Former first lady Betty Ford dies at 93
Posted in Politics on Jul 9th, 2011
Betty Ford, the widow of President Gerald Ford and a co-founder of an eponymous addiction center in California, has died at the age of 93.
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Jury convicts ex-Ill. Gov. Blagojevich at retrial
Posted in Politics on Jun 28th, 2011
Rod Blagojevich, who won two terms as Illinois governor before scandal made him a national punch line, was convicted Monday of a wide range of corruption charges, including trying to sell President Barack Obama’s Senate seat.
Weiner resigns after sexting scandal
Posted in Politics on Jun 16th, 2011
Rep. Anthony Weiner resigned from office Thursday, saying, “Unfortunately, the distraction that I have created” has made it “impossible” to continue his work in Congress.
Anthony Weiner to Seek Treatment
Posted in Politics on Jun 11th, 2011
In the wake of lewd photo scandal – and pressure from House Democratic leaders to resign – Rep. Anthony Weiner of New York is seeking treatment that will take him away from his duties on Capitol Hill.
Anthony Weiner apologizes to Democrats
Posted in Politics on Jun 8th, 2011
Engulfed in a scandal that threatens to end his political career, Rep. Anthony Weiner spent much of Tuesday behind closed doors apologizing to key Democrats for lying about his risque online behavior.
John Edwards charged in felony indictment
Posted in Politics on Jun 3rd, 2011
A federal grand jury has indicted two-time presidential candidate John Edwards over massive sums of money spent to keep his mistress in hiding during the peak of his 2008 campaign for the White House.
John Edwards facing indictment for breaking campaign laws
Posted in Politics on May 25th, 2011
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Federal prosecutors will soon indict former presidential candidate John Edwards on charges that he allegedly broke the law by using campaign cash to cover up an extramarital affair with a former campaign staffer
President Barack Obama’s approval hits 60 percent
Posted in Politics on May 11th, 2011
President Barack Obama’s approval rating has hit its highest point in two years — 60 percent — and more than half of Americans now say he deserves to be re-elected, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll taken after U.S. forces killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.
Rev. Al Sharpton Calls For California GOP Lawmaker To Resign After Obama Chimp Email Rev. Al Sharpton Calls For California GOP Lawmaker To Resign After Obama Chimp Email
Posted in Politics on Apr 19th, 2011
Radaronline.com
Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton is calling for California Republican Marilyn Davenport to resign after she forwarded an email in which Pres. Barack Obama’s face is superimposed on a chimp’s.
Former Maryland Governor William Donald Schaefer dies at 89
Posted in Politics on Apr 18th, 2011
William Donald Schaefer, the dominant political figure of the last half-century of Maryland history, died Monday after a “do-it-now” career that changed the face of Baltimore while bringing a new burst of energy to the city he loved.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Accused By Gay Ex-Staffer Of Harassment And Being On The Down Low
Posted in Politics on Apr 15th, 2011
Rev. Jesse Jackson, political activist and the founder and leader of the Rainbow PUSHÂ Coalition, is being accused of harassing a gay ex-staffer, forcing him to partake in raunchy activities.
Ivory Coast strongman Gbagbo captured
Posted in Politics on Apr 11th, 2011
Laurent Gbagbo, the self-declared president of Ivory Coast, was arrested Monday, sources said, potentially ending a civil war that has claimed hundreds of lives in the cocoa-producing West African nation.
Lawmakers strike deal to avoid government shutdown
Posted in Politics on Apr 9th, 2011
Democrats and Republicans narrowly averted a partial shutdown of the federal government Friday night, agreeing on a budget deal and a short-term funding extension little more than an hour before the clock struck midnight and time ran out.
Geraldine Ferraro dies at 75
Posted in Politics on Mar 26th, 2011
Geraldine Ferraro, the Queens congresswoman who made history as the first woman to serve on a major party’s presidential ticket, died Saturday. She was 75.
Berlusconi to face trial on sex, abuse of power charges
Posted in Politics on Feb 15th, 2011
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will be tried on charges of sex with an underage prostitute and abuse of power, an Italian judge ruled Tuesday.