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Schumer vs. Durbin: An Early Fight to Replace Harry Reid

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 EST

In a Senate that is already near paralyzed by partisan rancor, the maneuverings of two Democrats plotting to possibly succeed the Majority Leader are threatening to further gum up the works

Why the Jihad Jane Case is a Win for the Patriot Act

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:40:00 EST

Growing evidence of an expanded terror threat from U.S. citizens may undermine efforts to trim the law's powers

The Subprime Lending Business Survives, Even Thrives

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 EST

In the wake of the credit crisis banks have greatly scaled back lending to subprime borrowers. But other lenders have quickly stepped in, making high interest rate loans to borrowers with low credit scores

Karl Rove's Memoir: Act of Vengeance

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 EST

In his tale of the Bush years, Karl Rove disses his critics and defends the boss. No news there

Pakistan's Acid-Attack Victims Fight Back

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:35:00 EST

A landmark court ruling has opened the way for women to seek greater protection through a new law being debated in parliament

Ireland's Newest Museum: Leprechauns

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:35:00 EST

According to one Irishman, leprechauns are not the kitschy little creaturesmade popular by Lucky Charms -- a misconception he hopes to dispel with amuseum dedicated to the fairy tale character

Will Virginia Tea Party Politics Help or Hurt the GOP?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 EST

Virginia's Fifth Congressional District seems ripe for a Republican victory -- unless the conservative passion of the Tea Party movement trumps political pragmatism

Behind Chongqing's Crime Crackdown

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:35:00 EST

The law-and-order crackdown in the Chinese megalopolis of Chongqing is not just about crime. It is a parable of corruption, politics and the state of justice in China

Is Hong Kong Getting Any Closer to Real Democracy?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:35:00 EST

Hong Kong's mini-constitution under China promises eventual democracy for the city state, but little progress has been made over the past decade, despite mounting pressure from pro-democratic parties

Biden Israel Trip: Apology for Timing of Settlement News

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:35:00 EST

Vice President Joe Biden was publicly humiliated by the Israeli announcement of a controversial settlement project, and said it undermined trust in a new peace effort. But Israel has no plans to shelve the project

Eric Massa on Glenn Beck: Battle on Fox Over Controversy

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 EST

Many conservatives had warned Fox News superstar Glenn Beck to steer clear of aggrieved Democratic Congressman Eric Massa, but he just couldn't resist

Study: Older Men Want Sex More Than Older Women Do

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:05:00 EST

Data suggest that men want sex more, have more sex and enjoy it more than women. That holds true even into their 70s

East Africa's Oil and Gas: Drilling, Exploration Rising

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 EST

New drilling in and off countries up the coast of East Africa shows that the region may have massive reserves of natural gas and oil

'Hella-' Internet Campaign Lobbies for New Science Term

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:30:00 EST

A physics student at the University of California thinks 'hella' deserves immortalization in the annals of mathematics