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Judge denies Bush executive privilege claim

Law Scoop
Written by William Freivogel

A federal judge rejected on Thursday President George W. Bush's claim that executive privilege provides absolute immunity for top presidential aids to refuse to comply with congressional subpoenas. This the first time a federal judge has ruled that a congressional subpoena could be enforced against a presidential claim of privilege.

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(Pot)headshrinker

Lens: July 2008
Written by Susan Waugh

Ben Kingsley's psychiatrist smokes weed and dispenses wisdom in "The Wackness."

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Venture into alien terrority

Lens: July 2008
Written by Susan Waugh

Don't miss the opportunity to meet "The Visitor."

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Kit Bond leads GOP effort killing journalists' shield bill

Law Scoop
Written by William Freivogel

The federal shield bill to enable reporters to protect confidential sources fell short in the Senate on Wednesday, with Sen. Christopher S. Bond, R-Mo., reportedly leading the opposition. Sens. Claire McCaskill and Barack Obama did not vote. They were flipping hamburgers along the campaign trail in Missouri.

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Missouri may not be following vote law

Law Scoop
Written by William Freivogel

A federal appeals court in St. Louis has told (on the 8th circuit site search for case number 07-2322, U.S. vs. Missouri) a lower court judge to take another look to see if Missouri is in compliance with a federal law requiring states to purge voter registration rolls of people who have died or moved away.

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Found objects

Lens: July 2008
Written by Robert Hunt

A trove of movie-related treasures on the Web.

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Dark is the 'Knight'

Lens: July 2008
Written by Robert Hunt

Further thoughts on the implications of the new Batman film.

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Senate could pass "shield law" this week

Law Scoop
Written by William Freivogel

The Senate is expected to take up a bill this week to enact a federal "shield law" to enable journalists to protect most confidential sources and documents. The House already has passed a similar version of the law. President George W. Bush opposes the bill as dangerous to national security and threatens a veto.

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High Court in the balance in election

Law Scoop
Written by William Freivogel

Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, foreclosures and $4-a-gallon gas are front-burner issues in the presidential campaign. But the biggest long-range impact of the November election may be on none of these issues. It may be on the U.S. Supreme Court where a McCain victory could mean a sharp right-turn.

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Hollywood reporter

Lens: July 2008
Written by Robert Hunt

Our intrepid correspondent scours the Web for film-related news. (And there really is a reason for this photo from unity.project | Flickr.)

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The Beacon will expand staff and local news coverage with a $90,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation – one of four grants announced Wed., Dec. 17, to local online non-profit news sites. The grants are intended to help fill the void created when traditional media cut staff.

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BeaconTech is a weekly video podcast looking at Internet and technology news that matters for the St. Louis region. Each week, we'll take a look at news that's important to the region through the lens of the Web.

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