Mar 11th, 2010 · The man who won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in Illinois vacated the seat after he was accused of beating his wife. Democrats now have to fill the slot and are accepting online applications from anyone interested. Two candidates: state Rep. Arthur Turner, who came in second in the original race, and Jill Jaffe, an unemployed certified medical assistant with no political experience.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · Prime Minister George Papandreou awaits European Union support after ordering budget measures that officials say will save the country $6.5 billion and would include cutting government workers' Easter, Christmas and vacation bonuses by 30 percent each.
Mar 2nd, 2010 · The deaths of 40 retirees vacationing at the seaside town of Pelluhue underscores the destruction wrought by Saturday's pre-dawn 8.8-magnitude quake and the tsunami that ravaged communities along Chile's south-central coast, where destruction is widespread and food scarce.
Feb 25th, 2010 · It's fun and easy to use the Web to let friends know that you're having a great time out on the town or away on vacation. But privacy experts say it's worth thinking about how easily that information can be turned against you by criminals.
Feb 17th, 2010 · A New Mexico man went to New Orleans for Carnival, leaving his dog behind. Soon, the dog went missing. A couple on vacation found the pup, but couldn't find a vet who could scan his microchip. They drove him all the way back home, which happened to be New Orleans. There, they were able to ID the pooch, and reunite him with his owner in time for a Carnival pet parade.
Feb 15th, 2010 · Tough times continue to plague the ski industry: Ski vacation bookings in Western states are down compared to last year, which was one of the worst ever. Many resorts are grappling with a double whammy, the poor economy and inconsistent snowfall due to an El Nino weather pattern.
Feb 4th, 2010 · With Internet-savvy consumers waiting until the last minute to take advantage of better vacation deals, many resorts, cruise lines and other travel businesses have been left scrambling. But the industry is starting to push back.
Jan 22nd, 2010 · Host Michel Martin talks to the Tell Me More Barbershop guys about U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown's recent victory in the Massachusetts special election to fill the seat vacated by the late Ted Kennedy. The men also discuss former presidential candidate John Edwards' recent admission that he did, in fact, father a child by his mistress Reille Hunter and Conan O'Brien's mega-million dollar payout to leave NBC's "Tonight Show." Hear opinions from freelance writer Jimi Izrael, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin.