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N.J. Gov. Christie losing weight for political reasons — not his health: Poll
The people of the Garden State have spoken. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had specialized surgery and is now losing weight for political reasons, not for his personal health. So says a small scale reader poll from The Star Ledger, a new organization that caters to a wide group of counties in the northern part of the state.
Tim Tebow tops list of America's most influential athletes
The public is not done with him yet. Former New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow enjoyed much "Tebowmania" 15 months ago - and his influence has not waned a bit. When Americans are asked which pro athletes they believe carry the most influence with the public, Mr. Tebow is at No. 1.
'This is not a ritual' says Howard Kurtz in his media mea culpa
Oh, woe is Howard. But things are better now. Former Newsweek/Daily Beast media analyst Howard Kurtz took to "Reliable Sources" to make things right with the viewing and reading public on Sunday.
C-SPAN fires up its 2016 presidential election coverage with Cruz and Biden
It will be three very long years until many Americans are in presidential election mode, and eager for talk of their favorite candidates or horse race politics. But it is never to early in some circles to get a start on things. As of Friday night, C-SPAN will begin airing "The Road to the White House 2016."
The Howard Kurtz matter
Alas, media critic Howard Kurtz lost his perch with the Daily Beast on Thursday following some erroneous reporting on NBA player Jason Collins and his decision to reveal that he is gay.
Libertarians call for 'criminal penalties' against government officials who overstep their authority
The party of Gary Johnson has weighed in on a complex and dangerous matter: Libertarians are not happy with circumstances surrounding the April 15 terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon.
Feminism may be dead: 72 percent of Americans say they're not 'feminists'
It is likely disappointing news for old school bra-burners and Gloria Steinham-inspired activists. "Has feminist become a dirty word?" demands a new Economist/YouGov Poll released Wednesday.
$50,000 raised to replace beloved backyard boat destroyed in Boston terrorist attack
Good Samaritans and generous neighbors from around the nation? Yes, and yes.
2,000 families on waiting list to buy bulletproof backpacks for their kids
Armed guards in classrooms are one solution to security issues in the nation's schools. Bulletproof backpacks could be another, suggests some emerging new fashion sense among those concerned over their child's safety. We're talking "ballistic apparel" here.
The vegan hipster globalist former president returns to Washington
Former President Bill Clinton is not the sax-playing, Elvis-style, burger-loving White House guy anymore. He is now the reinvented vegan hipster globalist statesman emcee - and he returns to the nation's capital with much ado.
'Misunderestimate' the most popular Bushism of all
"Misunderestimate" is the iconic Bushism that has seen the most use in the press since former President George W. Bush first uttered the word on Nov. 6, 2000 - this according to the Global Language Monitor.
George W. Bush Presidential Center two-year construction — in two-minute time lapse video
No time to monitor the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas on Thursday? There's a new two-minute video chronicling the entire two-year construction project, distilled from 20,000 hours of images snapped by a dozen high definition cameras at the site.
Tea party on Baucus retirement: 'Good riddance'
With news that Sen. Max Baucus will not seek re-election in 2014, the tea party has quickly emerged to claim it as a happy victory.
Fat chance? 63 percent of Americans say obese airline passengers should be required buy a second seat
The debate over chubby plane passengers is still aloft. Should they pay more to fly, or will airlines risk a discrimination lawsuit over the matter?
It's complicated: Boston Marathon attacks could 'throw a wrench' into immigration reform
Comprehensive immigration reform and the Boston bombers are completely unrelated, claims one Wake Forest University professor. All documented cases of terrorist plots, both alleged and discovered, have involved people entering the country legally and according to existing immigration legislation.
