You can’t steal from the public and stay out of jail for long. Unless, of course, you’re a politician. John Villarreal, former director of Austin’s community access TV stations, found that out the hard way today when state District Judge Mike lynch sentenced him to seven years in prison for stealing public funds. Prosecutors had asked for a 10-year sentence, while Villarreal’s attorneys had sought probation. While in his position of authority, Villarreal stole more... more ›

Hastert knew about Foley three years ago, but forgot to write it down and it just slipped his mind and he's been very busy and stressed out at work and WILL YOU PEOPLE JUST GET OFF HIS BACK already? NYT food reporter R.W. Apple dies; readers of the Dining Out section are now deprived of that sweet little chuckle every time they see his byline. If Al Gore is right, which, of course, he... more ›