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Mark McGwire To Teach Cardinal Hitters At What Point In Swing To Evade Congressional Questioning

issue 4544 | 11.02.09 | Sports NIB

ST. LOUIS—After being named hitting coach by Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, Mark McGwire told reporters... more»
Mackenzie Phillips Had Sex With Father

issue 4539 | 09.25.09 | American Voices

Actress Mackenzie Phillips, star of One Day At A Time, writes in her new memoir that she had a consensual sexual relationship with her... more»
Edwards Alleged To Have Love Child

issue 4539 | 09.23.09 | American Voices

According to an ex-aide, former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards may have fathered a child with a videographer on his campaign staff.... more»
Sanford Vows To Complete Term

issue 4535 | 08.28.09 | American Voices

South Carolina governor Mark Sanford, who disappeared for several days in June to visit his Argentine lover, has stated that he will not resign... more»
'American Idol' Results Tainted?

issue 4522 | 05.29.09 | American Voices

AT&T, one of the biggest sponsors of American Idol, has been accused of skewing the results for winner Kris Allen by distributing mobile... more»
Illinois Corruption Timeline

issue 4510 | 03.03.09 | Infographic

The controversy surrounding Illinois senator Roland Burris is only the latest chapter in a long history of political corruption in the Land... more»
The Onion's 2008 In Review: Politics

issue 4452 | 12.17.08 | American Voices

In 2008, two Democratic governors, Eliot Spitzer of New York and Rod Blagojevich of Illinois, were disgraced by illegal activities. What do... more»
Illinois Governor Arrested

issue 4451 | 12.11.08 | American Voices

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday on corruption charges stemming from an alleged conspiracy to sell or trade the Senate seat left... more»
In Thanksgiving Tradition, Bush Pardons Scooter Libby In Giant Turkey Costume

issue 4448 | 11.24.08 | Video

The pardon assures that Libby will not face any more repercussions for his role in the Valerie Plame scandal or be eaten on Thanksgiving. more»
Spitzer Not Charged

issue 4446 | 11.10.08 | American Voices

Disgraced former New York governor Eliot Spitzer will not be charged for his role in a recent prostitution scandal that brought down his... more»