Despite Bush's pageants in Iraq, the surge is being weighed, and feeling light. If Petraeus pulls off the surge, could he also become the next Veep? Today's long read, with ambition: Al Qaeda in Iraq, how to understand it, how to defeat it. Finding praise for
The media says we have a new Gore--but that's only because it killed the old one while he was running for president. The best part of summer: New York's schools reopen, streets safe once again. New stresses and homesickness have an unexpected result for some
Paul Bremer counters new Bush book claims, shows letters saying the president knew they were going to dismantle the Iraqi army. In South Korea, notable résumé inflaters face exposure, ask adoring public for forgiveness. Pentagon says Chinese military hacked into its network, caused a system crash; Chinese official denies the
Tony Snow says he's got to go; is Sen. Craig up next? Audio: Everyone's favorite straight senator minutes after his arrest for not being gay. Karl Rove's last day on the job is celebrated with plastic wrap and Obama '08 stickers. "Serbia
Congressional report says Iraq's police force has been irrevocably ruined by undesirables, and should be disbanded. South Korea denies Afghan allegations that it paid the Taliban for the release of its hostages. "His friends thought he was doing an art piece." Suicide goes unnoticed by Burning
Study finds Democrats are getting more morning airtime than Republicans, possibly because they're just more interesting. Citizen uprisings bring measured hope for democratic reform in Myanmar. Italian police in Mafia crackdown following a rash of murders; but does a "wedding ring exchange" mean more trouble is
Leaked report criticizes Virginia Tech for insufficient communication prior, during, and after the shooting. Man arrested for burning Burning Man four days early. TMN's Nicole Pasulka on all of the month's fire-related news. Today's big read: The fiery business of insuring--and gambling
In Iraq, Sadr orders his Mahdi Army to stand down for six months for "restructuring." Though the U.S. says Iraqis are free to apply for refuge on American shores, few have taken the offer, as they're not allowed to apply within Iraq. Young Chinese workers
We are approaching a level of ridiculousness. Exasperated GOP strategists try and contain their newest scandal. Idaho Statesman posts audio chronicling Sen. Craig's sex scandals; Craig blames Statesman for his current spot of trouble. Two years after Katrina, is New Orleans's glass half-empty or half-
Taliban will release South Korean hostages if Korea halts missionary work, military involvement. Black-and-white photograph of a protester chasing off a soldier is tearing Bangladesh apart. People who say crack is back are wrong--it never went away. Expensive homes out West are protected from wildfires by "
