Picture Ronde Barber cruising down I-275 when he notices a billboard of himself wearing a pair of Nikes. ...more

December 14, 2007

Parents' Responsibility Regarding "Depressed Man Kills 8, Self At Omaha Mall" (front page, Dec. 6): ...more

December 7, 2007

NEW YORK - Don Imus returned to the airwaves today, eight months after he was fired for a racially charged remark about the Rutgers women's basketball team, introducing a cast that included two black comedians. The show was broadcast on TanTalk 1340, WTAN-AM in the Tampa Bay area this morning. ...more

December 3, 2007

On Nov. 1, there was a front page article about a convicted sexual predator named Dale Leland, titled "Family, Friends Plea for Man in Court." It was full of quotes from his friends, neighbors, co-workers and lawyer, all vouching for him. Dale already confessed to detectives. Evidence supported the charges and he was found guilty by the jury. Yet, despite the conviction, these character witnesses implied that the sweet, innocent girls lied, making Dale the victim. MSNBC ran the series, "To catch a predator." Predators would meet "underage" targets online, using sexually explicit language. When the predator showed up for pre-arranged sex, the MSNBC investigator spoke briefly to him, then allowed him to leave. Once outside, local police quickly arrested him. The series concluded with the trial and sentencing of each. Without even touching their underage victims, every predator was convicted. Among them was a doctor, a college professor and a child services worker, all liked and respected in their communities. Like Dale, probably many vouched for them. ...more

November 27, 2007

On his first day at Yankee Stadium as New York's manager, Joe Girardi already was watching his back. ...more

November 2, 2007

Mike Gravel will not be part of the next Democratic presidential debate, Oct. 30 in Philadelphia. ...more

October 20, 2007

Pam Bondi spends much of her time speaking for law enforcement in Hillsborough County, a role she has turned into a national platform as a legal affairs commentator on news talk shows. ...more

October 6, 2007

Some 3,000 gold miners were trapped deep underground Wednesday when a burst water pipe apparently damaged the elevator shaft, but the company expected to get them out safely in the next 24 hours, officials said. ...more

October 4, 2007

The Democratic candidates who attended Univision's landmark Spanish-language presidential forum delivered more symbolism than substance - but that symbolism likely will weigh heavily in next year's election, as viewership of the forum showed. ...more

September 11, 2007