Christmas Tree Bomb Plot Foiled in Oregon

Christmas Tree Bomb Plot Foiled in Oregon


Federal agents in a sting operation arrested a Somali-born teenager just as he tried blowing up a van he believed was loaded with explosives at a crowded Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, authorities said. (Nov. 27)

Today in History for November 27th

Today in History for November 27th


San Francisco Mayor shot to death; Gerald Ford named as Richard Nixon's Vice President; Doctors perform world's first partial face transplant; Playwright Eugene O'Neill dies. (Nov. 27)

Raw Video: Obama Gets 12 Stitches to Lip

Raw Video: Obama Gets 12 Stitches to Lip


The White House says President Barack Obama needed 12 stitches after being injured in a basketball game. Obama was seen leaving the game holding white gauze to his lip and later nursing the lip in the upstairs of the White House. (Nov. 26)

Mom, 2 Kids Stabbed to Death in Ohio; Beau Hurt

Mom, 2 Kids Stabbed to Death in Ohio; Beau Hurt

A woman and her two children were found stabbed to death in their central Ohio apartment on Friday after she didn't show up for Thanksgiving dinner or work the following day. (Nov. 26)

From Russia with lust

From Russia with lust


What is it with Americans' fascination with Russian women? From femme fatal Anna Chapman, to Russian mail order brides, to our very own RT correspondents. Marina Orlova, or Marina Hot for Words, as she is better known, has been capitilizing on this trend and gaining quite the fan following as a result. Looks like the Cold War just got a whole lot hotter!

DC sex: Rubber revolution

DC sex: Rubber revolution


Washington DC has a higher rate of HIV/AIDS than any other city in the country, the same as some cities in sub Saharan Africa. The DC Dept of Health is hoping a new campaign urging people to become comfortable with talking about condoms, will translate into them using condoms as well

Drug gangs battle Brazilian police for favelas

Drug gangs battle Brazilian police for favelas


Brazilian Police have raided several favelas (slums) following days of intense violence in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. The police are blaming the violence on drug gangs. More than 25 people have been killed including innocent bystanders, as rival gangs are working together to fight the police. Asia Times Correspondent Pepe Escobar says this has been the key problem in Brazil, it was considered a "no man's land" that the government forgot about because the drug cartel's overran the local area.

Is Sarah Palin for real?

Is Sarah Palin for real?


Sarah Palin fever has taken over the US, her daughter is on Dancing with the Stars and she has a new book out. With all this media attention is she a viable candidate for President in 2012?

Sarah Palin: TV star or President?

Sarah Palin: TV star or President?


As speculation over a potential presidential run by Sarah Palin grows more intense, the former vice presidential nominee of the Republican Party has released a new book, America by Heart. As speculation continues to mount over her decision for 2012, would it be smart for the GOP to nominate her? Yesbuthowever.com publisher John Romano believes the Republicans need a candidate like Sarah Palin because of how modern she is and capitalize on her star power