Out of Context Archive: May 2009
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Cubans celebrate economic boom via U.S. reforms
The easing of U.S. travel restrictions to Cuba has created a small economic boom there, and Cubans are partying like it's 1959. Published May 31 2009
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Obama buys more burgers
President Obama likes his cheeseburger with mustard, lettuce, tomato and jalapeno. And he gets it his way. Published May 30 2009
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OctoMom signs reality TV deal
Nadya "OctoMom" Suleman is going to have her own TV show. It's going to be the mother of all family shows. Published May 30 2009
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Reporter carried from area near Air Force One at LAX
Brenda Lee was only trying to deliver a letter to President Obama. Let's say "message received." Published May 29 2009
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Kansas girl, 13, wins Spelling Bee
Kavya Shivashankar is the new spelling bee champion, which means she is her own Spell Check. Published May 29 2009
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1,000 kinds of of bacteria reside on our skin
Bacteria are living on our skin, and there's nothing we can do about it. So try not to think about it. Published May 29 2009
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Chavez begins 4-day talkfest
Hugo Chavez can talk, and he's going to let everybody know it. "You got a problem with that? I didn't think so." Published May 29 2009
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Boehner tops in White House suggestions
House Minority Leader John Boehner's idea is the White House's top suggestion. That's the glory of a two-party system. Published May 29 2009
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Bush says interrogations were legal
Former President George W. Bush defended his administration's interrogation program, which he said defended America. Published May 29 2009
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Obama raises cash for Reid, other Dems
President Obama is raising money for Democrats, but only for those who really need it and have a solid plan for dealing with shareholders. Published May 27 2009
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Report: Burris offered Blago personal check
Sen. Roland Burris some explaining to do. And it better be good. Published May 27 2009
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Funds took $12B from Madoff's accounts before arrest
Feeder fund operators withdrew $12 billion from Bernie Madoff's accounts in the months before his arrest. Timing is everything. Published May 13 2009
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Bob Barker, Betty White feuding in L.A.
Bob Barker and Betty White are feuding over an elephant. I know that sounds like the setup for a reality TV show, but it's not. Published May 12 2009
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Women, 56, switched at birth
Two women have discovered they were raised in each other's families. Kinda like "Wife Swap" but permanent. Published May 12 2009
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OctoMom says surgery won't hurt her fertility
Nadya Suleman says she misspoke about her upcoming surgery, which won't impede her ability to bear children. It's her Second Amendment right. No, wait, that's arms. Published May 12 2009
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'Star Trek' jokes
In honor of the next generation of "Star Trek" movie fans ... Published May 8 2009
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Texas shell seekers find cocaine
Looking for seashells, a couple finds $500,000 worth of cocaine. Is that a good day or a bad day at the beach? Published May 7 2009
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Dog shields owners from mountain lion
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the love it feels for its owners. Published May 6 2009
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French eat, sleep more than Americans
The French eat and sleep more than citizens of other developed countries. They need to. It's not easy being French. Published May 5 2009
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Dems drop Obama funds for closing Gitmo
Democratic lawmakers have denied President Obama funds for closing Gitmo. It's a good thing they're in the same party or else this could get ugly. Published May 5 2009
