Politics
Hillary Clinton Headed to Cook Islands While Democrats Gather at Charlotte
Staying as far away from the Democratic convention as possible
California Judge Blasts Failure to Upend State Judicial System's Central Bureaucracy
He wants the Judicial Council, which oversees the system's bureaucracy, to be elected by trial judges and not appointed by the chief justice
Obama Cancels Campaign Event to Visit Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Monday
Announced the trip after Romney visited the area today before his return to the campaign trail
Federal Judge Grants Injunction Requested by Obama Campaign, Early Voting Days Extended to Non-Military in Ohio
A state law allows members of the military to vote early for three more days than other voters are allowed
Company Seeks $5.5 Billion Taxpayer Loan for "Private" High Speed Rail from Las Vegas to Victorville, Calif.
While high speed rail speeds to disaster in California, a Las Vegas-based company wants a government loan to try anyway
People Seem Surprised Yet Again that David Koch Believes Libertarian Things
Media notices his disagreement with the GOP on gay marriage, defense spending.
Paul Ryan's Ex-Girlfriend: Still an Obama Supporter, But Cheering for Paul Ryan
The story of Paul Ryan's black college girlfriend made the rounds after he was selected as Mitt Romney's running mate
Ann Romney: Clint Eastwood Unique
Romney campaign's said judging Eastwood's ad-libbed remarks through a political lens would be wrong, but mum's the word on Eastwood's comments on Afghanistan
Clint Eastwood RNC Speech Draws Diverse Reactions From Hollywood
Eastwood's made a lot people's day
Romney Detours to Louisiana after Convention in Tampa
Will be returning to campaign after visiting hurricane-damaged Louisiana
Dotty Old Clint Eastwood Gave the Best Speech of the Week
Dirty Harry's pitch to independents and undecideds
More Stimulus Never Off the Table, Bernanke Says Fed Will Do What It Has To
The Federal Reserve chairman first appointed by George W. Bush didn't rule out another round of quantitative easing at a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Pennsylvania Liquor Board Cracking Down on Microbrewery Mug Clubs
Discounts for drinking regularly at an establishment are apparently against state liquor regs
Super PACs Helping Amplify Third Party Messages
The ability of super PACs to raise and spend money in support of a candidate means third party presidential candidates may play a bigger role in battleground states this year
Justice Departments Acquits CIA of Abuses
No charges are to be filed against anyone involved in the torture or killing of detainees
Chinese Dissident Free
Wang Xiaoning called for the end of one party communist rule, served ten years in jail
Can Clint Eastwood Bring the Troops Home from Afghanistan?
The Hollywood icon disses the Republicans stance on the war in Afghanistan at the part's own convention while endorsing Mitt Romney and misattributing an anti-war stance to the candidate
Israel and U.S. to Blame for Syria Crisis, Claims Khamenei
No mention of Assad or Iranian support having something to do with the bloodshed
Obama Camp Hits Back at Eastwood
The actor has received criticism for his speech at the RNC
Eurozone Unemployment Reached 18 Million in July
Record figure shows 11.3 percent unemployment rate across the single currency bloc
Australian Prime Minister Renews Commitment to Afghanistan
War remains unpopular in Australia
Angolans Head to the Polls
ose Eduardo dos Santos, who has been president since 1979, is expected to win another term
Iranian Lawmaker: IAEA Report a Political Move
Report says Iran is increasing enrichment abilities
Nobody Cares About RNC Protesters
Thousands had been expected, but only a few hundred came, making the security theater even more absurd
