Marriage of Convenience on Verge of Divorce
Senior Liberal Democrats are calling for a dissolution of the UK's coalition government after failing to pass House of Lords Reforms.
Politics
Mogadishu Celebrates One Year Since Ouster of Al-Shabab
Covert U.S. military operations targeting the Al-Qaeda affiliate continue in the country
Iran: No Revolution in Syria
The Islamic Republic says Syrians support their government because their government opposes Israel.
Donald Trump: GOP Wants Me at Convention
"I know they want me to" participate in the Republican National Convention, Trump said
Second Summer Vacation for Joe Biden Fuels VP Speculation
The vice president heads back to the beach and pundits ask whether Obama might drop him from the ticket.
Texas to Execute "Mentally Retarded" Death Row Inmate
Texas uses its own definition of mental retardation and Marvin Wilson doesn't qualify
Jersey Town Voting on Taxicab Limit
A debate with anti-immigrant overtones over a measure to limit the number of taxicabs in Highstown
Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting
Wisconsin Temple Shooter Identified: Wade Michael Page
Authorities are treating the incident as a case of "domestic terrorism" as they zero in on a 40-year-old Army veteran that recently moved to the area
Occupy Protesters Vandalize Obama Campaign Office
Another round of property destruction for Occupy Oakland
Mitt Romney, RNC Raise $100 Million Plus, Again
Last time the RNC was responsible for more than 70 million dollars of the haul.
Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting
Home Searched in Wisconsin Temple Shooting
Motive still unclear, 7 dead including the shooter, still not being identified
Roseanne Barr Is Still Running for President
The Peace and Freedom Party nominates a former sitcom star.
The Free Market Doesn't Need Government Regulation
Bureaucrats regulate by threat of physical force while the market operates peacefully through millions of cooperating participants.
Robert Byrd Suspected Civil Rights Movement Was Guided By Communists, Subversives
A FOIA request reveals extensive FBI records on Robert Byrd, including an FBI spat with the CIA over FBI documents the Senator had that were leaked by the CIA
Obama Approval Under 50 Percent In 37 States
83 percent in the federal capital tops; 52 percent in California (#10), 51 percent in Illinois (#11)
National Democrats Disavow Tennessee Senate Nominee
Mark Clayton's stance on gays questioned, received twice as many votes as nearest competitor, state dems say he won because was at top of ballot
Military Groups Upset over Obama's Ohio Voting Suit
Campaign challenging rules that allow military and military families overseas more time to cast ballots.
Romney to Reid: "Put Up or Shut Up"
"I have paid taxes every year and a lot of taxes, a lot of taxes," Romney said.
Roseanne Barr Still Really, Really Wants to Run for President
Who needs the Green Party? What about the Peace and Freedom Party? Hey, guys!
Judge To Hear Challenge of Guantanamo Censorship
Government control over information regarding torture of defendants is at stake
He's Not Ours, Tenn. Democrats Say of Their Senate Candidate
Mark Clayton is being disavowed by the party that nominated him because of his affiliation with a socially conservative "hate group"
Former Governor Goes Back Behind Bars
It's six-and-a-half years in the slammer for former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman, who was sentenced for bribery
Wide Stance Was Official Business, Says Craig
The trip that resulted in a sex-sting bust was part of the job, says former Senator Larry Craig, who hopes to fend off an FEC lawsuit
Sheriff's Birtherism Sinks His Popularity
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona wowed his fans by brutalizing prisoners and harassing immigrants, but his obsession with the president's birth certificate goes over like a lead balloon
California GOP Scales Back and Libertarians Move In
Republicans reduce their presence and expenses in the state capital as the LP opens a new office
South Hasn't Warmed to Obama
The self-designated consensus-builder has trouble making friends below the Mason-Dixon line
New York Times Sounds Alarm on Proposed Anti-Leaks Legislation
Another attempt to make the national security state even less transparent and accountable is in the works
Gary Johnson: Pot Will Be Legal by 2016
Libertarian candidate for president makes a bold prediction
Half of Caltran Traffic Cams Not Working
California spent at least $5.5 million last year on the cameras.
Maryland House Speaker: Let's Talk About Internet Gambling
Internet gambling will be among the issues Maryland's legislature takes up in the debate over legalizing gambling.
Feds: Private Companies Shouldn't Be Able to Sue Over Contraceptive Mandate
Justice Department argues private companies objecting to mandate on religious grounds impose their religious beliefs on employees.
Chicago Values: State A.G. Sues Local Charity For Embezzlement
Director accused of spending more than $350,000 in contributions on himself.
Chick-Fil-A Supporters, Protesters Both Condemn Store Vandalism
United behind property rights?
Green Party Prez Candidate Arrested at "Occupy Fannie Mae" Protest
Any publicity is good publicity for third party candidates.
Belarus Expels Swedish Ambassador For Being "Too Supportive of Human Rights"
Move comes days after Swedish human rights activists parachuted hundreds of teddy bears with pro-human rights messages into Belarus.
Porn Legend Endorses Romney
Jenna Jameson said, "I'm very looking forward to a Republican being back in office."
