Tailrank: Top 100 Posts for the Last Week

Believe Me, It's Torture: Politics & Power: vanityfair.com

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:53:04 GMT

Believe Me, It's Torture: Politics & Power: vanityfair.com What more can be added to the debate over U.S. interrogation methods, and whether waterboarding is torture? Try firsthand experience. The author undergoes the controversial drowning technique, at the hands of men who once trained American ...

On the Waterboard

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:25:27 GMT

How does it feel to be "aggressively interrogated"? Christopher Hitchens found out for himself, submitting to a brutal waterboarding session in an effort to understand the human cost of America's use of harsh tactics at Guantánamo and elsewhere. ...

Obama Got Discount on Home Loan

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:57:25 GMT

Shortly after joining the U.S. Senate and while enjoying a surge in income, Barack Obama bought a $1.65 million restored Georgian mansion in an upscale Chicago neighborhood. To finance the purchase, he secured a $1.32 million loan from Northern Trust in Illinois.

Magazine Preview: Late-Period Limbaugh

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:00:28 GMT

Bush is wildly unpopular. McCain is nobody's idea of a movement guy. Conservatism is cracking up. What's the king of talk radio to do?

New Zealand make history as Ireland are humiliated

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:14:28 GMT

History was made in Aberdeen yesterday as Ireland, the World Cup heroes of a year ago, collapsed to a record one-day international defeat by New Zealand in the opening match of the triangular one-day series.

Obama Might 'Refine' Iraq Timeline

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:50:55 GMT

No summary

Strang Runs 5K on Day One of U.S. Trials

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:09:40 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. - James Strang competed in the 5,000-meter prelims for Arkansas track and field on day one of the U.S. Olympic Trials at Oregon's Hayward Field on Friday.

Fox News airs altered photos of NY Times reporters

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:09:03 GMT

On the July 2 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends , co-hosts Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade labeled New York Times reporter Jacques Steinberg and editor Steven Reddicliffe "attack dogs," claiming that Steinberg's June 28 article on the "ominous trend" in Fox News' ratings was a "hit piece. ...

biofuel caused food crisis

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:19:32 GMT

Robert Bailey: Time to put the brakes on biofuels

Honestly, besides being tortured, what did McCain do to excel in the military?

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:37:48 GMT

It's not "nice" to ask the question , but it's actually a pretty good question. Yes, we all know that John McCain was captured and tortured in Vietnam (McCain won't let you forget). A lot of people don't know, however, that McCain made a propaganda tape for the enemy while he was in captivity. ...

Former Sen. Jesse Helms dies

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:14:47 GMT

Former U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms, a North Carolina Republican who became an icon to conservatives, died Friday at age 86, the Jesse Helms Center said.

Favre has 'itch' to ditch retirement, report to camp

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:14:06 GMT

With his family "tugging" on him to play, Brett Favre has an "itch" to come out of retirement and report to training camp with the Green Bay Packers later this month, according to sources close to the team and player. Favre has communicated his potential desire to coach Mike McCarthy but talks have not ...

Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:51:50 GMT

AP - Reaching out to religious voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama called for expanding President Bush's program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups and - in a move sure to cause controversy - supported some ability to hire and fire based on faith. ...

High school seniors take college credit classes

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:07:24 GMT

Local high school students are getting a jump start on college, through an ASU partnership that allows them to take courses from ASU professors while still in high school. Nearly 100 high schoolers have taken Engineering 101 and 102, criminal justice, economics and other college-level courses over the ...

Fruits of the Spirit: Where does your JOY come from?

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:02:12 GMT

But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 I thought I would take the next week or so to do a series on the fruits of the spirit, and I'm going to start with ...

Editorial: New and Not Improved

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:42:27 GMT

Barack Obama's shifts are striking because he was the candidate who proposed to change the face of politics. Yet now there seems to be a new Mr. Obama on the hustings.

Shadow of war looms as Israel flexes its muscle

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:13:22 GMT

Israeli fighter jets flew 1,500 kms across the Mediterranean this month, in a dry run for an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. Tehran has threatened to treat such a raid as a declaration of war. Its facilities, including a light water reactor at Bushehr and the controversial uranium enrichment process ...

Schmidt takes control of day-to-day operation

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:44:40 GMT

Steve Schmidt is taking over the day-to-day operation of John McCain's campaign, according to multiple campaign sources. Schmidt has been serving as a senior McCain adviser for months and had recently returned to headquarters to help bolster the Republican nominee's message operation. The move comes ...

