After almost 25 years of silence, Iraq and Syria restore their diplomatic ties. Leaked documents show over a third of the West Bank land upon which Israel settlements have been built is privately owned by Palestinians. Polygamists find mainstream acceptance, at least in Utah. Caliente Hot Springs Motel no longer
If Shakespeare were alive, he'd be worth many millions--or he wouldn't be published at all. Marines' Iraqi translator remembers dying friends and threatened families, failed by the system, not the soldiers. The Army says it's not searching for a truth serum. The
"Most Americans don't understand something equivalent to the Marshall Plan has been accomplished in Iraq," says Army official. Newark's mayor leaves his battle pad; "a good story, but it's bullcrap," says Amiri Baraka. Robert Birnbaum in today's Digest
Pentagon identifies three ways to save Iraq: "Go Big" (more troops), "Go Long" (more time), and "Go Home" (more to the point). At least 111 people killed or found dead in Iraq on Sunday. Sectarian violence in Iraq before seemed random, now seems pinned
Cat allegedly mates with dog, births cat-dogs. Cue audio from Ghostbusters... Venkman: "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats, living together... mass hysteria!" (More sounds here.) He got up, looked around at the one other passenger in the car who was half asleep, scurried to the end of the
Top-notch collection of vintage postcards from Mr. Bingo. The fourth annual "Top 40 Bands in America" list, brought to you by a bevy of mp3 bloggers. New Zealand Revenue Minister defends the rights of schoolgirls to run around in their underwear. Bush administration finds its new population
U.S. soldier sentenced to 90 years for rape of Iraqi girl and murder of her and her family. Spitzer is expected to ask the State Senate for the recently re-elected Hevesi's removal, despite the latter's good intentions. An ingredient in red wine is shown
Illegal immigrants who are also victims of domestic violence offered path to citizenship. Smart women can too find a man, as long as he's not fat in Paris. Remembering rock 'n' roll feminist superhero Ellen Willis. One of the great things about being a copy editor
Diplomats scramble to prevent a slide into civil war two weeks after Congo's presidential elections. Strategies for preventing the spread of AIDS in Africa must be adapted to traditional customs. Against formidable opposition, South Africa passes gay partnership law. Murtha will not be number-two Democrat. In Beijing,
Top U.S. commander in Iraq urges Congress not to withdraw troops any time soon. And though Iraq's neighbors may not love American troops nearby, they concur. (Just don't bring up Syria.) And in Iraq: "Democracy is not working. Only power can control Iraqis."
