When Bill Thompson took the stage Tuesday night for one of the most cheerful concession speeches in recent memory, the cast of characters around him told the story of his failed campaign - the people who were there, and the...
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WASHINGTON, Nov 20 ( Reuters ) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai is an "unworthy partner" who does not deserve a big boost either in U.S. troops or civilian aid, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. Pelosi, a...
New York voters aren’t very optimistic about the financial solvency of their state, but they're also sending their elected representatives mixed signals. They oppose budget cuts in a couple key areas but are against tax hikes...
By ZOE FRALEY; The Bellingham Herald BELLINGHAM, Wash. – After Shannon Taggart spent more than a year living in her van, moving into a Bellingham apartment was a big step. But like many homeless people placed in housing,...
ATHENS, Ga. -- Ashley Houts scored 17 points to lead No. 16 Georgia to a come-from-behind 49-48 win over Rutgers on Sunday. Georgia (3-0) trailed 44-32 with 7:14 to play after Rutgers freshman Monique Oliver's layup. Houts...