AP investigation finds traces of mood stabilizers and sex hormones in the drinking water of 24 major metropolitan areas. Govs. Corzine, Rendell offer to raise half of the $30 million it would take to stage do-overs for Fla., Mich. primaries. There's no way to win. You just
Print for the commute: The history of synthetic organic chemistry, or, how to enjoy "grainy" wine. Study finds self-control depends on sugar. Ten tech projects that still need some work: cell phone video, internet voting, e-books, and more. The E.U. likes to support its neighbors,
Gunman kills eight at a prominent Jerusalem seminary, Hamas praises the attack. The bloody terror attack on the flagship of the religious Zionism movement will only make their attitude toward Olmert more extreme. Investigating links between the Times Square bombing are two earlier NYC bombings and the cards to D.
Esquire publishes fictional account of Heath Ledger's last days. Have a positive image of Russia today? Perhaps because it's spending tens of millions to look good in the news. Risk of war unlikely, but Colombia now finds itself on the outs diplomatically in Latin America. "
Times Square military recruiting station hit by I.E.D. early Thursday. Clinton, Obama essentially split Tuesday's delegates, and now neither can win without the help of the superdelegates. In politics, cool heads prevail--for proof, look at Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck. Another election of note: Spain&
Prepare to be shocked: Soldier can "worship Dave Eggers" and still "soften up" prisoners in Iraq. Discussion of Colombia's raid against FARC this weekend in Venezuela and Ecuador. Many Venezuelans shocked to learn Chávez recently gave FARC $300 million. Medvedev won in part because
Big wins for Clinton in Texas, Ohio still mean more delegates for Obama--some express concern he can't take a swing state. Going negative kept Clinton's campaign alive; by November, that attitude may wear thin, or it may energize. Three bodyless, sneakered feet wash up on
A reminder for the non-tinkering millions: Slate's Delegate Calculator. Recent assassination plottings in the news. What happens when Björk shouts "Tibet! Tibet!" in Shanghai; Obama thanks Obama for support. Print for the commute: What's the difference between a road movie and a movie
Happy Super Tuesday Deux: The race is getting nastier. The grin was quickly replaced by the surprised look of a man bitten by his own dog. Reporters finally rouse, hit Obama with tough questions. Shuttling between Texas and Ohio, the candidates' messages are tweaked, and there's no
AP, New York Times accidentally say Bush resigned. From George Washington to Jack Kennedy and PT-109 we have behaved as if killing people is a qualification for ruling people. Unrelated to Obama, but: Can a man become a magnet? Not permanently. Print for the commute: Michelle Obama, bearer of
