Quote of the Day
"A hero is simply someone
who rises above his own human weaknesses,
for an hour, a day, a year,
to do something stirring."
who rises above his own human weaknesses,
for an hour, a day, a year,
to do something stirring."
--Betty Deramus
News of Note
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Iraq Takes Control of Green Zone - VIDEO - PHOTOS
Greetings From Iraq: Happy Sovereignty Day!
Operation Enduring Freedom
U.S. Preps for 20,000 Troop Surge Against Taliban
Homeland Security / War on Terror / Hamas-Hezbollah Happenings
Israel Slams Hamas Homes, Destroys Gaza Mosque
Hamas Resilient Despite Israeli Onslaught
Gaza Decisions Made Day-by-Day - PHOTOS (Graphic)
Fate of Revered Soldier Captured by Hamas Unclear
Hamas Rockets Put Israel's Nuclear Facility in Battle Zone
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Obama's Hawaii house - Video
Judge rejects release of two Guantanamo inmates
Aussies 'Unlikely' to Take Detainees (So we're supposed to close Gitmo, but no one wants their dirtbags back....maybe we should send 'em to the whiners who want them released)
Suspected U.S. Airstrike in Pakistan Kills 3 Militants
India says Pakistan attitude unchanged on militants
Beware of Disinformation From Gaza
Worldwide Wackos
Cuba celebrates revolution's 50th anniversary
Castro: Cuba Revolution Will Last Another 50 Years
Politics / Government
Portland Largest U.S. City With Openly Gay Mayor
Ex-Rhode Island Sen. Claiborne Pell Dead at 90
Mahalo, Hawaii: Obamas Head Home to Chilly Chicago
Caroline Kennedy's Star Rising in Senate Bid
Dems Could Try Stall Tactics to Block Burris From Senate
Obama to meet with congressional leaders on economy - Video
Madoff complying with assets disclosure deadline
China's Hu praises 30 years of ties with U.S.
Video: Illinois Governor arrested
In the Courts / Crime and Punishment / Law and Order
4 Arrested in Calif. Lesbian's 'Extreme' Gang Rape
'Santa Shooter' Led 2 Lives While Plotting Murders
Caylee Anthony's Grandparents Seek Immunity
Officials: Ski Resort Shooter Killed Cat, Committed Suicide
Aspen Man Threatened 'Mass Death' Before Killing Self
North Carolina Father Suspected of Killing 3, Taking His 2 Children
Man says he shot car with paintballs to deter DUI