Surprising Lochte breaks world record

Michael Phelps remained perfect in Australia, winning his fifth straight gold medal at swimming's FINA World Championships, but another American turned things upside down Friday. more...

Hilary Ferrie of Freetown says listening to singer John Mayer when she works out gives her an extra boost. more...

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was briefed regularly over two years on the firings of federal prosecutors, his former top aide said Thursday, disputing Gonzales' claims he was not closely involved with the dismissals. The testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee by Kyle Sampson, the attorney general's former chief of staff, newly undercut Gonzales' already shaky credibility. more...

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'Sorry' doesn't seem to be the hardest word

When will Republicans learn to stop apologizing? The Bush administration is embroiled in the most ridiculous non-scandal scandal in human history set off when the administration stupidly apologized for firing its own employees.

'Reign' makes audiences want to stay home
The fragile state of mind it takes to watch Reign Over Me is about as sympathetic as it is forced from its lead character, Adam Sandler. But ultimately he shatters whatever emotional ties viewers have with this story and instead leaves them feeling the emptiness of apathy.

Sidewalk issues raise yellow flag for Segway tours
The use of Segways may be banned on Fort Myers Beach, a move that would make it the second municipality in Lee County to outlaw the electric scooters.

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Gonzales touts "Project Safe Childhood" in Chicago

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales talked about how to keep kids safe from online sexual predators in Chicago on Tuesday -- but only touched briefly on the controversy that threatens his job in Washington. more...

ANSONIA A West Haven warehouse is among the top locations being considered by Eurospeed USA, the Ansonia-based importer of Chinese motor scooters, for its first in-state assembly plant. more...

NEWELL After allegedly robbing a Newell business by holding a knife to the back of an employee, Michael Scooter Smith was arrested by sheriffs deputies minutes later. more...

Well, the same fella who's looking out for us, especially the children, has decided that lying under oath is not a crime. On his Radio Factor today, Bill opened up by saying that Monica Goodling, an aide to Attorney General, was "smart" to refuse to testify in Senate hearings investigating the firing of eight federal prosecutors. Bill backed up his belief, by saying, "Scooter Libby didn't ... more...

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LaHood: Tainted Gonzales can't continue in post

CHICAGO - As embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales fled a Tuesday news conference in Chicago, U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood said the presidential appointee is too "tainted" by controversy to remain at the helm of the Justice Department.

Gonzales cuts short visit under questioning
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales talked in Chicago today about how to keep kids safe from online sexual predators -- but only touched briefly on the controversy that threatens his job in Washington.

Testimonies should be under oath
On the heels of the recent conviction of Scooter Libby on several counts of perjury and obstruction of justice comes the news that the recent firing of eight U.S. attorneys relates not to ordinary political housecleaning (which would be strange, in the middle of a presidential administration) but apparently to partisan politics.

Public record
Births: Heather Seymour and Wayne Diehl Jr., Hanover, a son, March 23, 2007, at York Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Stanley (Mary Carbaugh), McSherrystown, a son, March 24, 2007, at York Hospital.

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MLive.com: Newstalk Forum

poster? Any guesses? 10353.2. While I hate to chastise by BigLouRich, 3/9/07 8:22 ET Re: LIB or CANT by cyclepillz, 3/9/07 anyone for their personal life, you do present solid evidence that puts into question the orientation of Mr. Savage.

Man On Motor Scooter Shot Dead In Metro Parking Lot
Police are looking for two men who killed a man who was riding a motor scooter in northeast Oklahoma City.

Opinions : Put $5 on it
One frequent criticism of the media is that we portray important elections as too much of a competition, making it hard for a real dialogue to be heard, and measuring everything in terms of how it will affect a politician's popularity.

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Police Investigate Shootings

Oklahoma City police have made an arrest in one of Monday's fatal shootings in the city and are looking for suspects in another.

Gonzales Aide to Take Fifth Before Senate Panel
A top aide for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says she will invoke the Fifth Amendment when testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee wants to question Monica Goodling about the firings of eight federal prosecutors.

Hydrogen economy | Imagine a world where nothing is plugged in
Heres a peek at the future ... Cars and buses fueled by hydrogen cruise Columbias streets, stopping at a local hydrogen filling station to gas up.

