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In a Nov. 16 story about a federal case involving a college student's disruption of an oil and gas auction in Utah, The Associated Press erroneously described a ruling by U.S. District Judge Dee Benson.
The former president of the National Baptist Convention USA has sued the denomination over an election he overwhelmingly lost.
The New York Times is getting a jump on The Wall Street Journal in their battle to capture more readers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The old media story for politicians: Television show slams city, outraged mayor pens complaint, controversy fades away.
China has closed Tibet to foreign tourists and deployed soldiers armed with machine guns in the streets of Beijing — part of a raft of stringent security measures ahead of the 60th anniversary of communist rule. Even kite-flying has been banned in the capital.
The Associated Press-National Constitution Center Poll on views of the Constitution was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Sept. 3-8. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,001 adults. Interviews were conducted with 801 respondents on landline telephones and 200 on cellular phones.
The newly elected president of one of the country's largest Baptist denominations says he's seeking unification following an election in which his opponent went to court to challenge the group's voting process.
Quarters dropped into fountains at Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas next year could feature the park itself.
A section of this Sierra Nevada national park was closed to visitors Thursday while rangers helicoptered in to destroy a sizable marijuana growing operation just a half-mile away from a crystal-filled cave popular with tourists.
First Horizon National Corp.'s aggressive handling of its bad mortgage and construction loans earned the bank praise, but it's stock got a downgrade Monday.
First Niagara Financial Group Inc. said Monday it will acquire Harleysville National Corp. for $237 million in an all stock deal — its second Pennsylvania acquisition in four months.
Republican Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal sharply criticized Democrats' health care plans Monday, thrusting himself back into the national spotlight for the first time since his awkward rebuttal of President Barack Obama's policies in February.
A pollutant that can slowly trigger changes in the lives of plants and animals is increasingly being found in 16 National Park Service sites, mostly in the Western United States.
In a story July 14, The Associated Press reported that "In God We Trust" has appeared on U.S. currency since 1957. The motto appeared on paper currency for the first time that year. It first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864.
In a story July 7, The Associated Press reported that a simulcast of Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, drew only about 10 people. The library now says that viewers of the simulcast grew to about 60 people as the event went on.
If you’ve ever ridden a train and wondered what was rolling by your window, Amtrak and the National Park Service (NPS) may be able to help. This summer, on-board volunteers are riding the rails, pointing out local landmarks and putting the countryside in context from Upstate New York to Southern California.
Tiger Woods was on the back nine at Congressional, trying to win his own tournament for the first time. His main competition was relaxing in the clubhouse, having a bite to eat and joking with Woods' wife and daughter.
President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged Americans to volunteer in their communities this summer by tutoring students, picking up trash or getting involved in other projects that also might speed economic growth.
Gary Sheffield's tiebreaking three-run homer for the New York Mets against the Washington Nationals has been upheld after a video review.
Uncle Sam wants you — to get off your duff, go outside and take advantage of National Park Week. And with some sort of park, monument or historic site in 49 of the 50 states (sorry, Delaware), it’s not that hard to do.
The Federal Communications Commission took the first step Wednesday in developing a comprehensive plan to give all Americans high-speed Internet access.
Mon Mome, a 100-1 shot, won the Grand National at Aintree by 12 lengths Saturday, with the world's most famous steeplechase again marred by a horse death.
The 275-149 roll call Tuesday by which the House approved a measure to triple the size of AmeriCorps and broadly expand ways for students and seniors to give back to their communities.
The 79-19 roll call by which the Senate voted Thursday to triple the size of the AmeriCorps and broadly expand incentives for students and seniors to give back to their communities.
The 321-105 roll call Wednesday by which the House approved a measure to increase service opportunities and encourage more Americans to get involved in their communities.
Blacks hit hard by economy's punch - washingtonpost.comThe nation's rising unemployment has afflicted young African Americans at greater rates than any other socioeconomic group, reaching Great Depression proportions and accelerating a reversal of hard-won economic gains of the 1990s.
Mark Steyn: Obama makes Bush his blame czarIt's now Obama's war, his jobless rate, his debt, etc.
First the fact that in the seven definitions of opinion is one that contradicts the other six so I present that first 1. a belief or judgement that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.
