Like most folks, I made up a short list of New Year's resolutions last week. When I read it over later, it struck me as funny that I started with "abs, abs, abs" and ended with "be nicer to everyone." ...more

January 4, 2009

When the year 2008 dawned, we all knew the White House was going to be up for grabs. That guaranteed things would not be dull. The past year definitely wasn't boring, but not for the reasons people thought at the start of the year. ...more

December 27, 2008

Hello I'm back; you haven't seen me for about two days, did you miss me? I'm Sarah, Sarah Palin. I've been so busy I never went back to Saturday Night Live because it bombed, just like I did in the election. ...more

December 18, 2008

A bailout plan designed to force General Motors, Chrysler and Ford to become more financially viable without risking too much taxpayer money was submitted to the White House on Monday. Here's a look at the plan: ...more

December 9, 2008

David Gregory's new job as moderator of "Meet the Press" is official with the announcement on the long-running NBC television interview program that he will take over starting next Sunday. ...more

December 7, 2008

If those cutting-edge designers on HGTV got a break from hosting their shows (or adding quirky support-player personality), what Obama-inspired changes would they make at the White House? ...more

November 30, 2008

The Rev. George M. Docherty, credited with helping to push Congress to insert the phrase "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance, has died at 97. ...more

November 30, 2008

A church official says the clergyman credited with helping to push Congress to insert the phrase "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance has died in Alexandria, Pa. ...more

November 29, 2008

Amtrak ridership continues to increase nationwide and on the Silver Star through Tampa as travelers seek alternatives to paying costly gasoline prices. ...more

November 22, 2008

It's not totally impossible that a disgraced chef can make a comeback. The Food Network is bringing back "Dinner: Impossible" with Robert Irvine. ...more

November 20, 2008