Stories tagged with "CNN"

Adios to Dobbs by indystar

Many Latinos probably feel like salsa dancing in the streets now that CNN has finally cleared the air by purging itself of Lou Dobbs. Dobbs’ problem wasn’t that he... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Ugly racial litmus tests by indystar

Are we post-racial yet? Not so much. Recently, there have been some ugly racial skirmishes. And we’re not talking about the hate crimes, ethnic harassment and racial... – Oct 26, 2009 at 5:19 PM in Commentary

Stories that give you hope by indystar

Coming from a family that is something of a racial and ethnic stew — her mother is Afro-Cuban, her father Australian with Irish roots — CNN’s Soledad... – Oct 20, 2009 at 5:12 PM in Commentary

'Balloon boy's' family never shied from spotlight by indystar

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A Colorado official said today there’s no indication a family was carrying out a hoax when they reported their 6-year-old son was in a helium balloon... – Oct 16, 2009 at 3:07 PM in Nation & World

Harlem miracles by indystar

Manhattan real estate developer Daniel Rose erects skyscrapers for a living. Fittingly, he is passionate about an organization he launched that helps promising young Americans... – Oct 12, 2009 at 6:03 PM in Commentary

This muzzle won't fit by indystar

After years of criticizing President George W. Bush for running roughshod over American foreign policy by sending U.S. troops to fight two wars, liberals who support President... – Oct 08, 2009 at 6:40 PM in Commentary

Gates: Mistake to set Afghan pullout timing by indystar

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates is pushing back against liberal calls for withdrawal timelines from Afghanistan, saying it’s a mistake to set a deadline to end U.S.... – Sep 27, 2009 at 6:17 PM in Nation & World

With shoe on other foot, Carpenter cries foul by indystar

I just finished the newest tirade from Dan Carpenter (“Mighty oaks of umbrage,” Sept. 23). Does this man ever get it? ACORN is the subject of more than two dozen... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Man of Steele by indystar

As an African-American elected to an office never before occupied by someone who looked like him, this national leader has a chance to improve race relations in this country... – Sep 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Why we must stay in Afghanistan by indystar

We will never forget, say the bumper stickers, which often bear the image of the smoking Twin Towers superimposed across the red and white stripes of the flag. But we have... – Aug 31, 2009 at 5:17 PM in Commentary

Chris Brown says he still loves Rihanna by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Brown says he doesn't remember savagely beating Rihanna and... – Aug 31, 2009 at 1:49 PM in Entertainment

Vile talk, advertisers balk by indystar

Is it good for businesses that advertise on hard-line talk shows when the host offends a lot of people? Conservative Fox Network commentator Glenn Beck’s comment July 28 that... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Alec Baldwin passing on challenge to Lieberman by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A spokesman for Alec Baldwin says the actor has no plans to... – Aug 24, 2009 at 3:06 PM in Entertainment

Columnist Novak, 78, dies of brain cancer by USA Today

WASHINGTON — Robert Novak, the aggressive reporter and conservative commentator who became a television celebrity, died Tuesday of brain cancer at the age of 78.For three... – Aug 18, 2009 at 12:36 PM in Entertainment

Hidden health agenda by indystar

Before he took office, Barack Obama told CNN he’d use a BlackBerry to stay in touch with average Americans. "If I’m doing something stupid, somebody in Chicago can... – Aug 17, 2009 at 7:14 PM in Commentary

Conspiracy theory by indystar

If there’s been a more clinically insane political phenomenon in my lifetime than the “birthers,” I’ve missed it. Is this what our national discourse has... – Aug 04, 2009 at 6:57 PM in Commentary

5 questions for Alex Wellen by USA Today

CNN deputy political director Alex Wellen's debut novel, Lovesick (Three Rivers Press, 301 pp., $13.95), is about getting married — from an eager groom's point of view.... – Jul 29, 2009 at 7:49 PM in Entertainment

Fox's Glenn Beck says he believes Obama is racist by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he believes President Obama is a racist. Beck made the statement during a guest appearance Tuesday on the Fox... – Jul 29, 2009 at 2:53 AM in Entertainment

Fox won't air Obama news conference by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — The Fox network says it's skipping live coverage of President Obama's prime-time news conference Wednesday night.But the session, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern,... – Jul 22, 2009 at 1:58 PM in Entertainment

Michael Jackson's death by fame by indystar

The sad tale of Michael Jackson will be retold a few thousand times more as autopsy reports and estate details emerge. Meanwhile, the presumed verdict is that Jackson died of... – Jul 13, 2009 at 5:23 PM in Commentary