As with the first presidential debate, the candidates seemed to have a hard time answering direct questions in the second debate Tuesday. Instead they chose to talk about what they wanted and ignored time...

Workers in more than a dozen cities went out on strike last week against Wal-mart. Those walkouts followed strikes at nine Los Angeles-area stores the week before and work stoppages over the last month...

To Justice Samuel A. Alito, - At oral argument, you asked about the necessity of efforts by the University of Texas to expand opportunity for students from all backgrounds: “Why is it important for the...

Election Day is fast approaching, but your chance to vote and make your voice heard is already here. Thanks to early voting, you can cast your vote today – well before Nov. 6. Your chance to have your...

One of the most interesting parts about sports is the human element. We see players get emotional after wins and losses, certain players elevate their game in important situations and others tend to crumble.Along...

Trackers. They’re the paparazzi of the political world, and they catch those little moments when a politician slips, breaks or just entirely goes against his or her platform.From a journalism stance,...

Michael SmerconishPhiladelphia Inquirer (MCT)When I heard Sunday that Arlen Specter had died, I sought solace in rummaging through personal remnants of our 30-year friendship.My memories span campaigns,...

If the Ohio Department of Natural Resources approves nine pending applications, Portage County will have more dumping zones of toxic brine than anywhere else in the state before the end of the year, the...