Wisconsin's Scott Walker and Tom Barrett push for last-minute recall votes

June 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

EVANSVILLE, Wis. — Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tom Barrett began a final push Saturday to connect with voters in person before next week's historic recall election, appearing at farm breakfasts

Republican governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tom Barrett began a final push Saturday to connect with voters in person before next week's historic recall election, appearing at farm breakfasts and restaurants and rallying campaign workers.

Republican governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tom Barrett began a final push Saturday to connect with voters in person before next week's historic recall election, appearing at farm breakfasts and restaurants and rallying campaign workers.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) accused Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) during the gubernatorial debate on Thursday of running an inappropriate ad about crime in his city, comparing it to the

Scott Walker, landing on the factory floor at Quad/Graphics to implore workers to go out and vote. By Andy Ambrosius Gov. Nikki Haley signs multiple magazines for Quad/Graphics printing employees after her presentation. Hundreds of Quad/Graphics Inc.

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Exclusive: Prosecution witness in John Edwards mistrial speaks out

June 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A North Carolina jury could not reach a verdict Thursday on five charges against John Edwards and acquitted him of one more, likely ending the case against him.

After the judge declared a mistrial, Edwards spoke on the courthouse steps to all of the gathered media outlets. He seems… I don't know. The first part of his speech sounds like a stump speech, all about the majesty of the

By Associated Press | June 1, 2012 | + GREENSBORO, NC (AP) — Several jurors who delivered John Edwards a mistrial explained their deliberations Friday, saying prosecutors' star witness was not credible and the former presidential candidate never

It was deadlocked on the other five counts and the judge declared a mistrial. Melissa Block talks to Jeff Tiberii of North Carolina Public Radio. From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Robert Siegel. And I'm Melissa Block.

It was deadlocked on the other five counts and the judge declared a mistrial. Melissa Block talks to Jeff Tiberii of North Carolina Public Radio. From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Robert Siegel. And I'm Melissa Block.

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John Edwards trial jurors: 'The evidence wasn't there'

June 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

John Edwards was acquitted on one count of accepting illegal campaign contributions and a mistrial was declared on five other counts when jurors said Thursday they couldn't decide if he illegally used donor money to hide

By Colleen Jenkins (Reuters) – As a highly successful lawyer and a fast-rising politician, John Edwards grew accustomed to people voting for him. With his boyish looks and a sincere demeanor, he won enough jurors' votes in courtrooms to become a

GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: One of the most disgraced men in America, former United States senator John Edwards off the hook, at least for now, the jury deadlocking on five charges in his campaign corruption trial. They acquitted him on one

On Thursday, John Edwards' campaign finance fraud case ended in a mistrial. According the Associated Press, jurors acquitted the former Democratic presidential candidate on one charge and remained uncertain on the

GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: One of the most disgraced men in America, former United States senator John Edwards off the hook, at least for now, the jury deadlocking on five charges in his campaign corruption trial. They acquitted him on one

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Guitar legend Doc Watson remains in critical condition

May 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Family members of Doc Watson have been summoned back to Winston-Salem this morning, that as the condition of the 89-year old guitarist and singer has reportedly worsened. Doc fell Monday of last week and was taken to Watauga Medical Center,

Pioneering folk guitarist and singer Doc Watson is in critical condition at Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem after falling at his home in Deep.

Pioneering folk guitarist and singer Doc Watson is in critical condition at Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem after falling at his home in Deep.

Bluegrass music legend Doc Watson remains in critical condition at a hospital in a North Carolina following surgery last week, a hospital representative said late Monday.

Doc Watson, Wilkes County's legendary flat-picker, is still in critical condition at Wake Baptist Medical Center, a hospital spokesperson said Monday. Mitch Greenhill, Watson's manager, said that Watson had a "difficult day" on Sunday,

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John Edwards trial: Gray areas abound for jurors

May 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

There's some tension in the John Edwards trial — between the former senator and a female alternate juror. The alternate, who on Friday wore a "revealing red top with a single strap and and exposed right shoulder," is flirting

By Anne Blythe, McClatchy Newspapers GREENSBORO, NC — The jury deliberating the John Edwards case broke Friday for a long holiday weekend with no verdict and no indication of how close together or far apart they are on any of the six counts.

