Cops Crack Down on Workout-Crazed Californians Who Take Over Grassy Medians 11-09-2008 8:35 am   -  KNBC-TV

"I look at this as discrimination. Against a private individual using a public parkway."

Palin on 2012 Run: ‘We’ll See What Happens Then’ 11-07-2008 12:21 am   -  AP/KTVA

AP: Dozens of supporters greeted her with chants of "2012! 2012!" as she walked off the airplane — encouragement for her to run for president in four years.

When Massage Therapists Are Unlicensed Patients Are Often ‘Rubbed the Wrong Way’ 11-06-2008 11:18 pm   -  WCCO-TV

"And I'm thinking, 'Oh my God, get me out of here. I'm being molested.'"

Svelte Bartender Banished to Kitchen Until She Loses Five Pounds 11-06-2008 9:45 pm   -  KCBS-TV

"It has humiliated me to be told that my value as a human being is based solely on my weight."

Prop. 8 Demonstrations Grow Tense In Sacramento 11-06-2008 5:48 pm   -  KOVR Sacramento

KOVR: Streets in midtown Sacramento were briefly shut down as a confrontation between supporters and opponents of Proposition 8 rapidly grew in size.

Caught on Camera: Barney the White House Dog Bites Reuters Reporter 11-06-2008 3:43 pm   -  NBC Chicago

Reuters political reporter Jon Decker had finished an interview with MSNBC around 10:30 a.m. when he saw Barney and his handler. After getting permission to pet the dog, Decker said Barney snapped and chomped down on his right index finger and broke the skin.

Governor Announces Plan To Stop California Foreclosures 11-06-2008 2:02 pm   -  KOVR Sacramento

KOVR: The Republican administration on Wednesday announced a plan to encourage lenders to modify existing home loans as a way of keeping people out of foreclosure. The governor also proposed a 90-day moratorium for homeowners facing default on their loans. Lenders, however, would still be able to exempt themselves under certain circumstances.

How Will Obama Affect Ties Between The US And China? 11-06-2008 1:06 pm   -  AFP

AFP: China welcomes the election of Barack Obama, but analysts wonder how the new Democratic president-in-waiting will shape Sino-US relations in years to come.

Bush Seeks Seamless Transition to Obama 11-06-2008 12:31 pm   -  AP

"This peaceful transfer of power is one of the hallmarks of a true democracy."

Asia Shares Slide, Toyota Hit 11-06-2008 11:03 am   -  Reuters

Reuters: Asian shares tumbled as auto giant Toyota cut its profit forecast, while the euro and sterling fell on expectations of pending rate moves.

Mayor Bloomberg Proposes Massive Tax Hikes, Budget Cuts 11-06-2008 10:27 am   -  WCBS-TV

WCBS-TV: The economic crisis has city tax revenues in a nose dive, and Mayor bloomberg is now proposing all sorts of tax and fee increases, as well as big budget cuts, to try to stop the flow of red ink.

McNabb: Obama Win Shows Anything Is Possible 11-06-2008 10:11 am   -  AP

"But when you have an individual who people have truly looked past his skin color and just listened to his thoughts and what his game plan is of what he wants to do in office, that's the positive thing that I think people should truly focus on."

Newspapers Sell Out as Obama Keepsakes 11-06-2008 10:04 am   -  AP

AP: Newsstands from Seattle to New York quickly sold out of Wednesday's papers declaring Barack Obama the nation's first black president as some jubilant customers picked up two, three or even 30 copies as keepsakes.

Woman Goes Into Labor At Obama Victory Rally 11-06-2008 10:00 am   -  WMAQ-TV

WMAQ-TV: Since the streets around the Grant Park event were closed to traffic, the cab search was futile. The couple said they walked the mile to Prentice Women's Hospital, pausing every couple of minutes for more frequent contractions.

Raw: Huge Crowd Turns Out in Los Angeles to Protest Gay-Marriage Ban 11-06-2008 9:35 am   -  AP

AP: More than 1,000 people took to the streets against the ban in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, blocking traffic. Police said at least four people were detained.

Palin Supporters Look to 2012 11-06-2008 8:41 am   -  AP

"She did not hurt the ticket. She really energized the ticket."

Famous Letter From Abraham Lincoln Discovered In Dallas 11-06-2008 6:57 am   -  KXAS Dallas

A copy of the famous "Bixby Letter" penned by President Abraham Lincoln was recently discovered at Fair Park. The consolation letter was sent to Lydia Bixby who was thought to have lost 5 sons in the civil war. Now Christie's Auction House will authenticate the letter. A copy of the same letter sold in 2002 for $3 million.

Obama’s Open Seat to be Filled by Governor’s Appointment 11-06-2008 2:08 am   -  WMAQ Chicago

Now that Sen. Barack Obama has won the presidential election, Gov. Rod Blagojevich is left to determine who will step in for the final two years of Obama's term in the U.S. Senate.

NYC Mayor Lowers Boom: 15% Income Tax Hike On The Way? 11-06-2008 2:07 am   -  WCBS-TV New York

WCBS: Mayor Michael Bloomberg is going to cut the city work force by 3,000, but that's just the beginning of the pain New Yorkers will feel as part of the fiscal crisis. A slew of new taxes are also on the agenda.

Social Media’s Big Win in Election ‘08 11-06-2008 1:29 am   -  Reuters

MySpace, YouTube, Facebook and other social media sites were big winners in the election Social media gained a new credibility in the 2008 election as a way to influence and engage voters. Barak Obama used it skillfully as a tool in his victorious campaign.