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CNN INSIGHTS
Each week, CNN uses Umbria blog analysis to look at a topical issue in the news for insight on what the blogosphere is saying about it.
September 28, 2007 | The Jena 6
Jena, Louisiana is a small town that has recently been in the news for the "Jena 6," a group of six African-American teenagers who were arrested and charged for the beating of a Caucasian student. A rally was held on September 20, 2007, the date on which Mychal Bell's sentence was to be given. The rally brought over 10,000 protestors to the town of Jena, including many prominent figures within the black community. Word of the rally was spread largely through the online community, specifically on Facebook. Three days later, an online petition gathered over 400,000 signatures in the hopes of having the U.S. Justice Department intervene to determine whether or not the civil rights of the Jena 6 were violated.
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September 21, 2007 | O.J. Simpson
On September 14, 2007, Orenthal James Simpson was thrust back into the spotlight upon his arrest at the Palace Station Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Simpson was charged with multiple felonies, including use of a deadly weapon, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, assault, and robbery, as he attempted to regain control over memorabilia that Simpson claims was stolen from him.
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September 15, 2007 | Troop Surge: Petraeus Report
In January 2007, President Bush announced plans for a troop surge in Iraq. He announced that 20,000 additional troops would be deployed in order to boost the US presence to combat insurgent attacks and prevent Iraq from becoming "a hot bed for terrorism." Then, on May 8, 2007, the Pentagon announced that 35,000 additional troops would be deployed in order to support Bush's surge throughout the year.
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September 7, 2007| Senator Larry Craig
On June 11, 2007, Senator Larry Craig was charged with lewd conduct for allegedly soliciting gay sex from an undercover police officer in the bathroom at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The officer provided proof of Craig's intent by explaining that Craig peered into his stall for several minutes, tapped his right foot against the officer's foot, and then slid his hand underneath the stall—all of which are reported to be signs for "cruising" at the airport.
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August 31, 2007 | Gonzales Resignation
For months, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has been the center of controversy surrounding the firing of 8 U.S. Attorneys under suspicious pretences. On numerous occasions Gonzales has been questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee as to his knowledge of and participation in the firings, to which he often replied that he "could not recall" the information asked or that he "did not know." Due to his frequent pleas of ignorance, several Democratic and Republican politicians have called for his resignation.
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Agust 24, 2007 | Wikipedia
On August 14, 2007, news broke on Wired.com that Virgil Griffith, a computer science graduate student at the California Institute of Technology, created an application called WikiScanner that tracks edits made to Wikipedia articles. Griffith's tool exposed the IP addresses of employees at several corporations who were making edits to not only their own company's page(s), but also those of competitors. Just a few of the corporations listed include Exxon Mobil, Apple, Microsoft, and Wal-Mart.
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August 17, 2007 | Karl Rove
On August 13, 2007, Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove announced via a Wall Street Journal article that he would be resigning from office, effective August 31, 2007. Rove has been involved in many scandals throughout President Bush's two terms in office, including the infamous Valerie Plame Affair and the suspicious firing of 8 U.S. Attorneys.
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August 11, 2007 | Barry Bonds
On August 7, Barry Bonds hit his 756th career home run, passing Hank Aaron on the all time list. Bonds' historic chase has been mired in controversy. He is a central figure in the Balco steroid investigation, and players, fans and members of the media have accused Bonds of using illegal steroids. Bonds denies those claims. » Blog analysis including sentiment, age, and gender
August 3, 2007 | Harry Potter
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series was released on July 21. Rowling had leaked to the media that multiple characters would die in this final installment, tantalizing readers and spurring a media frenzy. Fans wondered who would die, and whether Harry Potter would be one of them. » More
July 27, 2007 | CNN-YouTube Debate
The debate was deemed "revolutionary" by the media because it used a new format in which ordinary people uploaded video questions to ask the candidates. Find out about the perceptions of the format of the debate and who won. » More
July 20, 2007 | Michael Vick
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted July 17 on charges of operating an alleged dog fighting operation named “Bad News Kennels” at his Smithfield, Virginia, home. Here's how the blogosphere reacted.
