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Obama vs. Romney Debate: Highlights From Tonight's Showdown in Denver

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:48:54 +0000

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy. The first part of the evening centered on the economy. Lehrer [...]

What's the Best Valentine's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:17:35 +0000

It’s February, so that means you’re on the Valentine’s Day clock, fellas.

While knowledge of your special lady should be what dictates what you get her, come the 14, perhaps this survey from Sears of more than 1,000 adults on their V-Day gift preferences can also help you out.

Did Sarah Palin Have a One-Night Stand with Former NBA Star Glen Rice?

Danny Groner — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:00:40 +0000

Joe McGinniss’ new book about Sarah Palin,‘The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin,’ doesn’t hit stores until next week, but explosive new revelations are already trickling out, courtesy of The National Enquirer.

McGinniss reports that the former Alaskan governor and VP candidate slept with former NBA All-Star Glen Rice, used cocaine, and cheated on her husband, Todd, with one of his business partners.

Bill Clinton Is Now a Vegan [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:45:09 +0000

Bill Clinton, the former US president usually associated with Big Macs and doughnuts, has so radically altered his diet that he now considers himself a vegan. Looking skinner than ever in a recent appearance, Clinton told CNN’s Sanjay Gupta that he had been lucky not have died from a heart attack, and conceded he had [...]

City Mayor Crushes Illegally Parked Car With Armored Tank [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:00:58 +0000

Apparently, the Lithuanian city of Vilnuis has a problem with cars — in particular luxury cars — parking in its bike lines.

Citizens have taken to posting pictures of these illegally parked cars on social media. In response to the public outcry, Vilnuis mayor Arturas Zuokas staged an event in which he used an armored personnel carrier to crush a Mercedes Benz which had been parked in a bike lane .

President Obama, Congressional Leaders Reach Debt Deal, Plan to Face Vote

Stephanie Berning — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:00:54 +0000

President Barack Obama said Sunday night that he and Congressional leaders had reached a debt deal that cuts trillions in federal spending. The debt ceiling plan was set to face a vote on Monday in hopes of enacting it before a Tuesday deadline, thus averting default, The New York Times reported.

Ouch! Neil Patrick Harris Reveals He Accidentally Dissed President Obama to Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:45:04 +0000

With all of Neil Patrick Harris’ experience hosting awards shows, the actor certainly seems capable of an improvised joke. But while meeting Barack Obama, Harris choked and made a remark that wasn’t well-received by the president, he said on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.’

Harris said he got rattled when it came time to meet the Commander-in-Chief. “You turn around a curtain and there’s the frigging President of the United States. And you quickly panic,” he said.

Barack Obama Calms Crying Baby With Presidential Magic [VIDEO]

Andrea Rosen — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:00:41 +0000

First he found Bin Laden and now he’s quieting the cries of our nation’s babies. In an official White House video that’s circulating today, Barack and Michelle Obama are greeting a crowd of visitors when the first lady picks up a fan’s baby. The infant is wailing, but when she’s handed over to the president, her cries instantly stop. Watch the clip below:

Anthony Weiner to Step Down From Office: Report

Andy Scott — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:25:43 +0000

Rep. Anthony Weiner has reportedly told friends that he will resign from office, a source close to the situation revealed to the NY Times.

The decision was reportedly made after “long discussions” with his wife, Huma Abedin, who returned to the States Tuesday after a trip to Africa with her boss, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

John Edwards Chipper In Newly Released Mugshot

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:30:34 +0000

For a man who had just been arrested, former US Sen. John Edwards sure looks chipper in his mugshot, which was released on Wednesday.

The one-time vice presidential hopeful was arrested in June on conspiracy and campaign law violation charges, to which he pleaded not guilty.

24,000 Pages Of Sarah Palin E-mails Released

Amory Gritta — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:00:17 +0000

The Palin administration e-mails were released by Alaska state officials in response to Freedom of Information Act requests filed by numerous new agencies shortly after Palin was named Sen. John McCain’s vice presidential running mate. Media agencies began scrambling through the contents of the e-mails immediately after their release, with numerous outlets, including CNN, The [...]

