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."
Urinetown's creative team alleges Midwest productions copped their style--prompting an interesting question of whether intellectual property extends beyond the libretto. Jesus seen on dog's behind. Also: Where have we spotted Jesus this week? U.S. helps end Cuba's critical shortage of chainsaws, Godiva
Eat up company bandwidth: Al Jazeera English goes live. A profile of Dave Marsh, the face of Al Jazeera in the West. In today's Digest, Llewellyn Hinkes reconsiders music he thought he disliked. Drugs in cyclists: Transposing a single digit could mean Rob Landis is innocent. Drugs in
The numbers kidnapped from Baghdad's Higher Education Ministry yesterday vary, but government sources say almost 40 abductees have been freed. Op: Reid says Democrats plan to give a $75 billion boost to military spending. Bono gets his cowboy hat back. Newly elected Texas representative pledges to do as
