or nearly two decades, Colin Powell has been one of the most respected public figures in the United States, a man who very well could have claimed the presidency in 1996 had he wanted it, and whose dramatic (even if...
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Sunday Gleaner senior writer Janet Silvera yesterday polled the views of American tourists at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on the questions: Do you think the endorsement by former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell of Democratic...
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If Sarah Palin had done for poll support for the Republican presidential ticket on which she has second billing what she has done for the ratings of Saturday Night Live on which she has top billing, John McCain should be...
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I hope to do a post-finale interview with "Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner Monday and will attempt to post a transcript as soon as possible. Until then, I've posted some thoughts on the final episode of the season, "Meditations in...
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Colin Powell, once considered a potential running mate for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), now may endorse his opponent, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), according to Republican sources. But an air of mystery surrounds Powell's planned live appearance Sunday on NBC's "Meet...
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Hearing the news that Oregon darling Powell's Books is getting a crapload of solar panels is akin to learning that Santa recycles or Mother Teresa loved to compost. Yep, Powell's -- especially the block-long location in downtown Portland with color-coded...
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An Edison High School teacher who alleged a football player's grade was improperly raised without his knowledge made the grade change himself, Fresno Unified School District Superintendent Michael Hanson said this morning.
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