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| Protest of Fatal Shooting by LAPD Turns Violent Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:10 -0500 A peaceful protest at the site of a fatal shooting of a Guatemalan immigrant by the LAPD took a violent turn, ending with four arrest and three injured officers. |
| Does Congress Have Appetite for Obama Economic Initiatives? Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:04 -0500 The White House is announcing a series of economic initiatives, including $50 billion in infrastructure spending. |
| Simpson: Disabled Veterans 'Not Helping' Economy Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:00:01 -0500 Fiscal Commission co-chairman Alan Simpson told the Associated Press disabled veterans are "not helping" the economy by collecting disability benefits. |
| Obama Vows to Help Middle Class Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:00:04 -0500 President Obama is vowing to help the middle class whom he says has been hardest hit by the flailing economy. |
| Are Young Voters Switching Sides? Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:07 -0500 New numbers from the Pew Research Center show a drop in the number of young voters identifying with the Democratic party. |
| Jan Brewer Retrenches on Beheadings Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:09 -0500 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has refused to recant comments that beheadings were taking place in the desert, despite no evidence of occurrences in the state. |
| Pew: Illegal Immigration on Decline Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:08 -0500 New numbers from the Pew Hispanic Center reveal a significant decrease in the number of people immigrating to the U.S. illegally. |
| Bernanke Takes On 'Too Big to Fail' Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:02 -0500 In testimony to the congressional Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sought to address the implications of “too big to fail” banks. |
| Murkowski Concedes, Attention Turns to General Election Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:08 -0500 Analysts are anticipating Alaska’s general election after incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski conceded defeat. |
| Restriction on U.S. Travel to Cuba Could be Eased Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:05 -0500 With legislation stuck in Congress, President Obama may issue an executive order to ease the 50-year-old travel ban to Cuba before Labor Day. |
| Dissecting Obama’s Oval Office Address on Iraq Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:00:10 -0500 In the second Oval Office address of his presidency, President Barack Obama announced the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq. |
| CEO Pay Disclosure 'Buried' in Wall Street Reform Package Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:00:05 -0500 Buried deep in the new Wall Street reform law is a public disclosure of CEO pay in relation to each company’s average employee. |
| Can Obama Admin. Negotiate Mideast Peace? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:03 -0500 On Thursday, leaders from the Middle East will meet in Washington, D.C., to resume peace talks mediated by the United States. But many worry current Israeli-Palestinian tensions will prove too much. |
| New Ad Targets 'Rising Tide' of Anti-Islamic Rhetoric Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 The ad, and others like it, are stoking a continuing debate over whether Americans are growing increasingly Islamophobic. |
| Obama to Announce End of Operations in Iraq Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:06 -0500 President Obama is back from vacation and focused on foreign policy as he prepares to officially announce Tuesday the end of formal U.S. operation in Iraq. |
| Clerical Error Results in $400 Million Loss Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:15:04 -0500 State leaders are blaming a clerical error for New Jersey’s loss of a potential $400 million for its education system. But some analysts say the state wouldn't have won anyway. |
| Beck's Rally: Political Ploy or Religious Revival? Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:15:02 -0500 Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally drew a massive crowd of conservatives to the National Mall on the anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech. |
| Simpson's Cow Analogy: Sexist? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 After federal deficit commission co-chair Alan Simpson made a controversial remark about Social Security being "a cow with 310 million tits," calls have built up for his resignation. |
| DC Bracing for Controversial Beck Rally Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally, taking place on the same date and place as Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. |
| North Korea's Next Kim: Friend or Foe? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:45:02 -0500 North Korea’s Kim Jong Il has tapped his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, as his successor, but what’s his motivation, and what does it mean for the rest of the world? |
| Karzai Aide on CIA Payroll Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 The New York Times reports a top security aid to Afghan president Hamid Karzai is on the C.I.A. payroll. Mohammad Zia Salehi is at the center of an anti-corruption inquiry. |
