1. "She was accused of scandalizing Mississippi whites because her son was involved in the (civil rights) movement," Ben Chaney said.

2. Monday December 17, 2007 6:31 PM By JENNIFER LOVEN Associated Press Writer HILLSBOROUGH, N.H. (AP) – The Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2000 endorsed Republican John McCain for president on Monday, scandalizing Democrats in Washington and giving the GOP hopeful a much–needed boost in New Hampshire where independents outnumber Republicans and Democrats.

3. First lady Lucy Kibaki, who has made few public appearances since scandalizing the nation last year by publicly slapping an emcee she deemed impertinent, collects nearly $100,000 a year in state funds as compensation for her "social responsibilities." And so, the argument goes, Ida Odinga and Pauline Musyoka also should get "responsibility allowances." The head of Kenya‘s civil service, who proposed the stipends, has said the spouses play a crucial role in projecting "our nation‘s family values." But Kenyans, who make an average of $1,300 a year, are not buying it.