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FBI Foils Plot To Build Strange X-Ray Weapon, Possibly Target President Obama

abcnews.go.com — A New York man who allegedly wanted to kill President Obama and apparently blamed him for the recent Boston bombings has been arrested for trying to build and detonate a weapon of mass destruction -- an X-ray system that would emit deadly amounts of radiation and could be detonated remotely,...
Mona Eltahawy Freelance Journalist @monaeltahawy
RT @DebbiAlmontaser: What? This is a twist! “@lsarsour: WTF?!? White man terrorist in NY targeting Obama and Muslim organization?! http://…
Sapna Parikh Medical Correspondent, ABC New York @DrSapnaABC7
RT @ABC: FBI Foils Plot To Build Strange X-Ray Weapon, Possibly Targeting President Obama abcn.ws/144K13J
Karen McVeigh Senior Reporter, Guardian America, Guardian @karenmcveigh1
OMG they've arrested Lex Luthor! FBI Foils Plot To Build Strange X-Ray Weapon, Possibly Target President Obama abcn.ws/17ZaMMQ
Ian Duncan Federal and City Courts Reporter, Baltimore Sun @iduncan
RT @blakehounshell: What RT @NoahShachtman: FBI Foils Plot To Build Strange X-Ray Weapon, Possibly Target President Obama http://t.co/iFXJ…
Doug Saunders European Bureau Chief and Columnist, Globe and Mail @DougSaunders
ABC says the weapon may have been intened for Barack Obama as well abcn.ws/17ZaMMQ (via @dangerroom)
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Bernanke Signals Interest Rates to Rise, Dow Drops 200 Points

abcnews.go.com — We begin with news sure to affect every american family. It came from the government's top banker, fed chairman ben bernanke said today that he expects the economy to grow and unemployment to fall... See More
Rebecca Jarvis Chief Business and Economics Correspondent, ABC News @RebeccaJarvis
RT @SandyCannold: RT: @ABCWorldNews: VIDEO: Bernanke Signals Interest Rates to Rise, Dow Drops 200 Points @RebeccaJarvis reports. http://t.…
John Pertzborn Anchor, Fox 2 St. Louis @PERTZFOX
RT @ABCWorldNews: VIDEO: Bernanke Signals Interest Rates to Rise, Dow Drops 200 Points @RebeccaJarvis reports. abcn.ws/12c3htn
Sandy Cannold Executive Producer and Senior Business Editor, ABC News @SandyCannold
RT: @ABCWorldNews: VIDEO: Bernanke Signals Interest Rates to Rise, Dow Drops 200 Points @RebeccaJarvis reports. abcn.ws/12c3htn

NSA Claim of Thwarted NYSE Plot Contradicted by Court Documents

By Brian Ross
abcnews.go.com — Court documents and FBI field reports reviewed by ABC News undercut and contradict the dramatic testimony from senior counter-terrorism officials that the National Security Agency's surveillance programs thwarted an attack by al Qaeda on the New York Stock Exchange.
Mark Colvin Presenter, ABC Radio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation News @Colvinius
RT @mattcdef2000: @colvinius RT @amadooooo: NSA Claim of Thwarted NYSE Plot Contradicted by Court Documents: abcnews.go.com/Blotter/nsa-cl…
Josh Margolin Senior Investigative Reporter, ABC News @JoshMargolin
RT @BrianRoss: #NSA Claim of Thwarted #NYSE Plot Contradicted by Court Documents | abcn.ws/12bnK1j #snowden #wallstreet
Lee Ferran Editor, The Blotter, ABC News @leeferran
RT @ABCNewsBlotter: #NYSE terror plot -- what do the court documents really show? | abcn.ws/12bnK1j #NSA #surveillance
Brian Ross Chief Investigative Correspondent, ABC News @BrianRoss
RT @ABCNewsBlotter: #NYSE terror plot -- what do the court documents really show? | abcn.ws/12bnK1j #NSA #surveillance

