http://www.mail.com/people/12482-sarah-palin.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/12482-sarah-palin.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2090378-julianne-moore-bad-mom-role-antithesis.html CANNES, France (AP) — Julianne Moore sometimes identifies with the characters she plays but when it came to playing a bad mother in "What Maisie Knew," she couldn't relate. In the recently released film, Moore portrays a rock-star mom going through a bitter divorce who's having trouble connecting to her 6-year-old daughter, Maisie. The role couldn't have ... Thu, 16 May 2013 14:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2090378-julianne-moore-bad-mom-role-antithesis.html 2013-05-16T14:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2074394-gop-boycotts-health-care-advisory-board.html WASHINGTON (AP) — House and Senate Republican leaders told President Barack Obama Thursday that they will refuse to nominate candidates to serve on an advisory board that is to play a role in holding down Medicare costs under the new health care act. House Speaker John Boehner, who joined Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell in boycotting the Independ... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:30:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2074394-gop-boycotts-health-care-advisory-board.html 2013-05-09T19:30:05Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2068944-christie-to-guest-host-today-this-month.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie will guest-host the "Today" show later this month. NBC announced Tuesday that Christie will be a co-host for an hour of the May 24 show, which will broadcast from the Jersey shore as part of its "Great American Adventure" road trip. A location for the appearance hasn't been finalized. The road t... Tue, 07 May 2013 18:21:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2068944-christie-to-guest-host-today-this-month.html 2013-05-07T18:21:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2061092-nra-official-culture-war-than-gun-rights.html HOUSTON (AP) — The National Rifle Association kicked off its annual convention Friday with a warning to its members they are engaged in a "culture war" that stretches beyond gun rights, further ramping up emotions surrounding the gun control debate. NRA First Vice President James Porter, a Birmingham, Ala., attorney who will assume the organization's pres... Sat, 04 May 2013 00:39:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2061092-nra-official-culture-war-than-gun-rights.html 2013-05-04T00:39:08Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2058982-fresh-victory-nra-holds-convention-houston.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fresh off a huge victory over President Barack Obama on gun control, the message from the National Rifle Association is clear: The fight has just begun. The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party — both to celebrate the victory in Wa... Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2058982-fresh-victory-nra-holds-convention-houston.html 2013-05-03T11:00:05Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1982388-newtown-tv-coverage-girls-win-peabody-awards.html ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A local TV station's coverage of the Connecticut school massacre, the HBO drama "Girls," and a public-service campaign about Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts' medical battle were among 39 Peabody Award winners announced Wednesday. Recipients of the 72nd annual Peabody Awards were announced by the University of Georgia's jour... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:26:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1982388-newtown-tv-coverage-girls-win-peabody-awards.html 2013-03-27T19:26:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1959196-game-on-early-gop-auditions-2016-election.html OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The auditions have begun. Just two months into President Barack Obama's second term, Republican leaders are lining up to diagnose the GOP's ills while courting party activists — all with an eye on greater political ambitions. They have danced around questions about their White House aspirations, but the die-hard conservatives are alr... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:48:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1959196-game-on-early-gop-auditions-2016-election.html 2013-03-16T23:48:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1959700-palin-urges-gop-to-broaden-message.html OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Returning to the national stage, Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Saturday that the Republican Party must broaden its message to grow. "We must leave no American behind," she said in a populist speech that electrified supporters at a conservative summit in suburban Washington. "And we must share our powerful message of freedom and... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:04:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1959700-palin-urges-gop-to-broaden-message.html 2013-03-16T18:04:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1955566-republicans-searching-their-mr-mrs.html OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Tired of election defeats, conservatives are searching for their next Mr. or Mrs. Right. They say they want a leader brash enough to protect conservative orthodoxy and open-minded enough to help the Republican Party change its image: white, old, and male. And there's no shortage of Republicans angling to fill a void in party leadersh... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:18:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1955566-republicans-searching-their-mr-mrs.html 2013-03-14T21:18:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1953824-conservative-leader-gop-broaden-appeal.html OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — As the GOP struggles to broaden its appeal, the head of the American Conservative Union declared Thursday that the Republican Party is not a home for everyone, as prominent voices in Republican politics gather with thousands of conservatives and tea party activists outside Washington. The Conservative Political Action Conference offe... