News in Brief Glass Ceiling a Touch Higher Since Ferraro “When we speak of the future, the message is Geraldine Ferraro.” That was the message of presidential candidate… Michael Todd
News in Brief Stadium Use Recalls JFK’s ‘New Frontier’ Speech Barack Obama will accept the nomination as the Democratic candidate for president tonight at Invesco Field, Denver’s “Mile… Michael Todd
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News in Brief Biden Selection Fits the Democrats’ M.O. With the selection of Sen. Joe Biden as his vice presidential pick, Barack Obama has followed a tradition… Michael Todd
News in Brief Obama’s Veep Clock Right on Time With the Democratic Party convention set to get under way on Monday, Sen. Barack Obama’s supporters clutch their… William Yelles
News in Brief The Day Peace, Order and Tranquility Reigned One-hundred-and-forty-two years ago, President Andrew Johnson let fly perhaps the most boldly titled statement ever to grace the… Sara Barbour
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News in Brief Nixonian Echo in Musharraf’s Exit With Pakistan’s President Musharraf announcing his resignation today amid parliament preparations for his impeachment, Americans may be reminded… Sara Barbour
News in Brief What Appears on the White House China? We know their treaties, their speeches, their wars and their legacies. So what about their favorite foods? Sara Barbour
News in Brief Last, or Second from the Top Despite the current media frenzy over both major party presidential candidates’ searches for running mates, if ever there… Sara Barbour