21 local drugstores accused by state of selling expired products

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:41:22 GMT

Two national drugstore chains sold expired food, medicine and baby formula in more than 250 stores across the state, the state attorney general's office said Thursday. Cuomo's office filed a letter of notice that it intends to take civil action against the companies unless they resolve the issue. "With ...

Kurdish regional leader stands by oil deals

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:00:08 GMT

The prime minister of Iraq's self-ruled Kurdish region said Saturday that oil deals unilaterally signed by the Kurds with foreign companies will stand despite opposition from the Iraqi central government. The Shiite-led government in Baghdad considers any deals the Kurds have signed illegal since the ...

Govt tries new initiatives to stop bullying

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:41:23 GMT

Schools will be required to put in place programmes to cope with bullying, Education Minister Chris Carter announced today. Mr Carter said the initiatives include web-based resources, student materials and new action by the Education Review Office (ERO). Children's Commissioner Dr Cindy Kiro welcomed ...

People in the News: To rehab -- briefly

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:41:45 GMT

Tatum O'Neal pleads guilty to disorderly conduct ... and more.

That Violet Blue thing

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:48:30 GMT

Speaking for all the Boingers-- Boing Boing has been caught in the middle of a real internet shitstorm and pile-on over the last few days. A blogger named Violet Blue noticed that we unpublished some posts related to her. ...

Well Known Liberal Blogger Shot In Washington, D.C.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:45:43 GMT

Brian Beutler, a well-known progressive blogger, was shot and seriously injured during a mugging last night in Washington, D.C. One bullet damaged Beutler's spleen, and he had it removed during surgery this morning at the Washington Hospital Center. ...

Moving to the Middle is for Losers

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:12:20 GMT

Last Friday afternoon, the guests taking part in Sunday's roundtable discussion on This Week had a pre-show call with George Stephanopoulos. One of the topics he raised was Obama's perceived move to the center, and what it means. Last Friday afternoon, the guests taking part in Sunday's roundtable discussion ...

Tax scandal leaves Swiss giant reeling

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:43:20 GMT

UBS could lose its licence in America after an official confessed to illicit tactics that helped clients avoid the Revenue. It was an offer the Californian real-estate billionaire Igor Olenicoff couldn't refuse. For several years, the US Internal Revenue Service had been on his tail. In return for the ...

McCain Backer's Firm Pleaded Guilty To Funding Terrorist Group In Colombia

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:15:23 GMT

Following a Justice Department indictment last year, Chiquita admitted to illegally funding the paramilitaries and agreed to pay a $25 million fine. According to the Justice Department, the payments "were reviewed and approved by senior executives" of Chiquita, who knew by no later than September 2000 ...

UN chief says will press Myanmar on democracy

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:31:50 GMT

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon pledged on Tuesday to press Myanmar to bring "genuine freedom" to its people after he struck a deal to bring in international aid after a devastating cyclone.

Response from Barack on FISA and Discussion with Policy Staff

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:07:45 GMT

I want to take this opportunity to speak directly to those of you who oppose my decision to support the FISA compromise. This was not an easy call for me. I know that the FISA bill that passed the House is far from perfect. I wouldn't have drafted the legislation like this, and it does not resolve all of the concerns that we have about President Bush's abuse of executive power.

DRUDGE REPORT FLASH 2008®

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:57:08 GMT

No summary

Latest suspect in salmonella outbreak

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:25 GMT

The search for the source of the nationwide salmonella outbreak tightened Wednesday to focus on fresh salsas made with tomatoes and other ingredients, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Salsas are typically made with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, garlic and cilantro. Salsas purchased ...

At the Library…

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:33:34 GMT

American Indian Athletes: Their Accomplishments, Contributions and Legacy Monday 6/30/2008 at 01:30 PM This event will be held at Owasso Library Event Description: Matt Roberts brings Jim Thorpe and other American Indian athletes to life with books, photos, figurines, trading ...

Obama Voters Protest His Switch on Telecom Immunity

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:18:54 GMT

Thousands of Barack Obama's backers are using the online organizing tools his campaign created to protest his recent support for expanding government surveillance powers.

McCain game plan worries insiders

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:36:53 GMT

Top GOP officials are frustrated by what they view as inconsistent messaging, sluggish fundraising and an organization that is too slow to take shape.

The '60s Begin to Fade as Liberal Professors Retire

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:43:28 GMT

Hired during an expansion in higher education, baby boomers are being replaced by a new generation.

Obama rewrites Iraq plan

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:03:07 GMT

Top Obama adviser says he's not "wedded" to any timeline and will reevaluate plan after Iraq visit.

