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Snookiville law: Why New Jersey wants more control over reality TV'Snookiville Law'? The proposed law would let towns license and regulate the filming of reality television shows and require the shows to pay for additional police officers. Ronald Dancer, an Ocean County Republican, introduced the legislation for the "Snookiville Law."
Where are the gay voices in ads for gay marriage?Four states will vote on gay marriage this November, but gay people speaking for themselves have been noticeably absent from the TV ads promoting gay marriage.
Doctors' advice to keep older patients off the road can save lives, study findsA Canadian study found that doctors, rather than well-intentioned family members, are more effective at keeping older patients and other drivers safe on the road.
- 'I care,' Romney declares, as he duels with Obama in Ohio
Both Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio on Wednesday. With Obama gaining more and more of an edge in the polls, Romney tried to appeal to voters, telling them he cares about all Americans.
Texas man: 'Ready to go home'Cleve Foster, convicted of murder and rape, was put to death in Texas on Tuesday after previously receiving three stays of execution from the country's highest court.
Akin won't give upThough many prominent members of his own party have called for him to leave a Missouri race for U.S. Senate, Republican Representative Todd Akin is not stepping down.
NFL backs controversial call in Packers vs. Seahawks gameThe NFL officially endorsed the call made by replacement referees in which the Seattle Seahawks hail mary pass was a touchdown. Seattle beat Greenbay 14-12.
- Packers vs. Seahawks: Will this call end the NFL referee lockout?
The Green Bay Packers lost to the Seattle Seahawks on a controversial call on the last play of the game. Interception or touchdown? The Seahawks victory is focusing fresh attention on the NFL replacement referees.
In Massachusetts Brown, Warren release competing heritage adsThe Senate race in Massachusetts has returned to an old theme, the question of challenger Elizabeth Warren's claim to Native American ancestry. Warren and Senator Scott Brown both released competing ads on the issue.
South Carolina voter ID law goes before panel of judgesAmidst arguments that voter ID laws are unfair toward minorities, a panel of judges will determine whether South Carolina's voter ID law should go into effect before the election, or in 2014.
Former Alabama professor gets life in prisonFormer Alabama biology professor Amy Bishop avoided a death sentence by pleaded guilty to killing three colleagues and wounding three others in a 2010 shooting rampage at the University of Alabama at Huntsville.
Torrey Smith relies on Ravens to handle grief, defeat PatriotsTorrey Smith was a key factor in the Baltimore Ravens 31-30 victory over the New England Patriots. Smith turned to his Raven teammates Sunday after his brother died in a motorcycle accident. "I gave him a psalm," teammate Ed Reed said.
Candy, cereal, cookies: Farmers keep cows going on creative feed alternativesWith the worst drought in recent memory driving corn prices up, farmers have been forced to buy what they can to feed their cows cheaply. Alternatives could be anything from orange peels to marshmallows.
US State Dept. blasts CNN report on Stevens' diaryCNN reported on the personal journal of slain American ambassador Christopher Stevens over objections from his family. In a blistering statement, a State Department spokesman called CNN's actions 'indefensible.'
Unemployed and overlooked: Labor force rate of participation down drasticallySince 2007, 4 million people have left the labor force, in many cases because they have given up looking for jobs. If these 'discouraged jobseekers' were counted in the jobless rate, August's numbers would have been 10.5 percent.
Obama, in election mode, tightens his UN diplomacyPresident Obama addresses the U.N. General Assembly this week. But with the presidential election approaching, he won't meet with counterparts, leaving that to Secretary of State Clinton.
Congress exits Washington to hit campaign trailThe most partisan, least productive Congress in memory has skipped out of Washington for the campaign trail. Left behind for a postelection session is a pile of unfinished business.
NFL referees and league far apart in negotiations, source saysRepresentatives of the NFL and their game officials have met in recent days. But they are no closer to an agreement, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
How Fiona Apple was caught carrying hashish in West TexasFiona Apple was caught by the same West Texas drug checkpoints that snared country singer Willie Nelson, rapper Snoop Dogg, and actor Armand "Armie" Hammer. Fiona Apple was released on bail Thursday.
Tiger Woods jumps to early lead in the Tour ChampionshipTiger Woods shot a 66 in the first round of the final FedEx Cup tournament at East Lake. Tiger Woods is tied for the lead with Justin Rose. Rory McIlroy shot a 69.
