When the Obamas mentioned that they would be getting a new dog, 50,000 people signed a petition urging them to adopt a rescued dog from a shelter. They listened -- on October 3, 2008, Michelle Obama announced that they will be adopting a rescue dog!

"Customer satisfaction" has entered the realm of religion. Fascinating article on how churches are entering the fray to make themselves more appealing to worshipers.

A look at how Americans of various ages are trying to cope with the economy and its effects on their lives.

NEW YORK - With major bank closings and mergers taking Wall Street by storm, American Indian-focused investment programs and individual Indians who work in the finance sector have already ended up on the cutting block.

This purpose of this petition is to have lawmakers create a law that would make it illegal for a juvenile to waive his Miranda Rights without a parent or legal guardian present. If that child does not have a parent or legal guardian a court appointed

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that same-sex couples have the right to marry, making the state the third behind Massachusetts and California to legalize such unions. "Curse that darned ol' Constitution!"~Republicans

Bill Maher has made a career out of touching third-rail topics and pissing off large swaths of the population. In his new film, the caustic comedian outdoes himself by going full-bore after organized religion

The largest group of atheists and agnostics in the United States is suing President George W. Bush, the governor of Wisconsin and other officials over a federal law designating a National Day of Prayer.

Hard cider was for years the drink of choice for many colonial Americans. My own colonial American, Rick, still loves it and has one from time to time. Entertaining piece on hard cider, apple varieties used and taste testing.

All about doughnuts - how they evolved into a guilty but irresistible indulgence.