France's "children of the Huns," now in their 60s, try to find their German fathers. Monkeys on restricted diets live longer; some scientists say more monkeys need to die before gleaning any lessons. Fear of the opposite sex is also believed to be the cause of
Guardian article says Murdoch reporters used investigators to hack into politicians' mobile phones. Panetta admits the C.I.A. deceived Congress from 2001 to "late last month." Verification that Bin Laden visited the U.S. and was ogled in an airport lounge. Op: The GOP is now
Attacks in Iraqi cities killed at least 41 people Thursday, the worst violence since U.S. troops withdrew. In Afghanistan, the incidence of roadside bombs is on a sharp rise--736 IEDs were encountered in June, compared to 465 in May. Over the past year, a federal sting has successfully
Here Obama is reprimanding Moscow on several points. What Obama said and what Russians heard. A new iPhone app reveals a subtlety of New York transit life: knowing which subway car to board so you're let off at the right exit. You've mastered the subway; now
When the unemployed percentage equals the percentage of the stimulus paid out, the White House pleads for patience. Europe worries U.S. will cut a cheap deal with China on climate change. Germany's Iron Cross is back, but now it's an "Honour" Cross, and
On Monday, seven U.S. troops were killed in Afghanistan--the largest one-day death toll in months. A savvier China spins unrest; the state has invited foreign journalists to Xinjiang "to know better about the riots." Obama and Medvedev agree to reduce American and Russian strategic nuclear
Op: The aid community should be less surprised that Liberia's Johnson Sirleaf has been banned from office. Reasons why baby-seal hunters use clubs instead of guns. Doctor says "most doctors today, whether in academic or private practice, constantly have to think about money." Teacher'
Volatile oil prices mean businesses can't plan, could jeopardize economic recovery. Had she refused John McCain, Palin would still be a popular female governor in a Republican Party starved for future stars. The mainstream media responds: Palin is hardly ordinary; how can she equate herself with "ordinary
Obama and Medvedev disagree on missile defense, agree on arms reduction. New scandal emerges for Sarkozy-haters, though it may in the end merely simmer. Mystery of a U.S. immigrant whose death in detention goes uncounted, even though his arrest helped boost agency statistics. "Herc and the Modern
Fascinating profile of one governor's election as a study of drugs in Mexican politics. Iraq war video game incites fury, raises ethical questions, gets pulled from production. Instapaper for Saturday morning: Why groups do things that group members would never do on their own. Another good July 4th
