http://thewire.sheknows.com Tons of cool news on all subjects Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:56:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards has admitted to an extramarital affair that is certain to end his political career. Edwards ran for the highest office in the land this past primary season and now finds himself dogging questions about his conduct during what will prove to be his last campaign. His ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=227   Looks as if Barack Obama's trip abroad had its merit. The Illinois Senator and Democratic nominee for the presidency is currently leading 47 to 41 in the latest national poll. National polls are wonderful, but if we've learned anything in the last eight years is that the election comes down to ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=225 On August 23 1963, Martin Luther King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and made an iconic statement. He had a dream. That same day, Barack Obama was born. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, Barack Obama became the Democratic Party nominee for president of the United States. MLK's dream has been furthered. As Barack ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=223 The California Supreme Court threw the gay marriage debate into the middle of the presidential campaign. With their Thursday ruling overturning two state laws, crowds gathered all over the state to hear the news, which resulted in jubilation. The overturning of a lower court's blocking of gay marriage was a victory for ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=221 Many expected it would be a landslide, but the magnitude of that landslide was immense. The West Virginia Democratic primary was held yesterday and Senator Hillary Clinton won by over 30 points. Rival Senator Barack Obama was not even in West Virginia yesterday knowing that losing would be a foregone conclusion. From ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=220 The symbol of all things arctic, the polar bear, was added Wednesday to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife department's protected list. Placing the iconic bear on the list means that it is within the realm of extinction. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne made the announcement today that many had feared. As polar ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=218 Senator Hillary Clinton saw her delegate lead lower to two votes Friday as the defection to Senator Barack Obama continues. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez of Texas announced his support for Clinton yesterday, but it was the only plus in the campaign’s pocket on this day. The Senator from Illinois who leads in ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=216 First daughter Jenna Bush is getting married on Saturday at the family's ranch in Crawford, Texas. Jenna has been all over the press lately, including Larry King's CNN studio with her mom, Laura, promoting her children's book that promotes reading, "Read All About It." This weekend, the attention on Jenna will ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=214 As the primary race for the Democrats has gotten nastier, each contest becomes even more vital. Tuesday saw Indiana and North Carolina take its turn in this Ferris wheel of a primary season for the Democrats. As Barack Obama mentioned in his victory speech from North Carolina, this is a campaign ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=213 A U.K. study released today has found that American children are prescribed anti-psychotic medicines at six-times the rate of kids in Britain. At a time where psychiatrists and parents are both wondering about the over-medicated situation of our children, this report should certainly further the debate. Many experts believe that this study ... http://thewire.sheknows.com/?p=211