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Local Man Inspires 14th Offbeat News Story

BRIGHTON, MI—Whether exchanging nuptials with his first wife Susan on the roof of the hardware store where he works or patiently teaching his bulldog Louie how to use a Boogie board, it's easy to see why Brighton resident Tom Carling, 42, has been the inspiration for more than a dozen...

Bush: Thousands Of Registered Democrats Needed For 'Extremely Important' Mission

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—The president praised stalwart, progressive Democrats as "the only ones capable" of making the highly secret operation a success. more»
Kim Jong-Il Interprets Sunrise As Act Of War

issue 4244 | 10.31.06 | News

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA—Kim also warned against other "extreme transgressions" including inspections of North Korean cargo, shorter hemlines,... more»
Americans Celebrate 10 Millionth 'Bring Yourself To Work Day'

issue 4244 | 10.30.06 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—After participating in special events such as meetings and conference calls, many workers can expect modest cash prizes from... more»
Area Smoker One Of America's Top Phlegm-Producers

issue 4244 | 11.02.06 | News In Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—A report released by the Department Of Respiratory Affairs revealed that Brooklyn, NY smoker T. Eric Mayhew, 38, has risen... more»
Former Marine Sniper Slapped With 3,000-Yard Restraining Order

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | News In Brief

MACON, GA—Citing Emily Holman's right to feel safe traversing vast open spaces, especially when within visual range of clock towers,... more»
GOP Throws All Financial Support Behind One Candidate

issue 4244 | 10.31.06 | News In Brief

SCOTTSDALE, AZ—With just seven days remaining until the mid-term elections, the National Republican Congressional Committee has... more»
Brunch Livened Up By Jazz Trio's Violent Breakup

issue 4244 | 10.30.06 | News In Brief

SAN FRANCISCO—An ordinary Sunday afternoon brunch at Café Cleo was enlivened by an explosive physical exchange between members of jazz... more»
Oscars Create New Truman Capote Biopic Category

issue 4244 | 10.27.06 | News In Brief

SAN FRANCISCO—An ordinary Sunday afternoon brunch at Café Cleo was enlivened by an explosive physical exchange between members of jazz... more»
Cardinals Apologize For Winning World Series

issue 4244 | 11.02.06 | Sports News

ST. LOUIS—Calling Friday night's victory on baseball's grandest stage "a terrible mistake," members of the St. Louis Cardinals issued a... more»
Will Democrats Regain Control?

issue 4244 | 11.07.06 | American Voices

Democrats are hoping to regain congressional power for the first time in 12 years today. What do you think? more»
Smoking Ads Ineffective

issue 4244 | 11.06.06 | American Voices

According to the American Journal of Public Health, children age 12-17 had stronger intentions to smoke more after viewing ads encouraging parents... more»
Bush 41 Christens Navy Ship

issue 4244 | 11.03.06 | American Voices

Recently, President George H.W. Bush christened a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier bearing his name. What do you think? more»
YouTube Clamps Down

issue 4244 | 11.02.06 | American Voices

YouTube, the popular video-hosting website, is getting rid of all clips copyrighted by others. What do you think? more»
Nuke Secrets Found In Meth Lab

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | American Voices

Three flash drives from the Los Alamos nuclear facility were recently recovered during a meth raid. What do you think? more»
Local Teen Dreams Of One Day Working In Packaging Industry

issue 4244 | 11.06.06 | Radio
Majority Of Americans Thought We Already Had A Moon Base

issue 4244 | 11.05.06 | Radio
Local Father Fails To Forcibly Re-Fold Map

issue 4244 | 11.04.06 | Radio
President Bush Asks U.S. Soldiers To Stop Dying

issue 4244 | 11.03.06 | Radio
Defiant Trout Refuses Federal Protection

issue 4244 | 11.02.06 | Radio
Archaeologist Decides To Keep Ancient Erotica Find To Himself

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | Radio
Editorial Cartoon - November 1, 2006

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | Editorial Cartoon
Raffle Ticket Stared At With Increasing Disgust

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | News In Photos
Body Donated To Religion

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | News In Photos
I'm Always Up For Some Commitment

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | Commentary

Every time I see an attractive, single woman walk down the street, I've got just one thing on my mind: cultivating a loving, fulfilling,... more»
I Didn't Install This Two-Way Motel-Room Mirror To Watch People Commit Suicide

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | Commentary

I don't get it. Is today's society that joyless? What happened to the days when a man and a woman, or even better, a woman and a woman, came to... more»
Your Horoscope

issue 4244 | 11.02.06 | Horoscopes
Limbaugh Accusations

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | Infographic

Unborn babies: For having tempting stem cells to begin with Slipknot: Were excellent in... more»
Who's Polling Us?

issue 4244 | 11.01.06 | Statshot
From Horse-Face to House-Hold Name

issue 4244 | 11.03.06 | Sunday Magazine
Nov. 2, 1994

issue 4244 | 11.02.06 | Onion In History

Republican Revolution of '94: Everything's Different Now more»
Brett Favre Hoped Fans Would Take Him Away Following Lambeau Leap

issue 4244 | 11.02.06 | Photo Finish

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