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Saudis Kick Bush in the Groin, Again

Rudolf — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:36:30 +0000

I am making a big assumption here â€“ that President George Bush is capable of feeling any sense of embarrassment.

For the second time in five months, the Saudis have once again kicked President Bush in the groin, with his begging cup falling by...

UAW, American Axle reach deal that may end strike

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:24:17 +0000

A bitter 80-day United Auto Workers strike against an auto parts maker that has crippled dozens of General Motors Corp. factories could be coming to an end soon with a tentative contract agreement reached Friday.

Winning Mega Millions ticket sold near Cincinnati

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:19:36 +0000

The Ohio Lottery says a winning Mega Millions ticket has been sold in Ohio.

Same-sex marriage ruling also victory for SF mayor

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 03:43:44 +0000

Hours before the California Supreme Court issued its decision on gay marriage, Mayor Gavin Newsom heard rumblings that the justices would uphold the state’s ban.

Carnival ride collapses in California; 17 injured

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 03:38:56 +0000

A carnival ride spinning with people collapsed at a county fair Friday night, injuring at least 17, including three seriously, an emergency official said.

Mo. lawmakers approve anti-illegal immigrant bill

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:51:44 +0000

Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a bill that adds new restrictions and requirements for illegal immigrants, the cities in which they live and the businesses that employ them.

Police find 3 decomposing bodies inside NJ home

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:46:44 +0000

Police found three decomposing bodies with multiple stab wounds inside a northern New Jersey home Friday night, a prosecutor said.

California fairgoers injured when ride collapses

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:40:44 +0000

Emergency officials say a carnival ride has collapsed at a fairgrounds, injuring three people severely.

Ohio township to feds: We don't want your money

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:11:39 +0000

The federal government isn’t used to being snubbed when it offers to help local governments.

Chemist gets life for killing husband in acid vat

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:08:25 +0000

A biochemist was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday for killing her estranged husband by knocking him out and stuffing him into a vat of acid, possibly while he was still alive.