It brought a new meaning to the lyrics "Born to Run." When one gets swept up between high school cheerleaders and middle-age mothers whose teenage daughters are embarrassed that their moms are on national TV, there's only one thing to do. Run. ...more

February 2, 2009

It wasn't too long ago that Barack Obama and his advisers were tripping over one another to tear down Hillary Rodham Clinton's foreign policy credentials. She was dismissed as a commander in chief wanna-be who did little more than sip tea and make small talk with foreign leaders during her days as first lady. ...more

November 30, 2008

Russian troops stepped up their advance into Georgian territory on Monday, attempting to turn back the clock to the days when Moscow held uncontested sway over what it considers its "near abroad," and arousing increasing alarm among Western leaders. ...more

August 12, 2008

By almost every measure, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's overseas tour that concluded here Saturday was a clear success, with meticulously planned and deftly executed events designed to beam back images to the United States of a politician comfortable on the world stage. ...more

July 27, 2008

It's impossible to separate baseball and politics in Venezuela. ...more

December 15, 2007

A soulful songstress from Trinity will compete for the chance to represent the Suncoast Blues Society at the 2008 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn. ...more

October 17, 2007