Alec Baldwin Is Mulling a Run For Mayor of New York

Amory Gritta — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:30:23 +0000

Before questionable Internet habits exposed the world to all of Anthony Weiner, the Congressman was considered the frontrunner in the upcoming 2013 New York City Mayoral race. With Weiner’s political future now very much in doubt, Alec Baldwin is letting it be known that he wouldn’t mind running the nation’s largest city. The ’30 Rock’ [...]

Huma Abedin, Wife of Anthony Weiner, Is Pregnant: Report

Amory Gritta — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:30:43 +0000

Talk about awkward timing: Just two days after Rep. Anthony Weiner admitted to engaging in salacious Internet relationships with at least six women over the last three years, sources for the NY Times are reporting that his wife, 35-year-old Huma Abedin, is in the early stages of pregnancy.

According to the report, the couple disclosed the news to close friends and family, though when they told them and how far along she is in her pregnancy remains to be seen.

Americans Angry At Current State of the Country: Survey

Amory Gritta — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:30:14 +0000

Remember the American dream? Well, it might be a distant memory, if one survey is to be believed. A new poll of 600 Americans found citizens are upset about several issues. Seventy percent say the government isn’t fixing the problems facing the country. Eighty-one percent feel we’re not seeing the types of jobs we need. [...]

Newt Gingrich's Ringtone: 'Dancing Queen'

Amory Gritta — Sat, 21 May 2011 12:30:42 +0000

If Newt Gingrich somehow manages to get elected in 2012, there's a good chance the White House will be hearing a lot more ABBA in the hallways.

According to the LA Times, Gingrich's speech in Ames, Iowa, was interrupted Thursday when his cell phone went off. The ringtone: ABBA's 'Dancing Queen.'

Obama Reelection Campaign Selling Birth Certificate T-Shirts

Amory Gritta — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:00:06 +0000

Barack Obama is cashing in on the birther controversy.

For a donation of $25 or more to the President's reelection campaign, you can get a copy of his much-discussed birth certificate to wear right on your chest.

In an email to supporters, Obama's deputy campaign manager, Julianna Smoot, explained the reasoning behind the sure-to-be controversial T-shirt.

Donald Trump Not Running for President in 2012

Amory Gritta — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:30:32 +0000

'Celebrity Apprentice' host Donald Trump announced Monday that, despite previous intentions, he will not be running for President in 2012.

"I maintain the strong conviction that if I were to run, I would be able to win the primary and ultimately, the general election," Trump said in a statement, according to ABC News. "I have spent the past several months unofficially campaigning and recognize that running for public office cannot be done half heartedly. Ultimately, however, business is my greatest passion and I am not ready to leave the private sector."

Newt Gingrich Running for President

Amory Gritta — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:30:18 +0000

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich is officially running for President.

The Republican figure confirmed his long-awaited announcement on Wednesday in a video posted to YouTube, in which he said, "I believe we can return America to hope and opportunity ... There's a much better American future ahead."

Watch Michelle Obama Do the Dougie [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Thu, 05 May 2011 11:05:33 +0000

President Barack Obama took down the most wanted terrorist in the world this week, but it looks like wife Michelle has some pretty slick moves of her own.

While promoting her Let's Move campaign Tuesday, which aims to fight childhood obesity, the First Lady took part in a flash workout to Beyonce's 'Move Your Body,' in which she showed off her ability to do the Dougie and the Running Man (pretty well, we might add).

Check out the fun video after the jump, then relive Beyonce's dance-tastic music video.

Barack Obama Roasts Donald Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:00:59 +0000

In the battle between Donald Trump and Barack Obama, it looks like our nation's President is having the last laugh.

Just days after he released his long form birth certificate to the public, Obama appeared at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner, during which he saved time to pull a few jabs at the 'Celebrity Apprentice' host, who for weeks had demanded to see the certificate.