By Alexis Tereszcuk – Radar Entertainment Editor The jury who will decide the fate of former vice presidential candidate John Edwards finished their sixth day of deliberations on Friday, but one alternate juror is garnering a lot

There's some tension in the John Edwards trial — between the former senator and a female alternate juror. The alternate, who on Friday wore a "revealing red top with a single strap and and exposed right shoulder," is flirting

John Edwards leaves a federal court during the fifth day of jury deliberations in Greensboro, NC, Thursday, May 24, 2012. Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts related to campaign finance violations over nearly $1 million from two wealthy donors

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John Edwards trial judge meets with attorneys on 'juror matter'

May 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

There's some tension in the John Edwards trial — between the former senator and a female alternate juror. The alternate, who on Friday wore a "revealing red top with a single strap and and exposed right shoulder," is flirting

By Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor | 05/24/12 If 12 North Carolina jurors decide that former vice presidential nominee John Edwards is guilty of campaign fraud, it could be widely seen as part of a growing rumble of populist discontent with

One of the alternate jurors in the John Edwards case has reportedly been flirting with the former senator. The jury that will decide whether or not Edwards is guilty of misusing campaign donations has spent four weeks hearing arguments from both sides

UPDATE: The judge just cleared the courtroom of press and public to discuss a "jury matter"

For nearly four weeks, 16 jurors heard all the evidence in Edwards' case. After the closing arguments, Judge Catherine Eagles made the unorthodox decision to extend the service of the four alternate jurors, while the primary panel of 12 deliberated the

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Bill Clinton — The Post-Porn Star Money Grab

May 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment

By Herb Jackson and Juliet Fletcher The Record (Hackensack NJ) HACKENSACK, NJ — Former President Bill Clinton has pledged to hit the campaign trail hard for Barack Obama this year. And Clinton's wife, of course, remains Obama's loyal secretary of

Former President Bill Clinton might be having a good time abroad this week, but that sentiment is certainly not being shared by everyone in his presence. Attendees of a Clinton Foundation Millennium Network fundraiser held

Former President Bill Clinton struck a pose with a duo of porn stars and another buxom blonde this week while attending an extravagant gala at a Monte Carlo casino. Brooklyn Lee, recipient of Adult Video News' "Best New

In his “One More Thing” segment tonight, Eric Bolling unveiled a photo posted on the web site TMZ showing former President Bill Clinton posing with two adult film stars.

By Herb Jackson and Juliet Fletcher The Record (Hackensack NJ) HACKENSACK, NJ — Former President Bill Clinton has pledged to hit the campaign trail hard for Barack Obama this year. And Clinton's wife, of course, remains Obama's loyal secretary of

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30 days for Dharun Ravi in Rutgers suicide case

May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In addition to the 30-day jail term and probation, Judge Glenn Berman sentenced the 20-year-old to 300 hours of community service.

By Brigid Bergin : WNYC Producer / Nancy Solomon Dharun Ravi (center) flanked by his attorneys, Steven Altman (left) and Philip Nettl (right). (Maxwell Barna / New Brunswick Patch) The former Rutgers student who was convicted of invasion of privacy and

Updated 6:12 p.m. ET: A New Jersey judge on Monday sentenced a former Rutgers University student accused of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate's love life to a 30-day probationary jail term. Indian-born Dharun

By Jonathan Allen NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) – Dharun Ravi, a former Rutgers University student, faces up to 10 years in prison at his sentencing on Monday for hate crimes after spying on his roommate's gay tryst, but many gay advocates are

By Brigid Bergin : WNYC Producer / Nancy Solomon Dharun Ravi (center) flanked by his attorneys, Steven Altman (left) and Philip Nettl (right). (Maxwell Barna / New Brunswick Patch) The former Rutgers student who was convicted of invasion of privacy and

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Cory Booker's criticisms complicate Obama team's anti-Bain message

May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In case you're wondering whether it's a slow news Monday, the big news to come out of the Sunday shows last weekend was Newark Mayor Cory Booker saying on Meet The Press that he found the Obama campaign's focus

In case you're wondering whether it's a slow news Monday, the big news to come out of the Sunday shows last weekend was Newark Mayor Cory Booker saying on Meet The Press that he found the Obama campaign's focus

By Samieh Shalash, sshalash@dailypress.com | 757-247-4537 After a glowing introduction at Hampton University's graduation ceremony last weekend, Cory Booker said he felt compelled to confess something to President William Harvey.

Cory Booker may have backed of his criticisms of the president's re-election campaign tactics, but the RNC has already latched onto the Newark Mayor's original words and is using them to raise money. The new "I Stand With Cory" petition is circulating

Newark, NJ mayor Cory Booker released a YouTube video Sunday evening reiterating his support for President Barack Obama and clarifying criticism he made earlier in the day about the president's campaign tactics.

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Adrian Dater: Capitals take advantage of blasé Rangers, force do-or-die Game 7

May 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

By Stephen Whyno Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) moves to the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks (26) during the second period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 22, 2012,

By Stephen Whyno It was hard for everyone around the Washington Capitals not to feel a little sickening deja vu. A high-sticking double minor on Joel Ward led to a Game 5 collapse, and then Jeff Halpern let his stick get loose and drew blood from New

By Stephen Whyno Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) moves to the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks (26) during the second period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 22, 2012,

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 07: Marc Staal #18 of the New York. For the most part, the NHL playoffs is an event dictated by a series of momentum swings. I'll take you back to HBO 24/7 when John Tortorella talked about hockey

Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrates a goal against the New York Rangers with teammates defenseman Karl Alzner (27) and left wing Alexander Semin (28) in the second period of Game 6 in

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