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JFK assassinated 46 years ago today. What do you believe?

Surveys show that 60 to 70 per cent of Americans believe that there was a conspiracy and that Oswald was not the only shooter that day.

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Liz Cheney Warns Against 'Walking Away' From Afghanistan, Apparently Forgetting That Dick Cheney Did Just That - video

Worst of all? Hearing Cheney try to jam Obama about the dangers of "walking away" from her father's mess — after Dick and W. did exactly that when they got the genius idea to launch their epic fail in Iraq. These criminals have absolutely no shame.

Confederate flag must come down from Capitol, says S.C. governor hopeful

The Confederate flag must be removed from the State House grounds if South Carolina is to attract jobs, according to one Democrat running for governor.

Will there be a Queen/King of daytime talk shows once Oprah leaves broadcast TV? If so, who?

Today the Chicago Tribune ran an article in its Chicagoland section called, “Who is Oprah's heir apparent in daytime?” Possible successors mentioned were, Ellen DeGeneres, Dr. Phil, Dr.

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Only the turkeys don't look forward to Thanksgiving

One late autumn day each year, the United States takes leave from the business of humanity. Some things, of course, observe no time out: the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, for instance, and the interest payable on Americans' mountain of credit card debt.

Is Tony Blair a war criminal? Britain's Iraq inquiry to start hearing evidence this week

The Iraq inquiry will start hearing evidence in open session on Tuesday, and it will almost certainly lead to fireworks. Let us hope the media cover it properly; five months ago, there was a sharp debate on Iraq in the Commons which the media ignored.

Celebrities lead charge against Scientology as Australian prime minister threatens parliamentary inquiry into its activities

The church has just been denounced in the strongest possible terms in the Australian parliament. Prime minister Kevin Rudd has expressed his concern over allegations of "a worldwide pattern of abuse and criminality" and is contemplating a parliamentary inquiry.

Republicans Eye the Tiger of Populism

Via Oprah, Facebook and a bus trip that resembled a campaign swing more than a book tour, Sarah Palin reappeared on the national stage last week, minus her governorship and running-mate status, but with a new role as principled "rogue" to add to her previous credits as plain- …

A Kid's Idea, for Dogs to Savor

You get it right away, right? Just because it's so obvious doesn't mean it's not a good idea. People love dogs. Dogs love ice cream. But people don't like what ice cream does to their dogs, specifically, their dogs' stomachs. Neither do the dogs. Neither do the carpets.

In Defense of New York

Representative John Shadegg of Arizona really knows how to put on a show. Earlier this month, he used a live baby as part of a quasi-ventriloquist act on the House floor. Creepy? Yes. Still, we let it slide.

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