Senate committee approves resolution to oppose Bush's troop buildup--much to Cheney's humor. Cheney says the U.S. has achieved "enormous successes" in Iraq, blames failures on media's lack of imagination. It is extraordinary that, almost four years after U.S. forces
Eight centuries later, habeas corpus doesn't apply to everyone; This American Life's take on habeas corpus and the residents at Guantanamo Bay. Is rave making a comeback in the underground? And if we're reading about it in this article, doesn't that prove
During the last ice age, the winds blew the other way. And: The effect of global warming on wine regions--some rejoice, while others mourn. RAZZIE nominees for the worst acting performances of 2006 announced; New York neighborhood group honors the city's worst landlords. Frank Bruni invites fancy
In State of the Union address, Bush proposes increased troops, decreased gas consumption, more bells, fewer whistles. In the form of a "blunt warning," Sen. Webb delivers the Democratic response to Bush's speech, handling of Iraq. U.S. launches second air strike in Somalia against suspected
Politicians with little else in common band together to promote ultra-conservatism in the EU. Photos of the Beirut protests, even better ones. Germany starts to come to terms with its '60s-era student terrorism; meanwhile, Black Panthers arrested. Kitty missing after Schlage locks manufacturer heir burgled twice. Photos
Americans may be ready for a black president, but trends in journalism show reporters aren't. For your postmodern, post-millennium Goths, the whole all-black thing is so over. Goths are up on the Spring collections. Since dark matter is invisible, how can an optical telescope see it?
Beirut paralyzed by Hezbollah-led protesters aiming to topple the government. Global survey finds the world doesn't like the U.S. much, and they're not interested in condemning Cuba, either. Bush to push domestic issues in tonight's State of the Union address. Perhaps relevant:
The U.S. military is now so stretched that fighting the War on Terror means it can no longer fight the War on Drugs. To help solve Britain's Watergate, Scotland Yard hacks into No. 10 Downing Street. Normal, if rather clean, rooms around the world: No surprises with
China won't respond to U.S. inquires about its successful anti-satellite missile test. Physically attractive candidates don't always do better in the polls--in fact, being too good-looking can be a hindrance. "It's the Jamestown of Virginia Beach." New 17th
Dual car bombing kills 75 in Baghdad market. Saturday in Iraq: 19 U.S. soldiers died in a helicopter crash and insurgent attacks; disguised as American troops, gunmen infiltrated, attacked a government compound in Karbala. At Manhattan clinic, Hillary Clinton announces her presidential campaign, plan for expanded federal health care
