Bush picks Mukasey to be new Attorney General
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President Bush has settled on Michael B. Mukasey, a retired federal judge from New York, to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general and will announce his selection Monday, a person familiar with the president's decision said Sunday evening.

ADF supports new Attorney General nominee
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The new attorney general of the United States should continue the U.S. Department of Justice’s commitment to protecting the religious liberty of Americans, according to Alliance Defense Fund President, CEO, and General Counsel Alan Sears.

Here we go again – Immigration Battle #3
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The DREAM Act (Amendment 2237 to the Defense Authorization bill) is a nightmare. It is a massive amnesty that extends to the millions of illegal aliens who entered the United States before the age of 16.

Bloomberg actually considered Ahmadinejad visit in NY
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NYPD officials confirmed in a statement that earlier this month the department received a request from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit the World Trade Center site during the United Nations General Assembly.

Congressman asked to apologize over “Marine’s Murder” statement
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A young activist confronted Rep. Jack Murtha, D-Pa., near a Capitol Hill elevator yesterday, pressing the anti-war congressman on whether he would apologize for accusing U.S. Marines of murdering innocent civilians in a November 2005 incident at Haditha, Iraq. Now that charges have been dropped against two of the four Marines accused of murder, Mattera asked, "would you like to issue an apology for saying they killed innocent civilians in cold blood?"

HillaryCare back again
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Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that a mandate requiring every American to purchase health insurance was the only way to achieve universal health care but she rejected the notion of punitive measures to force individuals into the health care system. She said she could envision a day when "you have to show proof to your employer that you're insured as a part of the job interview — like when your kid goes to school and has to show proof of vaccination," but said such details would be worked out through negotiations with Congress.

Boortz – Constitution does not allow for HillaryCare
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The Constitution is clear on this point, the federal government can only take actions that are specifically authorized by the Constitution. All other powers are reserved for the states or the people. Nowhere in that document do you see anything that can in be interpreted to allow the feds to tell you what you must purchase.

US Attorney arrested on child sex charges
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An assistant U.S. attorney from Pensacola is jailed in Detroit on federal charges that he flew to Michigan to have sex with a 5-year-old girl. He assured the undercover agent in emails that the child wouldn't require any medical attention after the sexual acts took place. "I'm always gentle and loving; not to worry; no damage ever; no rough stuff ever, ever," he said, according to the complaint. Pressed on how he could be sure, he responded: "I've done it plenty."

Pope - Patients in Permanent Vegetative State May Not be Denied Artificial Nutrition and Hydration
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In most hospitals in North America, families of patients in permanent vegetative state are asked if they wish their family member to have their artificial feeding tube removed. According to a definitive ruling by the Vatican made public today, the withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration from such patients is immoral.

Keyes announces presidential bid
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After two previous runs for U.S. president, former Reagan diplomat Alan Keyes has announced he's again seeking the White House in the 2008 election.

France warns world about Iran
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The world should brace for a possible war over the Iranian nuclear crisis but seeking a solution through talks should take priority, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said on Sunday.

Muslim Dentist to patient: “Wear headscarf or get out”
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A Muslim dentist made a woman wear Islamic dress as the price of accepting her as a patient, it is alleged. According to the charges, he questioned her on whether she was a Muslim and told her that if he were to treat her she would have to wear Islamic dress.

Doctor aborts wrong twin baby
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An Italian doctor who aborted a healthy twin by mistake and the obstetrician who performed a sonogram ahead of the bungle are under investigation for negligence by a Milan court, a report said Tuesday.

Catholic Bishop wants his priests to pray in front of abortion clinics
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Samuel J. Aquila, the Catholic bishop of Fargo, North Dakota, is strongly encouraging his priests to imitate him by praying for an hour in front of an abortion facility during this year's national "Forty Days of Life".

Maryland Court upholds Marriage Act
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The Maryland Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 decision, upheld the state's marriage law, which says "only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid in this state."

Ireland – A country in social chaos
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A new report from The Iona Institute based on a detailed analysis of Census 2006 - the first analysis of its kind published to date - reveals the full extent of changing family structure and marriage breakdown in Ireland. Divorces are up 500% and cohabitation is up 400% in the grand old isle.

70-year-old great grandmother arrested for not watering her lawn
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Today, law enforcement in Orem has enshrined itself as the laughing stock of our country by prosecuting a 70-year-old great-grandmother for allegedly not watering her lawn. This ill-conceived action ensures Orem's law enforcement authorities first place in the [Guinness World Records] for stupidity."

New Poll – Congress approval rating at historic 11%
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A paltry 11 percent rated the Democrat controlled Congress positively, beating the previous low of 14 percent in July. Bush is at 29%.

Homosexual-rights group's 'perfect' corporations list
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195 U.S. businesses recognized for benefiting 'lesbian, gays, bisexual, transgender' employees, including Kansas City’s own Sprint.