* State Dept. human rights report turns the spotlight on China for deteriorating conditions. * Chinese citizens revolt over a $630 million plan to plant trees. * People who do not know the Bible well have been gulled into thinking it is a good guide to morality. * Solar plane takes off from Switzerland,
* Polls open on the second day of Egypt's first presidential election. * BBC live blog of Egypt's election. * Pakistani doctor who helped find Bin Laden sentenced to 33 years for spying. * White guy explains how to be hired by Chinese firms seeking white males to attend meetings.
* Proposed law would ban anonymous comments on New York-based sites. * Treating virtue as a commodity. * Neil Armstrong, whose father was an auditor, gives rare interview to Australian CPA group. * The photo of a boy touching Obama's hair is more than cute; it's become a deeply
* Irony in Zimbabwe's gradual improvement: Mugabe is necessary for now. * Senior GOPers increasingly bullish about Romney, whom they winced over during the primaries. * Analysis finds most members of Congress speak like high school sophomores. * Egypt's election matters because "its winner will assume a crucial role&
* Syria proves countries with strong middle classes and diverse economies are worse at overthrowing dictators than those without. * Obama's spending binge never happened—federal spending is rising at its slowest pace since the end of the Korean War. * Author of the book on Romney's nightstand says
* Four confirmed dead in two days on Everest. * Eight hurt in shooting following NBA playoff game in Oklahoma City. * Deadspin finds Yahoo! Sports writes at a lower reading level than Sports Illustrated for Kids. * Specially made atlas to teach geography to the blind. * American speech grows more homogeneous as regional
* ANC goes to court to remove the satirical Zuma painting, thus ensuring painting's celebrity. * Putin shifts especially unpopular ministers over to the Kremlin. * IAEA chief says Iran nuclear inspections deal not far off. * According to The Atlantic's Iran War Dial, there's now a 37%
* The CIA is not considered governed by rule of law—an alarming situation that's been legitimized by Obama. * Internet erupts over song by Kitty Pryde; singer says it's just grilled cheese, not gourmet food. * If you find New York foodie feasting stupid, this link is for
* Notes on life in Egypt three days before voting begins in "the first competitive presidential election in the history of the Arab world." * Ladies, attention: Zuckerberg is off the marriage market. * Hormones, not video games, explain why teens stay up all night, and why school should start later.
* Argument for a two-state solution based on coordinated unilateral actions, without negotiation. * What if we could crowdfund militia? Meet Kickstriker. * Americans getting “more liberal” on gay marriage, “more conservative” on gun rights. * Controversial painting of South African president's penis reported sold. * Thom Steinbeck answers questions about receiving
