Who the other side would pick for Veep. Reporter hatches Obama-too-svelte story on Yahoo! message boards. Op: The real reason newspapers are dying: They no longer dispense social currency. Every phase of sleep is necessary--"unconscious rehearsal" aids memory, crucial cognition. Video: Britain's digital
History of hospice care around the world. Is Afghanistan a narco-state? If you don't fall for the joke, you get to be in on it. The terrifying world of web trolling. TMN's Rosecrans Baldwin's latest Digital Ramble for The Moment: Storage space. On
Government scientist about to be charged in the 2001 anthrax attacks dies in apparent suicide. In Iraq, five U.S. troops died in July--the lowest monthly death toll since the beginning of the war. Mathematical formulas of public statements by Obama, McCain, show the candidates aren't so
Karadzic decides to represent himself, chooses not to enter a plea. How Karadzic could still be dangerous in the dock. Aerobic pole dancing, sex determination labs, and other stories from the week in China. Obama would prefer Ludacris's recent lyrics weren't so offensive. Print for the
Aides scramble to Rove up McCain's message; their candidate keeps talking himself off course. Op: You're supposed to sow doubt about the other guy, not do it to yourself. McCain's flip-flops are flyin'. Related: For the past three elections only Democrats could
Map of ties between Pakistan's spies and militants perhaps "the bluntest American warning" to Pakistan since Sept. 11. McCain scolded for being open to taxes; Obama razzed for proclaiming he's "a symbol" of America's best traditions. Long his party'
For four days, McCain's camp has attacked Obama for an alleged soldier snub; for four days, they've had no evidence of it. In New York, MetroCard machines continue to deny credit, debit cards, cause mayhem for a second straight day. Olympic Committe lifts ban, will allow
Comedians who can't make fun of Obama perhaps are overlooking his presidential seal and motto. Print for the commute: Poll data show that voters are beginning to question Republicans' reliability on national security On the shifting power sands between Ahmadinejad and Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader.
Violence erupts in Kirkuk, in northern Iraq; three female suicide bombers detonate, killing dozens. Justice Dept. report confirms illegal hiring practices based on political, religious views. Narrowing the field for an Obama running mate: Bayh, Biden, and Kaine are contenders; Clinton, not so much. "I believe he has several
White House to announce that war, rebates, economy will push deficit to nearly $490B. Hugs are for Obama, not McCain; while in Spain, Chavez goes hugless, too. What Hoover's penchant for saving papers can teach us about the fall of the U.S.S.R. Beijing panicking to
