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Why Is Sarah Palin Resigning As Alaska Governor?

Dorsey Shaw — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:13:10 -0400

The following post is purely speculation...

Don't think that Sarah Palin's latest move will hurt her in the future. Palin shrewdly declared that resigning mid-term is an example of someone who doesn't practice politics as usual (Americans hate politics as usual) and also made the claim that because of her efforts, Alaska's going to be okay and that Alaskans don't need her anymore. She saved the state with bipartisanship and now she can do more to help save America as a "free agent."

Sarah Palin Resigns As Alaska Governor (VIDEO)

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:14:56 -0400

In a press conference at her home on Friday, Sarah Palin announced that she would not run for re-election and will resign from office later this month. In a brief statement, Palin gave no reason for her decision and took no questions. Complete video of her resignation after the jump.

Palin Will Not Run For Re-Election

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:25:10 -0400

Sarah Palin plans to announce later today that she will not run for re-election as Governor of Alaska when her term ends in 2010. The move frees Palin up for a 2012 presidential bid.

Jackon's Custody Hearing Delayed At Debbie Rowe's Request

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:28:54 -0400

In her first legal move since Michael Jackson's death, Debbie Rowe--the singer's ex-wife and mother of his two eldest children--requested and won a delay in the custody hearing over Jackson's children on Thursday.

Michael Jackson Memorial Set For Tuesday

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:13:16 -0400

LA officials are scrambling to prepare for Michael Jackson's public memorial service, scheduled for Tuesday at Los Angeles' Staples Center. The event, which has been set for 10AM, will be free to spectators and is expected to draw tens of thousands of mourning fans.

Ruth Madoff: Let Me Keep My Fur Coat

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:34:56 -0400

Ruth Madoff, wife of disgraced Ponzi-schemer Bernie Madoff, was escorted out of their $7 million penthouse Thursday, but not before she asked to keep her fur coat.

Independence Day In Iraq (CARTOON)

Adam Zoltowski — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:59:11 -0400

US Marines Push Deeper Into Afghanistan

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:44:33 -0400

U.S. marines pushed deeper into Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan on Friday. The troops found little resistance as they worked to win over local chiefs on the second day of the largest military offensive of Obama's presidency.

17 Dead In U.S. Drone Missile Strike In Pakistan

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:44:17 -0400

U.S. drone missiles struck a training facility and militant communication center run by Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud on Friday. The attacks, which killed 17 and wounded 27 others, took place in South Waziristan, a Mehsud stronghold close to the Afghan in Pakistan.

Burgers, Bratwurst, And Coleslaw...Oh My!

Virginia Lee — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:11:09 -0400

Happy Almost-Fourth of July! While we suspect you're busy shopping, sleeping in, and enjoying a leisurely start to America's most patriotic long weekend, we took it upon ourselves to compile a list of the five most delicious (and iconic!) Fourth of July recipes we could find. Enjoy!

Crazy Fourth Of July Injuries (And How To Prevent Them!)

Virginia Lee — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:54:38 -0400

The traditional Fourth of July cocktail of alcohol, sun, explosives and barbeques is a lethal recipe for disaster. Take, for example, the young man who fell face down on an improvised spit, and ended up with prongs for the roast piercing his stomach and jutting out his back.

Lionel Talks With Hot Dog Historian Bruce Kraig

Chad Dougatz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:51:21 -0400

Obama Continues Bush-Era Plan For NSA Cyber-Surveillance

Kase Wickman — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:30:03 -0400

President Barack Obama's Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency will carry out a plan left over from President George W. Bush's reign and screen government computer traffic on public sites, in the name of national cybersecurity and finding vulnerabilities in the government's network.

Lionel Talks With Gay Issues Author Eric Marcus

Chad Dougatz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:16:04 -0400

Lionel Talks With Historian Kenneth C. Davis

Chad Dougatz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:13:41 -0400