CA Supreme Court To Hear Gay Marriage Suit

"The California Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will hear a controversial lawsuit filed by opponents of Proposition 8 a voter-approved initiative that banned same-sex marriage in California.The Court also...

Aide: Obama on track to nominate Clinton

"WASHINGTON (AP) -- An aide to Barack Obama's transition team says the president-elect is on track to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state after Thanksgiving. One week after the former primary...

Bill Clinton to help wife get State job

" Former President Bill Clinton has offered several concessions to help his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, become secretary of state, people familiar with the presidential transition process...

Savvy Homeowners Are Turning the Table on Lenders

"WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — National Loan Audits (www.nationalloanaudits.com) announced today that since only a fraction of distressed homeowners needing a loan modification are getting the help they need, borrowers should obtain a Forensic Loan...

Mystery! How strange fire razed Ifa priest’s studio

"A studio constructed by the renowned Ifa Priest, Chief Yemi Elebuibon, was meant to assist in discovering new musical and theatre talents in the state, but a mysterious fire recently set the dream back in Osogbo,...

Haunted House at Eastern State Pen Named #1 in US

Al Capone served time here at one point.  This penitentiary has been extensively documented for paranormal activity on such channels as Discovery, Travel Channel, and even MTV shot an episode in there. ...

Democrats making political power push

"There's no denying the overwhelming force of the Democratic Party's Election Day victory at the national level. But will the blue wave that crashed down on Republicans at the presidential and U.S. House levels...

Lions, Spartans, Buckeyes all vie for piece of the pie

"Mark Dantonio cut his football teeth under the tutelage of Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, who is not shy about calling Dantonio ''brother.'' Well, listen up, little brother -- how about a favor for your mentor?"

Atheist Billboards To Debut During Holidays

"DENVER -- A controversial billboard will likely be popping up in a neighborhood near you, just in time for the holidays.The billboard is paid for by a Colorado atheist group. The message sits against a blue sky...

Budget Cuts Threaten To End Amber Alerts, Sex Offender Warnings

"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- With all state agencies being asked to reduce budgets, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said it may have to cut two high-profile programs: Amber Alerts and the sex-offender registry...

Gay rights advocates praise Michigan lawmakers for broadening hate crime prot...

" by Ted Roelofs | The Grand Rapids Press Friday November 14, 2008, 7:15 PM Gay rights advocates are praising a measure to broaden protection for victims of hate crimes as a long-overdue expansion of civil rights. A...

Hillary Clinton on Obama's short list for Secretary of State Reports

Clinton put to rest rumors that she was bitter after her primary loss by campaigning vigorously for Obama in the month leading up to the election.She could face tough Senate confirmation hearings if Obama chooses...

Sarah Palin says Republican Party must return to its Core Values

Sarah Palin, former vice presidential nominee and Alaska Gov. speaking to the annual meeting of the republican governors association, said her defeated party must return to core values for instance limited government...

Separatist billboards

"Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Ahmed Quraishi There is little question that an American-occupied Afghanistan has emerged as the biggest security threat to Pakistan. But you...

Palin won't 'close doors' on Political future

The Republican Governors Association's two-day meeting included some of the party's rising stars and some of the likeliest candidates for the 2012 presidential election. But the main topic of the annual meeting was...

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