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Taking One Step Toward Nuclear Power - But Two Steps Back

U.S. Senator Jon Kyl
United States energy policy shouldn’t make it more expensive for American families to heat their homes or drive to work and school.  Some lawmakers, however, advocate policies – like "cap-and-trade...
   

Buried Truths About Gays in the Military

Steve Chapman
There are lots of reasons for excluding gays and lesbians from the military. But current supporters of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy insist that really, it all comes down to cohesion. Keep gays out, and soldiers...
   

Attorney General Eric Holder's Premature Mirandization of Suspect

Debra Saunders
Republicans have been hitting the Obama administration for Attorney General Eric Holder's too-quick decision to Mirandize accused Christmas bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab after a mere...
   

California Governor Race - Of Unhinged and Unavailable

Debra Saunders
At first, it seemed like a bonehead move. On Monday morning, the campaign for Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner's bid for the governor's office sent out an e-mail announcing that the candidate...
 


Pop Culture & Sports



 

"Heroes" Final Episode - Will Season Finale End Series Run?

Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith
When "Heroes" airs tonight (2/8), it will either be the swansong episode of the show or merely the final segment for the season. "To be honest, none of the cast is sure," says Masi Oka, aka time manipulator...
   

Lost Actor Daniel Dae Kim Moves Over to Hawaii Five-O

Julie Pike and Sophie Eager
Veteran Lost actor Daniel Dae Kim is moving on as the ABC series comes to an end, but he's found a new job and he won't have to leave Hawaii.  The actor is staying put on the islands with a lead role...
   

American Chopper Goes the Way of Jon and Kate Plus 8

Lynda Johnson
American Chopper has run out of gas. The show that featured Orange County Choppers founder Paul Teutul Sr., and his son Paul Jr. and others that surrounded the business have joined "Jon and Kate Plus...
   

Brangelina Super Bowl PDA (Photos) Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Celebrate

Matheus Sanchez
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie made a big public show of togetherness as they attended the Super Bowl in Miami. The super couple known as "Brangelina" have been dogged by rumors
 


Ledger DC Journal



 

Sarah Palin Tea Party Notes (Photos) Hand Jive Switch to "Hi Mom!"

Tim Morgan
Sarah Palin is being mocked for notes the former Alaska Governor had scribbled on her hand that were caught by photographers and also on video when she spoke this weekend at a "Tea Party" convention...
   

Todd Palin - Sorting Through the E-Mails of Sarah Palin's Husband

Tim Morgan
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's husband Todd Palin was very much a part of running the government in Alaska, according to e-mail notes sent back and forth between a host of the characters in the state...
 



Ledger Pop Journal



 

Dr. Conrad Murray and Manslaughter Charges: Michael Jackson Doc to Face Court

Iain Burchell
Dr. Conrad Murray has been charged in the death of pop singer Michael Jackson.  The doctor that treated Jackson has now been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael...
   

Levi Johnston Cover Revealed - Models Strip for LOVE Magazine

Wendy Cook and Sophie Eager
Cover news includes a bit of excitement for Playgirl as the magazine has unveiled its cover with Levi Johnston in the buff. Radar Online has the "Going Rogue" shot and the item muses, "in a cheeky nod...