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National Journal reporter Beth Reinhard got a chilly reception from Republican frontrunner Ron Paul when she ran into him eating his breakfast all alone at the Des Moines Embassy Suites. Reinhard asked the unaccompanied candidate whether his supporters would support the eventual nominee if it wasn’t him, which drew a sharp retort. “Right now, the only thing that bothers me is people who don’t respect my privacy enough to leave me alone for five minutes when I’m eating breakfast,” Paul allegedly responded. Reinhard reports the Republican hopeful coldly went back to reading his USA Today.RELATED: Dick Morris Calls Ron Paul...

Philadelphia, PA (AHN) - The sign outside of a local Philly eatery is causing tourist double takes. Crabby Dick's uses sexual innuendo in its name, as well as in messages posted under its marquis sign to attract the attention of visitors. Tourist Lauri Ritz says she wishes Crabby's would keep their messages more family-friendly, while owner John Buchheist says they are intended to make passers-by laugh. Buchheist says the signs are good for sales, as business usually goes up 20 to 30 percent when the double-entendre are posted.

A bitter-sounding Sen. John Kerry dismissed the historic Iraqi election on Sunday, warning Americans not to "overhype" the watershed event. "No one in the United States should try to overhype this election," Kerry told NBC's "Meet the Press." The failed presidential candidate questioned the historic referendum's legitimacy, saying, "It's hard to say that something is legitimate when a whole portion of the country can't vote and doesn't vote." Kerry also pooh-poohed reports of a surprisingly high 72 percent turnout by Iraqi voters, insisting instead that the election has "gone as expected." Asked if he thought Iraq was now less of...

New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) has long been rumored as desperately seeking the democratic nomination for president in 2008. And while many political observers fully expect the power hungry former First Lady to hit the campaign trail within only a few months of being re-elected as a US Senator in 2006, US News & World report claims to have a confirmation of sorts. From USNews.Com's Washington Whispers: Hillary's in… You don't have to take it from us about Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton 's desire to run for president. Her brothers, Hugh and Tony Rodham, say it's true. Friends...

PRESTON - A Preston woman was arrested after an alleged fight with her husband on Thursday. According to police, Sherry Lynn Harrison, 28, and her husband, Alvin J. Harrison Jr., 33 allegedly argued at their home at 5980 Newton Road in Preston. Police said Mrs. Harrison allegedly took a hard-shell crab and stabbed Mr. Harrison in the face with the pointed end of the shell. Mrs. Harrison allegedly bit Mr. Harrison on his right forearm when he attempted to restrain her, said police. Police said Mr. Harrison refused medical treatment for his injuries. Mrs. Harrison was arrested and charged with...