When U.S. troops led a coalition force into Iraq in 2003, many Americans — along with many members of Congress — heard what they wanted to hear in regard to the outlook for military involvement. » Full Story

At a time when many Americans are worried about the price of gasoline, Congress seems poised to increase it dramatically. » Full Story

Not many years ago, it would have seemed incredible to suggest that Russia and China were allies of the United States. » Full Story

Federal appeals court Judge Sonia Sotomayor is about to become a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Political realities make that clear. » Full Story

Congratulations to the Class of 2009 and especially to Lake Linden-Hubbell senior Amber Koepel, winner of The Daily Mining Gazette’s Student of the Year $1,000 scholarship. » Full Story

There can be no lasting truces with terrorists, as Pakistani leaders are learning. » Full Story

Murderous Islamic radicals have killed thousands of people in terrorist attacks during the past several years. » Full Story

North Korea probably will test another nuclear weapon soon, President Obama’s coordinator for policy on weapons of mass destruction predicted recently. » Full Story

Sojourner Truth was a civil rights pioneer at a time when most black Americans still were held in bondage before the Civil War. » Full Story

With another long, hot summer in the offing, and with it, an increased likelihood of forest and wild fires across the state, a proposal making the rounds in Lansing that would generate funding to... » Full Story