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New Crew Blasts Off for International Space Station

Sun Oct 12, 4:17 AM ET

A new crew that will live and work aboard the International Space Station rocketed into orbit early Sunday aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. U.S. astronaut E. Michael Fincke, Russian cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov and Richard Garriott, a U.S. computer game developer, lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 2:01 a.m. CDT.

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Space Adventures' Client, Private Astronaut Richard Garriott, Successfully Launches to the International Space Station Sun Oct 12, 3:33 AM ET
Space Adventures, Ltd., the only company that provides human space missions to the world marketplace, today announced that its orbital client Richard Garriott and his crew successfully launched aboard a Soyuz TMA spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan en route to the International Space Station (ISS). Garriott joins the Expedition 18 crew, which includes NASA astronaut Michael Fincke and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Lonchakov.
U.S. Navy Athletes Complete 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship Triathlon Sat Oct 11, 6:40 PM ET
Six active duty U.S. Navy athletes today drew upon the strength, determination and commitment they have learned serving our nation to compete with the world's most elite athletes in the 30th annual Ford Ironman World Championship Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii.
First Graders Taken to San Francisco City Hall for Gay Wedding Sat Oct 11, 4:27 PM ET
In the same week that the No on 8 campaign launched an ad that labeled as "lies" claims that same-sex marriage would be taught in schools to young children, a first grade class took a school-sponsored trip to a gay wedding. Eighteen first graders traveled to San Francisco City Hall Friday for the wedding of their teacher and her lesbian partner, The San Francisco Chronicle reported. The school sponsored the trip for the students, ages 5 and 6, taking them away from their studies for the same-sex wedding. According to the Yes on 8 campaign, the public school field trip demonstrates that the California Supreme Court's decision to legal same-sex marriage has real consequences.
RNC Announces New Security Measures Following Violence & Vandalism Sat Oct 11, 2:12 PM ET
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan released the following statement today in response to attacks against Republican volunteers and supporters, and acts of vandalism against Republican Victory centers.
FBI Looking Into Suspect N.M. Voter Registrations Sat Oct 11, 12:36 PM ET
The following is an excerpt from an article from The Associated Press, and is being released today by the Republican National Committee:
State Seeks Voter Fraud Probe In Lake County Sat Oct 11, 11:42 AM ET
The following is an excerpt from an article by The Associated Press, and is being released today by the Republican National Committee:
Local Voter Fraud Claims Rise Sat Oct 11, 11:37 AM ET
The following is an excerpt from an article from the Tampa Tribune, and is being released today by the Republican National Committee:
Radio Address by President Bush to the Nation Sat Oct 11, 10:06 AM ET
The following is a transcript of the weekly radio address by President Bush to the nation:
MedImmune Presents Data at AAP National Conference & Exhibition Demonstrating Burden of RSV Disease Sat Oct 11, 10:00 AM ET
Ros-Lehtinen Criticizes U.S. Decision to Remove North Korean Regime from List of State Sponsors of Terrorism Sat Oct 11, 9:49 AM ET
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, strongly criticized today's decision by the U.S. Government to remove North Korea from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism without first requiring full verification of the dismantlement of all nuclear facilities. In June, Congress received notification that such a decision was possible, following an understanding between the regime and other members of the "Six Party Talks." In recent weeks, North Korea has denied international inspectors access to suspected nuclear sites. Earlier this year, Ros-Lehtinen successfully included an amendment in the Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Reform Act (H.R. 5916) requiring North Korea to take verifiable action to end its proliferation activities, such as ceasing to provide nuclear assistance to Syria and Iran, before it can be considered for removal from the list. Statement of Ros-Lehtinen:
Billy Graham Hospitalized for Observation After Fall at Home Sat Oct 11, 8:36 AM ET
Billy Graham experienced a fall late Friday when he tripped over one of his three dogs at his home in Montreat, N.C., and was admitted last night for observation at Mission Hospital in nearby Asheville. He is listed in fair condition and his physicians report that x-rays showed no broken bones.
American Academy Inducts 228th Class of Scholars, Scientists, Artists, Civic, Corporate and Philanthropic Leaders Sat Oct 11, 12:01 AM ET
Cutting edge research and scholarship, artistic accomplishment and exemplary service to society will be celebrated here on Saturday, October 11, as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences officially welcomes its 228th class of Fellows.
Tribute to Phil Clapp (1953-2008) Conservation Advocate and Environmental Leader Fri Oct 10, 11:28 PM ET
Statement of John Flicker, President, National Audubon Society
CAIR: Illinois Muslim Attacked on College Campus Fri Oct 10, 6:38 PM ET
Alleged armed assault follows reports of violent threats
Department of Justice Sponsors National AMBER Alert Conference Fri Oct 10, 6:36 PM ET
The Department of Justices Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is holding the 2008 National AMBER Alert Conference in Orange County, Calif., between Oct. 14 and 16. The training sessions will provide critical information along several training tracks for an audience comprised of law enforcement officials, state AMBER Alert coordinators, Missing Children Clearinghouse state directors, transportation officials, broadcasters and the media. The following sessions are open to the media:
