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Graphic Photos of US Troops With Dead Afghans Published in Germany
By not in system - AOL NewsSEATTLE -- Graphic photos showing U.S. troops and dead Afghans that the Army was keeping under wraps for a war crimes probe were carried by a German news organization Monday, with one showing a soldier smiling as he posed with a bloodied and partially clothed corpse. The photos published by Der Spiegel were among several seized by Army investigators looking into the deaths of three unarmed Afghans last year. Five soldiers based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, south of Seattle, have been charged with murder and conspiracy in the case. Der Spiegel did not return calls seeking comment Monday, and ...
Protecting the Palin Brand: Sarah and Bristol Go for Trademark Status
By Suzi Parker - Politics DailySarah Palin has become an industry. The former Alaskan governor has had books deals, starred in a reality television show and set up a political PAC that raised $3.5 million last year. Through midterm election endorsements, broadcast on her 2.7 million-fan Facebook page or via her 400,000 follower Twitter feed, Palin has cemented alliances to new GOP governors such as South Carolina's Nikki Haley and various members of Congress. But Palin is more than just a former mayor, governor, vice presidential candidate and political force. She has catapulted over most politicians to a status of ...
Levi Johnston's Platform: 'I Couldn't Tell You'
By Steven Hoffer - AOL News
(Oct. 19) -- Levi Johnston made his campaign platform public for the first time on Monday during an appearance on ABC's "The View." It's impressive in its brevity, more so than its content. "What can you do that no one else can do? Why should they vote for you?" Whoopi Goldberg asked during an interview with the former fiance of Bristol Palin. "At this point in time, I couldn't tell you," Johnston answered to the collective disapproval of "The View" ladies. However, in Johnston's defense, he did say he "was running for mayor, what, a month ago?" Here is a short clip (with no platform, the ...
Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' Is Coming to a Town Near You
By David Knowles - AOL News
(Oct. 12) -- They're not mad as hell, and they plan to politely let you know about it at even-tempered gatherings across the country. As the official date, Oct. 30, for Jon Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity" approaches, plans for dozens of independent satellite events are springing up around the nation for people who share the event's aims but won't be able to travel all the way to Washington, D.C., to participate in it there. Jason Kempin, Getty Images Jon Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity," set for Oct. 30, has sparked plans for similar gatherings across the country. Since he first ...
Sarah Palin's Dark Universe: Vanity Fair's Profile
By Suzi Parker - Politics DailySarah Palin is a 21st century enigma. She posts on Facebook and within minutes hundreds of people have either clicked "like" or left a comment, usually incredibly flattering, about Palin's message. She Tweets, the media writes. She has turned a losing vice presidential run into superstardom, becoming a political rock star in the vein of Bill Clinton. Palin could very well be pondering a presidential run. She visits Iowa later this month to headline the Iowa Republican Party's annual fall fundraiser. Vanity Fair, a haven for profiles of presidential wannabes, now gives Palin her turn. In ...
Sure, He's Running for Mayor, But What Is Levi Johnston's Political Platform?
By Carl Franzen - AOL News(Aug. 10) -- Levi Johnston, 20, the father of Sarah Palin's grandson, confirms that he would be gunning for her old spot as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, in the next election. If successful, Johnston says he'll even venture onward and try to claim Palin's former position as governor. The stunt is reportedly as serious as it gets, though it will serve as the basis for the newly single young bachelor's forthcoming reality show, tentatively titled "Loving Levi: The Road to the Mayor's Office." The election's not until 2012, which gives Johnston a chance to take current mayor Verne E. Rupright up ...
Levi Johnston May Run for Mayor of Wasilla
By not in system - AOL NewsJUNEAU, Alaska (Aug. 10) -- From Playgirl to ... politico? That's right: Levi Johnston's manager, Tank Jones, is confirming a report that Johnston is planning to run for city office in his hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, as part of a reality TV show. Wasilla is where Sarah Palin got her start in politics, moving up from City Council to mayor before winning election as Alaska's governor in 2006. Johnston, 20, is the father of Palin's grandson, Tripp, and the recently off-again flame to her daughter Bristol. Jones said Johnston is serious about a run, either for mayor or City Council. "Let ...
Engagement Off! Latest Twist in Bristol Palin-Levi Johnston Relationship Timeline
By Carl Franzen - AOL News(Aug. 3) -- Last month, Sarah Palin's eldest daughter, Bristol, shocked the world (and her mom) by announcing her (re)engagement to ex-boyfriend and baby-daddy Levi Johnston on the cover of Us Weekly. Now, she's turned to another celeb tabloid to break the news that she's breaking it all off, again. As People reports today: In an emotional phone interview with PEOPLE, Palin spoke through tears about feeling heartbroken, humiliated and trapped -- while Johnston acted cool. "There's been no remorse," she says, adding that she's seen him only once in the past three weeks. How did it all go ...
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