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:38:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1953824-conservative-leader-gop-broaden-appeal.html 2013-03-14T14:38:20Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1947398-financial-info-celebs-officials-leaked-online.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities and celebrities were grappling with how to respond to a website that posted what appears to be private financial information about top government officials and stars such as Jay-Z and Mel Gibson. The Justice Department said Monday the FBI was investigating how the Social Security number, address and a credit report of FBI Di... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:30:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1947398-financial-info-celebs-officials-leaked-online.html 2013-03-12T05:30:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1947402-sarah-palin-writing-book-christmas.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin has a new book coming, this time about Christmas. The former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor has a deal with HarperCollins for "A Happy Holiday IS a Merry Christmas," scheduled for November. HarperCollins announced Monday that the book will criticize the "over-commercialism" and "homogenization" of Ch... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:26:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1947402-sarah-palin-writing-book-christmas.html 2013-03-11T23:26:42Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1895044-herman-cain-joins-fox-news-channel-contributor.html NEW YORK (AP) — Former presidential candidate Herman Cain will be getting some regular TV work at Fox News Channel. The network announced Friday that Cain, a failed Republican presidential contender in 2012, will be a network contributor. Cain, the former president and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from Georgia, will also contribute to the Fox Business Network... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:31:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1895044-herman-cain-joins-fox-news-channel-contributor.html 2013-02-15T17:31:04Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1889598-fox-hires-scott-brown-contributor.html NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel is hiring former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown as a contributor, and the Republican is making his debut in prime time on Wednesday. The network says Brown will offer commentary across several programs, starting with Sean Hannity on Wednesday. Brown lost his seat to Elizabeth Warren in November and declined to run in a spe... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:47:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1889598-fox-hires-scott-brown-contributor.html 2013-02-13T18:47:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1883570-ex-navy-seal-remembered-servant-to.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — As military service members carried the flag-draped coffin out of Cowboys Stadium, the sounds of bagpipes echoed and people saluted Chris Kyle, an ex-Navy SEAL sniper who dedicated his post-military career to helping other veterans. Widow Taya Kyle spoke through tears earlier, surrounded by her husband's military friends, her voice... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1883570-ex-navy-seal-remembered-servant-to.html 2013-02-11T22:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1877986-hacker-gains-access-to-bush-family-emails-photos.html HOUSTON (AP) — Turns out even former presidents can fall prey to hackers. A mysterious email hacker apparently accessed private photos and messages sent between members of the Bush family, including both retired commanders in chief. The Secret Service is investigating the breach, which appeared to yield little more than a few snapshots and some family dis... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1877986-hacker-gains-access-to-bush-family-emails-photos.html 2013-02-08T23:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1867126-review-soaring-solos-thompson-electric.html Richard Thompson, "Electric" (New West Records) On "Electric," Richard Thompson plugs in and delivers his most generous helping of guitar solos in many years, perhaps ever. The fretwork is marvelous even by his lofty standards, and some credit for inspiration probably goes to producer Buddy Miller, a fair picker himself. While Thompson... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1867126-review-soaring-solos-thompson-electric.html 2013-02-04T12:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1864080-afflecks-argo-wins-directors-guild-top-honor.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ben Affleck has won the top film honor from the Directors Guild of America for his CIA thriller "Argo," further sealing its status as best-picture front-runner at the Academy Awards. Saturday's prize also normally would make Affleck a near shoo-in to win best-director at the Feb. 24 Oscars, since the Directors Guild recipient nearly alw... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1864080-afflecks-argo-wins-directors-guild-top-honor.html 2013-02-03T07:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1849362-argo-lawrence-day-lewis-win-sag.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The CIA thriller "Argo" continues to steamroll through awards season, winning the top honor for overall cast performance at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. SAG's lead-acting honors Sunday went to Jennifer Lawrence for her role as a troubled widow in a shaky new relationship in the lost-souls romance "Silver Linings Playbook" and Daniel ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1849362-argo-lawrence-day-lewis-win-sag.html 2013-01-28T03:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1846896-fox-news-palin-cutting-ties.html NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel is parting ways with former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, ending her three-year tenure as a contributor on the network. While Palin's time at Fox was occasionally rocky, the network's news executive, Bill Shine, said Friday that "we have thoroughly enjoyed our association" with her. "We wish her the b... