The Shame of the Nation: A Collective Perversion

Where are the leaders now with the kind of wisdom, foresight, character, courage and honor our Founders and Lincoln had. A modern-day Diogenes would search in vain for them. We've come a long way in the last 220 years and since the time Lincoln spoke of a nation "conceived in...

Today in history - Oct. 24

"Today is Tuesday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2006. There are 68 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations officially came into existence as its charter took effect. On this date: In 1537, Jane Seymour, the third wife of...

No charges in Billy the Kid exhumation (AP)

" PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Prosecutors won't seek charges against two men who exhumed the remains of a man who claimed to be the outlaw Billy the Kid. Tom Sullivan, former sheriff of Lincoln County, N.M., and Steve Sederwall, former mayor of Capitan, N.M., dug up the bones of John...

NASCAR DRIVER HELPS PAY FOR RESCUE: With Biffle's help, puppies get new home ...

" Dogs in Lincoln animal shelter faced euthanasia before move to N.Y. JOE MARUSAK jmarusak@charlotteobserver.com MOORESVILLE - The puppies wagging their tails outside NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's shop were lucky to be alive. Those dogs, which numbered around 50, should have...

Today in history - Oct. 3

"Today is Tuesday, Oct. 3, the 276th day of 2006. There are 89 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 3, 1863, President Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day. On this date: In 1226, St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the...

Today in history - Sept. 16

"Today is Saturday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2006. There are 106 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 16, 1919, the American Legion was chartered by an act of Congress. On this date: In 1498, Tomas de Torquemada, notorious for his role in the...

Chafee wins as nine states vote (Reuters)

" By John Whitesides, Political Correspondent 2 hours, 41 minutes ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Moderate Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee ( news , bio , voting record ), a frequent foe of President George W. Bush " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> President George...

Chafee wins in Rhode Island (AP)

" Moderate Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee ( news , bio , voting record ) of Rhode Island, who has bucked President Bush " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> President Bush on tax cuts and the war in Iraq " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Iraq ,...

RI senator targeted in Tuesday primary (AP)

" Moderate GOP Sen. Lincoln Chafee ( news , bio , voting record ) of Rhode Island faces a serious challenge Tuesday as the last big flurry of primary elections provides another test of the depth of anti-incumbent sentiment and the erosion of the political middle ground. In...

Great American auto designers and their American beauties (The Plain Dealer)

" Alex Tremulis: 1940-41 Chrysler Thunderbolt. Gordon Buehrig: 1936 Cord 810, Duesenberg J Tourster by Derham, 1936 Auburn Speedster. Oliver Clark: 1934 Chrysler and DeSoto Airflows. Allan Leamy: 1929-31 Cord L29, 1931-33 Auburn Speedster. Harley Earl: 1954 Oldsmobile, 1955...

Immigration ads a problem for campaigns (AP)

" WASHINGTON - Capturing the immigration debate in political ads this campaign season — without upsetting Hispanics — is proving tricky for the parties and candidates. An ad criticizing Stephen Laffey, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Lincoln Chafee ( news , bio ,...

Racing: Nicola Bulgari Tosses a Z06 Corvette Into GT3 (Edmunds.com)

" Inside Line Edmunds.com Search: Thursday, August 10, 2006 Home News Columns Road Tests Future Vehicles Feature Articles Shows & Events Photos & Video Forums Edmunds.com News Powered by Global Auto Systems Today's Headlines Tuner Special: Hamann Rethinks the Gallardo Spyder...

Pinch My Ride (Wired News)

" Ignition keys equipped with signal-emitting chips were supposed to put car thieves out of business. No such luck – but try telling that to your insurance company. By Brad Stone Page1 of3 next Last summer Emad Wassef walked out of a Target store in Orange County,...