Conditions in Afghanistan Worse Than Before Obama's "Surge"
According to ISAF's own data
Policy
Economy Grows Less Than Hoped
1.3 percent growth lower than the 1.7 percent that was predicted
The Streetcar Swindle
It's time to rethink America's retrograde love affair with trolley technology.
Greek and Spanish Leaders Push For Austerity
Protests in both countries indicate some might have different ideas of how to proceed
EU Could Hit Microsoft With $7.4 Billion Dollar Fine
Penalty calculated as percent of global, not European, revenue
Kiwi Prime Minister Apologizes to Megaupload Founder For Spying
Perhaps an example other world leaders could learn from
Taxes Threaten Gullah Community
Will a sudden spike in taxes doom a Saltwater Geechee village?
Police Dog Only Member Left in Small New Mexico Town's Police Force
The police chief resigned because he may not be legally allowed to carry a gun
The Arab Spring Becomes a Western Winter
Is the Arab Middle East ready for democracy? We know how the past two American presidents have answered this.
Scientists Who Didn't Predict Earthquake Face Jail in Italy
Why not just burn them as witches?
Congresscritters Travel the World, Taxpayers Foot the Bill
It's good to be an elected official
Federal Court Backs Texas Open Meeting Rules
Politicians claimed it threatened their free speech
British Judge Tells Burglars That Getting Shot is a Risk They Take
That's common sense in the U.S., but a major policy shift over there
Auditor: Missouri Too Indiscriminate With Tax Incentives
The state handed money to iffy companies with little or no due diligence
Police-Custody Homicide Ruling Upsets Milwaukee
Revised determination comes over a year after the 22-year-old's death
Palm Beach County Backs Off Dubious Wiretapping Case
Prosecutor admitted original charges were politically motivated
Ryan's Budget Depends on Trimming Medicare Growth
Frankly, it would be a joke if it didn't cut Medicare
N.H. May Soon Raise Moratorium on New Charter Schools
Money is tight, as it is for everything
Assange Addresses UN, Charges Abuse of Bradley Manning
This isn't likely to improve his standing with American pols
Phoenix Filmmaker Charged With Staging Incident To Draw Law-Enforcement
Setting your nephew up an ersatz terrorist is not cool
Review of Troubled Police Department Ordered by Memphis Mayor
Official misconduct and the killing of a teenager have eyebrows raised
Police-Monitoring Smartphone App, Courtesy of the ACLU
It even hides itself so cops are none the wiser
GOP Lawmakers Angry over Administration's Libya Account
Send letter to Obama "disturbed" by initial statements saying movie protests were responsible for assault
Sales of New Homes Near Two-Year High
Housing continues recovery; rest of economy, not so much
Chicago Fed Leader Calls for More Easing
Urged policy makers to hold interest rates near zero until the unemployment rate falls to 7 percent or inflation rises to 3 percent.
Ex-Hospital CEO Charged with Taking $1.4 Million in Kickbacks
Accused of racketeering and making false statements to the government
David Cameron Attacks UN Over Lack of Action in Syria
Says, "The blood of these young children is a terrible stain on the reputation of this United Nations."
France Backs Military Intervention in Mali
Northern region of the North-African country dominated by militants
Journalist Arrested For Defacing Anti-Islam Poster
Apparently selective who should have the right to free speech that protects her job
Romney Doesn't Want Fiscal Conservatives to Get Their Hopes Up
Says we shouldn't expect huge tax breaks if he wins the presidency
