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Ohio killer aims to stop fellow inmate's execution
September 3, 2010COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A condemned inmate wants a fellow death row prisoner kept alive at least long enough to testify on his behalf that he is mentally disabled and should not be executed, according to court filings.
Fenty-Gray debate analysis with Mike DeBonis
September 3, 2010 Mike DeBonis, who covers local politics for The Washington Post, discusses the debate between Mayor Adrian Fenty and D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray.
Ex-Illinois Gov. Ryan appeals parts of conviction
September 3, 2010CHICAGO -- Imprisoned former Illinois Gov. George Ryan is seeking to have elements of his conviction thrown out based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this year.
Vivendi raises outlook despite dip in net profit
September 3, 2010PARIS -- French media company Vivendi SA said Wednesday that net income fell 3.5 percent in the second quarter due to fewer music releases from artists like Eminem and Lady Gaga, but it raised its full-year outlook as it expects strong results from video games and mobile services in emerging...
Vt. primary recount a love fest
September 3, 2010MONTPELIER, Vt. -- This isn't Florida in 2000, with chads hanging and people threatening to riot outside. No, call it a kinder, gentler recount.
Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to six felony counts of lying to Congress about steroid use
September 3, 2010 Pitching legend Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to six felony counts of lying to Congress two years ago when he told a House panel he never used steroids or performance-enhancing drugs.
Today in History
September 3, 2010-- Today is Monday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2010. There are 123 days left in the year.
Ginsburg talks about television and the high court
September 3, 2010COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says television has profoundly changed confirmation hearings but declined to say whether she'd oppose televising arguments.
Ginsburg talks about television and the high court
September 3, 2010COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said television has profoundly changed confirmation hearings but declined to say Friday whether she'd oppose televising arguments.
Jury finds that senior police officials violated District's whistleblower act
September 3, 2010 A D.C. Superior Court jury ruled that senior police officials, including Chief Cathy L. Lanier, violated the District's whistleblower act when they suspended a police officer in 2005 after he informed city officials that the department allegedly brokered an illegal deal to provide security for th...
