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Throwing M&Ms At Police Gets Man Arrested, Charged

12 May 2008, 6:08 pm

A 20-year-old Drake University student from Illinois is charged with assaulting a police officer -- with candy. via NBC 5 ... read more

Closing Arguments Set For Rezko Trial

12 May 2008, 1:37 pm

"We do not believe the government has met their burden." Tony Rezko is accused of using his political clout to line his pockets and those of his allies. It's being called the biggest political corruption trial since former Gov. George Ryan's trial two years ago. Monday morning the prosecution and d... read more

McCain urges free-market principles to reduce global warming

12 May 2008, 8:58 am

"As never before, the market would reward any person or company that seeks to invent, improve, or acquire alternatives to carbon-based energy" Republican John McCain, reaching out to both independents and green-minded social conservatives, argues that global warming is undeniable and the country mu... read more

Commentary: Rosa Brooks: Hillary's 'right' isn't the right thing

12 May 2008, 4:36 am

"That's just political bigotry. Listen to your own inner citizen First Amendment voice. This is America. Just like every other citizen, you have a right to run. Whenever you like. For as long as you like." Is it finally time for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to give up? After Tuesday's North Carolina... read more

Obama takes on freedmen issue

11 May 2008, 11:58 pm

"But the Cherokee(s) are dealing with this issue in both tribal and federal courts" U.S. Sen. and Democratic presidential front-runner Barack Obama has come out against any congressional interference "at this point" in the ongoing controversy over Cherokee Nation citizenship for descendants of ... ... read more

Republicans forced to turn to their nemesis: John McCain

11 May 2008, 7:36 pm

"OHHOWIHATEJOHNMCCAINIDOHATEHIMSOMUCH" Republicans in the U.S. Congress are petrified about a November debacle, a fear stoked on May 3, when they lost their second straight special election in a district held by Republicans. via Free Republic ... read more