Iraq vows to prosecute Blackwater employees, though it's unclear whether they have the right to do so. White House to veto extension of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, getting the government out of the insurance business. Musharraf promises to step down as Pakistan's commander-in-chief if
Bush picks Michael Mukasey to replace Gonzales, and he appears to be a shoo-in--for now. Except: He promoted the truly awful idea of a separate national security court that would try suspected terrorists. Except except: He suggested staffing those courts with "independent, life-tenured judges." Marc
You've heard from Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, and Chloe Sevigny on what to wear this season. Now it's our turn. The monthly round-up from the writers on what appeals, this time from their closets.
Blackwater loses license to operate in Iraq after they're blamed for shooting deaths of 11 civilians. Man behind Litvinenko's polonium poisoning angles for a seat in the Russian Parliament--as well as immunity from prosecution. International donors to pay for new concrete shell around Chernobyl plant.
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Aaron Hobson’s pictures are very immediate—they’re familiar for anyone who’s spent time picking around America’s rust belt, but you linger for a while and notice the care with details and composition.
The morning's quotes say Democrats likely to approve Bush's ex-judge pick to replace Gonzales; read how last month he said terror trials hurt the nation. Forking apart the hay around last week's nuclear stories set in Syria. Explaining why, if a man tells
Indonesians grow weary as they ride out third consecutive day of earthquakes. Times researcher to be released from Beijing prison tomorrow, having done the time, but probably not the crime. Former-former Pakistani PM sets her return date for Oct. 18--meaning she should be back in Saudi Arabia for
The humor and horror in sports: Rosecrans Baldwin investigates what’s so great about tennis impersonations, why everyone loves Beckham, what happens when you humiliate your best friend’s girlfriend in front of millions, and whether football or rugby are for him.
In speeches, Bush no longer stresses "victory" in Iraq, but "success," which is still more than Petraeus would say. Military brass won't agree on the best plan for troop withdrawal, which leaves nobody willing to make a decision. Price of oil hits new record
