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Carl Lewis, Running a New Race: Top 12 Athletes Turned Politicians
Nine-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis has set his sights on a seat in the New Jersey State Senate, moving from spiked cleats to wingtips as he tries to gain the same success in politics as he did on the track.
From Senate to Slices: Disgraced Ex-State Senator Hiram Monserrate Working at a Pizza Place
If you’re a shamed former politician, the smartest course of action would be to tie yourself to something lovable. Enter: pizza!
Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis Announces N.J. State Senate Run
In 1984, Carl Lewis etched his name into track and field history by winning the gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games. But like that challenge, he will also need endurance, cunning and starting …
Quotes: Government Shutdown Averted At Last Minute
“Today, Americans of different beliefs came together again. In the final hours before our government would have been forced to shut down, leaders in both parties reached an agreement.”
–PRESIDENT OBAMA, speaking about the …
Wisconsin Leaves Out 14,000 Votes After Clerk Forgets to Click ‘Save’
Computers are tricky beasts. We’ve all had our share of simple, avoidable mishaps: accidentally clicking “reply all” or saving an essential file where you’ll never find it again. But a Wisconsin clerk takes top honors on …
Study: Congress Members Simply Taunting Each Other 27% of the Time
Science can surprise us, challenging deeply held beliefs and pushing us toward more enlightened frontiers. Science can also just reaffirm our deeply held beliefs, giving us means to be slightly more obnoxious during cocktail-hour …
Tourist Troubles: Potential Government Shutdown Could Stifle Museums, Parks
While the looming government shutdown dominates political discussion, implications on a personal level don’t always enter the conversation.
5 Questions with Twitter-Savvy Newark Mayor Cory Booker
Cory Booker’s prolific tweeting during last December’s epic snowstorm turned the Newark Mayor into a social-media superhero.
Five-Year-Old YouTube Star to Be Named Honorary New Jersey Governor
All Jesse Koczon wanted was to be governor, but at age four, everyone was telling him he was too small. It was enough to make a kid want to cry — which, thankfully for YouTube viewers, Jesse did.
Are Soldiers Under 21 Old Enough to Drink? They Might Be in Alaska
An Alaskan lawmaker has suggested that if soldiers under the age of 21 are entitled to risk their lives abroad, then they should be able to indulge in drinking and smoking too.
Presidential Buzz: White House Garden Home to a Beehive
While NewsFeed wasn’t fortunate enough to be offered a jar of the up-and-coming White House honey, world leaders have found themselves a touch more privileged.