MSNBC: Abraham Lincoln Letters Proposed Avoiding Civil War

“Barely a year into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln suggested buying slaves for $400 apiece under a “gradual emancipation” plan that would bring peace at less cost than several months of hostilities.”

U.S. Marine Corps Investigating Puppy-Tossing Video

A Marine Corps spokeswoman in the Pentagon on Monday afternoon said the Marines have just become aware of the video and they’re investigating. “I have seen all the information on the Web but we haven’t been able to verify anything,” Capt. Blanca Binstock said.

CNN.com: Clinton wins key primaries

9/11 protester arrested after yelling at Bill Clinton

A protester has been charged with disorderly conduct after yelling at former President Bill Clinton during a campaign stop…

As Economy Worsens, Restaurants Suffer

Starbucks, Applebee’s and The Cheesecake Factory are feeling the pinch.

Answer Desk: Not a win for tax dodgers

Actor Wesley Snipes’ recent acquittal on tax fraud charges is being taken as a victory by a band of tax “protesters.” But, they are overlooking a key fact: Snipes still faces jail time.

High-Speed Rail Coming to America…South America

High-speed rail is finally coming to America. However it’s Argentina and not the United States that will be the first “New World” country to build a high-speed rail system and join the modern age of transportation.

Alaska Is Bigger Than I Thought

Bush’s stay there this past weekend with the the Danish prime minister marked Bush’s 70th visit as president. President Ronald Reagan, one of the modern presidency’s most “famous vacationer[s],” spent just 335 days at his ranch in Santa Barbara, CA.

Obama wins on civil liberties

NY Times editorial says our privacy rights not as big a priority for Clinton

Detained and Harassed at Walmart for not showing a receipt

Reader J was detained and harassed by some Walmart employees on his way out of the store the other day. J had already put his receipt inside his wallet after purchasing a $25 shower rack when a Walmart employee demanded to see his receipt. J declined and continued exiting the store. That’s when things got weird. First, he was grabbed by a Walmart e