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MSNBC host Joe Scarborough interrupted Alex Wagner’s dismissal of the Obama administration’s secret Benghazi talking points on Thursday, telling her not to “insult our intelligence.” Wagner appeared on “Morning Joe” to discuss the Benghazi scandal, which reached new heights last week after unreleased emails revealed White House attempts to insulate President Obama from criticism. The emails, which were revealed by a conservative group’s lawsuit, has prompted the formation of a House select committee to investigate Benghazi. As she often does on her own MSNBC show, Wagner tried to wave off the controversy as much ado about nothing. “Everybody has focused...

SOCHI, Russia (AFP) - President Vladimir Putin's dog Koni has made an unusual appearance here during talks between the Russian leader and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The labrador sauntered into the meeting room in front of reporters at Putin's residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi and sat at Merkel's feet, causing the German chancellor apparent discomfort. Putin patted Koni and pulled the dog away from Merkel, saying: "I don't think the dog will scare you. She won't do anything bad, she likes journalists," Interfax news agency reported Sunday. "How old is she?" Merkel asked. "Five years old," Putin,...