Category Archives: Interview

Carter checked at hospital after falling ill

By doris | Published: September 29, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.msn.com CLEVELAND — Former President Jimmy Carter, on a trip promoting his new book, developed an upset stomach on a flight to Cleveland on Tuesday and was staying at a hospital overnight at his doctor’s recommendation. Carter’s grandson, Georgia state Sen. Jason Carter, said his 85-year-old grandfather was doing fine. “He’s definitely [...]

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Ex-con disqualified from Congress comeback

By doris | Published: July 7, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Former Ohio U.S. Rep. James Traficant has been disqualified in his bid to return to Congress after seven years in prison because he did not turn in enough valid petition signatures to make the fall ballot, a county elections official said Tuesday. The colorful Traficant, who represented the [...]

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White House correspondent Thomas retires amid controversial comments

By doris | Published: June 9, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — Longtime White House reporter Helen Thomas has retired effective immediately, Hearst Corporation said Monday. The media conglomerate had employed Thomas as a syndicated columnist for its newspaper chain. Her retirement comes amid a furor created last week by her controversial comments regarding Jewish people.

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Oprah to visit White House, interview Obamas for holiday special

By doris | Published: November 27, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — Oprah Winfrey will interview President Obama and his wife, Michelle, next month for a 60-minute program to air before Christmas, the talk show host announced Wednesday. “Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special” will air at 10 p.m. ET December 13 on ABC, her Web site said. [...]

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