Texan to Obama: Forget turkey, pardon writer O. Henry!
A Texas activist launches campaign to win a presidential pardon of celebrated American writer O. Henry, who died in 1947 under the cloud of a conviction for embezzling.
Clemens lawyer attacks key piece of evidence
Attacking key prosecution evidence, Roger Clemens’ lawyer went through the items in a Miller Lite beer can one at a time and tried to cast doubt on the syringes and medical waste allegedly used to inject the famous pitcher with performance-enhancing drugs.
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Car bomb hits Syria’s Deir al-Zor, casualties reported – Jerusalem Post
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Car bomb hits Syria's Deir al-Zor, casualties reported
Jerusalem Post By REUTERS State TV fails to elaborate on casualties; opposition group says blast occurred near military and air force intelligence offices, army hospital, and is followed by heavy gunfire. BEIRUT – A car bomb blew up in the eastern Syrian city of Deir … Syria: Suicide car bomb hits military compound Car bomb reportedly strikes near Syrian military and intelligence center Syria: Car bomb explodes near security agencies |
Poll: 63 percent in US back military action to prevent nuclear-armed Iran
Some 63 percent of Americans would be in favor of taking military action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, according to a Pew survey.
Almost another no-no for Verlander
Justin Verlander came within two outs of his third no-hitter, allowing only Josh Harrison’s ninth-inning single in the Detroit Tigers’ 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Bush to return to White House for portrait event
Former President George W. Bush plans to return to the White House for the unveiling of his official portrait later this month, marking a rare visit by the two-term president who has largely shunned the spotlight since leaving office.
Thai police arrest man over roasted babies’ bodies
Thai police arrested a British man after discovering six human babies which had been roasted and wrapped in gold leaf in preparation for a type of black magic ritual, according to reports.
Political misses: Cold War in the Sunshine State?
Republican congressman Allen West claims there are Communists in Congress and Biden gets loud.
Joe Ricketts gave to every GOP candidate, even Gary Johnson
Billionaire political donor Joe Ricketts clearly has President Barack Obama in his line of fire this election season, as we learned this week. But when it comes to Ricketts writing checks, apparently all Republicans–and even some libertarians–are welcome.