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Despite Bristol's Claim, Sarah Palin Says She's Undecided on Presidential Run

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:21:39 +0000

Despite a claim by daughter Bristol Palin that her mind had been made up, Sarah Palin said Tuesday that she has not decided whether she’ll run for president in 2012. The former Alaska governor, speaking to reporters in Pella, Iowa, said, “We’re still thinking about that,” when asked whether she would run, CNN reported. Bristol [...]

Michele Bachmann Officially Announces Presidential Bid

Stephanie Berning — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:02:42 +0000

Minnesota Rep. and Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann officially announced her candidacy for the 2012 presidential election on Monday. Bachmann kicked off her campaign in Waterloo, Iowa, where she was born. “I know what it means to be from Iowa — I know what we value here and I know what’s important,” Bachmann said during [...]

John Edwards Chipper In Newly Released Mugshot

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:30:34 +0000

For a man who had just been arrested, former US Sen. John Edwards sure looks chipper in his mugshot, which was released on Wednesday.

The one-time vice presidential hopeful was arrested in June on conspiracy and campaign law violation charges, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Zimbabwe Cop Imprisoned After Using President's Bathroom

brad.bruner — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:15:24 +0000

A cop in Zimbabwe has been locked up in the police barracks for the past month because he had the audacity to use a bathroom reserved for Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (pictured) during a trade show.

Mugabe wasn't using the bathroom, and homicide detective Alois Mabhunu really had to go. So he allegedly "rushed" the VIP loo, leading to his immediate detention.

Americans Angry At Current State of the Country: Survey

brad.bruner — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:19:47 +0000

Remember the American dream? Well, it might be a distant memory, if one survey is to be believed. A new poll of 600 Americans found citizens are upset about several issues. Seventy percent say the government isn’t fixing the problems facing the country. Eighty-one percent feel we’re not seeing the types of jobs we need. [...]

President Obama Grabs Cell Phone, Chats With Unsuspecting Person [VIDEO]

brad.bruner — Sun, 29 May 2011 16:15:12 +0000

President Obama isn't waiting until he's on the campaign trail to speak to the people.

The Commander-in-Chief made some waves on his visit to Ireland when he grabbed a cell phone from someone in the crowd in Dublin and began talking to the person on the other end for about 15 seconds before handing the phone back and going about his business.

Osama bin Laden Killed in Pakistan, President Obama Confirms

brad.bruner — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:30:14 +0000

In a stunning development, President Barack Obama confirmed late Sunday evening that Osama bin Laden, the leader of terrorist group Al-Qaeda responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed Sunday in Pakistan.

Obama made the announcement in a televised address shortly after 11:30 PM ET, about an hour after reports of bin Laden's death had made their way onto the Internet.

President Obama Gets Locked Out of White House [VIDEO]

brad.bruner — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:17:19 +0000

Barack Obama ran into a little problem upon his return home from his recent trip to South America.

With the cameras rolling, the President attempted to enter into the Oval Office through a pair of French doors, only to find that he had been locked out.

Barack Obama Picks Kansas to Win The National Championship

brad.bruner — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:15:19 +0000

Barack Obama didn’t take a whole lot of risks when filling out his NCAA Tournament brackets. The President has all four number one seeds — Duke, Pittsburgh, Ohio State and Kansas — advancing to the Final Four, with Kansas winning it all. This is the second straight year Obama predicted the Jayhawks to take the [...]

9 Cutest Presidential Pets [PHOTOS]

WGBF-AM — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:31:25 +0000

Used to be that our presidents had bears and silkworms and stuff lying around the White House. Now it’s mostly cats and dogs. But are they ever adorable. We’ve collected some of the White House’s cutest pets, from Barack’s Bo to Billy the Hippo. Yes, hippo. - Contributed by Cole Stryker

Gallery: Faces of Celebration in Egypt

brad.bruner — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:41:39 +0000

There's jubilation on the street of Cairo, in response to the news that Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak will step down after 30 years in office. Check out a gallery from the celebration.

"Egypt Is Free!"

brad.bruner — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:22:39 +0000

Wild cheers erupted from tens of thousands of demonstrators in Cairo’s Tahrir Square after word spread that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned. Demonstrators chanted “Egypt is free!” upon hearing the news. LIVE: Watch now as crowds cheer