| Former RNC Chairman Mehlmann: I’m Gay Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 Bush campaign manager and former RNC chairman, Ken Mehlman, announced Wednesday he’s gay. Will there be blowback for the anti-gay policies he helped craft? |
| Motivation Behind Jimmy Carter's North Korea Visit Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 Carter is requested by North Korea to take back American Aijalon Mahli Gomes, but there may be other motives behind the visit. |
| How McCain Won Arizona's GOP Senate Nomination Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 Four-term incumbent Arizona Senator John McCain handily won the GOP nomination to U.S. Senate, and media analysts have different explanations for why. |
| GOP Embracing Gay Marriage? Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 Prominent conservatives are coming out in support of same-sex marriage. And gay issues haven’t played a central issue in the 2010 election cycle. Is this a change of course for the GOP? |
| Boehner: Fire Obama Economic Team Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:11 -0500 Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) is calling for the resignation of President Obama’s economic team, as well as a reduction in non-defense discretionary spending. |
| Judge Rules Against Obama Stem Cell Order: What It Means Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 D.C federal Judge Royce Lamberth blocks Obama’s executive order regarding embryonic stem cell research. |
| Biden Lays Out New Dem Strategy: Will it Work? Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 Vice President Joe Biden and the DNC have formulated “talking points” for the mid-term elections. But will they be successful in putting off a charge from the GOP? |
| Mosque Near Ground Zero a Political Litmus Test? Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Opponents say a planned mosque near Ground Zero is an issue of sensitivity to 9/11 victims. Others are portraying the debate as a test of American tolerance of Islam. |
| Blago's Media Blitz: Politics or Reality TV? Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 After his corruption trial ended in mixed verdicts, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says his career as a politician isn't over, and his career as a reality TV producer may be starting. |
| Obama’s 10-Day Vacation: Too Much Time Off? Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:12 -0500 President Obama and the first family are on a 10-day vacation in Martha’s Vineyard. Is the timing wrong given high jobless numbers and a slumping economy? |
| Court Rules Utah Memorial Crosses Unconstitutional Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 A federal court of appeals has ruled memorial crosses placed on the side of Utah highways to honor fallen state troopers unconstitutional. |
| Fur Flies Over Dueling ‘Mama Grizzly’ Ads Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 Liberal group EMILY’s List countered Sarah Palin’s ad with one of their own, featuring women dressed as bears saying Palin doesn’t speak for them. |
| Pew: More Americans Think Obama is Muslim Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 A recent Pew report is showing Americans are more confused about President Barack Obama’s religion, with 18% believing he is Muslim, up 9 percent from last year. |
| Circuit Court Declares 'Stolen Valor Act' Unconstitutional Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 In a controversial move, the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals declared lying about military honors is not a crime. The court ruled that lies should be protected speech under the First Amendment. |
| Blagojevich Conviction: Is Retrial Worth it? Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty on one count of lying to a federal agent, while the other 23 counts against him resulted in a hung jury. |
| Sudan Independence Vote Delayed Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 The commission in charge of the referendum, which would split Sudan in two, has called for a delay in the voting. |
| Has the Obama Presidency Lost Focus? Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 President Obama is being criticized for becoming "incoherent" and losing sight of his original focus. Others are wondering if this is just another excuse for the media to bash him. |
| Obama’s Dept. of Propaganda? Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) issued a new report in which he claims shows members misusing taxpayer money to covertly shape public opinion in a bid to spread ‘propaganda.’ |
| California Same-Sex Unions on Hold Indefinitely Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has extended a ban on gay marriage while it reviews a decision by Judge Vaughn Walker overturning voter-backed Proposition 8. |
| Ground Zero Mosque a Possible GOP Campaign Issue Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 Media analysts say Republicans could look to make the Ground Zero Mosque debate a campaign issue for mid-term elections. |
| Defense Sec. Gates to Retire Early? Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 In an interview with Foreign Policy Magazine, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said “it would be a mistake” to wait until 2012 to retire. |
