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As Gov. Rick Perry spoke to a Capitol anti-abortion rally, a supporter of Republican opponent Debra Medina tried to steal some of the show.
HEADING FOR SHOWDOWN: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa at an election rally in Colombo.
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Brian Sandoval, who is challenging Gov. Jim Gibbons, has reported $903,000 in contributions.
To all those kind-hearted folks who want to protect my feelings as an African American from the insult that Sen.
Former New Mexico Gov. Bruce King, a folksy cattle rancher who served more time as governor than anyone else and became an institution in state politics, died Friday.
Sarah Palin’s new memoir describes heart-wrenching anguish about her teen daughter’s pregnancy playing out before a national audience.
The accused mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks and four of his suspected co-plotters will be tried in a civilian court in New York, a military lawyer told AFP Friday.
Levi Johnston is going for the ultimate exposure - the 19-year-old father of Sarah Palin’s grandchild will pose nude for Playgirl, his attorney said Wednesday.
BURLINGTON, Vermont - An alleged con man suspected of swindling wealthy hotel guests worldwide is due in court Thursday on charges of illegally entering the U.S. from Canada.
The U.S. military’s highest court is scheduled to hear the appeal of a former Army dog handler convicted in the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
Turns out David Letterman doesn’t just live on a TV show. He also lives in a glass house, where for years he’s hurled comedy zingers at misbehaving politicians, even as he brashly engaged in hanky-panky of his own.
As two federal regulators asked a House panel to tighten proposed legislation imposing new oversight on derivatives, Republican lawmakers contended the measure already could eliminate jobs and stifle companies’ ability to manage risks.
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President Barack Obama is gathering his national security team for another strategy session on Afghanistan eight years after the war started and as a new poll shows public support declining.
Five constitutional experts told the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday “that President Obama’s extensive use of policy ‘czars’ is legal - as long as the officials do not overstep their authority.” Their “practical authorityis not legal authority, and as long as the distinction is rigorously maintained there will be no legal problem,” said …
Vice President Joe Biden says New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine has complete and unwavering support from the White House because “it’s critically important he be re-elected.” Biden is appearing with Corzine at an AFL-CIO conference in Atlantic City.
Susan Neiman, author of Moral Clarity: A Guide for Grown-up Idealists , roundly rejects the notion that the more you know about life, the less you should expect of it.
Staff Photo by Lesley Onstott Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen accepts a gift from Christian Wulff, governor of Lower Saxony in Germany, after Mr.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is flying to Belfast in a bid to resolve the deepening wrangle at Stormont over the devolution of policing powers.
Bowker Auditorium Stockbridge Hall UMass Amherst Campus Handicap access available Directions & Parking Event web site Contact: Justin Thompson, jandrewt@student.umass.edu , 837-2041 Meghan McCain, columnist, blogger and daughter of Sen.
The parents of 30 million students participating in the national school lunch and breakfast programs have every right to believe the food their children are eating is safe and free of contaminants.
Boris Johnson wagers a fiver that the former PM will not be granted his dream of ruling 500m people.
Newsmakers had plenty to say Sunday. Here are some samples. THE ECONOMY : While global economic growth is likely to improve next year, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warned Sunday that risks remain that will require cooperation of the world’s economic leaders.
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Sens. John Kerry and Barbara Boxer released the first draft of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, the Senate equivalent to the American Clean Energy and Security Act passed by the House in June.
A tough loss evened the Cowboys’ record at two-and-two as Denver beat Dallas 17-to-10 Sunday afternoon.
Cambodia has asked the United States to cancel debts during the Lon Non government which is accounted around US$300 million.
ISELIN, N.J. - In January 1999, Jon Corzine was stripped of power as co-CEO at Goldman Sachs.
President Barack Obama will pledge U.S. action on financial regulatory reform at the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh and underscore the need for global coordination on the issue, a senior aide said on Wednesday.
A woman who worked catering events for the University of Notre Dame says it was her lucky day when the school tipped her $29,000 in her check.
A northern Illinois teacher faces felony charges after allegedly giving two teenage girls marijuana, alcohol and prescription drugs in exchange for work around her home.
Supersized bunnies, tiny cows, and frozen goats -they’re not just for children’s books anymore.
A woman took a stranger’s toddler son over her knee and spanked him three times inside a Salvation Army store after he said something that annoyed her, police said today.
Authorities say a Florida man was charged with driving under the influence after he was spotted riding his motorcycle naked.
A towering Turk was officially crowned the world’s tallest man Thursday after his Ukrainian rival dropped out of the running by refusing to be measured.
Share + Sep 16, 2009 7:24 pm US/Central 1 of 1 Pawlenty’s directive Wednesday pertains to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, known as ACORN.
Share + Sep 16, 2009 7:00 pm US/Central Reporting Pat Kessler The leading U.S. Senate Democrat on health care on Wednesday brought out a much-awaited version of a health care overhaul but it still has no visible Republican backing.
Today, most MPS students return to class to start their 2009-10 academic year. In 2010-11, will MPS have someone new overseeing it instead of a nine-person board?
The Las Vegas Review-Journal is accusing U.S. Sen
