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McCain Lays Out 'Nonpartisan' Energy Options

The presidential hopeful cites alternatives to fossil fuels but also calls for the U.S. to draw on its vast oil and natural gas resources.

Obama Details Social Security Plans

Sen. Barack Obama fleshed out his plans to shore up the Social Security system Friday, telling a group of senior citizens in Columbus, Ohio that if elected president, he would advocate applying the Social Security payroll tax to annual incomes above $250,000.

You Can't Keep That Simian Stereotype Down

A Georgia bar owner is marketing a T-shirt featuring the children's book character Curious George above the logo "Obama '08," and he seems shocked, just shocked, that some see a suspicious undertone (or blatant racism) in his actions.

Obama Speech Sends Rhetoricians Back to the Future

Candidate's victory speech at the conclusion of the 2008 Iowa Democratic caucus has political scientists comparing it to ones delivered by icons of oratory from years past.

"Barack" Befuddles, "W00t" Woos Webster

Whether it's flubbing or dubbing, here's a quick look at two recent media year-end lists that might have escaped your notice.