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A new study by Pew Research says that 76 percent of Americans do not trust the federal government, at least some of the time. Also, just 25 percent of Americans think Congress is doing a good job. So what’s behind this? The Pew people say it is driven by economics, …

You know, symbols mean something. Anybody who’s read the new Dan Brown book probably developed at least a passing interest in symbolism in the icons that we see every day. But let me show you something I find fascinating about two of history’s most important icons. Stay with me; this …

Two weeks ago, I said this: (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) BILL O’REILLY: Some of these Tea Party people are nuts. They are. They’re crazy. I mean, we sent Jesse Watters down there, and he puts the number at about 10 percent that are just loons, out of their mind. Every group …

So the head of GM says his company’s going to pay back all that money we taxpayers gave it by June. June. All of it. With interest and early — just like the banks. I wonder if then, Ed Whitacre and company will be treated just like the banks. I …

The near-term political consequences of the passage of health care reform are likely to be quite severe for the Democratic Party. Only those who believe in the Tooth Fairy think that a bill adding millions to the health insurance rolls will end up curbing the exploding cost of health care …

At Thursday’s health care summit, Rep. Louise Slaughter issued a dramatic call for health care reform, telling us of a woman who was so poor that she wore her late sister’s dentures: (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) REP. LOUISE SLAUGHTER, D-N.Y.: I have a constituent that you won’t believe and I know …

The news that is not White House approved… Los Suns? If you plan to tune into Wednesday night’s NBA playoff game between the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs, something may look a little different. Suns owner Robert Sarver is changing the team’s jerseys to read “Los Suns” to …

What I’m about to say will strike some of you as crass, so ahead of time, I apologize. Not for what I’m going to say, but that some of you might be offended for me saying it. I think this BP oil mess is the best thing that ever happened …

Plump, juicy strawberries. Rich and red. Ribbons of honey. Golden and thick. Piles of pomegranates. Juicy and ripe. There are some foods that are irresistibly sexy, even when they’re not trying. The reason why is simple. Great sex is all about powerful sensory experiences, so is great food. No wonder …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Senior Stress There has been a lot of talk about end-of-life care during the current health care debate. But across “the Pond,” some serious questions are being raised. A group of leading British doctors has written to The Daily Telegraph insisting that …