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Jailbird Becomes Supreme Court Filing Expert

rcade — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:53:32 -0500

While Shon R. Hopwood was serving in a federal prison in Pekin, Ill., the former bank robber transformed himself into an accomplished Supreme Court practitioner -- getting two cases heard by the court and several others in lower courts. Regarding one filing, former U.S. solicitor general Seth Waxman said, "It was probably one of the best cert. petitions I have ever read."

Murtha Dies After Surgery Complications

elcidce90 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:37:59 -0500

ep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a longtime fixture on the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending, died after complications from gallbladder surgery, according to his office. He was 77. Although Murtha went in for "routine minimally invasive surgery," doctors at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, "hit his intestines," a source close to the late congressman told CNN.

Saletan: The Truth About the Tebow Ad

rcade — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:00:48 -0500

William Saletan: I can't tell you what drugs Pam Tebow was given or how severe her [placental] abruption was. ... But remember, she was doing missionary work in the Philippines. The perinatal and maternal death rates from abruption in her area were probably closer to the rates in Pakistan or Burkina Faso than to the U.S. rate. She and her son are with us today not just because of courage but because of luck.

Beer May Be Good for Your Bones

wurster — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:31:32 -0500

A new analysis of 100 commercial beers shows the beverage is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for bone health. A drinker could get 30 mg of the nutrient from two beers, which may help fight osteoporosis.

Palin 'Willing' to Take on Obama in 2012

Corky — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:30:17 -0500

Sarah Palin told FoxNews.com she "would be willing" to challenge him in the 2012 presidential race. "I would be willing to if I believe that it's right for the country," Palin said, adding that she sees other potential candidates "in as strong or stronger position than I am to take on the White House and if they're in a better position than I in three years, I'll support them."

New Fed Agency Formed to Study Climate

rcade — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:48:12 -0500

The Obama administration is forming the Climate Service, a new government agency within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that will study and report on the changing climate. The NOAA also will be launching a web site to share climatic data from the agency and other sources.

Jackson's Doctor Charged with Manslaughter

rcade — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:38:01 -0500

Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter in bringing about the singer's June 25 death. Prosecutors allege that Murray acted "without the caution and circumspection required" when he administered a powerful sedative to Jackson in an effort to help him sleep.

Obama Invites Repubs to Summit on Health Care

rcade — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:25:52 -0500

President Obama invited Republicans in Congress Sunday to participate in a bipartisan, half-day televised summit on the subject this month. "What I want to do is to ask them to put their ideas on the table," he said. "I want to come back and have a large meeting, Republicans and Democrats, to go through, systematically, all the best ideas that are out there and move it forward."

Burkha-Clad Robbers Hit Paris Post Office

MaryTylerWhore — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:33:38 -0500

Robbers dressed in burkhas burst into a Paris post office brandishing pistols and absconded with $6,200. Police fear that they will not be able to identify the robbers on CCTV cameras. "It was a perfect disguise," said one detective. "Their faces and bodies were completely covered." Other burkha banditry has occurred in Great Britain, with two major incidents last year.

White House Fires Back at Terror Security Critics

Corky — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:53:49 -0500

The White House pushed back Sunday against Republican criticism of its approach to terrorism. "I am tiring of politicians using national security issues such as terrorism as a political football," said President Obama's counterterrorism adviser John O. Brennan. "They are making charges and allegations that are not anchored in reality."

Sinatra Still Slays 'Em in the Philippines

rcade — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:48:28 -0500

In the Philippines, karaoke often leads to violence and even murders, but there's one song that's so dangerous to perform that it's banned from many establishments: Frank Sinatra's "My Way." "I stopped singing it," said barber and frequent karaoke performer Rodolfo Gregorio. "You can get killed."

What Was Your Favorite Super Bowl Ad?

American1st — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:25:08 -0500

The cable channel Spike has assembled all of the Super Bowl ads and encouraged visitors and ranked their top 10. What was your favorite?

Reporter: The Prosti-Dude's a Prosti-Dud

MaryTylerWhore — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:03:27 -0500

New York Post: Despite the hype, and despite his willingness to bare his Oprah-fueled soul to reporters, it seems Nevada's first legal gigolo isn't All That. "Markus" (real name: Patrick) royally turned off Post reporter Mandy Stadtmiller, who flew out to the Shady Lady Ranch to find out for herself what the Prostidude was all about. Her verdict: "Markus has taught me so much. About what a gigolo should never, ever, ever do."

Nation's Capital Paralyzed by Blizzard

wurster — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:54:48 -0500

A blizzard battered the Mid-Atlantic region Saturday, with 2 1/2 feet of snow piling up on roadways, toppling trees and leaving thousands without electricity. Forecasters said the storm could be the biggest for the nation's capital in modern history.