According to state records, filing documents weren't received from John O'Boyle, and evidently his name won't appear on the ballot for the Pierce County judgeship in April. Read More
Those lucky few readers who follow us on Twitter learned earlier today that U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan , D-N.D., has announced he'll retire instead of seeking re-election in November, further imperiling U.S. Sen. Harry Reid 's slippery grasp on the 60-vote majority. Read More
At least two U.S. marshals were wounded Monday when a gunman opened fire in the lobby of a federal building in downtown Las Vegas, and the gunman was shot and apprehended at a building across the street, authorities said. Read More
No despot fears the president, and no demonstrator in Tehran expects him to ride to the rescue. Read More
Patrick Ruffini points out that the special election in Massachusetts to replace Ted Kennedy in the Senate is drawing in on its final days, and the Republican candidate Scott Brown is within striking distance. Read More
Sarah Palin will continue her book tour, Facebook updates and personal appearances. Read More
New Mexico Governor BILL RICHARDSON removes his name from consideration as President-elect BARACK OBAMA's pick for Secretary of Commerce due to an investigation of a company that did business with his state government. Read More
Cosmetic surgeons pressured Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to replace the so-called 5% bo-tax on all treatments considered cosmetic surgery with a 10% tanning tax instead. Read More