The Internet has drastically changed the way news reaches the public, but our leaders have not figured that out yet. When something happens, word almost instantaneously reaches millions of people and the event is defined by bloggers, many of whom have an agenda. So misinformation and false analysis is instantly …

The jungle gym, the carousel, the monkey bars… Chances are that the mention of these playground staples brings up fond memories. But they may be memories your grandchildren will never get to share. Some playground equipment and games are coming under fire from people who think they put children at …

When it comes to keeping tabs on your children, it’s best to be all thumbs. More and more parents are using text messaging, available on most cell phones, in lieu of phone calls to find out where their children are — and when they might be coming home. “Kids nowadays, …

Earlier this week, I said I was praying for a miracle that one American newspaper would take my side in the University of Oregon controversy, where a radical student publication printed vile illustrations of Jesus. That hate speech violates academic standards, in my opinion. And the publication should be denied …

WASHINGTON – A western swing district known for its independence and ability to turn recent congressional elections into eagerly awaited events will not disappoint political junkies this year, say analysts who call the 7th Congressional District race in Colorado one for Democrats to lose. “Essentially, if the Democrats don’t win …

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WASHINGTON – After years of depending on the National Guard to round out deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, pending Pentagon plans to adjust troop levels and combat brigades just don’t make sense, says the general representing all of the state Guard leaders. Maj. Gen. Roger P. Lempke, president of the …

WASHINGTON – Iran’s recent actions to cut off access of the International Atomic Energy Agency “will greatly reduce our capabilities to detect unreported nuclear material and activities,” top nuclear inspectors acknowledged Wednesday in a memo from the nuclear watchdog agency obtained by FOX News. On Sunday, Iran declared that it …

Nobody knows how to work the room like Donald Rumsfeld. Regardless of whether you think he should stay or go — you’ve got to give him credit for sticking to his guns — so to speak. Here is an e-mail I received that is like many others: “I served 30 …

If “American Idol” isn’t your thing, there’s plenty of alternative entertainment to choose from these days. Besides the hundreds of specialty channels on cable and satellite, there’s also theater, books and the Internet. Books? Imagine that. Now, it’s been a long time since theater was anything worth doing other than …