For 16 years, a group doctored records, concocted tales of persecution to defraud Holocaust fund of more than $42 million. "Munchausen by internet," or faking one's illness, is the new trend in virtual deception. When we self-diagnose, we look for control factors. Sometimes we invent
Preparing for hurricane Tomas, Haiti's Préval visited more cities in 72 hours than during five years as president. Pious Indonesian minister blames Michelle Obama for shaking his hand. France proposes discussing how much Europe should offend China by honoring Liu Xiaobo's Nobel Prize. When I make
“The luck of New Orleans,” Walker Percy said, “is that its troubles usually have their saving graces.” Seven authors and scholars discuss writing in the Big Easy, from Early Times to Katrina clichés.
After voting mishaps, Connecticut's rising-star secretary of state finds herself in Katherine Harris territory. The two men had played together, prayed together, and politicked together. How the election injured G.O.P. nepotism. Lest anyone get too caught up in nostalgia--reminders of why the Bush presidency
After the dust settles from their own stormy relationship—and their torrid relationships with others—a daughter learns her mother’s big secret.
Wonderful glance at sunspots, our Sun's extra-violent explosions which may or may not vary climate. Terrorists are evil and they may be part of the solution. Diplomat on when to talk to terrorists. Being afraid of terrorists makes parents dictators toward their children. Terrorism, violence, and war
Chilean miner sings Elvis, finishes New York Marathon in 5 hours, 40 minutes. Portraits of 99 runners after they crossed yesterday's finish line. From 2004, Rion Nakaya's post-race portraits of New York marathoners. New York Public Library digs up snapshots from the 1979 Marathon. Literary
Rachel Barrett’s series takes place in the northern California community of the same name that’s known for being reclusive (residents tear down highway markers), and for providing the backdrop to Richard Brautigan’s “In Watermelon Sugar.” (Some images NSFW)
Saturday's brutal beating of a Moscow journalist may be part of a Medvedev-Putin power struggle. Dick Cheney ran the Bush White House. Myths about George W. Bush. Op: Berlusconi doesn't like women, he likes interchangeable dolls. Eleven paintings "you can't miss"
Children play games for fun. Adults play games to crush and humiliate. An analysis of behavior on the grown-ups’ playground.
