1. Cain vows to "set the record straight"
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain speaks at the Defending the American Dream Summit, Nov. 4, 2011, in Washington. (AP)
(AP) ATLANTA - Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is vowing to "set the record straight" at a news conference one day after a fourth woman — and the first to reveal her identity — accused him of inappropriate sexual behavior a decade ago, the latest in a string of claims that have rocked his presidential campaign.
"There is not an ounce of truth to all these allegations" and the graphic account from Sharon Bialek is "totally fabricated," the Georgia businessman told late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
Cain planned to address the latest furor Tuesday afternoon in Phoenix as he seeks to stem the fallout of a controversy stretching into its second week.
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"I'm going to talk about it," Cain said, adding "we are taking this head on" — a reversal from just days ago when told reporters he was done answering questions about the matter.
That was before Bialek went on national television (watch report at left) Monday and provided a name and a face to what had, until then, been at least three anonymous sexual harassment allegations against Cain. Bialek's accusations — that Cain groped her in a car after she asked for his help finding a job — spun his unorthodox campaign into an uncertain new territory.
An upstart in the presidential race, Cain shot to the top of public opinion polls and emerged, however temporarily, in surveys as the main conservative challenger to Mitt Romney. Tea party activists and conservatives unenthused with the former Massachusetts governor have flocked to Cain's tell-it-like-it-is style and self-styled outsider image in recent weeks.
There were, however, growing signs of unease in conservative circles as, one by one, a handful of women claimed Cain acted inappropriately toward them while the head of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s.
"He deserves a fair chance. But that doesn't mean he gets a pass. These are not anonymous allegations anymore unfortunately," said New Hampshire conservative activist Jennifer Horn, who last week had condemned media coverage of the allegations against Cain. "He does need to take another step and answer a few more questions."
"Oh," exclaimed South Carolina GOP Chairman Chad Connelly said when told details from Bialek's news conference. He said character issues matter in a state where the last governor tearfully confessed an affair and the current governor faced unproven allegations from two men that she had affairs. "Our voters care about moral attitude," Connelly said. "Character does matter."
President Obama and his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, were reportedly caught in a candid moment expressing their exasperation with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu - with the French president referring to him as a "liar".
The remarks were part of what the American and French leaders believed to be a private chat after a news conference in Cannes last week, during the G20 economic conference. The pair were still wearing microphones, and some journalists who still had their headphones on for translation caught the remarks, which were first reported by the French photo agency Arret Sur Images.
A Reuters news agency reporter who was also present has since confirmed the exchange.
As the two leaders discussion turns to Israel and the Palestinians, Sarkozy is first to express his distaste for the conservative Israeli Prime Minister.
"I cannot bear Netanyahu, he's a liar," the French president was heard to say.
In response, according to the account by Arret Sur Images, Mr. Obama sympathizes with Sarkozy's frustration, saying, "you're fed up, but I have to deal with him every day."
There is no immediate indication as to whether a recording of the private conversation exists.
Arret Sur says all the reporters present in Cannes who were privy to the exchange agreed not to publish details.
It is unclear why Arret Sur decided to go public with the details late on Monday, days after Mr. Obama returned to Washington, or whether they were among the French organizations which agreed to the alleged no-report pact at the time.
The White House, when asked about the exchange by CBS News, would not comment.
Both France and the U.S. are urging Israel and the Palestinians to relaunch negotiations on a final peace agreement.
The initial topic of discussion which led Sarkozy and Mr. Obama to their apparent Netanyahu-bashing was France's support of the Palestinian's bid for membership in the United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO.
Obama's Mideast mess
Israel defends settlement push amid criticism
UNESCO pleads with U.S. to reinstate funding
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sought unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations several weeks ago - first by the powerful U.N. Security Council, and then, when that failed, by UNESCO.
The United States has vowed to veto a statehood bid in the Security Council, and France likewise says it would not back the move, but Paris did vote in favor of UNESCO membership - a move which irked Washington.
(CBS) - You may be shocked to hear that an always-online video blogger like myself also plays video games. I know, shocking. But I happen to be really, really (really!) excited about the upcoming fantasy epic "Skyrim". Have you heard of it? Probably. The advertisements for it are everywhere right now. Sadly, the game is still not out, but at least we can laugh at this amusing rap for it. Take a look and listen.
Dropping beats while dropping beasts. Could anything possibly be more epic than the combo of dragon slaying and rapping?
The video was posted on YouTube by Dan Bull, who is no stranger to rapping about gaming. If you'd like to check out more of his work, you can click here to go to his YouTube page.
"There is not an ounce of truth to all these allegations" and the graphic account from Sharon Bialek is "totally fabricated," the Georgia businessman told late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
Cain planned to address the latest furor Tuesday afternoon in Phoenix as he seeks to stem the fallout of a controversy stretching into its second week.
