15 October 2008: Afternoon By The Morning News — 15 Oct 2008 Talks between Russia and Georgia collapse, "some breathing space" needed to handle procedural points. The West must understand that Russia does not see herself as the losing side that must be punished for the cold war. Thomas Frank defends his friend, Bill Ayers. How to write an article under the same pressure McCain will feel in tonight's debate. In Pennsylvania it's not just "drill, baby, drill," but "mine, baby, mine." Those who rage against right-wing nuts may want to remember all the mainstream calls for Bush's extermination. Abnormal rhythm detected in Cheney's heart. Instapaper for the commute: Who killed Anna Politkovskaya? Obama and McCain got nothing on "the world's ugliest elections." Op: If you're a conservative, you want your senators reelected; you need them reelected. Examples from the Times's archives of previous financial panics. Using ultraviolet light to track proteins in real time. Five bad ballpark promotions. Photos: Colin Powell takes it to the dance floor with Nigerian hip-hop group.
