Forty-five years ago today, Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and gave one of the greatest speeches of all time.

Bill Clinton is in the spotlight and accused of undercutting Barack Obama, as Hillary Clinton prepares to make her speech at the Democratic Convention tonight, where she is expected to promote party unity. *Update* Video added

Congressman Dennis Kucinich gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention where he urged his fellow Americans to “wake up” before it is too late.

Chris Bosh knows a lot about losing; he is, after all, a Toronto Raptor (zing!). After his trip to Beijing, and a crash course in how to kick serious international basketball ass, Bosh is coming home with a gold medal. And he is most deserving.

The religious unrest in India's Orissa state has taken a deadly direction as a nun was killed when Hindu hardliners torched an orphanage run by Christian missionaries. A priest was seriously injured in the attack as well.

When the DNCC opens it's national convention, the GOP hopes to counter the heavy press coverage that the Democrats are guaranteed to warrant this week by holding events that will immediately counter messages made during the Democratic National Convention.

Authorities have arrested two men in Colorado and have scheduled a press conference for Tuesday at 4 pm, to speak about reports of a possible assassination plot against Barack Obama

While the Democratic National Convention is kicking off its first day with multiple speakers preparing to speak to the crowds inside, protesters outside the Pepsi Center are complaining about feeling like prisoners as heavily armed police surround them.

With news reports, forums, online media outlets and bloggers showing anger that Barack Obama did not "vet" Hillary Clinton, Obama surrogates are in damage control mode saying Clinton was considered. Media sources show that it is, still, all about Hillary.

The Toronto police are baffled with a thief who had a huge number of bicycles in his shop. They are not sure why he stole so many bicycles and stored it in one place.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Republican National Committee (RNC) both unveiled the podiums that will be used for their conventions.

Another 14 runs. Another 20+ hit game. Twenty-one last night, to be exact. More importantly, another win for the Blue Jays. I don't know about you, but I could get used to this type of offence.

Dr. Phillip Butler attended the U.S. Naval Academy with Senator John McCain, and he was also a Prisoner of War with McCain in Vietnam. Butler recently gave reasons as to why he will not vote for McCain to be the President of the United States.

Xbox 360 and its game publishers showed off its new and upcoming titles at an annual event for gaming journalists. Shoot-em-up fans took in early looks of Gears of War 2, sporty gamers tried out NHL 09 and NBA 2K9, and karaoke stars tried out Rock Band 2.

The Toronto Blue Jays were due for a butt-kicking. David Purcey vs. Andy Pettitte was really a no-contest from the get go. Purcey struggled, Pettitte was effective, and the Jays bats were eerily silent yet again.

It's a sad day for Toronto FC. It's official, Maurice Edu is leaving us. He's on his way to greener pastures after signing a 5-year deal with the Glasgow Rangers of the Scottish Premier League.

Professor Nouriel Roubini, who teaches economics at New York University, has had a reputation for pessimism. He calls it realism. He’s not the very average Wall Street cheerleader, and he’s been on the outer with many in economics for his views.

Blitz The League II is a video game that is getting mixed reviews. It's football video game made up of a number of mini-games. That is where the controversy begins. One of those games include a view of injuries inside the body.

Another portion of the Beijing Olympics has been exposed as being faked. The opening ceremony included a segment which supposedly showed children from 56 different ethnic groups. The problem is, they were all from the same ethnic group.

Inside the Georgia-Russia war. How LCD TVs emit dangerous chemicals. Swimmer Michael Phelps on the cusp of making Olympics history. Plus, how masturbating can boost your immune system. These are the top stories from around the world.