South Hit the Hardest in Italy
The region has higher unemployment and less consumer spending than the north of the country
Politics
"Economic Patriotism" becomes Democratic Mantra
Why not just seal the border and shoot anybody who tries to leave?
Arizona Town is Tiny in Size, But Big in Political Drama
Mayor-elect has been barred from office over outstanding legal fees
While Attacking GOP on Medicare, Obama Downplays His Own Plans
Somebody has to tackle that beast, eventually
White House Under Fire for Shifting Benghazi Story
Pick a story, preferably true, and stick with it
Medical Marijuana Measure Approved for Arkansas Ballot
Lawsuit by social conservatives to block it went up in smoke
Long Arm of the Law Reaches Out to Innocence of Muslims Filmmaker
Probation violation brings him into federal custody
Republicans Charge "Bias" in Polls
Or maybe they just have a candidate even weaker than the incumbent
Voter Registration Group Accused of Signing Up Pets and Corpses
The Voter Participation Center is said to be a tad less than above-board
Nations Who Want Assad Out of Syria Don't Really Have a Plan
Nobody actually wants to do anything
$2.8 Trillion in Unfunded State Pension Debts: Congressional Republicans Look to Block Federal Bailout
Sen. Jim DeMint leads effort to force states to clean up their own messes
Soros Donates $1 Million to Obama Super PAC
But this is different because they don't like doing it
Obama Touts "Economic Patriotism" in Campaign Speech
"I pledge allegiance to the I.R.S. ..."
Audit of Harrisburg, Penn., Finances Halted Because City Hasn't Paid
Well, that's a bit awkward
Goldman Sachs to Pay $14.4 Million in Pay-to-Play Case
Former banker made contributions to Massachusetts treasurer while seeking business
The GOP Needs More Libertarianism, Not Less
New York Times columnist David Brooks is wrong to worry about the influence of "economic conservatives."
UK Meets with Ecuador over Assange
Embassy wants to know if Wikileaks founder could seek medical treatment without being arrested
French Minister Issues Warning to Extremists
Will not hesitate to expel those who are a threat to national security
Billionaire Founds Eurosceptic Party in Austria
Frustration with the EU continues to grow across Europe
EU Freezes Some Aid to Rwanda
Surprisingly, it looks like some of the money is going to arming rebels, not humanitarian aid.
Latin American Leaders Urge Drug War Rethink
What they're doing now certainly isn't working
John McCain Slams Jay Carney
Says the White House Press Secretary has been "a really deep disappointment"
Greek and Spanish Leaders Push For Austerity
Protests in both countries indicate some might have different ideas of how to proceed
Romney Fans Holding Fundraising Event in Hong Kong
Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy will attend
Mitt Romney Campaigning in Colorado
The Centennial State is the latest in Romney's swing-state tour
Kiwi Prime Minister Apologizes to Megaupload Founder For Spying
Perhaps an example other world leaders could learn from
