Detroit Mayor, Soon Off to Jail, Talks of Comeback

Kilpatrick said in a 20-minute speech on live television. "I want to tell you, Detroit, that you done set me up for a comeback...

TheFlyJock's Blog: Who Are We?

One thing I like about being a Democrat is that the party is made up of so many different kinds of people. The problem with that is it’s hard to send out a single message that reaches everyone. The Republicans are doing a great job at the convention because they are speaking to their base.

Obama Raises $10 Million After Palin Speech

Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

Report: Drug Use Shows Little Change in '07

Among adolescents, age 12 to 17, drug use dipped from 9.8 percent in 2006 to 9.5 percent last year, continuing a five-year trend. Their use of alcohol also fell.

Hanna May Hit the Carolinas, Ike Looms Next

Bahamas Tropical Storm Hanna roared along the edge of the Bahamas Thursday ahead of a possible hurricane hit on the Carolinas, leaving at least 61 dead in Haiti.