Patriots' Star Aaron Hernandez to Be Questioned About a Murder, Sources Tell ABC News

abcnews.go.com — Massachusetts investigators plan to interview New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez in connection the murder of a man police call an "associate" of player No. 81, ABC News has learned. Hernandez's jersey number is 81.
Andrew Abramson Reporter, Palm Beach Post @AbramsonPBP
Lost in this Heat shuffle is some surprising news involving former Gator/Pats TE Aaron Hernandez abcnews.go.com/US/patriots-st…
Melanie Moon Anchor, Fox 2 St. Louis @Moon_Melanie
“@ABC: Patriots' Star Aaron Hernandez's Home Searched After Killing abcn.ws/16GJrfe”
David Schoetz Staff Writer, New York Daily News @Schoetz
Wow...@michelemcphee reporting for @abc Pats TE Aaron Hernandez to be questioned for a North Attleboro murder... abcnews.go.com/US/patriots-st…
Stacey Sager Reporter, ABC New York @staceysager7
RT @AaronKatersky: #Breaking: New England @Patriots tight end @AaronHernandez to be questioned about a murder, sources tell @ABC http://t.c…
Nate Stewart Reporter, WLTX 19 Columbia @WSOCNateStewart
NFL Star to Be Questioned About Murder abcnews.go.com/US/patriots-st…
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Former Miss America Called ‘Street Walker’ by Local GOP Leader

By Jeff Zeleny
abcnews.go.com — A former Miss America winner who is now a GOP candidate for Congress was called a string of profane names today, including "street walker," "love child" and "Miss Queen. " Her attacker? A local Republican Party chairman in central Illinois.
Leezel Tanglao Homepage Editor, ABCNews.com, ABC News @leezeltanglao
Former Miss America Called 'Street Walker' by Local GOP Leader abcn.ws/11OKJQU
Monica Davey Political Reporter, New York Times @monicadavey1
RT @jeffzeleny: Miss America '03 seeking GOP House seat in Illinois was called "street walker" and worse--by fellow Republican. Read: http:…
Jeff Zeleny Senior Washington Correspondent, ABC News @jeffzeleny
Miss America '03 seeking GOP House seat in Illinois was called "street walker" and worse--by fellow Republican. Read: abcn.ws/11OKJQU

Brad Pitt on 'Killing Them Softly,' Chanel Ad

abcnews.go.com — More than a few female film fans remember the first time they saw a shirtless young actor named brad pitt holster a hair drier in "thelma and louise." He's added humanitarian and family man to that... See More
Cynthia McFadden Co-anchor, Nightline, ABC News @CynthiaMcFadden
I had the pleasure of interviewing James Gandolfini w/Brad Pitt about six months ago. What an actor. Terribly sad. abcn.ws/1bXOV5Q
Robbin Simmons Weekend Anchor, WSVN 7News Miami @RobbinSimmons7
RT @ItsDavidFord: WATCH: @CynthiaMcFadden's recent interview with Gandolfini and Brad Pitt for @Nightline late last year --http://t.co/ooSJ…

Tea Party Fight Brewing in Alaska Senate Race

abcnews.go.com — Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Alaska Tuesday, ensuring there will be a Republican primary in the race to run against Sen. Mark Begich, a Democrat. Treadwell officially got into the race Tuesday after announcing an exploratory committee in November.
Josh Kraushaar Politics Editor, National Journal @HotlineJosh
RT @PeterHambyCNN: Alaska's Joe Miller on GOP primary foe Mead Treadwell: "I'm sure it probably gets lonely over at the country club" http:…
Peter Hamby Political Producer, CNN @PeterHambyCNN
Alaska's Joe Miller on GOP primary foe Mead Treadwell: "I'm sure it probably gets lonely over at the country club" abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=194…

James Gandolfini, Who Portrayed Tony Soprano, Dies at 51

abcnews.go.com — James Gandolfini, the actor who most famously portrayed Tony Soprano on the series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy at age 51. Gandolfini also has a long list of credits as a film actor in character and supporting roles.
Randa Habib Amman Bureau Chief, AFP @RandaHabib
James Gandolfini who portrayed Tony Soprano, dead at 51 abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/…
Tovah Lazaroff Deputy Managing Editor, Jerusalem Post @tovahlazaroff
RT @Nightline: Tonight on #Nightline --James #Gandolfini who famously portrayed Tony Soprano, has died in Italy at age 51 http://t.co/r6LMv…
Lesley Messer Entertainment Editor, ABCNews.com , ABC News @lesleymesser
So sad about the sudden death of James Gandolfini. Pal Mario Batali tells @ABC: "I am totally shocked and devastated" abcn.ws/1auDPHp
John Bachman Anchor and Reporter, WSB TV Atlanta @BachmanWSB
RT @ABC: 'Sopranos' Star James Gandolfini Dead at 51 abcn.ws/12LEIcY
Joanna Stern Technology Editor, ABC News @JoannaStern
RT @ABC: James Gandolfini, who famously portrayed Tony Soprano, has died in Italy at age 51 abcn.ws/13TYbGD pic.twitter.com/dkJL6H3gA4
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Dan Abrams Named Nightline Anchor and Chief Legal Affairs Anchor for ABC News

