Evan Tanner

He won accolades from peers and held a prestigious post at the University of Georgia, but liked to play by his own rules, was moody and aloof - and in the end, a cold-blooded killer. Read More

Former state Sen. Cal Cunningham (D) announced he will challenge Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC); a Mason Dixon poll shows Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) tied with GOP challenger Joe Heck; Louisiana Secretary of State Jay Dardenne (D) is considering a run against Sen. David Vitter (R-LA); state Sen. Roy Herron has emerged as the leading Democratic contender to replace Rep. John Tanner (D-TN), who is retiring; and Republicans are favored to hold onto the governor's mansion in South Carolina after Mark Sanford leaves, with Rep. Gresham Barrett (R) slightly outperforming Lt. Gov. Andrew Bauer (R). Read More

Australian Joel Parkinson beat out Sunny Garcia of San Clemente in the final Sunday of the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach on Oahu, Hawaii. Read More

Tennessee state senator Roy Herron, a former minister, has quickly emerged as the leading Democratic contender running for the seat of retiring Rep. John Tanner (D-Tenn.). He's drawn strong early reviews from Democrats because of his record winning elections in fairly conservative, rural territory in west Tennessee. Read More

Despite rumblings of Sen. Doug Jackson's interest in running for Rep. John Tanner's open seat in Congress, Jackson confirmed Monday morning that he has decided not to campaign for the position. Read More

Schenectady's first Culinary Boot Camp offers foodies professional training and exquisite dining at one of the nation's top culinary schools at a fraction the cost of similar courses. 6, a three-day and two-night culinary workshop offering food lovers the opportunity to learn classic cooking techniques, taste ingredients, and share a great experience with fellow foodies. Read More

Fans of Bob Saget 's stand-up routine back in the 80's were likely floored when he surfaced as squeaky-clean Danny Tanner on "Full House". Read More

Usually one the most straight-laced and reserved of the Texas Longhorns , senior quarterback Colt McCoy finally stopped to take it all in late Saturday night. Read More