Meet Obama the campaigner
Alex Castellanos says that Team Obama has turned the onetime candidate of hope and change into a ferociously political animal.
Obama. Hollywood. Still friends?
Timothy Stanley says Obama must stay on the right side of moviemakers if he wants to use their cultural influence--and big donations--to get reelected
A $23M salary? Look elsewhere
Ingo Walter and Jennifer Carpenter: Focus on changing the risk incentives of banks rather than the level of executive pay
What Facebook says about U.S.
Frida Ghitis says one of world's most successful companies could not have come into existence anywhere else
Why I won't quit Facebook
Omar Gallaga says Facebook, despite its flaws, remains the easiest way for him to connect with friends and family.
Diva who defined the disco moment
Donna Summer defined the disco era. Her brazenly sexual hits "Love To Love You Baby" and "I Feel Love" horrified some and delighted many more when they came out. They also helped to propel disco into a national phenomenon. Even now, the sound of her voice -- controlled yet passionate -- summons up the hedonistic, willful spirit of the late 1970s.
Martin's last words on phone: 'Get off'
Trayvon Martin's girlfriend, talking to him on the telephone, heard the teenager saying, "get off, get off" in the moments before his cell phone cut off and he was shot dead, according to a recording of the girl's interview with a prosecutor released Friday.
Under 18 and taking care of mom
At 13 years old, Nickolaus Dent is his mother's primary caregiver. He's responsible for the grocery shopping and cooking. He cleans the house. He does all the laundry. It's a full-time job, but he doesn't have a choice.
How charity donations are spent
If you've ever wondered how much money charities spend mailing you those glossy brochures and free address labels along with their request for a donation, the answer might surprise you.
Harper brings baseball hope to D.C.
He's brash, bold and has the skills to back it up. 19-year-old phenom Bryce Harper is less than a month into his baseball career with the Washington Nationals, and he's already making his presence felt in the nation's capital. With high-profile magazine covers and international baseball experience already on his resume, the Nationals are looking to Harper to be one of their building blocks as they try to put Washington baseball on the map.
Solar eclipse to project "ring of fire"
Thousands of people are planning viewing parties in the western United States for Sunday's annular solar eclipse, a rare event in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon.
Van Halen concerts postponed
Classic rockers Van Halen on Thursday abruptly postponed more than 30 tour dates, following their June 26 concert in New Orleans, representative Anna Loynes said.
'Go-Go' pioneer Brown dies
Chuck Brown, known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," a genre blending funk, jazz and soul and other musical forms, died Wednesday, his manager said.
Amazon lists best-read cities
Virginia is for lovers, so the slogan goes -- but more specifically, it seems to be the state many book-lovers call home.
Brain injury link NFL players, vets?
The same dementia-like disease found in the brain tissue of several National Football League players has shown up in the brains of four U.S. veterans exposed to improvised explosive devices and other head trauma, according to new research.
Big 12, SEC champs to play New Year's bowl The champions of the Big 12 and SEC conferences will meet in a New Year's Day bowl game annually beginning with the 2014 season, the conferences said Friday in a news release.
Staples Center bracing for NHL/NBA marathon The folks who run the Staples Center and the L.A. Live complex in downtown Los Angeles like to call it the sports and entertainment capital of the world. But even this is a bit much.
Bucs' Price out amid grief over sister's death Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Brian Price missed the team's OTAs this week after being hospitalized for exhaustion and grief in the wake of his sister's death, his agent has told local media.
Sources: Oden had same procedure Kobe had In an effort to revive his NBA career, Greg Oden recently underwent the controversial knee procedure that superstars Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez say took years off their bodies, according to sources.
Loomis: Brees deal must be right for both sides Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he isn't taking any of Drew Brees' recent complaints about the slow pace of contract negotiations personally.
Report: Ohio State self-reported 46 violations Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer and athletic director Gene Smith acknowledged having committed secondary NCAA violations in recent months, according to a report in The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer.
White Sox's Konerko out after pitch hits head Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko left the game after getting hit in the head with a pitch by Chicago Cubs' pitcher Jeff Samardzija on Friday.
Phillies' Manuel, umpire each get 1-game bans Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has been suspended one game for his nose-to-nose argument with plate umpire Bob Davidson during a game on Tuesday night.
Official: Boise State reaffirms Big East pledge Boise State, which has been in recent talks with the Mountain West about staying in the league instead of leaving next year, has reaffirmed its commitment to join the Big East, a conference official told ESPN's Joe Schad.
McNamee: Some evidence not from Clemens Brian McNamee says some of the medical evidence he saved in a beer can was not used on baseball pitcher Roger Clemens.
Kurt Busch's friendship with Newman on rocks? Kurt Busch doesn't have any issues with NASCAR or the penalties it meted out from last week's incidents at Darlington Raceway, but the driver's relationship with former teammate Ryan Newman needs some work.
