"I wish they would totally ban it...or just make it totally legal." Life for sheriff's deputies in Humboldt County, Calif. The beef between California and Texas over pollution, jobs, and who's got the better economy. BP's new CEO makes his first
Iran's millions paid in cash to Kabul's leaders said to be common practice among countries courting favor. Long read for the commute: Hersh, cyber war, hype manufacturing. See also: studio life of Afghanistan's first soap opera. Citation analysis says the New York Times considers
Why, if the Democrats lose, Obama could be better off--and why it boosts his chances for a 2012 win. Guns purchased from a single shop outside D.C. have been linked to 2,500 crimes. Find online success or die trying--in 18 months, The Awl went broke and
New narrative: U.S., Afghan forces routing the Taliban in Kandahar, insurgency's heartland. BBC reporter rationalizes trashing war protester's sign, says it was wrong sign, wrong time. Video: Y'all ready for this? G-20 conference, let's go! Virginia textbook author also behind
Gaza's smuggling tunnels now used for export. Sarkozy follows through on retirement reform and France implodes; U.K. follows suit and Brits tweet wryly. Cape Town frets over razing World Cup stadium, desired by few. Book studying development, specifically in Ethiopia, finds vain, unfulfilled promises. Op: As Facebook
G.O.P., White House prepare for investigations into administration practices, should Republicans take control of the House. N.A.A.C.P. backs report that uncovers Tea Party ties to white nationalist groups. Lone Sept. 11 civil trial to begin in June against United Airlines--passenger's family
U.S. wiretaps Mexican drug cartel's San Diego office, uncovers smuggling details, assassination plots. "That is the most sublime form of human cruelty I had ever experienced." Navigating the opaque world of BP claims payments. "But take the money. Move on as best you can.
Chavez allies Venezuela with Iran--forever, for anything. Mysterious assassinations in Nigeria linked to radical Islamic sect, but blamed on corrupt government. Op: Assisted suicide must be banned else it lead us to unassisted suicide. Saudi prince found guilty of killing servant after Valentine's Day night out, final
Bank of America, GMAC celebrate the end of the crisis by restarting more than 100,000 foreclosures. To increase security in Afghanistan, U.S. forces plan to arm and train 20,000 village police. Homeland Security, N.Y. Civil Liberties Union settle--you can photograph a courthouse from a public
Study suggests women in office are the best of the best, considering how few women get elected. Nevada politics profiled--Reid's politics in particular--as the crash of casino liberalism. In two years, 72 congressional aides made trades in companies that their bosses help oversee. Dutch thieves robbing
