08.19.11 | 8:57 am
West Memphis Three Freed

Kind of unbelievable. It’s been 18 years since they were imprisoned for brutal slayings in Arkansas, across the Mississippi River from Memphis.

The release was part of a complicated Alford plea deal in which the men, who had maintained their innocence all along, pleaded guilty, while maintaining their innocence, and were credited for time served.

08.19.11 | 7:52 am
Not Mincing Words

Fmr. Reagan budget official calls Rick Perry an “idiot.”

08.19.11 | 7:46 am
Feingold Out

In what must be a big disappointment to Wisconsin Dems, Russ Feingold has ruled out a run for either governor or senator next year.

08.19.11 | 7:45 am
Sic Transit

HP puts up the white flag on consumer computer hardware and charts another direction.