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Powell to Republicans: Listen to moderates, too

The conservative vs. moderate split threatening to rupture the Republican Party played out across the airwaves Sunday, with Colin Powell and Tom Ridge denouncing shrill and judgmental voices they say are steering the GOP too far right. Karl Rove challenged Powell to lay out his vision and "back it up" by helping elect Republicans.

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Liberty University bans democratic club

Liberty had been making a move to a more open-minded state of late, changing several conservative rules in favor of more liberal ones. But this is definitely a step back.

Safety Nick Collins won't commit to OTA's

In actual non-Favre related Packers news, one of the Packers primary defensive leaders won't make a commitment to attending organized team activities this offseason.

Evangelicals a Liberal Can Love

Liberals believe deeply in tolerance and over the last century have led the battles against prejudices of all kinds, but we have a blind spot about Christian evangelicals.

Moss: I didn't really want to go to Green Bay

ew England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss was asked during a Super Bowl press conference this morning whether he thought he would be traded to the Green Bay Packers last offseason, and whether Packers quarterback Brett Favre called him.

Ted Boiling Over Bubba

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's endorsement of presidential hopeful Illinois Sen. Barack Obama reportedly came after mounting anger toward the Clintons over the racial overtones of campaign attacks against Obama.

Familiar face the likely choice for Dallas Cowboys to replace Ireland

The front-runner to become a major voice in the Cowboys' scouting operation is a familiar face.

Edwards strategists move on to Plan B

Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards' four-state strategy that was to launch him to the White House has fizzled on the pad.

Clemens' Agent Releases Report

Roger Clemens' agent released an 18,000-word statistical report Monday to refute allegations that the pitcher's career rebounded around the time period he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs.

Jackson: Not Upset by Clinton Remarks

The Rev. Jesse Jackson said late Sunday that he was not offended by comments on Saturday by former President Bill Clinton, who brought up Mr. Jackson's name in response to a question about Senator Barack Obama.

Two Presidents Are Worse Than One

SENATOR Hillary Clinton has based her campaign on experience — 35 years of it by her count. That must include her eight years in the White House.

The GOP's Security Gap

The conventional wisdom on this year's election is that John McCain would be the strongest candidate the Republicans could send against the Democrats come November. I believe it myself.

Less is More for McCain

Senator John McCain said that, if elected, he would do what other presidents had tried but failed to do: cut government spending sharply enough to reduce the budget deficit while lowering taxes at the same time.

Justice Nomination Seen as Snub to Democrats

Late last year, Democrats urged the White House to withdraw Mr.

Texans close to adding Rhodes to coaching staff

The Texans could be close to hiring longtime NFL defensive specialist Ray Rhodes as an assistant coach.

Next season looks bright, but nothing guaranteed in the NFL

The Green Bay Packers in most ways look like a team on the rise. They just finished a 13-3 regular season and trip to the NFC championship game with a roster that was the NFL's youngest to open the season.

Frontline Blogger Covers War in Iraq With a Soldier's Eyes

Michael Yon was not a journalist, and he wasn't sure what a blogger was. He had been in uniform but not in combat, and he wanted to keep it that way. He went to Iraq thinking he would stay for a month, and maybe find a way to write about the war after he got home.

Is Apple losing its bite? Yes and No.

Steve Jobs's juggernaut is slowing, argues Matt Warman. Claudine Beaumont says he's still at the top of his game.

Ad: HIllary Clinton does not respect our people

"Hillary Clinton does not respect our people," the ad says in Spanish (original and Clinton campaign translation after the jump), referring to the lawsuit that failed today to shut down special caucus sites on Las Vegas' strip. "Hillary Clinton is shameless."

Chelsea Clinton for President?

I know how Chris Matthews feels about Hillary's big win in New Hampshire. And Gloria Steinem and Bill Bennett and Carl Bernstein and all the rest. You know who I'm dying to hear from? Chelsea.

Caution Lights

If the activity in the nation's economy were to be analyzed like a road trip, it could be said that warning signals have been up for miles, and there are signs of a traffic jam ahead.

Pickett-Jacobs matchup key to outcome on Sunday

There are a lot of people you're happy to run into. Ryan Pickett, however, would not be one of them. Unless, of course, your favorite colors are black and blue.

Team's run to the Super Bowl costs state employers millions in lost time

The Packers are a giant distraction to Wisconsin workers this week. But wise employers aren't about to complain.

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Fire alarm bell repurposed for waking the dead

For those who could easily sleep through a tornado (or similar), there are a plethora of alarm clocks out there designed to wake even you up.

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