82nd soldier killed in Iraq
PORTLAND, Maine A soldier from the 82nd Airborne Division was killed in Iraq, reportedly while passing out candy to children, the victims sister said Monday.

Wall Street Journal Online Introduces 'Deal Journal' Blog; Now Offers Ten Free, Interactive Blogs
NEW YORK, March 26, 2007 -- The Wall Street Journal Online today announced the launch of the "Deal Journal" blog, an up-to-the-minute take on deals and deal-makers. The Journal's top M&A reporter Dennis Berman will lead the blog with former Bloomberg reporter Dana Cimilluca, with additional reporting from Journal reporters in New York, London and Hong Kong; editors from WSJ.com; and private ...

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James Adewale MacGregor, an 18-year-old East Chapel Hill High School student, was arrested at 5:14 p.m. Friday at the UNC Hospitals emergency room, according to Chapel Hill police reports.

Maroon, Bandits top Stars
TRAVERSE CITY Pat Maroon and the St. Louis Bandits left Traverse City stranded on Saturday night at Centre ICE. Maroon had a hat trick in the first period as St. Louis spoiled the final home hockey game of the season for the North Stars with a 5-1 triumph.

Weaver: Just setting the record straight
Glad to see President Bush tell the Democrats to pound it considering the subpoenas of his cabinet and staff members for the Dems' absurd hearings into the firings of eight U.S. Attorneys.

Finding shelter in storm of emotion
9/11 doesn't get mentioned specifically much in Mike Binder's accomplished drama "Reign Over Me." It's in the air. People talk about the guy "whose family was on the plane" or people who "were killed in a plane crash," but they can't bring themselves to say much more.

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Vehicle of the Week

Lewis "Scooter" Libby was recently convicted of perjury in the case of the leaked CIA agent, Valerie Plame. more...

We're looking for the Miami Valley's sweetest wheels. more...

Bought a house in Virginia in the last decade You probably purchased it "as is," with no guarantees from the sellers. more...

PORT ORANGE -- Extra motivation is typically not an issue when an athlete is preparing for a world championship event, but Ryan Lochte admits he's super-charged for the World Swimming Championships that start Sunday in Australia. more...

For me and countless others, Rizzutonian metaphysics long ago became part of life. more...

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Movie Review: "Reign Over Me" (2007) by Harvey Karten

Cast: Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle | Director: Mike Binder | MPAA Rating: R "Reign Over Me" (2007) -- Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle star in "Re.. (856 words) more...

(2007) Starring: Adam Sandler , Don Cheadle Director: Mike Binder Synopsis: A man goes off the deep end after losing his family during the September 11th attacks. When he accidentally runs into an old college friend, the friend tries to rehabilitate him, but this is not without its difficulties. more...

Lewis "Scooter" Libby was recently convicted of perjury in the case of the leaked CIA agent, Valerie Plame. more...

Former U.S. Ambassador Joseph Wilson, made famous for accusing the White House of using faulty intelligence to justify the invasion of Iraq, harshly... more...

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WE HEAR . . .

THAT Vice President Dick Cheney spoke to Hudson Institute members Monday at the Union League Club. Asked about a possible pardon for Scooter Libby, he smiled and said, "You can imagine how I feel about that." Libby himself was seated in the front... more...

In funny outfits, friends and strangers ride to raise money for a cancer patient. They are going the extra mile. more...

Community Notes Pasta dinner: Anna McCabe Elementary School's fifth grade class will host a pasta dinner on Wednesday with two settings at 5:30 to 6:30 and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Smithfield High School cafeteria, Pleasant View Avenue. more...

IF ATTORNEY General Alberto Gonzales resigns over the U.S. attorneys flap, many Republicans will not be sorry to see him go. It's not just that some believe Gonzales made a huge mistake in claiming that he asked for the resignations of eight U.S.... more...

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3 questions on motoring for missions

Christian bikers will roar off on a 100-mile ride through Lexington County today to raise money for a Christian International University missionary serving in the Philippines. more...

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A 10-year-old girl was injured Friday morning after her turquoise bicycle collided with a pick-up truck pulling a cement pump on Extension Road near Harney Lane. more...

Mike Binder's Reign Over Me takes on a rarely examined topic the redemptive quality of true friendship. more...

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