America at Large
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What Are We Doing?
In over our heads? That’s an understatement. The entire Middle East is in a mess. Now, for the first time in a long time, the President has decided to sit back, throw the Secretary of State into the crosshairs, and hope for some kind of action. What? No troops? this is amazing.
Aug 2, 2006 - 5:07:00 PM
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A Marching Confusion
As immigrants across the nation prepare for what is being called the "Great American Boycott of 2006", the real question is, do they know what they're marching for?
Apr 28, 2006 - 5:10:00 PM
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Ilegal immigration is ILLEGAL - THAT'S JUST IT
No matter how many marches go on, living in a country illegally is wrong.
Apr 13, 2006 - 8:50:00 PM
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Failure to Launch
When the leader of the free world's approval rating is lower than Kobe Bryant's shooting average, Houston, we have a problem.
Mar 21, 2006 - 8:28:00 PM
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My Dream Goes Past 28 Days
As I sat back and watched four U.S. presidents, numerous members of Congress and many veterans of the civil rights movement say goodbye to Coretta Scott King this week, I recall a comment I heard from some friends of mine.
Feb 8, 2006 - 10:56:00 PM
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Young Americans, Young Wishes, Older Americans, Wishes in the Works
You can find out a lot about the future of this country by listening to children.
Dec 26, 2005 - 12:59:00 PM
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Crow Anyone?
If you've been keeping up with the news, then grab a plate.
Nov 21, 2005 - 1:12:00 PM
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Cashing in on Illegal Immigration
I really, really hate to say it this way, but ... I told you so. You may think I’m just in the middle of a rant, but hey, you make the call.
Oct 19, 2005 - 11:27:00 PM
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Three's a Charm
Well, here we are again - we planned for the event, but not the aftermath. Sound familiar?
Sep 20, 2005 - 11:23:00 PM
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The "Bones" of Patriotism
While in the Navy, I had the opportunity to cover a story about a human skull, two femur bones, and a dedication to duty that surpasses many.
Jul 1, 2005 - 2:25:00 PM
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The Patriot of Maine
You read about him a few weeks back from his piece, "Illegal immigrants and American Patriots", and now I have the one-on-one with 24-year-old Matty McDonald, the young Patriot from Maine.
Jun 24, 2005 - 10:57:00 AM
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America and our "Mikes": Their Fresh, New Look at Life
I stood with my co-workers as the jury read the verdict in the Michael Jackson case and felt like I was watching the O.J. Simpson case again. Come on, it had the same suspense.
Jun 14, 2005 - 9:00:00 PM
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The Jackson Theory
They have been the African-American versions of the Kennedy family in America for years, and now, with the fate of one of it's most famous family members in the hands of jurors; a disturbing end is near.
Jun 8, 2005 - 12:18:00 AM
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Beyond the Cap and Gown
I can remember that day like it was yesterday. It usually hits me every year around this time? The day I realized I couldn't march in my High School Graduation.
Jun 1, 2005 - 6:50:00 AM
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Are America's Children Under Attack?
In the past month, America as witnessed the most horrific of murders in our society?and they've been against our children.
May 10, 2005 - 11:28:00 PM
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Runaway Bride Cries Wolf and Carries Taxpayer Money With Her
It's one thing to be nervous about your wedding, but do you have to lie about being kidnapped to get some breathing room to think?
May 1, 2005 - 5:48:00 PM
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Judges Get "Judged" by Defendants: A Bad Year for the Gavel
A judge presiding over a rape trial was shot to death Friday along with two other people at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta. A fourth person was wounded and a search is under way for the suspect, which was the defendant in the trial. This comes on the heels of another case the nation was following where the husband and elderly mother of a federal judge in Chicago were shot to death in her home.
Mar 16, 2005 - 8:06:00 AM
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The Story of a Former Hostage's Confused Conspiracy Theory
The Associated Press recently reported that freed hostage Giuliana Sgrena claimed American soldiers gave no warning before they opened fire and said Sunday she could not rule out that U.S. forces intentionally shot at the car carrying her to the Baghdad airport, wounding her and killing the Italian agent who had just won her freedom after a month in captivity.
Mar 7, 2005 - 3:34:00 PM
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You Can't Save the World, and Yourself at the Same Time
If you look at the world as it is now, in comparison to how things were let's say 15 years ago, it's been a wild ride.
Mar 4, 2005 - 11:39:00 PM
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Single Mothers Get Their "15 Minutes of Fame" With Hit Song
As I sat at my office desk today I heard for the 500th time the latest hit to hit the airwaves by Fantasia Barrino called, "Baby Mama."
Mar 1, 2005 - 6:22:00 PM
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Back Peddling in Fighting Indecency and Pushing Against the Border on Illegal Immigration
Oh, so let me get this straight: Since the whole Janet "wardrobe malfunction" deal, Americans are now caring about what is called "Too much for TV?
