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First US ambassador to the Vatican dead at 95

William A. Wilson, the first American to serve as ambassador to the Vatican and a member of President Ronald Reagan's "kitchen cabinet" of advisers, has died. He was 95.

Charis Wilson, photographer's muse, dies at 95

Charis Wilson, who inspired photographer Edward Weston during an 11 year relationship and posed for many of his pictures, has died. She was 95.

Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming

Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this offseason in order to make his team a contender again.

Wilson & Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-yr deal

After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay.

New Woodrow Wilson bio presents a complex figure

"Woodrow Wilson" (Knopf, 704 pages, $35), By John Milton Cooper Jr.: Soon after he was elected president in 1912, Woodrow Wilson told a former colleague at Princeton University that all of his preparation for office was in the domestic sphere and it would be "an irony of fate" if his administration were to be consumed by concerns over foreign policy.

Carnie Wilson goes `Unstapled' for reality series

Carnie Wilson is opening up her life as a working mom in a new reality TV series.

Wilson, 2 other Texans ill

Houston safety Eugene Wilson was inactive against the Oakland Raiders because of an illness, and two other Texans were available to play but were also ill on Sunday.

NC State QB Wilson's pick ends record streak

North Carolina State quarterback Russell Wilson's NCAA record of consecutive passes without an interception ended at 379 attempts in Saturday's 30-24 loss to Wake Forest.

Last member of Silhouettes has died at SC home

The Rev. John "Bootsie" Wilson, a former lead singer and last surviving member of the soul group The Silhouettes, has died. He was 69.

Wilson sets NCAA passing mark

North Carolina State's Russell Wilson has broken the NCAA record for consecutive passes without an interception.

NFL fines Adrian Wilson $10,000

The NFL has fined Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson $10,000 for a hit on San Francisco receiver Vernon Davis last Sunday.

Rep. Wilson: No second apology for `You lie' words

One apology is enough, a digging-in-his-heels Rep. Joe Wilson said Sunday, challenging Democratic leaders who want him to say on the House floor that he's sorry for yelling "You lie!" during President Barack Obama's health care speech to Congress.

House plans to admonish Rep. Wilson over outburst

Democratic leaders are planning a House vote early next week to admonish Republican Rep. Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for yelling "You lie!" during President Barack Obama's health care address to Congress.

House plans to admonish Rep. Wilson over insult

Democratic leaders are planning a House vote early next week on whether to admonish Republican Rep. Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for yelling "You lie!" during President Barack Obama's health care address.

SC voters surprised by Wilson's 'You lie' outburst

Rep. Joe Wilson is known as a mild-mannered congressman fond of making short speeches. His shortest got the most attention. "You lie!" Wilson blurted out during President Barack Obama's health care address to a joint session Wednesday night, an outburst that made some supporters shudder even as others believed it could give Wilson a political boost in his conservative hometown.

Obama says he accepts Rep. Wilson's apology

President Barack Obama says he accepts Republican Rep. Joe Wilson's apology for shouting "You lie!" at the president during his speech to Congress Wednesday night.

Raging wildfire menaces observatory, TV towers

Mount Wilson opened the heavens and then became a modern hub for communications on Earth. Now it is threatened by a force of nature that humans may be powerless to control.

Pro Bowler Wilson hungry for Super Bowl ring

The Arizona Cardinals handed out NFC championship rings when training camp opened.

Gretchen Wilson to start her own record label

Gretchen Wilson plans to start her own record label, and she'd like to call it, naturally, Redneck Records.

Correction: Obit-Wilson story

In a July 14 obituary about Jean Sprain Wilson, The Associated Press incorrectly referred to one of her interview subjects as "Princess Grace Kelley." The name of the American movie star was Grace Kelly, and she later became known as Princess Grace of Monaco.

Pioneering woman journalist Wilson dies

Jean Sprain Wilson, a pioneering woman journalist whose interview subjects were as varied as Princess Grace Kelley and murderer Charles Manson, has died. She was 86.

Bills owner in no hurry to add games in Toronto

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is in no hurry to have his team play more than one annual regular-season game in Toronto.

Berman to introduce Bills' Wilson at HOF induction

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson has picked ESPN football broadcaster Chris Berman to introduce him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in August.

Cardinals sign safety Wilson to 5-year contract

The Arizona Cardinals took care of their top offseason priority on Thursday by signing two-time Pro Bowl safety Adrian Wilson to a new five-year, $39 million contract, with $18.5 million guaranteed.

Pirates activate SS Jack Wilson from DL

Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson was activated off the 15-day disabled list and in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against St. Louis.

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Most Outrageous Remarks in Health Care Debate - Slide Show
Source: FOXNews.com

These political figures on both sides of the political aisle have raised eyebrows and drawn condemnation for their remarks, which have inflamed the national debate on President Obama's signature domestic issue, remaking the U.S. health care system.

Rep. Joe Wilson Blames Obama For Vaccine Shortage -- After Voting Against Vaccine Funding
Source: Talking Points Memo

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) says President Obama has endangered American lives by not doing more to alleviate the nation's short supply of H1N1 vaccine.