Lightning Strikes …

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:03:13 GMT

Well, I guess everybody's read about the big lightning strike that scared the bejabbers outta those eight firefighters near Lenoir. Fortunately, the worst that happened is that some had burns on their feet and pain in their legs -- but it could've been a lot worse. ...

Obama Got Discount on Home Loan

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:18:57 GMT

Scottish Lib Dems begin search for new leader

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:40:51 GMT

MSP Mike Rumbles, a former army major who contested the leadership in 2005, has announced his decision to throw his hat into the ring for a second time. The race to become the next Liberal Democrat leader in Scotland began today following Nicol Stephen's shock decision last night to quit for the sake ...

Obama's real patriotism problem

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:04:37 GMT

Obama's real patriotism problem He sees an America in which the cup is half-empty. Is his America the same one most Americans think of as they wave flags and celebrate the Fourth of July? By Jonah Goldberg Barack Obama has a patriotism problem that even Monday's flag-waving trip to Independence, ...

New fight for Congo's riches

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:36:41 GMT

Scores of lucrative mining concessions handed out by President Joseph Kabila are in doubt after a report questioned their legality. As war subsided in all but the eastern region of this vast nation, a new regime led by Joseph Kabila signed dozens of valuable mining contracts with Western concerns based ...

Obama Shifts on Welfare Reform

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:06:43 GMT

ABC News' Teddy Davis and Gregory Wallace Report: Barack Obama aligned himself with welfare reform on Monday, launching a television ad which touts the way the overhaul "slashed the rolls by 80 percent. ...

A short but sweet gathering

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

For the last several decades -- when conventions became forums that merely rubber-stamp a presumptive nominee -- they have traditionally run from Monday through Thursday. Increasingly, both parties have struggled to offer something of interest during the first couple of convention nights, and the television ...

R.E.I. offers some free outdoor training and activities

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:02:47 GMT

Every month REI, the outdoorsman's store, offers workshops to train you on different outdoor activities. They also host some activities that can be free or cost a small fee and take a group on an outdoor adventure. ...

"Attacking" McCain's Military Record

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:09:27 GMT

"Attacking" McCain's Military Record

A Time-line Of Obama's Statements On FISA

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:23:17 GMT

We've assembled a time-line of most of Barack Obama's public statements about FISA and telecom immunity. The Senate could be voting on the FISA bill containing immunity as early as next week, and on June 20th, Obama announced his support for the bill. Obama's position continues to disappoint even some of his supporters, who have formed a surprisingly large group on Obama's Web site to urge him to oppose the bill, and their disappointment has become something of a national story. In that context, we thought the record of Obama's evolution on the issue should be assembled in one place.

In Flag City USA, False Obama Rumors Are Flying

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:33:58 GMT

FINDLAY, Ohio -- On his corner of College Street, Jim Peterman stares at the four American flags planted in his front lawn and rubs his forehead. Peterman, 74, is a retired worker at Cooper Tire, a father of two, an Air Force veteran and a self-described patriot. He took one trip to Washington in...

Sonia to Congress

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:54:10 GMT

At a meeting of party general secretaries of states, Gandhi assigned tasks to them to organise the party "everywhere" at all levels for five Assembly and the next Lok Sabha elections. The Lok Sabha elections were also discussed, the party has to get ready for polls and everybody has been asked to ...

Oil hits new record above $145

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:41:05 GMT

White House seeks new NIOSH directorAdministration decides not to keep Howard on as director despite strong support from business and labor. Obama to 'refine' Iraq planTop Obama adviser says he's not "wedded" to any timeline and will reevaluate plan after Iraq visit. Oil prices briefly soared to a record ...

New CNN Poll: Obama, McCain in a statistical dead heat

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:30:21 GMT

Obama and McCain are in a statistical dead heat. (CNN) -- With the dust having finally settled after the prolonged Democratic presidential primary, a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll shows Sens. ...

In Weighing Death Penalty, a Flaw in Fact

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:01:25 GMT

A blog pointed out that a part of the Supreme Court's analysis leading it to rule against capital punishment for child rape was based on incorrect information.

Judge Rejects Bush's View on Wiretaps

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:38:18 GMT

A federal judge said that the wiretapping law established by Congress was the "exclusive" means for the president to eavesdrop on Americans, ruling out presidential authority to override that law.

Efforts to spark nuclear arms race in region worries UAE

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:55:16 GMT

No summary

Malaysian honourfor Mandela

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:30:25 GMT

LIMKOKWING University of Creative Technology bestowed an honorary Doctorate of Humanity on former South African President Nelson Mandela. Mandela, who turns 90 on July 18, could not personally receive the award, but was represented by Ahmed Katrada, a fellow freedom fighter who, like Mandela, spent long ...

