Fred Thompson campaigns in Iowa
Republican candidate Fred Thompson makes a campaign stop with his wife and daughter at the Iowa Veterans Home while campaigning for the Iowa Caucus in Marshalltown, Iowa on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh)
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U.S. actor Fred Thompson said despite his background as a politician he still gets turned down for television and film roles frequently.
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Some conservative Christian leaders say they will meet in Texas next week to try to unite behind Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum.
Oregon State University said 19-year-old football player Fred Thompson collapsed while playing basketball and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Elton John played a wedding in Florida during the weekend, providing the music at right-wing talk radio icon Rush Limbaugh's fourth marriage, guests said.
Former CNN host Lou Dobbs fueled speculation about his political future by saying during a radio talk show he's mulling over a U.S. presidential run.
Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin jabbed the opposition while introducing herself at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday.
John McCain's story is one of character, former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson told delegates at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
Fred Thompson, after a brief foray into U.S. presidential politics, is looking to re-immerse himself in film and TV work, E! Online reported Tuesday.
Republican presidential front-runner John McCain has vowed if elected to have an administration that reflects conservative ideals, it was reported.
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