Archive for December, 2011

DALLAS (AP) — Surrounded at home by energetic grandchildren on his 85th birthday, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno offered his family perspective about the turbulent two months during which he lost his job and learned he had lung cancer.

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DALLAS — Surrounded at home by energetic grandchildren on his 85th birthday, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno offered his family perspective about the turbulent two months during which he lost his job and learned he had lung cancer.

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Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is at or near the top of polls in Iowa, where he’s drawing big crowds and has an enviable campaign organization. But with Iowa’s caucuses on Tuesday, the Texas congressman plans to head home for the weekend,…

In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in September 2011. Today’s release also includes several visitor records generated prior to September 16, 2009 that were requested by members of the public in November 2011 pursuant to the White House voluntary disclosure policy. This release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 1.9 million records—all of which can be viewed in our Disclosures section.

Iowans are wondering what they did to incur the wrath of Stephen G. Bloom, who for 20 years has taught journalism at the state's flagship university.

All week, we've been sharing some highlights from 2011. Now it's time for another special list.

After much debate, the interns in the White House Office of Digital Strategy have decided on their 10 must-see videos of 2011. These funny, memorable, inspirational—and even quirky—videos highlight the best behind-the-scenes moments at the White House and feature sensational musical performances, holiday preparations, civil rights leaders, impressive young Americans, and more.

Take a closer look inside the White House and see the behind-the-scenes footage that you don’t want to miss.  For even more White House videos from 2011 and years past , visit Youtube.com/WhiteHouse.

10. Smart Youngsters Saving the World: Google Science Fair

This October, President Obama welcomed the winners of the first-ever Google Global Science Fair to the White House. Hear the stories of the …

Michele Bachmann’s Campaign in Hot WaterRepublican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann’s campaign chairman Sen. Kent Sorenson of Iowa suddenly jumped on Ron Paul’s bandwagon. Rep. Bachmann is only beating Former Governor Jon Huntsman in the polls, the man who hasn’t campaign whatsoever in the Hawkeye state.The tea-party darling is furious at all of this. She is vigorously campaigning in what has become a must-win state for her. She said Sorenson went to Ron Paul’s campaign because he was offered a larger sum of money. This was flatly denied by Sorenson on Fox News yesterday. Well someone’s lying, and we don’t have time to find out …

Regarding “Obama relaxes as GOP hopefuls jockey in Iowa” (News, Dec. 29), I believe most Americans are fine with their president taking a holiday vacation with his family. Your reporting of President Obama’s vacation in Hawaii was pointless and…