The fact that we've known since the beginning of time that politicians negotiate sweetheart deals to get legislation passed doesn't do anything to lessen the anger we feel over the Senate health care bill. This isn't about disagreeing with needed improvements. It is about "buying" votes by offering special gifts for states. ...more

December 23, 2009

Democratic leaders secure the support of Sen. Ben Nelson to provide the 60th and deciding vote for sweeping health care legislation in the Senate, capping a year of struggle and a final burst of deadline bargaining on President Barack Obama's top domestic priority. ...more

December 19, 2009

Deneilo Bradshaw, 24, was spared death by lethal injection for the murder of Rachel Hoffman, as jurors indicated Friday that although they believed he was guilty of first-degree murder, he instead should spend the rest of his life in prison. ...more

December 19, 2009

Senate Republicans vowed Wednesday to use every available tactic to delay voting on the health care bill, as Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., scrambled to unify Democrats in support of the legislation. ...more

December 17, 2009

The liberals' longtime dream of a government-run health care system for all died Wednesday in the Senate, but Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont vowed it will return when the realization dawns that private insurance companies "are no longer needed." ...more

December 16, 2009

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Simeon Rice became the latest former player to rip Jon Gruden, the Bucs head coach for seven years who was fired after the team went 9-7 and missed the playoffs in 2008. ...more

January 29, 2009

As an errant pass began to slide out of Vinny Lecavalier's reach during a recent practice, the Lightning's franchise center laid out his body at the blue line in an attempt to corral the puck with his stick. ...more

September 19, 2008

New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka alleged on Friday that Washington Redskins tackle Chris Samuels made a dirty play when he fell on the back of his ankle after being beaten on a pass rush on the final play of the NFL season opener. ...more

September 6, 2008

Continental Airlines said Friday it is charging some coach customers $15 for a first checked bag, matching a similar fee imposed by most other major U.S. carriers. ...more

September 5, 2008

Linebacker Ryan Nece, cut by the Bucs on Saturday, was signed by the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Lions also claimed rookie running back Marcus Thomas. ...more

September 1, 2008