.
- Six kids shot deboarding a bus in Vegas. WTF?
- A great series from the Washington Post gives an overview of all the candidates. Today’s mark: Fred Thompson.
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