A Catholic high school has fired an openly gay teacher after applying for a marriage license in his home state of New Jersey, a decision that “contradicts the terms of his teaching contract.” read story

Ed Gillespie, who served as a senior adviser in the Bush White House, is weighing a Senate bid in Virginia. read story

Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner was sentenced to three years probation Monday after pleading guilty to criminal charges in October. read story

I was there when the people of South Africa first got to vote. Along with the fall of the Berlin Wall, it is one of my all-time great experiences as a journalist. read story