Feb 18, 2005 - 1:14:00 PM
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Which is the Better Valentines Day Gift? Chocolate or Roses?
With Valentines Day right around the corner, I thought it would be nice to take a break from the hoopla of everyday politics and ask the question, Roses ... or Chocolates? Or both?
Feb 12, 2005 - 1:09:00 PM
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The Super Bowl vs. Iraqi Elections
Ok, I know it's been thought, so I'm going to just say it—Is it just me, or is anyone going to really care about the Iraqi elections Super Bowl Sunday?
Feb 6, 2005 - 1:32:00 PM
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The Other Side Of Illegal Immigration - The Part That's Our Fault
That's why when I hear people say there are no good jobs and that's why they're not working ... hey, if you really needed money, there's a job; may not pay what you want, but there is work out there, just swallow some pride.
Feb 5, 2005 - 11:43:00 PM
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A Response to the President's Address
In the President's speech last night, his thoughts on Social Security reform and Iran had to be the big subjects at every breakfast table in America.
Feb 3, 2005 - 3:53:00 PM
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What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
Yesterday the world watched as one embattled country took their first baby steps in the world of Democracy.
Jan 31, 2005 - 9:30:00 PM
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The U.S. and Change: the Next Four Years
If there’s one thing the American people have shown in the past 10 years, is that when there is a pressing national issue going on, or a world issue that’s going on we’re involved in, we don’t change our presidents.
Jan 28, 2005 - 8:50:00 AM
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America At Large: My War With Fruitcakes
WINSTON-SALEM, NC -- If there's one thing I hope I don't get this year ... It's fruicakes.
Dec 24, 2004 - 12:05:00 AM
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Infiltrating Internet Scams
They come into our email inboxes everyday -- emails from persons destined to die and have lump sums of money left behind and they need someone to take care of it .. allegedly.
Aug 9, 2004 - 10:26:00 PM
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Learning From Our Mistakes
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It wasn’t a hot New York Minute when I stepped into a local fast food restaurant when I heard this young lady fussing about the 9/11 hearings.
Jun 18, 2004 - 10:45:00 PM
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Pro Wrestling: America's New Pastime
For many years baseball was considered America's favorite pastime. However, a new pastime has risen to the scene of our popular culture - Professional Wrestling.
Mar 13, 2004 - 8:43:00 PM
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A Sidetracked America?
The nation is spinning around on several fronts, and sooner or later, we're going to come back to the start.
Jan 20, 2004 - 10:59:00 PM
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It's Still Not Worth It
A Florida Man talks about capture of Saddam, and America's investment in the Iraqi War and rebuilding phase.
Dec 23, 2003 - 8:18:00 PM
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Over a Hundred Reasons to be Thankful this Holiday Season
Last week, as I sat at my dinner table with my wife and two sons, I asked myself," What am I thankful for?"
Dec 4, 2003 - 9:43:00 AM
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Alternative America on the Move: Will the Rest of the Country Follow?
In the state of Massachusetts, where the Boston Tea Party liberated America from heavy taxation, comes a new liberation - the gay and lesbian community's right to marry.
Nov 22, 2003 - 9:46:00 PM
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The Ten Commandments, Religious Convictions, and 'The Greater Good"
MONTGOMERY, AL -- As of Nov.13, The Holy Bible will be the only place Alabama residents will be able to see the Ten Commandments. A state disciplinary court removed Roy S. Moore, Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court who displayed granite Ten Commandments monument outside a federal building from office Thursday.
Nov 14, 2003 - 1:39:00 PM
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Homosexuality and the Church: A Baptist Woman Speaks Out
NEW YORK, NY -- It's the biggest news of the Christian world - An openly gay bishop in an Episcopal Church.
Nov 10, 2003 - 3:33:00 PM
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High School Life Through the Barrel of a Gun
GOOSE CREEK, SC -- The Goose was almost cooked in Goose Creek Nov. 7 as police swarmed into Stratford High School Wednesday with guns pulled and ordered students to the ground as they conducted a search for drugs and weapons.
Nov 7, 2003 - 8:54:00 PM
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California Woman Talks About Love, The Recall, and Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, CA -- Meet 26-year-old Stephanie Dale, a singer who is known by her fans as Stephanie Layne.
Nov 3, 2003 - 5:22:00 PM
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Shattered Dreams and Infinite Realities
NEW YORK, NY -- Meet 27-year-old Joseph Bass. He's an anesthesia tech, single, and enjoys working out. He's the son of a Pennsylvania Steelworker and Pharmacist Technician, and has one sister. But like many Americans, his thoughts on life in today's world and the War on Terror has driven his American Dreams away, only to be replaced with concerns and frustrations.
Nov 1, 2003 - 12:13:00 PM
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