In Afghanistan, 80 are killed by a suicide bomber on Sunday, then 37 more at a market on Monday. In Pakistan, voters brave militant violence to have their say. Obama speeches bear resemblance to those from Gov. Deval Patrick--though the governor already gave the candidate his words to use.
Analysis: Among the costliest decisions... Clinton's presidential campaign has made this year was to largely cede caucus states to Barack Obama. Obama supporters send a few dollars more every time he inspires them--and it's adding up. Al Gore ties sub-prime crisis to carbon assets,
U.S. to shoot down out-of-control spy satellite--impact with the Earth could pose a danger due to rocket fuel, government secrets. "Instead of needlessly frightening the country, you should work with Congress in a calm, constructive way." Dems block intelligence bill, admonish Bush over wiretap
"I think the message is 'Don't do anything until we get this sorted out.'" New study disputes last week's study about diabetes treatment. Evidence suggests Georgian billionaire Patarkatsishvili died from natural causes in his London home. Foiled al Qaeda plot could have
Our road will not be easy... Take away Obama's stirring rhetoric, and the message that's left is disheartening. While Hillary was canvassing San Antonio, endorsing hot peppers, the mayor was endorsing Obama. Texas businessman with "Kennedy-straight teeth" claims he's JFK'
Excerpts from Obama's economic policy speech, with plenty to say against NAFTA. The number of new H.I.V. infections in men under 30 who have sex with men has increased sharply in New York City in the last five years. European newspapers reprint Mohammad cartoon after reporting
After landslides in the Potomac primaries, Obama now leads Clinton in the race for delegates. Many Democratic voters have gotten past whatever reservations they might have had about his electability or his qualifications to be president. An analysis of Obama's wins. Op: We may not have stopped this
Serbia leaks proposed measures against countries that recognize independent Kosovo. Ten things that won't change no matter who gets elected. Bloomberg: In the long term, global warming is worse than terrorism. Download for the commute: Inside The Onion's editorial meetings, and an interview with Mormon solicitors
In the waning days of the Bush presidency, charging six detainees for the Sept. 11 attacks takes care of some unfinished business. Danish police arrest three suspected of plotting to murder one of the cartoonists who lampooned Mohammed. This week in national apologies: China, for the weather; Australia, for tearing
Early last night, East Timorese military attempted a coup, shooting their Nobel Peace Prize-winning President twice. Polish town of Poczernin aims to be your one-stop exorcism shop. Improperly conducted exorcism--if it was an exorcism at all--leads to Texas woman's death. Dramatic art heists are