| Obama Weighs in on Mosque Controversy Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Barack Obama drew both praise and criticism this weekend for a speech that seemed to endorse building a Muslim community center two blocks from Ground Zero. |
| Social Security: Old and Out? Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 As Social Security marks its 75th anniversary, Obama accuses the GOP of trying to get rid of the retirement safety net, sparking media speculation that the issue may play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections. |
| N.H. Democrats in Hot Water After 'Dead Palin' Remarks Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Former N.H. State Representative Tim Horrigan resigned after publicly wondering about a dead Sarah Palin. Some conservative media outlets are accusing their more liberal counterparts of ignoring the story. |
| Alvin Greene Indicted on Obscenity Charges Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:00:03 -0500 South Carolina Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Alvin Greene was indicted Friday for showing pornography to a college student. Greene faces up to eight years in prison. |
| Obama Signs Border Bill Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 President Obama signed into law a $600 million border security bill. That measure provides funding to help secure the border, but critics say it doesn't do enough. |
| Gay Marriage Opponents Vow to Appeal Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Same-sex marriage opponents are calling Judge Vaughn Walker a “judicial tyrant” for lifting a stay on gay marriages. |
| Blagojevich Trial: Jury Dead-Locked Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 Jurors in the former Governor of Illinois' trial reached a consensus on just two of 24 felony counts against Blagojevich before beginning a three-day break from deliberations. |
| Pew Numbers Reignite Birthright Citizenship Debate Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 New numbers from the Pew Hispanic Research Institute show 8 percent of all children born in the United States in 2008 were born to illegal immigrants. |
| Gibbs Still Taking Heat Over 'Professional Left' Comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has backpedaled on his remarks about liberals unhappy with President Obama, but many on the left are still steaming. |
| Bennet Downplays Obama's Help in Primary Win Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 Sen. Michael Bennet denies it was solely because of the President’s support that he recently won the incumbent election for Colorado’s Senate seat. |
| McMahon Secures GOP Nomination for U.S. Senate
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Former WWE executive Linda McMahon spent $22 million of her own personal fortune to win Connecticut's GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. |
| Waters Formally Charged with Three Ethics Violations Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0500 The House Ethics Committee has formally charged Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California with three ethics violations. |
| Palin Criticized Over New YouTube Video Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:00:12 -0500 Sarah Palin is being criticized for confronting a teacher while filming her TLC show in Homer, Alaska. Critics say she was being condescending. |
| Ted Stevens Dies in Alaskan Plane Crash Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 The longest-serving Republican senator is now dead after a plane crash in Alaska. Media outlets were cautious in declaring details on Stevens’ death. |
| House to Vote on $26.1 Billion State Aid Bill Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 The House of Representatives was called back early from vacation to vote on a state aid bill that would, among other things, save as many as 140,000 teachers' jobs. |
| Will Elena Kagan Shake the Bench? Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0500 Elena Kagan has been sworn in as the 112th person to serve on the Supreme Court. Now, the media analyzes what her presence means for a divided bench. |
| Proposition 8 Overturned: What’s Next? Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Last week, a federal judge overturned California’s ban on same-sex marriage, but many legal barriers still lie ahead for same-sex couples wanting to get married. |
| Unemployment Numbers In, Christina Romer Out Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 President Obama's top economic adviser Christina Romer resigns, sparking speculation that she was pushed toward the exit. |
| Unemployment Holds Steady at 9.5 Percent Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 The nation’s unemployment rate remains at 9.5 percent for July. Many are wondering if employment rates in the U.S. will remain flat for the next decade. |
| Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston: PR Pros? Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston’s (second) break-up isn’t much of a surprise, but while Levi has traditionally been seen as the fame-hungry foe, the media is now taking a harder look at Bristol. |
| Federal Judge: Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 A federal judge overturns CA’s same-sex marriage ban. Supporters celebrate while opponents charge "judicial activism." |
