Aug 17 2008
In an interview with National Public Radio on Friday, Howard Dean, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, referred to the Republican Party as the white party, seemingly accidental.
Aug 16 2008
Jamaican Usain Bolt left his rivals trailing to win gold in the Olympic 100m final with a new world record.
Aug 16 2008
Conservatives have been trying to frighten investors about the prospects of a Barack Obama presidency. Larry Kudlow wrote, “Wall Street, beware,” while The Street’s Richard Moore suggested “that the market seems to do better when Barack Obama is...
Aug 14 2008
t’s clear that not enough Americans are recycling their televisions. What’s not so clear is how
Aug 14 2008
When we heard Miss Universe 2008 would be hosted by Jerry Springer and a Spice Girl, it seemed a bit odd to say the least. But when we started investigating, we found that Miss Universe is actually one of the world’s more staid pageants.
Aug 13 2008
For some of those witnessing the fighting in the Caucasus over the past few days, the narrative is straightforward and easy. The plucky republic of Georgia, with just a few million citizens, was attacked by its giant eastern neighbour, Russia.
Aug 12 2008
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin criticised the United States on Monday, saying it had displayed a cynical Cold War mentality by supporting Georgia in the conflict over South Ossetia.
Aug 8 2008
hey’re not exactly rooting for Barack Obama, but prominent white supremacists anticipate a boost to their cause if he becomes the first black president. His election, they say, would trigger a backlash - whites rising up, a revolution of sorts -...
Aug 8 2008
A European wide competition has caused controversy in Donegal today, as Letterkenny residents have been objecting to the flying of the British flag in the town.
Aug 8 2008
The rooms may be standard, and the location is a bit out-of-the-way, but Charlie Mattingly thinks his planned hotel in southwest Jefferson County will have a unique draw: