"History is not a procession of illustrious people. It's about what happens to a people. Millions of anonymous people is what history is about."
James Baldwin
UPDATE: Coleman's Senate office has been ordered closed, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports: With the recount battle still underway, the doors to Norm Coleman's Senate offices were locked this morning at the direction of Senate rules committee of
Obama's Presidential Inaugural Committee plans to make this the most accessible swearing-in in history.
A South African 2010 World Cup official who blew the whistle on alleged corruption is shot dead.
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, chosen by President-elect Barack Obama to be commerce secretary, withdrew from consideration yesterday, citing an ongoing federal "pay-to-play" investigation involving one of his political donors as a significant obst
Almost as soon as the first Israeli missile struck the Gaza Strip, a veteran cheering squad suited up to support the home team. "Israel is...
Archaeologists have found more than 600 relics from a huge battle between a Roman army and Barbarians in the third century, long after historians believed Rome had given up control of northern Germany.
The breaks for workers and businesses are nods to critics who are worried that the economic recovery program has been too focused on government spending.
Veronica Miller
No Room at The Inn
Jan. 6, 2008--A front-row seat to history? Sure. Just not on my couch!
Jan. 5, 2008--A few new friends welcome Malia and Sasha to Washington D.C.
Terence Samuel
The Inauguration Can Wait
Jan. 5, 2009-- Obama's work starts now, and Washington is ready.
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