Editor Posts

North Korea Launches Seven Ballistic Missiles

Leah Wawro — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:52:01 -0400

North Korea launched seven scud-type ballistic missiles on Saturday, July 4, in an act of provocation towards the US and in defiance of a UN resolution banning it from testing ballistic missiles.

Sarah Palin Resigns As Alaska Governor (VIDEO)

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:14:56 -0400

In a press conference at her home on Friday, Sarah Palin announced that she would not run for re-election and will resign from office later this month. In a brief statement, Palin gave no reason for her decision and took no questions. Complete video of her resignation after the jump.

Palin Will Not Run For Re-Election

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:25:10 -0400

Sarah Palin plans to announce later today that she will not run for re-election as Governor of Alaska when her term ends in 2010. The move frees Palin up for a 2012 presidential bid.

Jackon's Custody Hearing Delayed At Debbie Rowe's Request

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:28:54 -0400

In her first legal move since Michael Jackson's death, Debbie Rowe--the singer's ex-wife and mother of his two eldest children--requested and won a delay in the custody hearing over Jackson's children on Thursday.

Ruth Madoff: Let Me Keep My Fur Coat

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:34:56 -0400

Ruth Madoff, wife of disgraced Ponzi-schemer Bernie Madoff, was escorted out of their $7 million penthouse Thursday, but not before she asked to keep her fur coat.

US Marines Push Deeper Into Afghanistan

Verena von Pfetten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:44:33 -0400

U.S. marines pushed deeper into Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan on Friday. The troops found little resistance as they worked to win over local chiefs on the second day of the largest military offensive of Obama's presidency.