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Rare Footage Captures John F. Kennedy on His Last Night Alive
-Christopher WeberThe president's appearance around 9 p.m. on Nov. 21, 1963, was captured by a home movie camera, and now that film has been made public for the first time.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich Apologizes to Police Officer He Called 'Idiot'
-Christopher WeberThe officer had ticketed him for passing too close to an emergency vehicle.
Elizabeth Edwards Leaves John Edwards Out of Will, Gives Everything to Kids
-Politics Daily StaffAll of Edwards' belongings went to her three children. She died of breast cancer last month with her estranged husband -- who had fathered a child with a campaign worker -- reportedly at her bedside.
Navy Capt. Owen Honors Relieved of Command for Lewd Videos
-David WoodHe loses command of the carrier USS Enterprise after three days of growing controversy. The Navy cites "profound lack of good judgment and professionalism."
The Worst Clichés of Politics From 'Tax-and-Spend' to 'Maverick'
-Walter ShapiroOn the cusp of the New Year, it is time to purge the hackneyed and the humdrum from the language of politics. Instead of growing the economy, maybe we should be honing our metaphors.
Bible Protects Against Global Warming? Energy Chair Hopeful Tells Us So
-David GibsonJohn Shimkus, an Illinois Republican, is citing Genesis as he vies for the most hotly contested committee chair in the new House.
Rand Paul Volunteer Pleads Not Guilty to Assault in Campaign Rough Stuff
-Tom DiemerThe Republican campaign was embarrassed by the incident but Paul went on to win the election and will represent Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.
Why NPR Was Wrong to Fire Juan Williams
-Matt LewisNPR had the right to fire Juan Williams, but they should have invited him to debate his views openly instead.
Young Conservatives Air 'Nerdy' Laundry on C-Span Panel
-Matt LewisA wonky young conservative gets revenge on his girlfriend on...C-Span 2's 'Book Notes'.
One-Upping Rick Sanchez? Rays Pitcher Said to Get Nod Because He's . . . Jewish! (Or Not)
-David GibsonA radio caller says Tampa Bay Rays pitcher James Shields is receiving favorable treatment because he's a Jew. He's not, but history says he may wish he were.
Woman Protesting John McCain Is Tackled by Security
-Christopher WeberA protester shouting and waving a sign got close to the Arizona senator on Sunday -- a little too close for anyone's comfort.
Democratic Official Compares Himself to Joe Biden After Dropping F-Bomb
-Christopher WeberThe head of Ohio's Democratic party figures he's in some pretty good company after getting caught on camera dropping an f-bomb during a discussion of health care reform and the Tea Party.
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