Americans Worry McCain Would Be Too Similar to Bush

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:03:18 GMT

McCain faces a challenge in trying to convince voters to allow him to follow an unpopular president of the same party. Democratic candidate Barack Obama has attempted to link McCain to Bush by saying that electing McCain would effectively lead to a "third Bush term. But among independents -- a group ...

NRA plans $40M fall blitz targeting Obama

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:26:40 GMT

Group to spend $15 million to portray Obama as a threat to gun rights. See also: Gun control group notes McCain was once more of an ally

U.S. 'preparing the battlefield' in Iran

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:16:20 GMT

The Bush administration has launched a

Sharia law SHOULD be used in Britain, says UK's top judge

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:58:10 GMT

The most senior judge in England yesterday gave his blessing to the use of sharia law to resolve disputes among Muslims. Lord Chief Justice Lord Phillips said that Islamic legal principles could be employed to deal with family and marital arguments and to regulate finance. In his speech at an East London ...

Sony targets networked electronics, LCD TV crown

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:01:16 GMT

FOR two weeks, I was in touch with my inner Windows Mobile child, thanks to the HTC Touch Cruise that I was reviewing. TOKYO--Sony Corp said it would make a strong push into networked electronics and video delivery services and aim for the top spot in LCD TVs as the firm looks to make the most of its ...

New Zealand man sells his soul to Hell Pizza

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:41:09 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A New Zealand man has sold his soul to hell - Hell Pizza, that is. The tag cloud/list that appears here shows the tags that are used for blog entries. The New Zealand pizza chain said Thursday it had struck a deal with Walter Scott, 24, to buy a deed to his soul, shortly ...

Last holdout rolls out recycling bins

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:05:08 GMT

The town, which resisted offering curbside recycling despite years of discussions, took steps to comply with state law this year after the state Department of Conservation notified town leaders that it would take action if the town failed to meet the state requirements. The state has mandated since 1992 ...

Textile cos boost retail to beat US slowdown

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:32:30 GMT

Export oriented textile firms such as Himatsingka Seide, Alok Industries Ltd and Welspun India have already entered new geographies and beefed up their local retailing arms. Exports constitute about 50 percent of denim and apparel maker Arvind Ltd's revenues and it ships fabric to garment conversion ...

Obama and Bill Clinton end chill

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:10:38 GMT

Barack Obama and Bill Clinton speak for the first time since Hillary Clinton quit the US Democratic presidential race.

Davis verbally agrees to go to Clippers, leave Warriors

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:38:25 GMT

The Los Angeles Clippers, for perhaps the first time in their tumultuous history, will soon have a player whose popularity around town is in the same zip code as Kobe Bryant's. The Clippers commemorated the first full day of the 2008 free-agent season Tuesday by reaching a verbal agreement with homegrown ...

Breastfeeding Experts Quit Over Nestle

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:14:45 GMT

Nestle isn't exactly a well loved company by many people who are concerned with breastfeeding or infant nutrition. They have a pretty nasty reputation, so far in that a Nestle boycott has been held by many people. ...

Potential herpes cure flushes out virus

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:41:03 GMT

U.S. researchers reported they may have found a way to flush out herpes viruses from hiding -- offering a potential way to cure pesky and painful conditions from cold sores to shingles.

Gates' new future will be people, not bytes

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:33:31 GMT

Now, Bill Gates faces the challenge of making it real. That pledge will see Gates, 51, take a hands-on role as co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's richest charity, which thanks to the generosity of Gates and his close friend, fellow business tycoon Warren Buffet, currently ...

Nigeria pushes talks to halt oil attacks

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:25:12 GMT

Leaders in a volatile region of Nigeria have agreed to participate in government-backed talks intended to stop attacks on the country's oil industry, a government spokesman said Tuesday.

Mugabe set to be declared winner of Zimbabwe poll

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:36:40 GMT

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was sworn in on Sunday after being declared overwhelming winner of an election which observers said was scarred by violence and intimidation.

Want to know if waterboarding is torture? Ask Christopher Hitchens | World news | The Guardian

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:42:05 GMT

Want to know if waterboarding is torture? Ask Christopher Hitchens | World news | The Guardian The "official lie" about waterboarding, Hitchens says, is that it "simulates the feeling of drowning". In fact, "you are drowning - or rather, being drowned". ...

