The perfect villain
When U.S. leaders decided it was time to despise Saddam Hussein, he made the perfect villain. He was cocky and cunning. He looked dangerous and deranged standing at rallies firing a…
Capitol opens door to Ford mourners
The Capitol opened its doors to ordinary people wishing to pay last respects to Gerald R. Ford after dignitaries praised the 38th president as a healer and a rock in…
Video shows Saddam’s final moments
Thousands of Iraqis flocked to Saddam Hussein's hometown of Ouja on Sunday, where the deposed leader was buried in a religious compound 24 hours after his execution. Dozens of relatives and…
Americans fear a New Year of doom & gloom
Another terrorist attack, a warmer planet, death and destruction from a natural disaster. These are among Americans' grim predictions for the United States in 2007. But on a brighter note, only…
American death toll at 2,998 in Iraq
At least 80 Iraqis died in bombings and other attacks Saturday as they prepared to celebrate Islam's biggest holiday, their first without Saddam Hussein. The bombings came hours after Saddam was…
The real crimes against humanity
With the brutal hanging of Saddam Hussein in the pre-dawn hours Saturday, the transformation of the United States of America from world power to international exporter of terror is complete. While…
Junketing Senators cave in to Ecuadorian leader
Six junketing U.S. senators Friday said they will seek to extend trade benefits for Ecuador, despite a promise by its leftist President-elect to halt a key U.S. anti-drug operation in…
Edwards wraps up campaign blitz
In the three-day blitz launching his 2008 presidential campaign, John Edwards has prodded enthusiastic crowds to get active. "We cannot stay at home and wait for the next election. The power…
Bush, Laura hide out during tornado alert
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush were moved to an armored vehicle on their ranch Friday when a tornado warning was issued in central Texas, the White House said. The…
Iraqi Americans cheer Hussein’s execution
With tears in his eyes and a grin on his face, 13-year-old Ali Al-Najjar watched his father celebrate the death of Saddam Hussein. The Dearborn resident was emotional Friday night â€ 