| South Carolina Faces Legal Trouble Over Inmate Segregation Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:00:05 -0500 The U.S. Justice department is threatening to sue the state if it does not get rid of the practice within 90 days. |
| Wyclef Jean to Run for President of Haiti Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:00:02 -0500 Wyclef Jean has told Time that he will officially announce his candidacy to CNN. Some people are skeptical about his motives while others think he will win. |
| Prop. 19 to Legalize Pot Gains Popularity in California Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:00:01 -0500 California’s Proposition 19, the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010, has gained more popularity than ever before over the past month. |
| Anchor Babies Away: Repeal the 14th Amendment? Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 GOP Senate leaders support a review of repealing the 14th amendment to block citizenship for so-called “anchor babies” born to illegal immigrants and visitors. |
| Black Farmers Settlement Vote Delayed Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 The Department of Agriculture has been tied up in a settlement for nearly eleven years… and some aren’t sure if it will end anytime soon. |
| Should Voters Fear a Lame Duck Congress? Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:00:02 -0500 Republicans warn that Democrats who are likely to lose seats in November will try to push radical bills through Congress. |
| Virginia Suit Against Health Care Law to Proceed Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 A Federal Judge has ruled against the Obama administrations request that a lawsuit enacted by the state of Virginia be dismissed. |
| Is Racism Involved in Recent Congressional Ethics Trials? Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 Maxine Waters joins Charles Rangel as another African-American Democrat facing an ethics trial. Black leaders are worried that racism is involved in the charges. |
| Obama Reaffirms U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 President Obama promised to begin removing U.S. troops from Iraq this August, with a complete removal of all troops by the end of 2011. |
| FDA Approves Embryonic Stem Cell Trials Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:00:01 -0500 The Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead to commence the first embryonic stem cell research trial on humans. |
| Congress Rejects 9/11 Respondent Health Bill Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:00:05 -0500 Many are outraged after the House of Representatives rejected a bill that would have extended health care to 9/11 rescue workers. |
| Shirley Sherrod Plans to Sue Andrew Breitbart Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:00:05 -0500 Former USDA employee Shirley Sherrod is threatening to sue Andrew Breitbart after the conservative blogger posted an edited clip that made her sound racist. |
| U.S.-Pakistan Relations Soured by Wikileaks Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:00:01 -0500 Revelations that Pakistan may be aiding terrorism are leading many in the media to wonder whether or not the Middle Eastern nation can be trusted. |
| Tennessee Lt. Governor Calls Islam a 'Cult' Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey is under fire for calling Islam a cult and saying Americans should worry that Muslims are a threat. |
| Federal Judge Blocks Portions of AZ Immigration Law Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:00:01 -0500 A federal judge has suspended portions of the controversial immigration law in Arizona but many say the battle is far from over. |
| House Approves $59 Billion War Spending Measure Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:00:09 -0500 The House passed a bill that will give more than $30 billion to the war in Afghanistan, but some say there are big signs of problems between President Obama and Democrats in Congress. |
| U.S. Missing Billions in Iraqi Funds Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:00:08 -0500 A new independent audit shows the U.S. military cannot account for $8.7 billion of Iraqi money allocated for the rebuilding of the war-ravaged nation. |
| Missing Sailor's Body Found in Afghanistan Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:00:02 -0500 Coalition forces have found the body of Naval officer Justin McNeley and are still searching for a second serviceman who was with him. |
| President Obama to Appear on 'The View' Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Mr. Obama will become the first president ever to appear on daytime TV. See what both critics and supporters say of this strategic move. |
| Bell, Calif. Residents Outraged at Officials' High Salaries Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:00:03 -0500 Residents irate over the high salaries hauled in by their public officials marched Sunday to the businesses and homes of the mayor and City Council members. |
| Geithner: Let Tax Cuts for the Rich Expire Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:00:05 -0500 Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says President Obama is sticking with his plan to let tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans expire at the end of 2010, igniting an election-year tax debate. |
