Bush says the United States isn't winning in Iraq, so it's time to send more troops. Also, Bush would like to work with Dems on Social Security and immigration, please. Former Iraqi minister jailed for corruption saunters out of prison, again. Close reading of Iran'
The “record” industry is dead and 99-cent singles are now the rule, and yet terrific, cohesive rock LPs kept appearing every week.
Take that, U.S.: Iran will begin calculating oil revenues in Euros instead of dollars. Italy's awkward first steps into the world of online lotteries. British Medical Journal recommends printing an "obesity helpline number" on the tags of plus-sized clothing. Dutch women grow larger breasts,
Pentagon opposes increasing forces in Iraq--says more troops mean more targets, and probably the arrival of more foreign jihadis. The rate of violent crimes surged in the U.S. this year. Spin: New York is "the safest big city in America"--except for a rise in murders
Ipswich police release profiles of five murdered women. Joan of Arc: Definitely burned three times and most certainly not a man. First generation of "Ritalin kids," or "the ADD generation," comes of age, says no to meds. More U.S. citizens living abroad are renouncing their
Navy veteran, whistle-blower relates details of 97 days in accidental U.S. detention. German opera boldly decapitates Muhammad. German portraits of despair at the Met; Top 10 worst-selling books in Germany this year. Judith Regan fired following O.J. Simpson book scandal. Reader extraordinaire Robert Birnbaum on the
Year-end lists may be meaningless—but they’re also irresistible. Robert Birnbaum gives into temptation with his favorite books from 2006.
Two days later, Malmoud Abbas sticks to his call for early elections. Cease-fire breach between Hamas and Fatah continues with gunfire exchanged in Gaza. Policy won't be affected, but Ahmadinejad is sad to find out he didn't dominate Iran's elections. Powell doesn'
This is an appreciation. Our friend, writer, editor, and teacher Leslie Harpold recently died. A memorial for a woman who was difficult to describe—and who couldn’t stand sentimental bullshit.
For anyone who has eaten the whole box, or bag, or carton the photographs in this series make light of our secret binges. Here, the consequences of indulgence are tabloid or monster movie deaths. Daniela Edburg’s “Drop Dead Gorgeous” both mocks and satisfies our cravings.
