Culture
Court Rules Vet Can't Sue US over Nurse's Sexual Abuse
He argued that a "special relationship" between him and the VA created a duty to protect him from being injured by VA medical staff.
D'Souza "Fact Check" Light on Facts
AP treats opinions as facts, then says the opinions are wrong.
Myanmar Trims "Blacklist" that Blocked Dissidents, Journalists
Government says 2,000 names will be removed, but thousands remain on the list.
Publication of Naked Prince Harry Pics Draws Thousands of Complaints
Concerns about privacy violations, not nudity.
Illinois Governor Vetoes Gambling Expansion
Plan would have allowed five more casinos, one in Chicago.
"2016: Obama's America" Doing Well at the Box Office
Grossed $1.24 million over the weekend after only opening in one hundred and sixty nine theaters
Deaf Three Year Old Told to Change Sign of His Name
School authorities say the boy's name in sign language violates their weapons policy
Pakistani Girl on Trial for Blasphemy is Fourteen
Family has been taken into protective custody
Liberians Asked To Grow Their Own Food
Government officials made the suggestion amid food price predictions
Perhaps Martians Are Hip-Hop Fans…
Curiosity is to play a new Will.i.am track, the first music to be played on the Red Planet
Prayer Ban "Absurd"
American Taliban fighter has complained over a recent ruling forbidding him and other muslim prisoners from praying daily together
Apple Seeks U.S. Ban of Eight Samsung Smartphones
Salt in the wound after winning $1 billion from the South Korean competitor
Apple-Samsung Foreman Says Evidence Was Overwhelming
Says intellectual property deserves to be protected.
Taliban's Brutality Turns off Many Afghans
Most people don't support the death penalty for partying.
Director Tony Scott's Family Founds Scholarship in His Name
Reason for his suicide still remains unknown.
Troops Who Urinated on Corpses, Burned Korans to be Punished
Two separate incidents will lead to discipline of some sort.
Newly Elected San Francisco Archbishop Arrested for DUI
Stopped at a police checkpoint.
Are Colleges Becoming a Self-Perpetuating Caste System in US?
Niall Ferguson argues they are.
Poll: Americans Both Admire and Dislike the Rich
Guys, it's called "envy." There's a word for it and everything.
Couple Accused of Stealing Mllions from Detroit Pension Fund
Several creditors say they are owed $39.5 million and are victims of an alleged Ponzi scheme.
Blues Traveler Frontman Shares His Libertarian Views
"If you're pro-gun and pro-gay marriage, what line do you stand in?" asks John Popper
Another Generation Becomes First Generation to Live Worse than Parents, sez Robert Samuelson
Inflation historian describes how the Age of Abundance has ended.
Did the GOP Pick Tampa Because of the Strippers? And Did Romney Pick Ryan Because of His Hard-Bod?
We're just asking questions...and wondering about the P90X insanity!
Xenophobic Sentiments on the Rise in Greece
Racist parties like Golden Dawn are enjoying increased support
Australian School Bans Cartwheels
Students must seek supervision before attempting the dangerous maneuver
Nigeria is in Talks With Jihadists
The government has said it is in talks with Boko Haram, but doubts remain over who is actually speaking for each side
It's Worth the Snip
The American Academy of Pediatrics has said that the health benefits of circumcision outweigh the risks
Catholic Church: Right-Wing Pawn or Left-Wing Front Group?
Political enthusiasts are by turns infuriated and delighted by the church.
Mursi Appoints Christians
Two coptic christians have been appointed presidential assistants
