Archive for June, 2009

In a 5-0 decision, the Minnesota State Supreme Court today declared Al Franken the winner of the state’s Senate race. Shortly thereafter, Franken’s opponent Norm Coleman officially conceded. In an official statement, President Obama congratulated Franken, saying: "I look forward to working with Senator-Elect Franken to build a new foundation for growth and prosperity by lowering health care costs and investing in the kind of clean energy jobs and industries that will help America lead in the 21st century.”

Tuesday marked the deadline for American troops to pull out of Iraq’s towns and cities — a long-anticipated date that has been met by street festivals in Baghdad.

WASHINGTON (AP) — On civil rights and campaign cash, the Supreme Court earned an “incomplete” grade in the term that just ended. There is a good chance the court will have a new member but the same right-of-center tilt when the justices return in…

The Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has vowed to return to the country this week to reclaim office.

Minnesota’s Supreme Court has declared Al Franken the winner of last November’s Senate race a move which could hand Democrats unchecked control of both houses of Congress.

LOS ANGELES — Legal advisers for Michael Jackson’s parents are evaluating a 2002 will that surfaced recently in the possession of a longtime associate of the performer, their lead attorney said today.

“I just saw the will for the first time this…

From CNNMinnesota’s Supreme Court has dismissed former Sen. Norm Coleman’s challenge to the state’s November election results and declared Democratic challenger Al Franken the winner.The court’s unanimous, unsigned opinion declared that Franken “received the highest number of votes legally cast” and is entitled “to receive the certificate of election as United States senator from the state of Minnesota.”If the ruling brings an end to seven months of challenges by Coleman, Franken would become the 60th member of the Senate Democratic caucus, a move that gives the party a filibuster-proof majority in the chamber, at least on paper.The former “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer had declared victory in the disputed race after a recount ended in …