Cain blames harassment claims on "long career"
Do Bialek's charges amount to sexual harassment?
Is Herman Cain's political goose cooked?
"I'm going to talk about it," Cain said, adding "we are taking this head on" — a reversal from just days ago when told reporters he was done answering questions about the matter.
An upstart in the presidential race, Cain shot to the top of public opinion polls and emerged, however temporarily, in surveys as the main conservative challenger to Mitt Romney. Tea party activists and conservatives unenthused with the former Massachusetts governor have flocked to Cain's tell-it-like-it-is style and self-styled outsider image in recent weeks.
There were, however, growing signs of unease in conservative circles as, one by one, a handful of women claimed Cain acted inappropriately toward them while the head of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s.
"He deserves a fair chance. But that doesn't mean he gets a pass. These are not anonymous allegations anymore unfortunately," said New Hampshire conservative activist Jennifer Horn, who last week had condemned media coverage of the allegations against Cain. "He does need to take another step and answer a few more questions."
"Oh," exclaimed South Carolina GOP Chairman Chad Connelly said when told details from Bialek's news conference. He said character issues matter in a state where the last governor tearfully confessed an affair and the current governor faced unproven allegations from two men that she had affairs. "Our voters care about moral attitude," Connelly said. "Character does matter."
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2. Sarkozy to Obama: I'm fed up with Netanyahu
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and President Obama walk together during arrivals for the G20 summit in Cannes, France, Nov. 3, 2011.
(Credit: AP) President Obama and his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, were reportedly caught in a candid moment expressing their exasperation with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu - with the French president referring to him as a "liar".
The remarks were part of what the American and French leaders believed to be a private chat after a news conference in Cannes last week, during the G20 economic conference. The pair were still wearing microphones, and some journalists who still had their headphones on for translation caught the remarks, which were first reported by the French photo agency Arret Sur Images.
A Reuters news agency reporter who was also present has since confirmed the exchange.
As the two leaders discussion turns to Israel and the Palestinians, Sarkozy is first to express his distaste for the conservative Israeli Prime Minister.
"I cannot bear Netanyahu, he's a liar," the French president was heard to say.
In response, according to the account by Arret Sur Images, Mr. Obama sympathizes with Sarkozy's frustration, saying, "you're fed up, but I have to deal with him every day."
There is no immediate indication as to whether a recording of the private conversation exists.
Arret Sur says all the reporters present in Cannes who were privy to the exchange agreed not to publish details.
It is unclear why Arret Sur decided to go public with the details late on Monday, days after Mr. Obama returned to Washington, or whether they were among the French organizations which agreed to the alleged no-report pact at the time.
The White House, when asked about the exchange by CBS News, would not comment.
Both France and the U.S. are urging Israel and the Palestinians to relaunch negotiations on a final peace agreement.
The initial topic of discussion which led Sarkozy and Mr. Obama to their apparent Netanyahu-bashing was France's support of the Palestinian's bid for membership in the United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO.
Obama's Mideast mess
Israel defends settlement push amid criticism
UNESCO pleads with U.S. to reinstate funding
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sought unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations several weeks ago - first by the powerful U.N. Security Council, and then, when that failed, by UNESCO.
The United States has vowed to veto a statehood bid in the Security Council, and France likewise says it would not back the move, but Paris did vote in favor of UNESCO membership - a move which irked Washington.
3. Epic fantasy meets epic rhymes in "Skyrim Epic Rap"
(CBS) - You may be shocked to hear that an always-online video blogger like myself also plays video games. I know, shocking. But I happen to be really, really (really!) excited about the upcoming fantasy epic "Skyrim". Have you heard of it? Probably. The advertisements for it are everywhere right now. Sadly, the game is still not out, but at least we can laugh at this amusing rap for it. Take a look and listen.
Dropping beats while dropping beasts. Could anything possibly be more epic than the combo of dragon slaying and rapping?
The video was posted on YouTube by Dan Bull, who is no stranger to rapping about gaming. If you'd like to check out more of his work, you can click here to go to his YouTube page.
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1. Sports: Support for Penn State coach of Joe Paterno seems to be decreasing. The Penn State football coach since 1966 has no plans to step down, per his son, attorney Scott Paterno. He plans on coaching in Saturdays game against Nebraska, despite another victim who came forth with allegations of sexual abuse.
2. Lansing voter turn out was low today, which officials say is to be expected for secondary elections. Todays vote is mainly about the public safety and a 4-miil tax increase that would raise over 7 million dollars for next years budget. City officials say this would stop potential layoffs and cuts to fire and police services.
3. Astroid to harmlessly pass by the Earth around 6:28 pm Tuesday. Nasa officials have been monitoring the astroid, which is about the size of an aircraft carrier since last week. They have been calculating the projected path and do not expect it to have any impact on Earth.
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