Obama To Close CIA "Black Sites"

Obama says "no" to torture by closing Gitmo, CIA black sites and declaring interrogations must follow Army Field Manual guidelines.

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Obama's first day: Pay freeze, lobbying rules

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Confession sheds light on Mumbai attacks

The gunman captured in last month's Mumbai attacks told police he had originally intended to seize hostages and call the media to make demands, according to his confession.

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Fire Sale on All McCain-Palin Campaign Equipment - The Sleuth

I wonder if they left all the anti-Obama watermelon/chicken clipart on the computers....

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Blagojevich, Illinois Governor Arrested (VIDEO)

Timeline and history that led to "Blago's" arrest.

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A positive aspect of the Bush legacy

It's pretty bad when a former KGB guy thinks you've gone too far. Bushie, you're doin' a heck of job!

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Fairness Doctrine Is Exactly What The Right Needs

Right-wing pundits say the Fairness Doctrine for broadcasting will quiet them. So far it's only making them louder. And if they're really "Fair and Balanced", why would would legislated fairness matter at all?

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Bush disapproval ratings reach new record

They say he'll be redeemed by history. Doubtful....

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U.S. Office in Tehran?

So, according to Bush they're part of the "Axis of Evil", a state sponsor of terrorism and to talk to them would be "appeasement" and sanctions are to be stricter....but the US is going to open an office in the Swiss Embassy in Iran??? This administration makes my brain hurt.

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Israel investigating alleged prisoner abuse

The Israeli military says it has launched an investigation after a local TV station aired video allegedly showing soldiers humiliating a bound and blindfolded Palestinian prisoner.

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Monks brawl at Christian holy site in Jerusalem

Israeli police rushed into one of Christianity's holiest churches Sunday and arrested two clergyman after an argument between monks erupted into a brawl next to the site of Jesus' tomb.

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6 Things Obama Should Do

If Barack Obama wants to be a different kind of President, Slate has 6 suggestions for the new Commander-In-Chief.

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McCain's mom is as McNasty as he is!

The foul-mouthed old cow is the perfect example of how her son got to be who he is. She cusses like a truckdriver and is all about the money. McCain family values are the McNastiest thing the public has seen since George W. Bush's campaign.

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Tim Robbins purged from voting list

He's not the only one by far, but so far he's the highest profile voter whose name was purged prior to today's election. He had to appeal to a judge to be allowed to cast his vote.

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John McCain's lack of foreign policy experience

He said Sunni and Shi'a had no history of violent disagreement. He said he didn't know if he'd talk to the Prime Minister of one of our allies (Spain). He egged on Georgia's Saakashvili, promising the US would back him up. He said Al-Qaeda was training in Iran.

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Hour-by-hour guide to 2008 election returns

What to look for to make you nervous or happy all night long.

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Obama concludes his campaign on a high and wistful note

Fired Up / Ready to Go! The beginning and the end of the campaign of the century.

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What this election has taught children

Does "do as I say, not as I do" work? Why are children who won't be able to vote for 5-10 years arguing as fiercely as their parents? How are the negative ads affecting them? Is this the future of the American electorate?

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First thoughts: A viewers' guide to tonight

How to gauge where the nation is headed, courtesy of Chuck Todd.

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Voting obstacles in VA, PA and more

What a surprise that it seems to be concentrated in swing states...

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A beginner's guide to terrorism

Thinking about terrorism? Here's what you need to know.

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Police make first arrests in deadly India bombs - Yahoo! News

Arrests have been made in Assam bombings. The investigation continues.

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Color switch - When Black is White

British newspaper, The Guardian, features a different approach to the US elections. Copies are fast becoming a collector's item.

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Election Deception: 12 Dirtiest Tricks

Maybe one day we'll have free and fair elections in this country. Until then, keep yourself informed....on the issues, on the tricks that campaigns use, on your voting rights.

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No Treats for Obama Supporters

What happens when a woman decides to take out her political viewpoint on children? The scariest Halloween ever! Thank you John McCain and Sarah Palin for embracing supporters like these. You said you were proud of them, right?

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