OBAMA'S TRANSITION
Obama To Let Hair Down In Second Term With Style
By DAWN HYMAN
Obama's second term should bring some style changes -- including infusion of African-American soul into the White House. An unidentified friend of Michelle Obama said that she has been “chomping at the bit” to update some of the decorations in the White House but was held back by political concerns. “Michelle has great taste but before the reelection could not express herself because of middle America concerns,” said the source.STATE DEPT.
Clinton Forms D.C. Power Couple
By MINDY PEARLESTEIN
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Washington is abuzz about its latest celebrity couple, and the pair are not doing much to quash those dating rumors.
PENTAGON SCANDAL
Petraeus Emails Finally Emerge
By RAMESH RHAMJAMI
The LBT scores an exclusive look at the emails that erupted the entire Petraeus scandal. Broadwell played it tough with her perceived rival Kelley -- and outed herself in the process.
WHITE HOUSE
Pres. To Issue Order On Anti-Islam Speech
By ISABEL KERCHNER
WASHINGTON – Press Secretary Jay Carney announced Wednesday an executive order expanding enforcement of the federal “Hate Crime” statute.
ELECTION 2012
Romney Dog Reaches Latino Voters
By PETER HARTWIG
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s 2012 Campaign has launched a full-court press to court Latino voters. This has included use of the family dog.
RELIGION
Young Rapist Stalks Priests In NH Town
By DARREN WILKES
For the past ten years, the Catholic Church has grappled with the tragedy of child sex abuse by an alarming number of its priests. In Manchester, New Hampshire the aggression has come full circle.
LIBYA SCANDAL
Obama Campaign Blames Stevens For Tragedy
By RAMESH RHAMJAMI
Obama Campaign surrogate Rahm Emanuel told Bob Scheiffer on CBS’s Face The Nation that a paint pellet war game might have caused the Benghazi disaster.RELIGION
Obama Observing Islam At Mosque In D.C.
By PETER HARTWIG
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Barack Obama’s religious status has been in question by conspiracy theorists. Now some photos have even some of the president’s supporters scratching their heads.
ELECTION 2012
Biden's Teeth Shine Brightest In VP Debate
By PETER HARTWIG
Democrats were smiling on Friday after Vice President Biden’s high-spirited performance against Rep. Paul Ryan in their debate. Perhaps none were smiling as brightly as Herbert Feinberg, DDS – Mr. Biden’s cosemetic dentist. Biden’s forceful defense of Pres. Obama’s record and blistering critique of Mitt Romney’s proposals were punctuated by broad smiles that highlighted Mr. Biden’s glorious tooth caps.