Arlingtons first Unknow in 25 yearsFrom my seed prior on the Scandals of Arlington this is the video part of the follow up of Salon.com
New York City spending $24M Homeland Security windfall on wide-ranging security updateThe "Ring of Steel" security plan is coming to midtown Manhattan. The Empire State Bldg., Grand Central Terminal, and the United Nations will be surrounded with cameras, license plate readers, and chemical weapons detectors under the new plan to go into effect by 2011.
The Economic Recovery is an IllusionIn light of the persistent exclamations of "an end" to the recession, a "solution" to the crisis, and a "recovery" of the economy; we must remember that we are being told this by the same people and insitutions whcih told us in years past, that there was "nothing to worry about," …
The Economic Recovery That Isn't!While we were focusing our economy on consumer spending, much of the rest of the world was saving for the future. As such, we must begin to produce more for export, so we can sell goods to those who have the money to pay for them.
Obama Reaffirms He Will Keep Israel's Nukes A 'Secret' - News from Antiwar.comPresident vows he will keep world's worst-kept secret, nor will he pressure Israel to join the nuclear Nonporliferation Treaty (NPT).
Balance of Deterrence, or a CatastropheIran has no intention to limit or alter its nuclear program.
Bill Would Give President Emergency Control of InternetInternet companies and civil liberties groups were alarmed this past spring when a U.S. Senate bill proposed handing the White House the power to disconnect private-sector computers from the Internet.
Millions in contracts, no work completed at Arlington National Cemetery A top official at Arlington National Cemetery steered millions of dollars to a handful of contractors operating a series of different companies over the past several years.
Zbig Brzezinski: Obama Administration Should Tell Israel U.S. Will Attack Israeli Jets if They Try to Attack IranThe national security adviser for former President Jimmy Carter, Zbigniew Brzezinski, suggests that President Obama should make it clear to Israel that if they should make an attempt to attack Iran's nuclear weapons sites, the U.S. Air Force will stop them.
Dad Bill Cruey Says His Daughter Is Upset Over Violent Film Shown in SchoolSOMERSET, Ky. (Sept.
Bridging the State Funding Gap, Proposal 04-08-2009 National Economic Policy – Tax Cuts Coupled with Block Grants Reshaping Government Spending, by Gemand Consulting LLC
Conserva-careConservatives have made clear their opposition to President Obama's healthcare reforms.
Final Ted Kennedy Interview Reflects on His Life and CareerIn one of his final comprehensive interviews, the late senator reflected on his life, love, family, career, and his vision for America.
Living LIFE Discussion featuring Steve PerryDr. Steve Perry, Principal featured on CNN Black in America 2 speaking about education and passion of teaching children.
10 Weirdest News Videos of the WeekWhen news gets slow, it gets weird. This week's media attention centered on a poetic Karl Rove, a bikini-clad Britney Spears, and Obama talking about getting "wee weed up."
U.S. troop buildup in Afghanistan will be 'challenge': GatesU.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has left open the possibility of sending more American troops to Afghanistan but warned of stretched military resources. President Obama has already ordered an additional 21,000 troops to Afghanistan by August 20th and the number of U.S.
Obama: Afghanistan War Is `Fundamental` - CBSNewsThe war in Afghanistan is "fundamental to the defense of our people," says President Obama. He says this is a war of "necessity." "Those who attacked America on 9-11 are plotting to do it again," says the president.
Gun law complaints trail Obama during park tours - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! NewsGun Laws during park tours and opponents of Barack Obama.
National Governors send Pentagon letter which condemns the military's plans to usurp domestic control of National Guard The National Governors Association sent a letter Friday to the U.S. Department of Defense condemning an effort to usurp domestic control of National Guard and federal forces deployed in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack.
A Different Kind of Stimulus: Uncle Sam Funding Porn? | The FOX NationAfter reading this article on how the National Endowment of the Arts is spending money from the Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund this kind of entertainment, I would like to know how others feel about their taxpayers' money being spent this way.
Visa's for HonduransThe U.S. revoked visas of four Honduran officials, claiming that a coup occurred there. But if they could travel, the Hondurans could educate Americans otherwise. So why are we trying to silence them?
MONTGOMERY, Al - Having had an unquenchable curiosity most of my life, and a certain knack for being around history as it happens, I found my instincts drawing me to the epicenter of this confrontation for a firsthand, eyewitness account of the clock ticking down to the federally …
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