Yemen's president accuses US of instigating protests
Yemen's president has accused the US, Yemen's close ally, of instigating the mounting protests against him.
This video is from The Associated Press, broadcast March 2, 2011.
Shock as gunmen kill Christian Pakistan minister
On Wednesday, gunmen killed Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian Pakistan government minister who opposed blasphemy laws.
This video is from The Associated Press, broadcast March 2, 2011.
'Pro-life' group puts bunny in blender in push for cuts to women's health
A new video from an anti-abortion group begins with this tagline: “Imagine the government giving hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars every year to a company that does this."
A nurse then plops a cute bunny into a blender, and the screen fades to black as the blender ostensibly churchs the bunny up.
This sensational video is from the American Life League, an anti-abortion advocacy group that's taken aim on government funding for Planned Parenthood, via the Title X program.
What do cute bunnies have to do with Title X, a 40-year-old family planning program created by Republicans, which ensures that low-income women have access to family planning and health care?
While some conservative bloggers have predicted this video will "make pro-abortionists see red," this bizarre scenario has left some pro-choice activists more confused.
Title X does not only fund Planned Parenthood but also public health centers across the country to allow low-income women access to breast exams, Pap tests, STI checks, and birth control.
As a result, Title X actually prevents the need for women to have abortions.
If Title X has nothing to do with abortion, except that it provides care to prevent abortions, it is unclear why the Tea Party and the American Life League would oppose it.
Amie Newman, a reproductive rights advocate and contributor to RH Reality Check, told Raw Story what she thinks the American Life League was trying to accomplish with their video:
"All they needed was a blender and a bunny, and they've created a lie and a smokescreen," she said.
"They’re not fighting against an evil abortion empire. They’re looking to do away with a necessary, compassionate safety net program which helps pay for health care for millions of Americans because they do not believe that any women in this country should be allowed to use birth control or access annual exams, Pap tests and STI checks with taxpayer funding."
"They should just be honest about it," she concluded.
This video is from the American Life League, an anti-abortion advocacy organization.
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Attorney General: 'I Don't Know' if Guantanamo will close in Obama's first term
Attorney General Eric Holder said that he didn't know if Guantanamo Bay would be closed by the end of Obama's first term. Obama had signed an executive order to close the facility during his first month in office, but Congress has since stalled the plan.
This video is from Fox News, broadcast March 1, 2011.
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Feds arrest 700 gang members with drug ties
Between December and February all over the country, police arrested nearly 700 gang members with ties to drug smugglers. This video contains footage of some of these arrests.
This video is from the Associated Press, broadcast March 1, 2011.
Boeing lands huge tanker deal
Boeing has landed a 35 billion dollar contract to build the Air Force's next generation of flying gas stations.
This video is from The Associated Press, broadcast February 24, 2011.
Microsoft's virtual dining table game
Microsoft has used light sensor technology to create an interactive dining table--a future hit at kids' birthday parties?
This video is from the BBC, broadcast February 28, 2011.
YouTube music video mocks Gaddafi speech
A YouTube music video mocking Moammar Gadhafi, created by Tel Aviv music journalist and blogger Noy Alooshe, is a big hit in the Middle East.
This video is from Alooshe's Youtube account, uploaded on February 22, 2011.
Gaddafi son incites massacre of protesters
Saif al-Islam Qaddafi has been caught on video whipping up a crowd of ‘police’ and other supporters to massacre protesters.
This video was uploaded by "anonvish17" on Youtube on February 28, 2011.
Barbour on 'RomneyCare': 'We don't want that'
At a health care hearing Tuesday, Gov. Haley Barbour slammed what he calls "RomneyCare," saying, "We don't want that...Massachusetts has a state health insurance program that they're happy with. And that's their right."
This video is from CBS, broadcast March 1, 2011.
Bull leaps into stands at NC rodeo
Two spectators suffered injuries when a bull leaped into the stands at the Old Ford Fire Department Rodeo in Williamston on Saturday.
This video is from The Associated Press, broadcast February 28, 2011.
Oscar fashion hits and misses
The Early Show reviews the trends and highlights on the red carpet at the Oscars.
This video is from CBS, broadcast February 28, 2011.
Last American WWI vet dies
Frank Buckles, the last American who served in World War One, has died at the age of 110 from natural causes.
This video is from The Associated Press, broadcast February 28, 2011.
Son accidentally shoots mom, dad shoots self
This is why people should not walk around with loaded shotguns.
This video is from The Associated Press, broadcast February 28, 2011.
2011 Oscar highlights
CBS presents the highlights from last night's Oscars.
This video is from CBS, broadcast February 28, 2011.
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