Rick Warren announced on Twitter that he’d been hospitalized for an eye-injury, and was praying that his “sight loss” was restored.
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South Park Critic Arrested on Terror Charges
Zachary Chesser, who made controversial statements regarding the creators of South Park last spring, has been arrested on unrelated charges after allegedly attempting to join a terror group connected with al-Qaeda.
“Barefoot Bandit” Had Troubled, Theft-Filled Childhood
According to a new report, “Barefoot Bandit” Colton Harris-Moore’s thieving started early, while growing up in a volatile household and bullying classmates in school.
Arizona Immigration Law Faces Federal Challenge
Two challenges to Arizona’s controversial immigration law will be heard in federal court today.
Shirley Sherrod Gets New Job Offer, Will “Think About It”
After reportedly being pressured to resign after a video clip of her speaking to the NAACP was taken out of context, Shirley Sherrod has received an apology — and a job offer.
Will Oakland Become “the Silicon Valley of Pot?”
When your state is completely broke, you have to get creative to pay the bills.
Agriculture Secretary to Review Shirley Sherrod Resignation
After a video seemingly showing the Agriculture Department official making racist remarks made the rounds online, Shirley Sherrod said she was pressured to resign. Now that the video’s context has surfaced, Agriculture Secretary …
Quotes: Rod Blagojevich on His Corruption Trial
Show of hands: Anyone here planning on testifying?
— ROD BLAGOJEVICH, former governor of Illinois, approaching onlookers outside his corruption trial on Monday, before raising his own hand; his attorneys said Tuesday they might …
Quotes: Sen. Lindsey Graham on Elena Kagan’s Judiciary Panel Approval
“I think there’s a good reason for a conservative to vote yes.”
— SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM, on his decision to vote in favor of Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court (Via the Washington Post)
What Can Lindsay Lohan Expect from Jail?
Our national day of redemption is at hand: Some time this afternoon, heroic martyr Lindsay Lohan will go to jail for our sins. But what can the actress expect from her 90-day sentence of penitence and toil?
World’s New Biggest Energy Hog: China
China has surpassed the United States.
USDA Official Resigns in Racial Flap
A U.S. Department of Agriculture official who is African American has resigned after a tape of discriminatory comments she made at an NAACP event was posted to the web.