May 6th, 2008 · Math teacher Marianne Kearney Brown discusses why she declined to sign California State University's loyalty oath. As a Quaker, Brown did not want to pledge to "support and defend the U.S. and state Constitutions against all enemies." She drew an asterisk next to "defend" and wrote "non-violently."
Dec 17th, 2007 · Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul may be an asterisk in public opinion polls, but he's first tier when it comes to raising money. On Sunday, he set a new record for a presidential candidate in either party, hauling in more than $6 million online. He's poised to be the GOP's top fundraiser this quarter.
Nov 9th, 2007 · Former Miami coach Don Shula says New England should have an asterisk by its undefeated record, Minnesota rookie Adrian Peterson runs his way into the record books, and Oakland kicker Sebastian Janikowski misses his shot at a record by inches.
Sep 27th, 2007 · Many have suggested it, but now it's right there for all to see on the ball that Barry Bonds hit for his much-debated record-breaking home run. That ball will go to the Baseball Hall of Fame branded with an asterisk. Before donating it to the Hall of fame, the ball's new owner conducted a poll online and voters said (47 percent to 34 percent) stamp on the asterisk, signaling a contested record.
Sep 26th, 2007 · The ball San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds hit for his record-breaking 756th home run will be branded with an asterisk and sent to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. The asterisk suggests Bonds' record is tainted. He denies knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs.
Sep 19th, 2007 · The man who bought Barry Bonds' record-setting baseball says he did it for you. Fashion designer Marc Ecko paid $750,000. He wants you to vote by Internet on what to do with the ball. You can send it to the Hall of Fame, or brand it with an asterisk, or put it on a rocket and send it into space.