Topic: Robert Barnett

Amanda Knox hires attorney in search of book deal

Amanda Knox was cleared of a murder conviction and released from an Italian prison in October. A Washington, D.C. attorney will represent Amanda Knox in discussions with book publishers.

Lobsang Sangay is sworn in as new prime minister of Tibetan exiles

Harvard-trained academic Lobsang Sangay vows to fight Chinese 'colonialism' at his swearing-in as the new political head of Tibetan exiles. But will he have clout?

President Obama meets with the Dalai Lama

Instead of in the Oval Office, the meeting took place in the Map Room, on Thursday -- perhaps signaling a slight downgrading of the US relationship with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader.

Sarah Palin: 'Going Rogue,' making dough

Sarah Palin begins a media blitz to support her new book, 'Going Rogue,' with an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show Monday. It's part of a money-making plan that's rather traditional for a politician who likes to be anything but ordinary.

Palin announces new book - but will it be banned?

Books they're trying to pitch

Can Sarah Palin read? Chris Matthews isn't sure