Politics

New York, November 12 -- Often caught up in public’s eye, former Alaska governer Sarah Palin is now starting an unusual book tour to promote her memoir- "Going Rogue: An American Life", which will be available in stores Tuesday.

Newark -- Political analysts say former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jon Runyan is on the short list of Republican candidates for Congress in New Jersey.

Ginowan, Japan, November 8: Hordes of Japanese carried out a protest on the southern island of Okinawa on Sunday to demand the shifting of a U.S. Marine base out of the region. The number of protesters have been estimated a huge 21,000.

South Coatesville, Pa. -- A 92-year-old mayor just elected to a fifth term is older than the Pennsylvania town he represents.

Charlotte, N.C. -- A U.S. congressman illegally parked his Ford Explorer at the Charlotte (N.C.) Douglas International Airport, a spokesman has admitted.

New York -- Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore has agreed to be a guest on "Late Show with David Letterman," CBS said Tuesday.

Washington -- A lobbyist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said it would take the high road in what he called a "name-calling campaign" from officials at the White House.

ROME, Oct. 17 -- Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will likely use his media industry influence to defend himself against criminal charges, an Italian media analyst says.

Caracas, Venezuela -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said he would direct his administration to assess a tax for high consumption of electricity and set subsidies for low usage.

New York -- A New York man who found success with his President Barack Obama action figures said a plastic figure of first lady Michelle Obama is soon due in stores.