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Palin says she didn't know Bristol was having sex

Sarah Palin says she didn't know her daughter Bristol was sexually active before she learned the teenager was pregnant.

Ragan wins as Kyle Busch wrecks at Bristol

David Ragan held off teammate Carl Edwards on a two-lap sprint to the finish Friday night to win the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Martin wins pole at Bristol in critical race

Alan Gustafson gambled at Michigan and it cost driver Mark Martin dearly in his chances to make the Chase for the championship.

Busch breaks slump to sweep Bristol

Kyle Busch was finally able to shake that anger.

Bristol Palin calls teen motherhood ‘hard work’

Campaigning against teen pregnancy on the TODAY show Wednesday, Bristol Palin, 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, told Matt Lauer that a baby “is not just an accessory on your hip. This is hard work.” But she called her 4-month-old son Tripp “not a mistake at all. He’s a blessing.”

Kyle Busch dominates Bristol for 2nd win of season

Kyle Busch didn't bother to smooth things over with the pit crew that cost him a victory at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Harvick drives his own car to Bristol victory

Kevin Harvick proved just how strong his organization is Saturday by winning the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway in his own race car.

Martin makes it 2 poles in a row at Bristol

A week away from the racetrack gave Mark Martin the break he needed from his disastrous start to the season. It certainly didn't slow him down.

Teachable moments seen in Palin, Rihanna cases

One is a soft-spoken teenager who never sought fame, but was thrust into the national spotlight at the most delicate moment of her young life. The other is a glamorous pop star, a fixture in celebrity magazines and on countless iPods.

Bristol Palin: ‘I don’t regret’ teen motherhood

Though she says she doesn’t regret being a mom at 18, Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol said she would campaign to prevent teen pregnancies.

Edwards eases Busch aside for 2nd straight Cup win

Carl Edwards isn't conceding anything to Kyle Busch. Edwards saw Busch lead 415 consecutive laps Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, then used his bumper to nudge Busch in the first turn on lap 470. That move caused Busch's car to wiggle just enough so that Edwards could drive by for his second consecutive victory on the NASCAR Spring Cup Series.

Jeff Burton Steals Win at Bristol

Stuck in fourth with just two laps to go at a track he'd never conquered, Jeff Burton was ready to concede victory.

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Mother-of-two Sent Home to Die After Radiotherapy Failed to Treat Five Brain Tumours Stuns Doctors... By Making a Full Recovery
Source: the Mail online

"Carole Budding, 47, was given just weeks to live because doctors said nothing more could be done to treat her." The doctors were wrong.

Palin is officially finished.

Well, it was fun while it lasted, right? The witty one-liners? The down-home accent? The "Wink of Undeniable Certitude"? The "you betcha's"? The gaffes of epic proportions? The incessant news coverage? What a ride. It's been fun.

Levi Johnston: Lot of divorce talk in Palin home
Source: msnbc.com

In Vanity Fair, the father of Sarah Palin's grandson said there was "a lot of talk of divorce in that house" but "there wasn't much parenting." He also said that Palin complained that being governor was "too hard" and that she focused on making money instead.

Levi Johnston: Lot of divorce talk in Palin home
Source: msnbc.com

In Vanity Fair, the father of Sarah Palin's grandson said there was "a lot of talk of divorce in that house" but "there wasn't much parenting." He also said that Palin complained that being governor was "too hard" and that she focused on making money instead.

University study says: Many teenage girls abused by boyfriends
Source: BBC News

Nearly 90% of 1,400 girls aged 13 to 17 had been in intimate relationships, the NSPCC and University of Bristol found. Of these, one in six said they had been pressured into sexual intercourse and one in 16 said they had been raped.

Bristol | Banksy art show draws in 300,000
Source: BBC News

More than 300,000 people have visited the Banksy exhibition in Bristol, it was revealed on the final day of the 12-week art show. The Banksy Vs Bristol Museum exhibition saw people queuing for up to six hours to gain admission.

Family's urine bid to locate dog
Source: BBC News

A family who tried to lure back a lost dog by leaving a trail of their urine on streets near their home have been criticised by the city council. The Baltesz family, of Clifton, Bristol, lost their 10-year-old pet labrador Simon on the night of 4 July.