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1846896-fox-news-palin-cutting-ties.html 2013-01-25T23:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1845846-ga-sen-chambliss-wont-seek-re-election-2014.html ATLANTA (AP) — When Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss announced Friday that he wouldn't seek a third term in 2014, a race that already was likely to feature a contested Republican primary exploded into a free-for-all. Several Republicans, including several congressmen, are eyeing the seat. The more crowded the field, the more likely the GOP race will pit mains... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1845846-ga-sen-chambliss-wont-seek-re-election-2014.html 2013-01-25T22:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1825700-fox-hires-dennis-kucinich-analyst.html NEW YORK (AP) — Days before President Barack Obama's inauguration for a second term in office, Fox News Channel has signed Dennis Kucinich, one of his former opponents, to be a regular contributor. Kucinich, a presidential candidate in 2004 and 2008 who ended 16 years in Congress two weeks ago, will make his debut as a Fox contributor on Thursday's editio... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1825700-fox-hires-dennis-kucinich-analyst.html 2013-01-16T21:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1818302-big-night-cable-tv-globes.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The taut political thriller "Homeland," the coming of age comedy "Girls" and "Game Change," the movie about Sarah Palin's rocky campaign for the vice presidency in 2008, were the big television winners in the Golden Globes. The biggest losers? Commercial broadcast networks ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox — none of which aired those show... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1818302-big-night-cable-tv-globes.html 2013-01-14T08:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818980-argo-les-mis-win-golden-globes.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Ben Affleck got some vindication and Jodie Foster made a revelation at the Golden Globe Awards. Affleck's "Argo" earned him best motion picture drama and director honors at Sunday night's ceremony. The awards came just a few days after Affleck was surprisingly omitted from the best-director category at the Academy Award nomina... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818980-argo-les-mis-win-golden-globes.html 2013-01-14T08:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1817464-argo-les-miserables-win-best-pic-globes.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — "Argo" is in big with the Golden Globes, but not so much with the Academy Awards. "Lincoln" is sitting pretty with the Oscars but was mostly left out in the cold at the Globes. Sunday's Globes left the Feb. 24 Academy Awards picture still muddled, with the Iran hostage thriller "Argo" winning for best drama and director for Be... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1817464-argo-les-miserables-win-best-pic-globes.html 2013-01-14T04:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1804800-obama-sends-military-dod-chief.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said he was sending the U.S. military "one of its own" Monday as he selected decorated Vietnam combat veteran Chuck Hagel to lead the Pentagon as it scales back spending and winds down a decade of war. A former Republican senator from Nebraska, Hagel would be the first enlisted military member to become secretary o... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1804800-obama-sends-military-dod-chief.html 2013-01-07T21:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1802894-chuck-hagel-nominee-to-lead-pentagon.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel is a contrarian Republican moderate and decorated Vietnam combat veteran who is likely to support a more rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. As President Barack Obama's probable nominee for defense secretary, Hagel has another credential important to the president: a personal relationship wi... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1802894-chuck-hagel-nominee-to-lead-pentagon.html 2013-01-07T12:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1773476-scott-plays-up-modest-background-downplays-race.html COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — To U.S. Rep. Tim Scott, keeping his modest upbringing in the front of his mind has helped guide his swift ascent in South Carolina's business and political circles and will continue to serve him in the U.S. Senate. While race is certainly part of the man he has become, Scott hesitates to say it has anything to do with his status as a... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1773476-scott-plays-up-modest-background-downplays-race.html 2012-12-18T08:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1769912-pentagon-front-runner-strong-obama-ties.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel is a contrarian Republican moderate and decorated Vietnam combat veteran who is likely to support a more rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. As President Barack Obama's top candidate for defense secretary, Hagel has another credential important to the president: a personal relationship with ... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1769912-pentagon-front-runner-strong-obama-ties.html 2012-12-17T13:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1763056-globes-big-with-heavy-lineup-studio-films.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A fairly predictable Golden Globes lineup has one thing that's become rarer in awards season: a solid presence of big studio favorites to balance the independent films that have come to dominate the competition in recent years. Steven Spielberg's Civil War saga "Lincoln," with no fewer than three major studios behind it, led t... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1763056-globes-big-with-heavy-lineup-studio-films.html 2012-12-13T17:54:00Z