Clinton calls Biden ‘exceptionally strong’

Barack Obama’s selection of Sen. Joseph Biden as his running mate drew quick praise from Sen. Hillary Clinton, who had also been among the Illinois senator’s potential choices.
“In naming my colleague and friend Senator Joe Biden to be the vice presidential nominee, Senator Obama has continued in the best traditions for the vice presidency by [...]

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Taekwondo star kicks referee in the face

– Former Olympic champion Angel Matos of Cuba faces a life ban after kicking a referee flush in the face during his taekwondo bronze medal match in Beijing.

Matos reacted in extraordinary fashion to being disqualified by Chelbat.Matos, who took gold in Sydney in 2000, was winning 3-2, with just over a minute left in the [...]

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