I recently got a viewer email about my story on Mali presidential candidate Yeah Samaké. The viewer claimed that Samaké was not "the frontrunner" and by inference, that he was inconsequential, just as Mali is seen as inconsequential by almost all Americans – assuming they notice it at all. My counterpoint is that both matter.

COLORADO CITY, AZ (ABC 4 News) - There's an important meeting coming up on the future of the polygamist towns along the Utah-Arizona border. And yet, the very people state authorities need to reach the most will stay away. | Video

A four year old video of a passionate Mitt Romney discussiing Mormon beliefs on abortion and the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ has now gone viral on YouTube. | Video

The brothers and one of the sisters of Josh Powell want 3.5 million dollars from life insurance policies on Susan Cox Powell and her two little boys.

A knee! Two knees!! I saw Ann Romney's two knees on national TV!!

We all love lists. And since the blockbuster summer season is over, you might be looking for a good rental for an evening at home. Here's my list.

Romney's moment is a Mormon moment. Here's why... | Video

"In one room, in which there is a heated, chlorinated pool, Mormons are baptized in the name of the dead so that they can have the option of converting to Mormonism in the afterlife." - Dan Harris of ABC News

Certain blogs and "news" websites have seized on the fact that the "God Hates Gays" sign was in Provo to berate BYU and it's owner, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Guilt by proximity.

Jeana didn't like be defending Romney's time with the Olympics. Here's my response...

I grow tired of political hit men who cynically try to rewrite Utah's Olympic story. It was our shining moment on the world stage. Romney deserves our continued thanks for a job well done.

Why on earth is this highway from Highland to I-15 still a "work zone" where "fines are doubled?"

Long before Warren Jeffs decreed his "Super Sperm Donors," I am told his leaders conducted something of a sexual bait 'n switch.

I just got the newest revelation from the pedophile prophet now doing time in the state prison in Palestine, Texas. Boy, is it ... a .... oh, heck... I don't know what it is. | Here's Jeffs' latest revelation. Read it. I dare you. (533.5KB)

I am told that prison changes you. Lots of time to think. Reorder priorities. So when Warren Jeffs sent out his latest "revelation" mentioning women's rights, I wondered, is Warren a changed man? | Warren Jeff's revelation from May 13, 2012 (134.7KB)

From the moment you decide to book a flight, the airlines seem to do everything they can to put you in a foul mood with new and ever more creative ways of separating you from your money. | Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees (4.3MB)

I do not see what Alina sees. | Video

Senatorial candidate Elizabeth Warren proudly says she is part Native American. Through blood, Warren claims to share in the trials and tribulations of a tribe that the U.S. Government treated with particular brutality.

Turning around a country that's one of the poorest in the world and is heavily dependent on foreign charity is a monumental task, and yet Mali's Muslims may look to a Mormon to pull it off. | Video

The more outrageous and slanderous, the better. Don't believe me? Read on.

Surely, the President wasn't trying to intimidate a co-equal branch of government as it considered the "signature legislation of his presidency?"

The Susan Powell investigation is still "active?" Who's left to investigate? | Video | Unsealed Powell Warrants (1.4MB)

A middle school teacher in South Carolina is under investigation for reading to students the book, "Ender's Game."

Remember that whole "health care for everyone" thing? Well, it's going to cost a whole lot more. | Congressional Budget Office Report on health care cost. (939.2KB)

Don't care about the critters, you say? Fine. But I'll bet you'll care if the brisket at your next barbeque is contaminated.

I have been asked to stop with the sarcasm for just a moment and express a sincere opinion on what was said by Dr. Land of the Southern Baptist Convention in a recent article in newsmax.com. Just to recap, he contends that, "charitably" speaking, Mormonism could be considered a "4th Abrahamic religion" alongside Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

“Islam is not a Christian faith. Mormonism is not a Christian faith,” said Dr Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Democrats were told to vote for Santorum in the Republican primary. Did they?

A former Mormon? Well, that won't do. So much for the guy many thought would be the GOP's pick for VP.

We need answers. The documents coming out are key to getting those answers.

A shocking new study of voter records in the 50 States. If we hold our democracy sacred, shouldn't we be taking more care to ensure our voters rolls are accurate? | Pew Center Study (416.2KB)

At the end of my talk with Chuck and Judy Cox on Monday, we hugged. I thought I was comforting them, but they thought I was the one who needed comforting.

I grew up in the "Space Age." I remember Glenn and Mercury, Armstrong and Apollo. I remember Challenger and McAullife. And I remember what happened 9-years ago to Columbia and her brave crew. I remember, and I mourn for them and for what has become of our quest for space.

It has finally happened. The Republicans are eating their own.

Within days of a new, federal "truth in pricing" policy for airlines, bankrupt American Airlines is essentially running a "bait 'n switch."

Mike Huckabee said on Fox News, "I do think he (Romney) ought to address it (Mormonism)." He already tried that, Mike. 4 years ago. He delivered a major speech on his faith at Texas A&M. Didn't work then, won't work now.

Billionaire Nebraskan Warren Buffett has just written a check to the U.S. Treasury for $49,000.

When did some Republican candidates join Occupy Wall Street?

"I hear that you've been doing a lot of writing and allegedly a lot of talking with your god. You call them revelations. But I got to tell you, I don't buy it."

Headline: 1 in 2 Americans live in poverty! Were it not for the folks in one vigilant newsroom, we might not have ever been told the truth.

Apparently there are a lot of people with strong opinions about cell phones and driving. Who knew?

News Item: The nannies at the National Transportation Safety Board want states to ban cell phones for drivers. Period. No texting, web surfing or calling, not even with a "hands free" headset or car speaker phone system.

Thank you for cursing me only in Japanese. I'll miss that. | Video

Can you really save money by shopping outlet malls for Christmas?

DALLAS, Texas (ABC 4 News) - It was the worst kept secret in the travel industry. For months analysts have been saying a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for American Airlines was inevitable.

It all started with the famous inscription found in the ruins of Tortuguero. The translators said the Tortuguero tablet explicitly referred to the end of the 13th b'ahktun - or era - on December 21, 2012.

There's a way to get what you want at a good price and avoid being trampled.

Does anyone have them anymore?

Flash! Ryanair now wants to offer "porno clips" on it's planned in-flight pay TV service.

No matter what else comes of the current investigation by North Ogden Police, Alexis Rasmussen must be remembered by us all as the victim of a terrible crime.