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Obama: Drug 'Legalization Is Not the Answer'

Mark Russell — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:45:40 CDT

With an election year well under way, President Obama went to the Summit of the Americas in Colombia determined to talk about trade deals and the economy. Unfortunately, many of the other leaders wanted to talk about the failed war on drugs and legalization, reports the LA Times . "In spite...

Still Kicking: Chavez, Castro on Cuban TV

Mark Russell — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:07:00 CDT

Rumors of Hugo Chavez's pending death have been greatly exaggerated—or at least somewhat exaggerated—as new video aired on Cuban television yesterday shows a healthy looking Chavez talking with Fidel Castro, reports the BBC . Reports have swirled that the Venezuelan president is in critical condition in a Cuban hospital,...

Boxing Champ Held After Wife Found Dead

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:15:00 CDT

Former lightweight champion Edwin Valero was detained today on suspicion of killing his wife, the gravest in a string of problems that have threatened to derail his career. The Venezuelan federal police chief said Valero was arrested after police found the body of his 20-year-old wife in a hotel in...

Chávez in Russia for Military Spending Spree

Jason Farago — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:53:52 CDT

Hugo Chávez arrived in Moscow today, where the Venezuelan president is reportedly ready for an arms "shopping spree." Chávez is ready to buy at least 100 tanks for $500 million, reports the Times of London, and a Kremlin aide said Venezuela may get loans for helicopters, submarines, and other military...

Gaza War Was Genocide: Chavez

Harry Kimball — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:39:02 CDT

The Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip earlier this year was perpetrated for the express purpose of killing Palestinians, says Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the Guardian reports. “The question is not whether the Israelis want to exterminate the Palestinians. They're doing it openly. What was it, if not genocide?” asked...

Joe Kennedy's Links to Chávez Could Hobble Senate Bid

Nick McMaster — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:10:27 CDT

Joe Kennedy II’s chance of winning his uncle’s Senate seat may be complicated by his ties Hugo Chávez, the Boston Herald reports. Joe II’s Citizens Energy charity, which delivers oil to needy US households, is almost completely dependent on the Venezuelan leader’s largesse. Over the past 2 years, the nonprofit...

Birther Queen Has Some Bees in Her Bonnet

Kevin Spak — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:48:02 CDT

President Obama or one of his operatives has tried to kill birther leader Orly Taitz many times—according to Taitz. The lawyer/dentist/real estate agent gives Gabriel Winant of Salon an earful of accusations, including: Obama may have had his gay lovers killed. Taitz says a few homosexuals from Obama’s church...

'Bourgeois' Golf Courses Tee Off Chávez

Jason Farago — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:20:38 CDT

Hugo Chávez has gone after oil conglomerates and media companies, and now he's hitting the capitalist pigs where it hurts: at the golf course. The Venezuelan president is trying to shut down the country's best-known courses, which he believes are part of an anti-Marxist conspiracy, the Independent reports. "Let's leave...

Baseball Hall Pass Means Cushy Retirement

Matt Cantor — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:40:02 CDT

This weekend, Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice are headed for baseball’s Hall of Fame—and a life without financial headaches, the Wall Street Journal reports. Retired players make money with autographs, speeches, and endorsements, and a place in Cooperstown means their values skyrocket. “‘HoF’ after a signature is the single...