New take on the Russian spies lacking secrets: They are mostly bored parents. Eight percent of Russians believe they'll win the World Cup--despite not playing. There is always time to revisit pictures of Putin, man of action. Petraeus loves the idea of turning Afghanistan into a "
Today BP's slick became the Gulf of Mexico's largest-ever oil spill. Ft. Lauderdale brothers bottle, sell "oil spill water," donate profits to animal protection. New Orleans chef slaps BP with a lawsuit, faces blogging critics who say she scrimps on seafood. Within days
Latin American economies surging forward due to deepening engagement with Asia. Netherlands offered to clean most of the BP spill for free; U.S. declined because "most" wasn't sufficient. Alleged psychic octopus predicts Germany victory over Argentina. Supposedly meritocratic France to crack open its deeply non-
In Senate hearings, Republicans attack Kagan by lobbing potshots at Thurgood Marshall. While on paper Kagan appears to be made out of, well, paper, in person she lights up a room. A study suggests those who are reserved are more likely to become violent when drunk. Scientists suspect Tut'
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah: "There are two countries in the world who do not deserve to exist: Iran and Israel." Op: Arabs who love the idea of Palestinians as permanent victims dump on Fayyad's state-building. Half of Afghanistan's 476 women prisoners
A deep dive into the many reasons New Yorkers now live longer than other Americans. How the latest New York subway closures and other city proposals will keep the working poor working and poor. For straphangers looking for love, the L is your best bet--and the site of the
Feds bust identity-thieving, Morse Code-using Russian spy ring; Russians reject allegations. Georgia claims it's under a U.S. arms embargo; more likely, no one wants to upset Russia. Profile of Tolstoy's grandson, fallen from aristocracy to a $213 monthly income. Israel opposes Russia'
Americans believe life in 2050 includes a cure for cancer and a devastated environment. There are more than 15 million refugees around the world--the search for asylum is only getting more treacherous. How Murdoch's TV channel illegally bridges Iran and the West. "The great thing about
Politico and Time Inc. suggest Rolling Stone was to blame for their theft of its McChrystal story. When Rolling Stone can topple a general, we know Afghanistan is today's Vietnam. See also: From Taylor to McChrystal, American history is filled with wayward generals. Stalin taken down in his
Australia elects its first woman Prime Minister. Media lessons learned from McChrystal's blowout: never, ever, agree to a magazine profile. The Kremlin takes to Tweeting. The quiet truth about terrorism: most terrorists are bumbling idiots. Disney World sees now as the time to begin selling mcmansions. Beauties-only
