If you're wondering about this week's current-events quiz...

You probably want to keep an eye on these stories:

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NY Times: Cables Obtained by WikiLeaks Shine Light Into Secret Diplomatic Channels

The Guardian (UK):  US embassy cables leak sparks global diplomatic crisis

We'll discuss this in class on Friday as well.  Please read the following essay too, from The Guardian, to prepare:

US embassy cables: The job of the media is not to protect the powerful from embarrassment

... and do keep up with the story, which will likely continue to develop throughout the week.

Probably also a good idea to keep up with news on Korea and Iran.  I'm just saying.

... and on the final exam, you can probably expect an essay about WikiLeaks, media ethics, and law.  

Reviewing this New Yorker profile of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be a good idea

... and this NYTimes story too.