[U.S.] California beach tragedy blamed on 'sneaker waves'

California beach tragedy blamed on 'sneaker waves'
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/1127/California-beach-tragedy-blamed-on-sneaker-waves
Howard Kuljian and his family were out for a walk on a damp, overcast morning at Big Lagoon beach, playing fetch with their dog Fran as 10-foot surf churned the water just feet away like a washing machine.

Republicans' Problem Is Bigger Than Grover Norquist
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/analysis-promises-promises-broken/story?id=17817452
The lead editorial in today's Wall Street Journal throws a generous arm around Grover Norquist and assures readers he is not the problem in Washington.

National and international briefing
http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2012/11/national_and_international_bri_32.html
jpeg.neworleans.jpg A flood wall and floodgate are seen along Lakeshore Drive and Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. By the time the next hurricane season starts in June 2013, New Orleans will take control of much of a revamped protection system of ...

Poll: Christie Approval Rating Surges to 72 %
http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/11/27/poll-christie-approval-rating-surges-to-72/
Associated Press: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, center, talks during a news conference at at fire house Monday in Middletown, N.J.. Gov. Chris Christie's approval rating has increased to the highest score ever measured for a New Jersey governor, ...

Jeb Bush, with cash and clout, pushes contentious school reforms
http://560wgan.com/Jeb-Bush-with-cash-and-clout-pushes-contentious-sc/11435227?newsId=179572
Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:00am EST. By Stephanie Simon. Nov 27 (Reuters) - Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush soared to rock star status in the education world on the strength of a chart.

John McCain's Terrible, Suicidal, Completely Foolish Political Advice
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2012/1125/John-McCain-and-abortion-Did-he-hint-at-GOP-shift
As far as young women are concerned, absolutely, I don't think anybody like me - I can state my position on abortion but, other than that, leave the issue alone, when we are in the kind of economic situation and, frankly, national-security situation that we're in.

Election to replace Jackson Jr. set - for now
http://thegrio.com/2012/11/27/who-will-replace-jesse-jackson-jr-special-election-announced-for-congressional-seat/
The dates for the special election to replace former Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., were announced Monday, although, if Gov. Pat Quinn, D-Ill.

Cyber Monday crackdown hits 132 online counterfeit sites
http://www.newsday.com/business/sites-selling-counterfeit-goods-shut-down-1.4262772
Cyber Monday crackdown hits 132 online counterfeit sites. 0. Ian Simpson, Reuters. First posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 09:25 AM EST | Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 09:36 AM EST.

Gay Marriage Comes to the Supreme Court Friday
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/gay-marriage-supreme-court-friday/story?id=17815437
When the nine Supreme Court justices retreat behind closed doors Friday for their regularly scheduled conference, they will consider the issue of gay marriage and decide whether to take up a case that could ultimately determine whether there is a ...

1st Sunday of Advent:
http://www.newsday.com/news/neighbor-arrested-in-killing-of-abused-ark-girl-1.4263400
Rolling Hills Baptist Church will observe the first Sunday of Advent during this Sunday's 10:30 a.m. worship service. Guest speaker will be retired Navy Chaplain Cliff Coleman.

2 Dutchess Catholic schools 'at risk' for closure
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/lifestyle/religion/tv-ads-aim-to-bring-ohio-catholics-back-to-fold
Rex Ryan is making no guarantees. No wild predictions or brash declarations these days.- 11:06 pm. NFL notebook: No suspension for Ndamukong Suh, fine possible.