In Distress: The Battle Within the Democratic Party
A schism between moderates and liberals over economic inequality is the first front in defining a post-Obama platform.
Entries by Joe Miller
Bizarre Radio Meltdown During NSA Interview (+video)
Aaron Klein’s WABC Radio show experienced what the host called a “tech meltdown” while he was conducting a live, on-air interview with the lawyer who won an injunction against the National Security Agency’s collection of phone records.
Video: Xavier Hawkins, “Southeast Santa,” Shot with Pellet Gun at Toy Giveaway
A man in a Santa Claus suit who has been identified as Xavier Hawkins was shot in the back with a pellet gun Tuesday morning during a toy giveaway in a part of Southeast Washington plagued by crime.
Another Dark Christmas for Iraq’s Christians
It’s Christmas in Baghdad, and once again Iraq’s Christians are celebrating behind blast walls and barbed wire.
US Embassy in Kabul Attacked on Christmas Day
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul was hit by indirect fire before dawn on Christmas Day but no Americans were hurt, as attacks elsewhere in Afghanistan killed at least six people Wednesday, officials said.
Santa’s Workshop Was Not the Problem; It Was Delays at UPS and FedEx
It wasn’t a problem at Santa’s workshop that held up Christmas presents for some this year, but rather, shipping problems at UPS and FedEx.
US and Canada Scramble to Restore Power to Half a Million Homes Following Deadly Ice Storm
Death toll from ice storm rises to 27, including many from carbon monoxide poisoning as residents try to heat freezing homes.
Alaska Cop Sexted 12-Year-Old Girl While Drunk on Duty
A small town Alaska cop sexted a 12-year-old girl repeatedly during a drunken, on-duty bender, authorities say.
Egypt Declares Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group
Announcement criminalises all activities, financing for and membership of group from which ousted President Morsi hailed.
President Ronald Reagan’s First Christmas Message (+video)
Ronald Reagan, Dec. 1981: At Christmas time, every home takes on a special beauty, a special warmth, and that’s certainly true of the White House, where so many famous Americans have spent their Christmases over the years.