City looks at hosting Democrats' convention
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Could Charlotte host the next Democratic National Convention ?
Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 5:05 pm | Updated: 3:00 am, Mon Nov 30, 2009.
Filed under: Exclusives , Television Without question, Oprah Winfrey is the most influential talk show host of all time! The Emmy Award-winning TV icon is ending her daytime talk show after 25 years of dominating in television, which led her to become a media juggernaut. Though we all know Winfrey is irreplaceable, BV Buzz has assembled a list of seven worthy women who both deserve a shot at ...
In a time when courage is measured by opening your quarterly 401(k) statement, it's nice to meet Gene Patterson. He's a gentle reminder of where we've been and where we're heading, all these years later.
On Nov. 18th, Columbia College student Raphael Graybill (CC'10) found out that he was selected as a 2010 Marshall Scholarship. Just three days later, after two days of interviews in Seattle, he was told in person that he had been chosen to attend Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Graybill is the second Columbia College student in two years to be selected for both the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships.
Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo said Sunday that church leaders should be cautious about pressuring Catholic politicians over issues such as abortion because people might not vote for someone they think is guided by religion.
Raphael Graybill is probably one of the few Rhodes scholars who once a week dons a bulletproof vest. But that's part of his equipment as an unpaid and unarmed auxiliary police officer with the New York Police Department.
One new councilmember will join four returning incumbents on the Centennial City Council.
D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray (D) used council stationery to solicit a $20,000 contribution from Comcast to help pay for Democratic Party activities at last year's national convention, prompting questions about whether his actions might have violated campaign finance and ethics laws.
Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo says church leaders should be cautious about pressuring Catholic politicians over issues such as abortion because people might not vote for someone they think is guided by religion.
D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray's potential mayoral bid was hit with a body blow as it was revealed he sought, using council letterhead, a $20,000 contribution from a major corporation for Democratic committee activities in Denver.
The Colorado State Fair had a net profit of $816,000 this year, the best since it cut back to an 11-day run.
Chicago's Near West Side basked in the spotlight shined by the " Oprah Winfrey Show." But her studio was not the only catalyst for the area's explosive development -- and the show will go on without her. That's the consensus among business, civic and political leaders now that Oprah has announced she's signing off after her 25th season. It is not know whether the talk show diva will abandon her ...
A top story from this week. Rewind for July thru September 2000. As we come closer to the year 2010, we're going to be taking a quick look back at some of the biggest stories of the past decade.
Before former borough Mayor Jim Whitaker’s administration fades too far into history, a few words are due in recognition and appreciation of his service to Fairbanks. Maybe such recognition is pre...
It is good to be queen. Or at least to portray Britain's longest-ruling monarch as a bright young thing, Emily Blunt acknowledges. "She's a wonderful character at the end of the day, and I wanted to do her justice, rather than just the fact she reigned England," she said of her role in "The Young Victoria." Rupert Friend plays Albert.
U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye has not endorsed a candidate for governor in 2010, but Inouye's staff yesterday did not dispute Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann's claim that the senator has urged him to run.
"William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe" is an honest and emotionally complex documentary from Sarah and Emily Kunstler, daughters of the late defense attorney, who attempt to separate the legend from the father they knew.
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! The image is iconic in contemporary political art. And it's been inside your head for more than a year. Art critic Peter Schjeldahl of The New Yorker has referred to it as "the most efficacious American political illustration since 'Uncle Sam Wants You.'" Indeed, it may still be seen in a variety of places, including during your daily commute.
Associated Press MOSCOW — A simmering confrontation between far-right youths and anti-racist activists has erupted into Moscow’s streets after the fatal shooting of an anti-racist activist known as the Bonebreaker.
What's Your Reaction? DENVER — A man who threatened to kill Barack Obama last summer just before the Democratic National Convention in Denver has pleaded guilty to federal weapons charges.