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President Obama leads by 3 points in NY Times/CBS News poll

President Obama holds a three-point advantage over Mitt Romney among Americans most likely to vote in November, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.

With their back-to-back political conventions behind them and the general election season fully engaged, the poll found Mr. Obama and Mr. Romney running essentially even among those seen as the most probable to vote. The president has 49 percent and Mr. Romney has 46 percent, a difference within the margin of sampling error of plus or minus three percentage points on each candidate.

More at the New York Times

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French magazine releases Kate Middleton topless pics

TMZ is reporting the French magazine Closer has published topless pics of Kate Middleton vacationing with husband Prince William at a secluded home in France.  The Royal Family is rightfully livid:

The pics — published by the French magazine Closer — show Kate taking off her bikini top while hanging out with William last week at a chateau owned by the Queen’s nephew, Lord Linley.

Moments after the pic went public, the Royal Family issued a scathing statement … saying “Their royal highnesses have been hugely saddened to learn that a French publication and a photographer have invaded their privacy in such a grotesque and totally unjustifiable manner.”

Clearly the Royals had every expectation of privacy. TMZ reminds us that it was the French paparazzi that chased Princess Diana into a fatal car accident.

Reports are the Royals are looking into legal action.

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Gov. Jesse Ventura and wife speak out against anti-gay Minnesota amendment

Former Governor Jesse Ventura and his wife, Terry, have been married for 37 years – and they wouldn’t want to deny the happiness they’ve had in their life to anyone. “Love is by far bigger than government can ever be.”

Help defeat this anti-LGBT amendment in Minnesota: www.mnunited.org

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President and First Lady honor Olympians & Paralympians

Honoring our U.S. Olympians and Paralympians at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, President Obama rightfully pointed out that they are the “portrait of what this country is all about” as he, Vice President Joe Biden and first lady Michelle Obama salute their achievements at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

Obama says: “You could not have been better ambassadors for the United States.”

The athletes presented the Obamas with the U.S. flag carried during the events’ opening ceremonies.

At the Olympics, the U.S. won 104 medals, 46 of them gold, their highest total at an Olympics not held in the United States.

Immediately following the Olympic Games were the Paralympics, which attracted a record 2.7 million spectators, and our US athletes won 98 medals, 31 of them gold.

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Nick and Vanessa Lachey welcome a baby boy

Vanessa and Nick Lachey, who married in July 2011, welcomed their son into the world on Wednesday night, according to People.

The 98 Degrees singer and the Wipeout host have named their new child Camden John Lachey.

“Born today at 6:54 p.m., he came into this world at 8 lbs., 9 oz. and 21 inches,” the newfound parents told People.

“Love has truly been redefined for both of us.”

This is the first child for both Vanessa and Nick, who originally began dating shortly after Vanessa appeared in his 2006 music video for “What’s Left of Me.”

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NPR: Four arrested in connection with attack on Libyan consulate

NPR’s Dina Temple-Raston says Libyan officials have informed the U.S. that four people are in custody in connection with the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other embassy staffers on Tuesday.

But U.S. officials have yet to interview the detainees, described as “militants” or to verify their involvement in the attack.

Temple-Ralston says it is also unclear whether those arrested are Libyans or foreigners.

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Washington: Alaska Air supports marriage equality

And another large corporation announces support for marriage equality in Washington state!

Senior leadership at Alaska Air Group and Alaska Airlines have announced their support for Washington United for Marriage and the campaign to Approve Referendum 74, joining a growing number of corporate leaders and businesses who understand the fundamental fairness of the bipartisan marriage law.

For Alaska Air Group and Alaska Airlines president Brad Tilden (pictured left) and his wife, Danielle, it comes down to doing the right thing. “Marriage equality is the right and fair thing to do in and for our state,” said Tilden, “From a business perspective, we risk losing qualified employees and applicants to other states which have adopted marriage equality statutes. Danielle and I are proud to support this initiative and are hopeful it will take our state to a new and more equitable place.”

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Nevada lawmaker looks to repeal ban on marriage equality

A Nevada lawmaker is aiming to challenge the state’s constitutional ban on marriage equality with legislation that would reverse two voter-approved ballot initiatives that have restricted marriages only to heterosexual couples.

Nevada Assemblyman Elliot Anderson will be introducing a bill after the legislature convenes in February which would begin the process to eliminate the state-wide ban on marriage equality because.

Nevadans approved the constitutional ban on marriage equality in 2000 with 69.6% of the vote. A final vote on the matter in 2002 was approved by 67% of the vote.

In 2009, Nevada passed domestic partnerships which reportedly gives same-sex couples the same rights as married couples.

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