City looks at hosting Democrats' convention
The Charlotte Observer - Wed Dec 2, 6:34 am ETCould Charlotte host the next Democratic National Convention ?
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Could Charlotte host the next Democratic National Convention ?
What happened to the Obama we saw in the run-up to the election? Where is that eloquent and passionate man now? He is deeply thoughtful and reflective, but his actions do not always reflect his words.
The man who got into a White House dinner without an invitation denied Tuesday that he and his wife were gatecrashers. Appearing on a nationally broadcast morning news show with his wife, Michaele, Tareq Salahi said the furor surrounding their attendance at the state dinner for the visiting Indian prime minister has been a "most devastating" experience.
Defense official communicated with WH state dinner crashers, denies helping them get in
In the late 1960s, Tommy and Dick Smothers challenged those who tried to tame their wildly popular show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. TV critic David Bianculli joins host Terry Gross to talk about the legendary comedy duo who tackled political issues and censorship.
Declining support for Democrats among the West's crucial independent voters, combined with traditional losses for the president's party in a midterm election, will make next year especially tough for the party.
WASHINGTON — He's soared to great heights, moving people with words that put him in a rarified league with such great communicators as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan.
The following is based on an article by Cliff Kincaid for Accuracy in Media. There is an ongoing media furor over the uninvited couple that crashed last week's White House state dinner.
Arizona fans have taken some heat lately for their shenanigans since the Nov. 22 football game against Oregon, which included a premature field rushing and an Oregon cheerleader being struck by a water bottle.
An important anniversary passed fairly quietly this month: the birth of IndyMedia.org, and a sea-change in the way journalism is conducted. In Seattle, that anniversary was commemorated with a conference and other exhibits and events.
Ketchum announced today that Donald J.
If Beau Biden runs, he'll have his father's political heft in his corner -- but that could backfire
WASHINGTON -- His oratory has soared to great heights, moving people with words that put him in a rarified league with such great communicators as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan. His speeches have stumbled, too, coming off as weak performances that make him appear to be another ordinary politician, unable to explain his policies in ways that rally people behind them.
Denver is on the map since the Democratic National Convention.
WASHINGTON — Lester Shubin, the Justice Department researcher who turned a DuPont fabric intended for tires into the first truly effective bulletproof vests, saving the lives of more than 3,000 law enforcement officers, died after a heart attack at his Virginia home. He was 84.
I've been contemplating the parallels between political candidates and Olympic athletes. Both require great physical stamina, a highly competitive nature, raw talent and a drive to win.
Associated Press - November 28, 2009 3:34 AM ET DENVER (AP) - The slaying of a Colorado prosecutor, which police say garnered little public attention because it happened during last year's...
Lester Shubin, the Justice Department researcher who turned a DuPont fabric intended for tires into the first truly effective bulletproof vests, saving the lives of more than 3,000 law enforcement officers, died after suffering a heart attack at his Virginia home. He was 84.
The widow of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy told Oprah Winfrey in an interview broadcast Wednesday that even as her husband knew he was dying of brain cancerhe had been "in training" to make sure he had enough strength to attend...
CHICAGO — The widow of Senator Edward Kennedy told Oprah Winfrey in an interview broadcast Wednesday that even as her husband knew he was dying of brain cancer he had been "in training" to make sure he had enough strength to attend President Barack...
The widow of Senator Ted Kennedy appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Wednesday.