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Ripple Effect: Pressure to Close a 'Puppy Mill'

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:34:28 GMT

An investigation into designer dogs leads to greater scrutiny of the 'puppy mill' industry.

Beschloss: Kennedy's McNamara Mistake

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:56:05 GMT

JFK's McNamara mistake.

Will Obama Scrap Bush's Color-Coded Terror Alerts?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:48:23 GMT

Will Obama scrap Bush's color-coded terror alerts?

Panetta Orders Probe of Secret Spy Program

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:24:12 GMT

Panetta orders internal probe of secret spy program after some members of Congress say CIA misled them.

Why the Vatican Likes Obama

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:42:53 GMT

Even at the Vatican, they love Obama.

Gaffney, S.C. Haunted By Murderous Memories

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:31:47 GMT

Patrick Burris is not the first spree murderer to haunt Gaffney, S.C.

Viewpoint: Rumsfeld May Share McNamara's Fate

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:09:58 GMT

Rumsfeld didn't want to share his predecessor's fate. He may anyway.

Oregon Trial Spotlights Faith Healing Cases

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:34:56 GMT

An Oregon couple is the latest to be tried for prohibiting medical treatment for their sick child. A look at 'faith healing' in America.

The Riddle of Robert McNamara

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:53:39 GMT

He was a control freak whose toughest job was shaping his own legacy.

How Iraqi Immigrants Have Adopted America

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:01:36 GMT

How the newest wave of U.S. immigrants is faring in their adopted homeland.

Veterans: America's New Green Warriors

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:54:05 GMT

Why veterans are stepping out of their camouflage and into the renewable energy industry.

How to Make an American Flag

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:19:26 GMT

This 130-foot U.S. flag was lost and then destroyed, but that didn't stop its makers from building it again and again.

Economy Causes Some Fireworks Cancellations

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:42:47 GMT

With looming economic concerns, should you worry that your Fourth of July will lose its flame? Nah.

Cat Killings Disturb South Florida Residents

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:38:03 GMT

It was a horrifying crime that terrified a Florida community and animal lovers nationwide. The nabbing of a suspect hasn't necessarily brought peace of mind.

How Prison Consultants Could Help Bernard Madoff

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:15:16 GMT

With the help of prison consultants, white-collar crooks like Bernard Madoff aren't treated like your average criminal.

Vitali Klitschko on Why Boxing Is Moving East

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:43:10 GMT

Heavyweight boxing has been dominated for decades by the great American fighters—athletes with names like Joe (Louis) and George (Foreman) and, of course, my idol, Muhammad Ali. But like all sports, boxing changes. In 1999 I defeated the Englishman Herbie Hide in a second-round knockout to win the WBO championship, becoming the first fighter from an East European country (Ukraine) to win a title. Since then, America's hold over the heavyweight title has withered, and the new champions have been people like Nikolay Valuev and Oleg Maskaev from Russia; Sergei Liakhovich from Belarus; and the undefeated Ruslan Chagaev from Uzbekistan. In fact, though there are still strong American fighters, Americans have held only five titles since 2004, compared with the 11 held by athletes from the former Soviet Union. It is hardly surprising that the June 20 title fight featured not an American, but Chagaev, against my younger brother, Wladimir, defender of the IBF, WBO and IBO titles.

Making a Less Malevolent Mosquito

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:48:08 GMT

A new strategy involves a subtle reconfiguring of the bug's DNA. Scientists working in labs near Oxford have devised a genetic modification that sterilizes the male Aedes, transforming the critter into his own worst enemy. He can still mate—but he can't breed. Any offspring dies before becoming fully developed. The idea is to release a huge, all-conquering swarm of the doctored insects into the wild, let them find partners among the native females and wait for the mosquito population to decline. Preliminary trials, looking at both safety and effectiveness, have already taken place in Malaysia. Within a few years, the Franken-insects could be airborne.

Biden's Brief Expands to Include Iraq

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:41:24 GMT

Vice President Joe Biden's official portfolio is expanding. NEWSWEEK has learned that President Obama has asked Biden to take the lead role on Iraq as the U.S. begins its scheduled drawdown of combat troops, a move that comes as administration officials are expressing concerns about the uptick in violence and political instability in the region.

Unravelling Michael Jackson's Finances

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:53:58 GMT

Though years of excessive spending had left Michael Jackson deep in debt, the star's estate should eventually be profitable.

Mark Sanford's Strange Relationship to Politics

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:30:02 GMT

Gov. Sanford seemed like a different kind of pol. Until Wednesday.