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Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Not Objective? The man who is about to become the United Nations’ lead investigator into Israeli conduct is standing by his comments comparing Israeli actions in Gaza to those of the Nazis. Richard Falk will begin his job as special rapporteur for …

A resolution welcoming and honoring Pope Benedict XVI to Washington hit a temporary rough patch on the way to its eventual approval — and the rough patch involved the always-nuclear topic of abortion. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., crafted a resolution “Welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing …

This is part of the America’s Future series airing on FOX News Channel, looking at the challenges facing the country in the 21st century. LOS ANGELES — With gang violence on the rise in Los Angeles, the city’s mayor is criticizing the Department of Homeland Security for what he says …

Exclusive: Rosie’s New Show | Police Give It Away; Whitney: Getting Courage; A ‘Times’ Farewell Exclusive: Rosie’s New Show We know a little bit more about Rosie O’Donnell‘s potential new show for NBC. This is thanks to our pals at the network and not Rosie, who’s keeping mum on all …

Jacko’s Neverland on Verge of Foreclosure | As the Globes Turn: Strike Kills More Awards | Wyclef Straddles Political Fence | Sightings Jacko’s Neverland on Verge of Foreclosure Michael Jackson’s 2,900-acre Neverland Ranch is about to go the way of all things. The fabled ranch, scene of many parties for …

I love fast food as much as I hate big government. And now a slow economy with rising food prices is causing idiot lawmakers to consider “sin taxes” on fast food. Color me engorged and enraged. The thought of taxing tacos came from New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine, who …

James. He insisted on being called James. Not Jim. And for goodness sake, don’t even think Jimmy. Everyone told me he was gruff. Never smiled. Never laughed. Never one to chit-chat. Actually, never one to chat, at all. Unless he was yelling. And James yelled a lot. At workers who …

Ailing Paul Newman Turns Over $120m To Charity | Coldplay, Beatles Lose Leader | Spielberg’s Gift; Diddy Graduation; Polanski Update; World Turns Slower; Old Lox Ailing Paul Newman Turns Over $120m To Charity Movie star Paul Newman has quietly turned over the entire value of his ownership in Newman’s Own …

A new national Gallup poll has Senator Obama beating Hillary Clinton 49 to 42. And most polls say Obama will win Tuesday night in Wisconsin. That would make nine votes in a row where Obama defeated Clinton. So you can expect some criticism directed toward the surging Obama. Now one …

Spanky Gibson was shot by a sniper in May of 2006 while on foot patrol in Ramadi, Iraq. When the firefight was over, his left leg was gone. But Gunnery Sgt. William Gibson, a decorated Marine, didn’t stop serving his country, even after his leg was amputated above the knee. …