Jesse Helms Dies at 86; Conservative Force in the Senate

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:14:24 GMT

The former North Carolina senator had a courtly manner and mossy drawl and turned his hard-edged conservatism against civil rights, gay rights, foreign aid and modern art.

Obama wants Faith

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:54:14 GMT

Obama came down to Independence this past Monday, but it wasn't until yesterday when he went to Ohio that he announced he wished for more "faith-based" initiatives. I must ask, when did politics become religious? ...

Op-Ed Columnist: Rove's Third Term

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:17:25 GMT

The Wesley Clark affair revealed something important about John McCain. Now we know what a McCain administration would represent: namely, a third term for Karl Rove.

My First Go With Zolmig

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:53:54 GMT

I went to my doctor yesterday and broke the news ablot proplanalol not working for me. I thingk he was more disappointed than I was. So, I'm going to try a new medicine, verapamil, as a daily preventative as well as try out a couple of samples of Zolmig nasal spray . ...

Democrat with military background assails McCain's credentials

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:15:27 GMT

The retired general Wesley Clark said McCain had not "held executive responsibility" and had not commanded troops in wartime.

How did you spend Independence Day?

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:17:14 GMT

UPDATE: Video BAGHDAD - How are you spending your 4th of July holiday? While most Americans probably slept, 1,215 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines raised their right hands and committed to a combined 5,500 years of additional service during the largest reenlistment ceremony in the history ...

Dem Guru: McCain 'Limited' by POW Years

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:23:39 GMT

ABC News' Teddy Davis and Molly Hunter Report: While Barack Obama was urging supporters not to devalue the military service of rival John McCain, an informal Obama adviser argued Monday that the former POW's isolation during the Vietnam War has. ...

New Orleans e-mail flurry about saving lighthouse

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:19:14 GMT

Today I will be celebrating America's secession from a tyrannical government. Germantown woman dies after crashing into backyard near troubled intersectionA 60-year-old Germantown woman died Thursday night when she crashed into a backyard deck after fleeing the scene of a fender bender, losing control ...

Mental distress can't justify late abortion

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:07:26 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says "mental distress" should not qualify as a health exception for late term-abortions, a key distinction not embraced by many supporters of abortion rights. In an interview this week with "Relevant," a Christian magazine, Obama said prohibitions ...

Fujimori innocent in death squad killings

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:00:35 GMT

Peru's once-feared former spymaster testified Monday that ex-President Alberto Fujimori had nothing to do with the death squad killings with which he is charged.

EU relaxes beef import restrictions

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:30:29 GMT

BRUSSELS, Belgium-A European Union veterinary expert panel on Monday further relaxed beef import restrictions on fresh meat from three South American nations. All the meat products will have to meet tighter health and food safety inspections when they are exported, and in most cases meat-on-the bone ...

Kennedy leads renewed effort on universal healthcare

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:27:08 GMT

Kennedy's office has begun convening a series of meetings involving a wide array of healthcare specialists to begin laying the groundwork for a new attempt to provide universal healthcare, according to participants. The discussions signal that Kennedy, who instructed aides to begin holding the meetings ...

Drumbeats for war

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:22:30 GMT

PARIS - European nations are watching with a mixture of bemusement and disquiet as talk grows of a United States or Israeli strike against Iran to derail its nuclear weapons programme. Israel is rumoured to be getting ready to attack Iranian nuclear facilities. Markus Kaim, an analyst with a Berlin think-tank, ...

Clark blasts McCain's military service

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:24:13 GMT

Politico - Gen. Wesley Clark, acting as a surrogate for Barack Obama's campaign, invoked John McCain's military service against him in one of the more personal attacks on the Republican presidential nominee this election cycle. ...

Appalachian's economic impact on region exceeds $500 million

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:44:15 GMT

BOONE- Spending by Appalachian State University, its employees and students, and visitors to campus had a $506 million total economic impact on the region in the 2006-07 fiscal year, according to a report compiled by the Center for Economic Research and Policy Analysis housed in Appalachian's Walker ...

Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:38:51 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) - Reaching out to evangelical voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is announcing plans that would expand President Bush's program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups and - in a move sure to cause controversy - support their ability to hire and fire ...

Cosatu's Vavi 'prepared to die for revolution'

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:59:07 GMT

Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says he is committed to die in defence of "one another and for our revolution".

Voter turnout 'very, very low'

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:36:11 GMT

Turnout in Zimbabwe's election run-off yesterday was "very, very low", an international observer said today. According to the state-run Herald newspaper, the presidential vote - contested by Mugabe alone after Morgan Tsvangirai pulled out due to officially-sanctioned violence against the opposition - ...