| House Panel to Try Rangel in Ethics Case Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:00:02 -0500 New York Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel is facing the Congressional equivalent of an indictment after a two-year investigation into allegations of ethics violations. |
| Cameron: No Lockerbie Inquiry Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:00:12 -0500 Analysts are debating the impact of the British government's rejection of an inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber's release. |
| JournoList: Left-Wing Media Conspiracy? Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:00:08 -0500 A new report by The Daily Caller says it has documented proof 400 journalists were plotting to influence the outcome of the 2008 presidential campaign. |
| USDA Official Resigns Over Race Remarks Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:00:02 -0500 USDA's Shirley Sherrod is forced to resign over remarks she made about helping a white farmer. Were those comments racist? Or misinterpreted? |
| Will Utah Follow Arizona's Steps on Illegal Immigration? Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:00:03 -0500 After a list of supposed illegal immigrants was released to the media by Utah state employees, many are saying Utah could be next to enact its own immigration laws. |
| Obama Calls for Unemployment Benefits Extension Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:00:10 -0500 President Obama is urging the Senate to pass a $34 billion bill that would extend emergency unemployment benefits. |
| Tea Party Bags Leader Over Blog Post Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:00:05 -0500 The National Tea Party Federation has ousted the Tea Party Express after the group's leader wrote what the Federation called a "clearly offensive" blog post concerning race. |
| Big Bills, Little Reward Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00:04 -0500 President Obama is pushing major legislation through Congress, but has yet to see those accomplishments translate into voter approval. |
| Bachmann Forms House Tea Party Caucus Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:00:05 -0500 The House Administration Committee has approved Minnesota Representative Michelle Bachmann’s request to form a House Tea Party Caucus. |
| Pelosi-Gibbs 'Feud' May Reveal Deeper Rift Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:00:02 -0500 After White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs alluded to a potential Republican takeover, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is trying to calm anxious lawmakers' nerves. |
| Obama’s Stimulus Plan: Is It Working? Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:08 -0500 President Obama is receiving skepticism over the recently released report saying the President’s stimulus plan created 3-billion jobs. |
| Raoul Moat Tribute Page Removed From Facebook Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:00:10 -0500 A Facebook tribute page for Raoul Moat has been removed, but the debate continues over whether it represented undeserved sympathy for the accused killer. |
| FCC Offensive Language Policy Struck Down Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:00:08 -0500 An appeals court struck down the FCC’s policy on indecent language, calling the rules unconstitutionally vague. |
| Newt Gingrich 'Seriously' Considering Presidential Run Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:00:04 -0500 Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said he might run for president. But skeptics are saying he’s just seeking publicity. |
| Bristol Palin’s Engagement: What About Sarah? Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:00:11 -0500 Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston have made a surprise announcement: They’re engaged. But how is Sarah Palin involved, and what does this mean for her political future? |
| France Passes Ban on Face Coverings Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:00:10 -0500 France's lower house approved a ban on wearing face-covering veils in public. This is widely seen as a move to clamp down on Islamic extremism. |
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 08, 2010 is:
zenith • \ZEE-nith\ • noun
1 : the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the and vertically above the observer 2 : the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body 3 : culminating point : acme
Example sentence:
"The race was either the nadir or the zenith of high jinks politics, depending on one's point of view." (Kathleen Parker, Charlotte Observer, June 14, 2010)
Did you know?
When you reach the zenith, you’re at the top, the pinnacle, the summit, the peak. "Zenith” developed from Arabic terms meaning "the way over one’s head," and then traveled through Old Spanish, Medieval Latin, and Middle French before arriving in English. As long ago as the 1300s, English speakers used "zenith" to name the highest point in the celestial heavens, directly overhead. By the 1600s, "zenith" was being used for other high points as well. As in our example sentence, "zenith" is often contrasted with "nadir." In celestial contexts, the nadir is the point that is vertically downward from the observer (imagine a line going through the earth from the observer's feet and out the other side into the sky). Figuratively, "nadir" simply means "the lowest point."