*** SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO *** (AP) MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and the Miami Heat remained in first place in the Southeast Division by holding off the Washington Wizards 90-76 on Tuesday night. It's the second time Wade has topped 40 this season, both against Washington: He scored 40 last Wednesday in the nation's capital. Michael Beasley […]
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." That biblical quotation certainly applies to Mikhail Gorbachev, a man not honored enough for the example he set and whose past practices and recent cautions about Afghanistan should be heeded by Barack Obama. Or, on a secular note, if the Sermon on the Mount doesn't c […]
Veteran's Day only happens once a year, but our nation's veterans need our support year-round. We've pulled together five facts about U.S. veterans, the great organizations that are supporting them and how you can help any time of the year. FACT 260,000 veterans will be homeless this year. WHO IS DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT The National Coalition […]
SALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon church for the first time has announced its support of gay rights legislation, an endorsement that helped gain unanimous approval for Salt Lake city laws banning discrimination against gays in housing and employment. The Utah-based church's support ahead of Tuesday night's vote came despite its steadfast opposition […]
THE LLOYD's Prayer Our Chairman, Who Art At Goldman, Blankfein Be Thy Name. The Rally's Come. God's Work Be Done On Earth As There's No Fear Of Correction. Give Us This Day Our Daily Gains, And Bankrupt Our Competitors As You Taught Lehman and Bear Their Lessons. And Bring Us Not Under Indictment. For Thine Is The Treasury, The House And […]
As violence rises in Afghanistan, the power balance between insurgent groups has shifted, with a weakened al-Qaida relying increasingly on the Taliban, U.S. officials say. Afghanistan - Taliban - Al-Qaeda - War in Afghanistan - Asia
John Allen Muhammad stepped foot into Virginia's death chamber and within seconds was lying on a gurney, tapping his left foot, his arms spread wide with a needle dug into each.
President Barack Obama is considering four options for realigning U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, his spokesman said. Barack Obama - White House - Afghanistan - United States - Politics
Former top executives at Blackwater Worldwide say the contractor sent $1 million to Iraq to pay off officials angry about fatal shootings, The New York Times reports. Iraq - Blackwater Worldwide - New York Times - United States - Erik Prince
Military divers have found the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who disappeared last week in western Afghanistan, NATO officials said. Afghanistan - NATO - United States armed forces - Asia - United States