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Kent "Dr. Dino" Hovind Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison

Kent Hovind, the evangelist who styles himself "Dr. Dino" and runs the Creation Science Evangelism ministry as well as Dinosaur Adventure Land, a small creationist theme park in Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison on January 19, 2007.

Libby: Guilty, Guilty, Guilty, Guilty

Scooter Libby has been found guilty on four out of five counts: Count 1 - Obstruction of Justice Count 2 - Making a False Statement Count 4 - Perjury Count 5 - Perjury

New Life Church Pardons Disgraced Conservative Evangelist Ted Haggard Of Sexual Immorality

The New Life Church congregation has accepted a plea from the Rev. Ted Haggard after the evangelist confessed he was guilty of "sexual immorality." Haggard apologized on Sunday through a letter read out to the 14,000-member church he founded.

Defense Secretary Nominee Robert Gates Tied to Iran-Contra Scandal

President Bush nominated former CIA director Robert Gates on Wednesday to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense.

The Faces Of Political Scandal

ABC News analyzes the recent scandals of the GOP.

Sen. Burns Concedes to Democrat Jon Tester

U.S. Sen. Conrad Burns conceded defeat to Jon Tester on Thursday, acknowledging that a tight election had gone to the Democrats' favor, Burns' campaign told The Associated Press.

Jim Webb Officially Defeats Sen. George Allen

Democrats completed an improbable double-barreled election sweep of Congress on Wednesday, taking control of the Senate with a victory in Virginia as they padded their day-old majority in the House.

The End of a Revolution

Sex, lies and power games are just the latest symptoms of a Republican Party that has strayed from its ideals. --- A good article from Time.

Pelosi to be first Madame Speaker of the House

Nancy Pelosi addresses America and sets the tone for the next two years. She promises to to change course not only in Iraq but here at home and also reach out the the Republicans. Add to that subpoena power and you have a combination better than cocaine and prostitutes ala Rep.

Rumsfeld Will Step Down

The Associated Press reports that President Bush has accepted Donald Rumsfeld's resignation.

Hastert Will Step Down

The Speaker bows out of the Republican leadership after Democrats take his power. The contest to succeed him will help define the Republican Party in a new era of divided government.

Gay Marriage Ban Rejected in Arizona

In a triple setback for conservatives, South Dakotans rejected a law that would have banned virtually all abortions, Arizona became the first state to defeat an amendment to ban gay marriage and Missouri approved a measure backing stem cell research. ---

South Dakotans Reject Tough Abortion Ban

South Dakotans rejected a toughest-in-the-nation law that would have banned virtually all abortions, even in cases of rape and incest - defeating one of the most high-profile state measures facing voters Tuesday.

Bush takes blame for election "thumping"

US President George W. Bush took responsibility for a "thumping" by Democrats in congressional elections, and admitted the drubbing reflected frustration over a "lack of progress" in Iraq.

Michael J. Fox Visists Wisconsin to Support Gov. Doyle

During a campaign stop in Milwaukee today for Governor Jim Doyle, actor and stem cell research activist Michael J. Fox made remarks about the importance of electing Dr. Steve Kagen to Congress.

The Chuck Norris Column

Apparenty, Chuck Norris just decied that it was time to take full advantage of his (short-lived) resurrection of fame. He is now using his internet popularity to start a new column at World Net Daily to incorporate the "Random Chuck Norris Facts" into his ultra-Christian messge.

Gore scoffs at Reichert's stance on global warming

Environmental policy took center stage in this year's congressional races on Tuesday, with candidates for U.S. Senate holding dueling news conferences across the state and former Vice President Al Gore expressing incredulity at Republican Rep.

Gore and Murdoch join forces in TV deal

Al Gore, the former US vice-president, is bringing his user-generated content television channel to the UK, courtesy of James Murdoch's British Sky Broadcasting.

Pelosi says she would drain GOP 'swamp'

Franklin Roosevelt had his first hundred days. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi is thinking 100 hours, time enough, she says, to begin to "drain the swamp" after more than a decade of Republican rule.

Olberman Rips into Bush during his "Special Comment"

Olbermann: And lastly tonight, a Special Comment, about — lying.

NewsMax.com Releases Top 25 Talk Radio Hosts List

Who are America's "Top 25" most influential talk-radio hosts? NewsMax magazine has the answer in its just-released October issue.

Poll: Lieberman Leads Lamont in Conneticut

Sen. Joe Lieberman has a 10-point advantage over Democrat Ned Lamont among likely Connecticut voters, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday.

Terrell Owens Suicide Attempt

Controversial football star Terrell Owens attempted suicide last night by taking an overdose of prescription pain pills, according to a Dallas Police Department report.

Blair's Farwell

Tony Blair has thanked the British people and the Labour Party for giving him "the extraordinary privilege of leading you" and said he will always be there for them.

U.S. excited (and suspicious) about gas prices

Almost half of all Americans believe the November elections have more influence than market forces. For them, the plunge at the pump is about politics, not economics.

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