In a survey put out by left-leaning Public Policy Polling, respondents were asked if they would vote for singer Bruce Springsteen or current New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the 2013 election. And the results suggest a certain …
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New Website Lets You Grill Murdoch, But Don’t Expect a Straight Answer
The bizarre theater surrounding the tabloid phone-hacking scandal that’s rocked Britain’s media world has the Internet exploding with comedic, satirical jabs about the players involved.
Quote: China Severely Hurt By Obama’s Meeting with Dalai Lama
“Such an act has grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs, hurt the feelings of the Chinese people and damaged Sino-American relations.”
–MA ZHAOXU, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, harshly condemned the spontaneous …
Not Above the Law: Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Gets a TSA Pat Down
Donald Rumsfeld was on his way to the funeral of former First Lady Betty Ford, when he was stopped at Chicago O’Hare airport for a pat down.
‘The Undefeated’ Fails To Defeat The Box Office: Sarah Palin Movie Debuts to Empty Audience
The Undefeated is proving an ironic title choice.
Just Like High School: Tennessee Lawmaker Carves Initials Into State House Desk
Remember that time that you got really bored in class and carved your initials into the desk? Well, it turns out that’s not such a good idea if you are a member of the government. And if the desk is in the state House chamber.
Lightning Strike Rattles N.J. Senate President on Live TV
We know New Jersey governor Chris Christie has veto power, but is it possible his powers stretch into the supernatural?
Hitler’s Hometown Revokes His Honorary Citizenship, Whether He Had It Or Not
This Thursday, the town council of Braunau, Austria (Adolf Hitler’s birthplace) moved to rescind the late Nazi leader’s honorary citizenship in an uncontested vote.
Betty Ford, Former First Lady, Dies at 93
The wife of former president Gerald Ford passed away Friday evening surrounded by family members.
Want to Run for Political Office? Study Finds You Should Look the Part
America saw the power of the eye-candy factor when JFK out-handsomed Richard Nixon in the first televised presidential debate. Fifty years later, a new study digs into exactly how much of an advantage it is for candidates to …
Gay and Lesbian Lessons May Be Mandatory in California
If Gov. Jerry Brown signs a new California bill, gay education might soon make its way into state textbooks. It would also be the first time a state has made gay education compulsory.
Prince William and Kate Called ‘Royal Parasites’ in Quebec
Britain’s photogenic royals have Canada in a tizzy, but not all Quebecois bid them a hearty bienvenue.