Interracial couple denied marriage license in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ A white Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of …
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Nobel jury speaks out in defense of Obama prize
OSLO (AP) — One judge noted with surprise that President Barack Obama “didn’t look particularly happy” at being named the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Another …
Obama makes first trip to New Orleans as president
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama, who accused former President George W. Bush of leading a government “that sits on its hands while a major …
Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
In a stunning move, President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, according to news reports. The president is being recognized for …
African bishops speak of Obama in religious terms
VATICAN CITY (AP) — African bishops attending a Vatican meeting are speaking about the election of Barack Obama in divine terms – putting them very …
AP Exclusive: Autopsy shocker: Jackson was healthy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s arms were covered with punctures, his face and neck were scarred and he had tattooed eyebrows and lips, but …
Want to read all about it online? It may cost you
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With their advertising revenue drying up, newspaper publishers spent much of the spring and summer debating whether to cut off free …
EDITORIAL: ACORN must root out its problems to regain public trust
ACORN has a lot of work to do if it wants to restore its image, regain credibility and continue receiving public funding in the wake …
Jimmy Carter: Wilson comments ‘based on racism’
ATLANTA (AP) _ Former President Jimmy Carter said that a congressman’s outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an …
Obama accepts congressman’s apology for ‘You lie!’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama accepted a South Carolina Republican’s apology for shouting, “You lie!” during his speech to Congress, and House Democratic leaders …