The greatest menace facing our nation today: ACORN!
Source: credoaction.com

From their clandestine headquarters inside a hollowed-out volcano, the Acornistas pursue their NEFARIOUS AGENDA!

Even after acknowledging it's false, CNN and Fox News continue to push smear of Jennings
Source: Media Matters for America

"CNN's Lou Dobbs and Fox News' Brian Wilson and Sean Hannity ignored their own networks' past reporting and continued to forward the discredited smear that, while working as a teacher in 1988, Department of Education official Kevin Jennings failed to report an underage student's  …

Another Review of "The Tyrant"
Source: National Post

Some great writing on a great episode.

"House" Gets Serious in "The Tyrant" - SPOILERS

In order to avoid the tedious wall-of-words recap, I shall point you to this thorough synopsis instead. I won't go through the play-by-play this time. I would like to cut to the CHASE - as in Dr.

Pelosi: No Grayson apology needed for "Die Quickly" remark
Source: The Hill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says there's no reason for Rep. Alan Grayson to apologize for his "Die quickly" remark, since Republicans have made statements just as outrageous as his.

Democrat stands ground after 'die quickly' health care remark
Source: CNN

But in a spirited discussion on CNN that included Democratic strategist James Carville and Republican strategist Alex Castellanos, Grayson stood his ground. He rejected the suggestion that his remarks were the political equivalent of South Carolina Republican Rep.

"House" Episode, "Epic Fail" - A Rushed Exercise in Housekeeping

My first clever idea for this review was to say that this episode lived up to its name - "Epic Fail." However, that would be an unfair exaggeration.

Put away the race card :: J.C. Watts
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president."

Inside the Beltway - Washington Times
Source: The Washington Times

Heathcare reform is like a bad roommate we have to live with. Bad habits, lots of noise.

Joe Wilson Action Figure
Source: Swamp Politics

Joe Wilson, the action figure. The talking doll delivers an infamous line: "You lie.''

Jimmy Carter was Right on Racism

Some have tried to portray former President Jimmy Carter as outdated and out-of-touch for his comments regarding racial undertones in the opposition to President Obama. But the truth is, he hit the nail right on the head.

The narcisissim/entitlement rot
Source: CNN

There are many people out there, in all walks of life, who think they're more significant than they really are. Plagued with an exaggerated sense of self-importance, they feel entitled to do whatever they want, whenever they want to do it no matter whom it hurts.

Does He (Obama) Lie? :: Charles Krauthammer
Source: RealClearPolitics

You lie? No. Barack Obama doesn't lie. He's too subtle for that. He ... well, you judge. Herewith three examples within a single speech -- the now-famous Obama-Wilson "you lie" address to Congress on health care -- of Obama's relationship with truth.

The 'Racism' Canard :: Victor Davis Hanson
Source: National Review Online

In the wake of Joe Wilson's crude outburst, many network commentators (and Jimmy Carter, of course) are weighing in on the new racism that supposedly explains 1) rising opposition to Obamacare and 2) the president's sinking polls.

GOP paved way for Wilson reprimand - Daniel Libit - POLITICO.com
Source: Politico

It stipulates that: "Personal abuse, innuendo, or ridicule of the president, is not permitted.

Gallup Poll: A Majority of *Republicans* Oppose Joe Wilson's Outburst
Source: gallup.com

A majority of Republicans (52%) are opposed to what Wilson did, although most of these say they are not outraged -- just opposed. On the other hand, 9% of Republicans say they are thrilled by what Wilson did, with another 30% saying they support it but are not thrilled.

Former President Carter Calls Wilson's Action "Dastardly" and Says Protests Based in Inherent Racism
Source: BBC News

Mr Carter told a public meeting there was "an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president".

Did Joe Wilson (Pub-SC) plan this whole little political escapade from the get-go?

Wilson doesn't seem smart enough to have devised all this political scenario in advance. Not deep enough to have sussed out all the moves and countermoves. But you never know what clever lurks in the brain of a back-bencher.

House rebukes Joe Wilson (Rep-SC)....passes resolution of disapproval
Source: Politico

House Democrats dealt South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson a formal rebuke Wednesday, taking the rare step of passing a resolution of disapproval for his famous "you lie!" outburst last week in the House chamber.

Okay Jesus It's Not Like Joe Wilson Beat Obama With A Sledgehammer, Although He Probably Wanted To, But Still:
Source: Wonkette » top

You'd think that people would've already decided not to return to Myrtle Beach after, you know… their first trip to Myrtle Beach.

Joe Wilson defiant in advance of vote
Source: Politico

A defiant Joe Wilson took to the House floor Tuesday afternoon and declined to apologize for shouting "You lie!" at President Obama during a joint session of Congress last week – just hours before the House was set to vote on a resolution of disapproval excoriating him for  …

House Democrats to Discipline Wilson for 'You Lie!' Outburst
Source: FOXNews.com

House Democratic leaders have decided to formally discipline Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., on Tuesday for his jeer last week at President Obama during a joint session of Congress.

Forget the Oval Office, Obama's out campaigning again today
Source: The L.A. Times

Now that he's called Kanye West a "jackass" -- unofficially, of course -- President Obama forsakes the sedentary business of governing again today to head back out on the campaign trail, which is more fun anyway in his profession.

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