14 April 2009: Morning
By The Morning News
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The Taliban forges alliances with Pakistani militants, making inroads in Pakistan's most populous province, threatening the nation's stability.
In Minnesota election, Franken wins again--judges' verdict addresses Coleman's expected arguments for appeal.
China announces human-rights plan that hinges on economic performance, prison camps for reeducation of troublemakers.
Cuban officials make life hard for diplomats, apparently going so far as poisoning family pets.
I do it with a small boat, I am called a pirate and a thief. You, with a great navy, molest the world and are called an emperor.
After disposing of stores' final remains, liquidators revive the brands of now-defunct businesses, including the Sharper Image and Linens 'n Things.
Fearing swaths of vacant shops will create ghost towns, British lawmakers will rezone areas for "creative reuse."
Teen pays $20K for a limited-edition package of Josh Freese's new album, which included a pizza party at Mark Mothersbaugh's house; background from Freese.
TMN needs a summer intern: Send us your goods by April 27.
Do either of you lovely girls have the energy to pick me up...if not, don't worry, I can get in a cab with Jack the Ripper.
Op: It's the 50th anniversary of The Elements of Style; there's still time to stop Strunk and White from doing further damage.
From ice skates to cataract surgery, 10 ancient inventions you think are modern.
Video: Stop-motion wolf and pig chase.
