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An investigation by the Travis County District Attorney's office into whether non-profit executive Louanne Aponte stole funds from Family Connections (leading to the shuttering of the organization) has taken a major step forward. Aponte is accused of keeping more than $300,000 from Family Connections between 2004 and September 2009. more ›

South Carolina Mayor wonders: Could Obama be the Antichrist? Bailout agreement tentative. Google feels good about gay marriage, bad about Prop 8. Martial law in the US? Huh. Some conservatives not backing Palin. Wall Street not wicked popular. Chavez wants the bomb. more ›