Sue Me, Sarah, For I Have Sinned

Note: Two people - my father and a friendly fellow Viner - have expressed concerns that the following opinion piece may actually fall under the definition of libel. I appreciate their warnings and had already carefully considered the idea when writing this.

Banksy at Bristol Museum - a photoset
Source: Flickr

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The anatomy of a joke, the craft of an apology: Letterman v. Palin et. al.

Baseball Fan 1: "Did you hear the one about Bristol Palin getting knocked up by A-Rod?" Baseball Fan 2: "A rod, two rods, what's the difference? Given that she's preaching abstinence, she probably shouldn't be getting knocked up by any rods."

Letterman's Comments Are a Disgrace

I like David Letterman. I think he's funny, witty and very quick on his feet. He has been a late night staple, even though he consistently ran behind Jay Leno for years.

Top 10 Late-Night Jokes About Bristol Palin
Source: About.com Political Humor

Sarah Palin and her supporters have been fulminating about the joke Letterman told about her daughter, which they insist was aimed at her 14-year-old, Willow.

Did David Letterman get a free pass?
Source: Salon.com

If there was any question that a stubborn strain of old-school sexism persists in Obama's America, one has only to look at certain leaders of what the right wing loves to call the "liberal media" but which is sounding and acting, recently, more like the frat-house media.

Homecoming for Bristol's Banksy
Source: BBC News

World-famous graffiti artist Banksy has returned to his hometown of Bristol to hold an official exhibition. Titled Banksy v Bristol Museum, it features animatronics, installations, a sensory display and other hidden gems.

Suspension bridge closed by fault
Source: BBC News

Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge has been closed after a crack was found in one of its metal hanging rods.

Palin rips Levi Johnston for dishing about Bristol on Tyra Banks's show
Source: Hot Air

I don't blame her a bit, especially after watching the clip of him stuttering about their sex life. What a turd.

Father and son will lead Bristol's parade
Source: eastbayri.com

It will be a family affair leading the 224th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration and parade this year. Joseph Coelho Sr., 67, and his son, Joseph Coelho Jr., 49, will walk into the pages of Bristol parade history as the first-ever father and son chief marshals.

Driver involved in fatal crash arrested again for drag racing
Source: eastbayri.com

Michael Cabral was charged with street racing. In 2003, he was convicted for a similar incident that resulted in the deaths of Justin Nunes and Stephen Botelho.

Angie Harmon (formerly of Law & Order) Defends Bristol Palin's Pregnancy, Says GOP Is More Understanding - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment
Source: FOXNews.com

You're kidding me, right? Bristol is only 17, but Greta Van Sustern did a full-on interview with her. Harmon complains that Bristol is in the spotlight? She should complain, then, to Fox News and Greta.

Sarah Palin: Daughter Bristol 'doing just great'
Source: msnbc.com

With children Willow, Piper and Trig and 2-month-old grandchild Tripp in tow, Alaska's governor took time out to help sell cookies with Juneau Girl Scouts. She said daughter Bristol was "doing great" after her recent split with Tripp's father, Levi Johnston, 19.

Sarah Palin: Daughter Bristol 'doing just great'
Source: msnbc.com

With children Willow, Piper and Trig and 2-month-old grandchild Tripp in tow, Alaska's governor took time out to help sell cookies with Juneau Girl Scouts. She said daughter Bristol was "doing great" after her recent split with Tripp's father, Levi Johnston, 19.

Johnston speaks on Bristol Palin and baby
Source: msnbc.com

The teenager, who's having a baby with the daughter of Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin, can't believe all the things he's hearing.

Police Find Missing Models Body
Source:

Lisa Renee Davis, a 29 year old former model who has been missing since Sunday was found dead today. Ms. Davis was found near Highway 385 after police recieved a tip they went to the home of Austin Agee, A student from Middle Tennessee State University.

The Soul of an Embryonic Stem Cell
Source: The Washington Post

If they are otherwise to be destroyed, then does not the good that can be done to heal disease outweigh protecting a non-existent potential? Theologians must advise the bishops that there is a difference between metaphysical potentiality and this specific case. More Articles

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