In Russia, 106 killed in a mine explosion, 62 killed in a nursing-home fire. New federal-attorney emails show tension at the highest levels while officials tried to control the damage. Whether or not you believe Jesus deserves to get high, the issue is a lot more important than
U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia's practice of promptly freeing repatriated Gitmo detainees undermines the war on terror. The Viscount Monckton of Brenchley glove-slaps Al Gore, invites debate on global warming. (There is an actual invitation.) Scientists see animal behavior in humans--good news for the wingbirds
One reason Iran isn't backing down in its quest for weapons: the 1987 chemical attack by Saddam Hussein that killed 113 Iranians and wounded thousands more. The knot, that not-so-simple technology that made humans human, is becoming obsolete; military introduces fabric that can detect combat stress.
In the case of Carol Lam, fired U.S. attorney, mounting evidence shows her dismissal may be tied to her investigation of Republicans. Leading the investigation on the firings, Sen Leahy wants White House aides to testify under oath, though it's unlikely Bush will waive executive privilege for
Baptist minister opens at least two cans of worms when he suggests 1) homosexuality may be biological; and 2) the Bible mandates its prenatal treatment. Why did your employees ejaculate into my mother's milkshake? McDonalds fields questions from the public. In good news for squeamish paramedics, chest compressions
After a previous attempt was shut down by party hard-liners, China approves a new private property law, boosting its burgeoning middle class. Witnesses claimed the teenager was chased up the road by a gang of youths wearing school blazers, wielding sticks, and chanting "kill him." Scientists unsure
In brewing prosecutors hubbub, Rove rears his head in the form of emails with Sampson over which lawyers were "loyal Bushies." Senate Republicans swat down resolution to withdraw the majority of troops from Iraq in 2008; Democrats in both houses say they won't give up. The
Zimbabwe's opposition leader suffers brutal attack at hands of police, finds in it "inspiration." Drop in New York City's welfare figures matched by an increase in homelessness. New Mexico bans cockfighting, Louisiana, the sole remaining state where the sport is legal, considers following suit.
U.N. agrees on new sanctions for Iran, the Security Council will discuss the recommendations today. A blood-sucking insect that looks like a striped cockroach, [it] can feed over years on tissues of the heart and gastrointestinal tract. Donor centers have a new, parasitic foe. Our coverage of South
Gunman kills bartender, two police officers, then leads cops on chase through busy Greenwich Village streets last night. The bartender's death may be a vengeance killing--witnesses say he appeared to recognize the shooter. Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the highest ranking Al Qaeda plotter in U.S. custody, admits
