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John Edwards After Mistrial Declared: 'No One Else Responsible for My Sins'
The case involving the affair between former Democratic Senator John Edwards and his mistress, Rielle Hunter, may be far from over. On Thursday the trial's presiding judge declared a mistrial after the jury informed the court that they were deadlocked on five counts but found him not guilty on one count.
Planned Parenthood Endorses Obama; Targets Romney With $1M Ad Buy
President Obama has received the endorsement of the nation's largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, as the group announced a $1.4 million ad buy aimed at derailing the campaign of the presumed GOP nominee, Mitt Romney.
Interview: Edward Klein on 'The Amateur,' Obama's Faith
The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, who for years was the pastor of Barack and Michelle Obama, told author Edward Klein in a three-hour interview for his book, The Amateur, that the first couple are not "church people." Released last week, the book instantly hit The New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists and is drawing both praise and criticism for its portrayal of the president's inexperience prior to and during his first term.
AG Holder Attacks Voter ID Laws in Speech to Black Churches
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, the nation's top law enforcement officer, told a gathering of black church leaders on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., that laws requiring citizens to show a photo I.D. before voting were a threat to voting rights. He said such laws place "an unfair burden on non-white voters."
Obama Honors Musician, Athlete, Socialist With Medal of Freedom Award
President Obama on Tuesday honored 13 Americans with the prestigious Medal of Freedom. The recipients included some of the country's best known political, cultural and sports figures including socialist union leader Dolores Huerta, legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, and retiring University of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summit.
Will a Romney Presidency Help or Hurt Mormons?
When the Republican Party's nominates Mitt Romney for the presidency in August, it will put the former Mormon Bishop one step closer to the White House. But some Mormons are beginning to wonder if the attention being given to their religion by a Romney presidency will hurt or help their faith.
Romney, McCain Jointly Commemorate Memorial Day
Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney shared the stage with his 2008 presidential campaign rival Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) today at the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center in San Diego, where they observed Memorial Day and Romney spoke about the need for a strong U.S. military.
Gay Ex-Romney Adviser: Both Right, Left Uncomfortable With Me
Richard Grenell, an openly gay foreign policy expert, was on staff with the Romney campaign for less than two weeks. But in his first interview since resigning, he insists that he was not forced to step down.
Gingrich 'Forgives' Romney for Tough GOP Primary
Newt Gingrich, the one-time front-runner in the 2012 Republican primary, says he forgives the party's presumptive nominee for running hard-hitting ads against him earlier this year.
Democrats to Observe Barney Frank's 25th 'Coming Out' Anniversary With Fundraiser
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will be honoring retiring member Rep. Barney Frank (Mass.) next week for the 25th anniversary of his "coming out of the closet" as an openly gay congressman.