Son of US Sen. Harry Reid launches Democratic campaign for Nevada governorOctober 14th, 2009 Senator's son starts campaign for Nevada governorLAS VEGAS — The son of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has formally entered the Democratic race for Nevada governor, saying the state needs to diversify its economy and stop postponing difficult decisions.
Attorney says Playgirl shoot next up for teenage father of Sarah Palin's grandsonOctober 7th, 2009 Father of Palin's grandson to pose for PlaygirlANCHORAGE, Alaska — Levi Johnston is going for the ultimate exposure — the 19-year-old father of Sarah Palin's grandchild will pose nude for Playgirl, his attorney said Wednesday. To get ready for his close-up, Johnston is training three hours a day, six nights a week at an Anchorage gym with a local body builder.
Son says Chappaquiddick tragedy prodded late Sen. Kennedy to remedy failingsSeptember 14th, 2009 Son: Chappaquiddick made Kennedy remedy failingsBOSTON — Rep. Patrick Kennedy says he thinks his late father was motivated by the death of Mary Jo Kopechne (co-PECK'-nee) at Chappaquiddick to work hard his entire life to make up for his failings.
What's in a name? Confusion. Wash. state judicial candidate mistaken for Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SCSeptember 11th, 2009 Wash. judicial candidate mistaken for SC repEVERETT, Wash. — As a candidate for judge, Joe Wilson didn't mind sharing the name of former Ambassador Joseph Wilson.
Levi Johnston: Palin's children did cooking, cleaning, laundry, took care of themselvesSeptember 2nd, 2009 Levi Johnston: Not much parenting at Palin homeANCHORAGE, Alaska — The father of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's first grandchild is speaking out in Vanity Fair magazine about what went on inside the Palin household.
Idaho candidate claims 'Obama tags' remark good for campaign, says Dems can't take a jokeSeptember 1st, 2009 Politician says 'Obama tags' good for campaignREXBURG, Idaho — Republican gubernatorial candidate Rex Rammell says his remarks about buying hunting tags for President Barack Obama have been a boon to his campaign. The former elk rancher also blames Democrats and the media for overblowing his comment and being too defensive.
Idaho candidate says 'Obama tags' remark publicity has been good for gubernatorial campaignSeptember 1st, 2009 Politician won't apologize for 'Obama tags' remarkBOISE, Idaho — Idaho Republican Rex Rammell said Tuesday the hoopla over his remarks about hunting President Barack Obama has been a boon to his campaign, and he again refused to apologize for what he called a joke. "This country needs to lighten up," the GOP gubernatorial candidate said during a press conference in a Boise park Tuesday.
Palin's father says daughter staying out of spotlight to spend time on bookAugust 31st, 2009 Palin's father says daughter busy writing bookCALDWELL, Idaho — The father of Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and vice presidential nominee, says his daughter has been steering clear of the media spotlight in recent weeks to focus on writing her memoirs. Chuck Heath, in Idaho campaigning for a Republican congressional candidate last week, says Palin has been away from her Alaska home for more than a month but is in touch frequently with him.
Mother's boyfriend arrested in case of Idaho boy found dead in canalAugust 19th, 2009 Mother's boyfriend jailed in death of Idaho boyBOISE, Idaho — An Idaho newspaper is reporting that police have made an arrest in connection with the disappearance and death of 8-year-old Robert Manwill. The Idaho Statesman says Daniel Ehrlick Jr.
Family of victims in NY crash that killed 8 will campaign against drunken drivingAugust 6th, 2009 NY crash victims' kin to campaign vs DWIYONKERS, N.Y. — The family of two men killed in the "wrong-way crash" on New York's Taconic State Parkway say they'll use the tragedy to campaign against drunken driving.
Ada County coroner confirms body found floating in canal is missing 8-year-old Robert ManwillAugust 6th, 2009 Body in Idaho canal is that of missing boyBOISE, Idaho — A county coroner in Idaho has confirmed that a body found floating in a canal is that of missing 8-year-old Robert Manwill. In a statement Wednesday, Ada County coroner Erwin Sonnenberg said dental records confirm the identity.
Ada County coroner confirms death of missing Idaho boy; homicide investigation under wayAugust 6th, 2009 Missing Idaho boy found dead; homicide probedBOISE, Idaho — Police say the case of an 8-year-old Idaho boy whose body was found floating in a canal is now an active homicide investigation. Deputy Chief Jim Kerns said Wednesday the death of Robert Manwill was not an accident.
Official: Negotiate end to Brazil custody battle over 8-year-old boyApril 23rd, 2009 Official: Negotiate end to Brazil custody battleBRASILIA, Brazil — A Brazilian official says there should be a negotiated end to a custody battle between a U.S. father and a Brazilian stepfather over a boy.
Levi Johnston says court fight might be needed for custody of son with Bristol PalinApril 23rd, 2009 Bristol Palin's ex: Court fight possible over sonANCHORAGE, Alaska — The father of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's grandson said Wednesday he would be willing to go to court for custody of the child, but he hoped it wouldn't come to that.
Chandy Oommen campaigns for Oommen ChandyApril 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Chandy Oommen, a law student in Delhi, has taken time off from his studies to join his father and Leader of Opposition in the Kerala assembly Oommen Chandy, to campaign for Congress-led United Democratic Front candidates. Travelling with his father, Chandy Oommen, however, says a polite no to those who invite him to sit on the dais.