Syria summary: Too big for outsiders to intervene, yet Assad must not be allowed to murder. Resignation of Assad's reviled cousin seen as sacrifice to public fury. Afghan owners of the number 39--in phone numbers, license plates--mocked for being pimps. The figure seems to be looking
Our man in Boston sits down with the extremely likeable Arthur Phillips to chat about everything, including his latest novel.
Even as the overall U.S. life expectancy is rising, in some counties it's leveling off--or dropping. With Medicaid dollars set to run out at the end of the month, a growing number of unemployed Americans face an uncertain future. With the Pentagon buying less, U.S.
White House says it doesn't need Congress's approval to support NATO in Libya. AP joins Journal and LA Times in calling conflict in Libya "civil war." D.C. politicians say golf patches fissures; Eisenhower played 100+ rounds a year during tenure. Alternative therapies lack
By ruling a gay judge didn't have to recuse himself from Prop 8 decision, district defends a judge's right to be objective. The Backfire Effect: When deeply held beliefs are rightly challenged, we cling to them even stronger. No Child Left Behind continues its rampage: Test
Athens protests turn violent, with gas bombs and tear gas exchanged. Palestinians to unveil new Hamas-Fatah unity government next Tuesday. Interesting U.S. project to deploy "shadow" internet/mobile phone systems to support dissidents and bypass censors. Op: Syrians are well versed in the history of foreign
JPM/Chase CEO reaches "uncomfortable truths" by suggesting regulation, economic growth aren't concurrent. "Everybody doing some Dodd-Frank preparedness work?" Comedy club searches for America's funniest compliance officer. Navy captain urges vigilance for the safety of the crew returning from bin Laden
America primarily knows China as a faraway giant, a country of industrialism and megalopolises somewhere over there. Shen Wei's monograph and series Chinese Sentiment gives us new views and brings the country closer, with more mystery and less smog. (Some images NSFW)
Americans unconvinced by Arab Spring; 45% say actions will not lead to lasting improvements. New al Qaeda leader round-up: Top 5 Leaders, With Pics! Gadhafi finds time for friendly chess match with World Chess Federation's head. New Yorker concludes what we've all agreed: Gadhafi is
What to expect at tonight's GOP debate: Bachmann will interrupt, Gingrich will confuse, Paul will disappear, Pawlenty will chill. Another take: Tonight all the candidates will explain what they're not. Op: Lose college radio, and you risk building connections between students and townies. AJC compares hospital