abcnews.go.com — ABC News President Ben Sherwood sent the following note to the news division announcing that Dan Abrams will expand his role at ABC News to become a Nightline anchor and Chief Legal Affairs Anchor for ABC News.
Matt Gutman Correspondent, Good Morning America, ABC News @mattgutmanABC
RT @Nightline: Welcome to the team, @DanAbrams! We're thrilled to have you in our anchor chair. #Nightline's New Co-Anchor: http://t.co/YZ…
Dan Abrams Chief Legal Analyst, NBC News @danabrams
RT @Nightline: Welcome to the team, @DanAbrams! We're thrilled to have you in our anchor chair. #Nightline's New Co-Anchor: http://t.co/YZ…

Why 'Anti-Perv' Stockings Are Stupid

abcnews.go.com — This photo of "hairy" stockings, posted to the popular Chinese social networking site Sina Weibo, has gone viral with the quickness. "Super sexy, summertime anti-pervert full-leg-of-hair stockings," reads the image's caption. "Essential for all young girls going out."
Cristina Costantini National Affairs Correspondent, ABC and Univision, ABC News @xtinatini
RT @nuriapuntonet: Tell 'em, @soalexgoes: Why those hairy, 'anti-perv' stockings miss the point #harrassment uninews.us/13TGjLW
Fernando Rodriguez-Vila Managing Editor, Univision News @nandorvila
RT @nuriapuntonet: Tell 'em, @soalexgoes: Why those hairy, 'anti-perv' stockings miss the point #harrassment uninews.us/13TGjLW

Bloomberg Gun Group Apologizes for Honoring Marathon Bombing Suspect

abcnews.go.com — Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was run over by his brother after a gunfight with police, was named as a victim of gun violence during an event held by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, the anti-gun violence group run by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Joel Siegel Managing Editor, Politics, New York Daily News @joelmsiegel
Bloomberg Gun Group Apologizes for Honoring Marathon Bombing Suspect abcn.ws/16hhTfH (via @ABC)
Rick Klein Political Director, ABC News @rickklein
Bloomberg gun group did apologize for mentioning Marathon bombing suspect as gun-violence "victim," per @arlettesaenz abcn.ws/16hhDwY

Egypt Top Cleric: Protests Against Morsi Permitted

abcnews.go.com — Egypt's top Muslim cleric declared Wednesday that peaceful protests against the president are permitted, in a snub to hard-line Islamist backers of Mohammed Morsi who declared that those behind opposition protests planned for June 30 are heretics.
Carol Giacomo Editorial Writer, New York Times @giacomonyt
RT @waelhaddara: Egypt Top Cleric: Protests Against Morsi Permitted abcnews.go.com/International/… Good to see the Grand Shaikh change his position…

Assange Says WikiLeaks Helping Snowden Get Asylum in Iceland

abcnews.go.com — Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said Wednesday that his group has been in touch with Edward Snowden's legal team, the man who says he's behind the National Security Agency leaks.
Josh Noble Blogger and Editor, Financial Times @JoshTANoble
Assange says Wikileaks legal team helping Snowden to arrange Iceland asylum. abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics…

Senate Agreement to Bolster Border Security

abcnews.go.com — Early Thursday morning, the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" senators will announce an agreement to strengthen border security. ABC News has confirmed that the Senate "Gang of Eight" has reached an agreement to strengthen border security provisions in their bill that is likely to deliver crucial 70 votes for the measure.
Anthony De Rosa Editor-in-Chief, Circa @AntDeRosa
RT @JimAvilaABC: Here is our story. #BREAKING big compromise on border security could save immigration reform abcn.ws/11NrKW2

Nice Catch! Joe Torre’s Daughter Snags Falling Baby

abcnews.go.com — (Image Credit: Jimi Celeste/Patrick McMullan) The daughter of baseball legend Joe Torre made the perfect catch today when she caught a 1-year-old boy who fell out of a New York City building, according to reports. Cristina Torre, 44, who was biking past the building, was able to catch the child before falling to the pavement, WABC reported.
Kimberly Hunt Anchor, 10 News San Diego @10NewsHunt
Nice Catch! Joe Torre’s Daughter Snags Falling Baby abcn.ws/17ZiYg0 (via @ABC)
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