Justice Department Announces Agreement With Waller County, Texas to Remedy Alleged Violations of Voting Rights Statutes Fri Oct 10, 6:34 PM ET
The Justice Department today announced that it has entered into a consent decree with Waller County, Texas, to resolve a lawsuit concerning the county's voter registration practices that the Department alleges violate federal voting rights laws. The agreement, which must first be approved by a federal court in Houston, will eliminate several invalid registration practices that have primarily impacted students at Prairie View A&M University, a historically black college in Waller County.
Anti-Processed Meat Campaign Is As Extreme As the Pro-Vegan, Animal Rights Group Behind It Fri Oct 10, 6:29 PM ET
A petition to ban processed meats from the school lunch program is as extreme as the pro-vegan, animal rights group behind it, said American Meat Institute (AMI) Foundation President Randy Huffman, Ph.D.
Presidential Race Runs through the Heart of Coal Country, and the Candidates Recognize that Political Reality Fri Oct 10, 6:28 PM ET
Using American coal to secure our energy future is not a Red state or a Blue State issue ... It is an American issue, according to ACCCE
Mayor Erosenko, Area Veterans and Labor to Highlight McCain Positions on Vet Issues, Economy Fri Oct 10, 6:27 PM ET
On Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Napolean and Market across from Memorial Park in Johnstown, Monroeville Mayor Greg Erosenko, area veterans and workers will highlight John McCain's stand on issues affecting veterans and the broader economy. The news conference will be held just after Governor Palin concludes her rally.
VA Announces ‘In House’ Option to Implement IT Aspects of New GI Bill Fri Oct 10, 6:24 PM ET
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it will rely upon its own workforce to set up the information technology programs needed to implement the educational benefits of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill.
New DNC Web Video Asks ‘Who Is John McCain’ Fri Oct 10, 6:00 PM ET
The Democratic National Committee today released the second in a series of web videos showing John McCain denouncing his own campaign tactics. The new ad, called Who Is John McCain, shows McCain in 2000 denouncing negative campaign tactics and promising to fight the battle of ideas. The ad compares John McCain's aversion to negative campaigning in 2000 to his campaign's desperate and misleading attacks today.
Democracia U.S.A. Announces New Hispanic Voter Figures in Key Contested States Fri Oct 10, 5:49 PM ET
Democracia U.S.A. (D-USA), a national non-partisan Hispanic voter registration and civic engagement organization, will host a press conference at Hofstra University's Cultural Center, Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, North Campus, on Wednesday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m. to release its new Hispanic voter registration figures and show how the Hispanic electorate has changed in each of the states in which it operates. D-USA has been registering voters in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas. D-USA will also present a survey it commissioned identifying the most influential leaders to Hispanic voters and the issues that most matter to them heading into this election. The survey will highlight notable Latino figures from the fields of news, entertainment, politics, community, and sports.
The Connecticut Supreme Court Legalizes Gay Marriage Fri Oct 10, 5:40 PM ET
Former Georgia Real Estate Agent Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Mortgage Fraud Fri Oct 10, 5:36 PM ET
Joseph Sterling Jetton, 61, of Woodstock, Ga., was sentenced today to 14 years in federal prison to be followed by five years of supervised release and ordered to pay $11,194,300 in restitution on charges of conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering related to a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme. Jetton was convicted by a jury on Nov. 26, 2007, after a three week trial, and was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Beverly B. Martin.
RNC Launches New Web Site: 'ObamaAcornTree.com' Fri Oct 10, 5:32 PM ET
The Republican National Committee (RNC) today launched a new Web Site, ObamaAcornTree.com. The Web site highlights Barack Obama's connection to ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, a so-called nonpartisan group that is being investigated in widespread voter-registration fraud in states throughout the country. Obama's ties to the group include training ACORN employees, providing legal representation to the group, receiving their endorsement for his presidential bid, and compensating a known subsidiary. As Obama said, "The acorn doesn't fall far from the tree," and in this case, he's exactly right; visit the Web site to see just how close ACORN is to the Democrat presidential nominee.
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse to Discuss the Future of Wireless at National Press Club Luncheon Fri Oct 10, 5:30 PM ET
Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint Nextel, will address the future of wireless communication at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, October 24. Named the most influential person in mobile technology by Laptop Magazine in 2008, Hesse will discuss how wireless is evolving beyond voice and how new applications will bring added complexity and create challenges for customers and carriers alike.
JSC Deputy Director Honored As Hispanic 2008 Engineer of the Year Fri Oct 10, 5:25 PM ET
JSC Deputy Director Ellen Ochoa has been chosen as the first woman to receive the Engineer of the Year award by the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference. This award recognizes overall leadership and technical achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Gov. Howard Dean to Campaign for Change in Vermont and New Hampshire, Says Democratic National Committee Fri Oct 10, 5:22 PM ET
Governor Dean will campaign on behalf of the Obama-Biden ticket and Jeanne Shaheen for Senate in New Hampshire and for the Obama-Biden ticket in Vermont this weekend and early next week.