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July 13, 2007 | Scooter Libby
Overall opinion of the Scooter Libby pardon was heavily screwed negatively. Predictably, liberals were more negative than conservatives.
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July 6, 2007 | iPhone
The much-anticipated introduction of the iPhone has lessons for any consumer electronics manufacturer. Find out what bloggers liked, and what they didn't like. » More
June 19, 2007 | Sopranos Finale
The highly anticipated ending to the hit HBO show ended with a black screen, leaving loose ends untied for fans. Some fans loved it, some hated it, but no matter what the opinion, the controversial ending stirred up the blogosphere. » More
June 12, 2007 | Republican debate
Check out the results of who won the June 5 debate among Republican hopefuls held at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. » More
June 5, 2007 | Democratic Debate
Who won the Democratic debte held June 3 at Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, New Hampshire? » More
June 1, 2007 | Lindsay Lohan
Actress and singer Lindsay Lohan was charged with driving under the influence after she recently crashed her Mercedes in Los Angeles, California. » More
May 25, 2007 | Bush and Carter
Carter called Bush's administration the "worst in history" during a May 19 interview with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper. The White House responded by calling Carter "irrelevant," The Associated Press reported, after which Carter said his own comments were "careless or misinterpreted."Here's a look at what bloggers are saying. » More
May 18, 2007 | Troop Surge in Iraq
Bush said the U.S. presence in Iraq would be bolstered with 20,000 additional troops, and the Pentagon announced May 8 that 35,000 additional troops would be deployed to provide support throughout the year. What the blogosphere said. » More
May 11, 2007 | Paris Hilton
Bloggers indicated they were tired of seeing Hilton in the media and doubtful of whether she deserves her fame. » More
May 4, 2007 | George Tenet
Bloggers had an overwhelmingly negative response to George Tenet, the former CIA director, whose new memoir "At the Center of the Storm" criticized the Bush Administration for ignoring warnings of an attack from Al Qaeda. » More
April 27 , 2007 | Gun Contol
What was the sentiment for gun control after the tragedy at Virgina Tech, where 32 students and faculty were slain in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history? » More
April 18, 2007 | Paul Wolfowitz
Controversy swirled aroundWorld Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, who will leave office June 30 amid a controversy over his handling of a pay package for his girlfriend, bank employee Shaha Ali Riza. » More
April 16, 2007 | Iranian Hostages
Views on the capture 15 British sailors and marines by Iran's Revolutionary Guard on March 23, for allegedly trespassing in Iranian waters. The soldiers were held captive for nearly two weeks, before being freed and returned to the United Kingdom on April 5. » More
April 9, 2007 | '300'
The blogosphere's opinion of the movie "300," the violent and stylized account of the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae that pitted Spartans against Persians. The movie set a box-office record for a March opening, earning $70.9 million in its first weekend, despite mediocre reviews and an R rating. » More
April 2 | Alberto Gonzales
This week CNN focuses on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who has been at the center of a political controversy over the firing of eight U.S. attorneys. » More
March 27, 2007 | Walter Reed
Walter Reed Medical Center was at the center of a scandal over poor living conditions for some of the wounded veterans in its care. » More
March 21, 2007 | Ann Coulter
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter, who drew stiff criticism for calling presidential candidate John Edwards a "faggot." » More
March 12, 2007 | Al Gore
How did winning an Academy Award for the documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth," a film based on his lectures on the threat of global warming, affect sentiment towards Al Gore? » More
February 12, 2007 | Global Warming
How did the bloggers react to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report that concluded with "90 percent" certainty global warming is linked to manmade gases? » More
February 27, 2007 | Anna Nicole Smith
Reaction to the death of Anna Nicole Smith, the former model and reality TV star. » More
January 26, 2007 | Nancy Pelosi
Sentiment on Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, who became the first female speaker of the House of Representatives when Congress began its new session in January. » More
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