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In Copenhagen's Dark Mood, A Ray of Light for Forests

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:55:00 EST

With only two days of official negotiating time left, hope of progress is quickly evaporating at the Copenhagen climate talks, subsumed by increasing frustration

Under U.S. Pressure, Pakistan Balks at Helping on Afghan Taliban

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:50:00 EST

Pakistan remains reluctant to act against longtime allies now fighting the U.S. But neither does it want the U.S. doing the job itself on Pakistani soil

Proposed 'Botox Tax' Draws Wide Array of Opponents

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:45:00 EST

A proposed tax on cosmetic procedures has more than just surgeons and insurers crying foul

The Teddy Awards for Political Courage

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:40:00 EST

A President, a Senator and the people of Iran are among those who deserve kudos for courage in 2009

The Pentagon Prepares for a Missile Attack from 'Iran'

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:40:00 EST

Iran has replaced North Korea as the source of the "enemy" warhead against which the U.S. will test its missile defenses next month

Behind the Murder of a Drug Czar

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:50:00 EST

Neighborhood drug wars and drug-war politics wreak havoc in Honduras

What Would You Give Up From Journalism?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:45:00 EST

Readers expect old-fashioned editorial standards, and they want you to maintain them with a new-fangled revenue stream

Houston Gay Mayor Annise Parker: Historic Texas Election

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:40:00 EST

Houston mayor-elect Annise Parker will be the first openly gay mayor of one of America's largest cities. While that may be historic, it doesn't change Texas all that much

Will Senate Dems Agree and Pass the Health Care Bill?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST

On Tuesday, Obama stood in the Roosevelt Room, calling again for the Senate to promptly pass something, because at this point, everyone seems to agree, something is what President Obama and the Democrats need

Consumer Electronics Are a Holiday Shopping Hit

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:00:00 EST

Flat-screen TVs, laptops and other gadgets are a hit this holiday season. Thanks, Walmart

Tax Reform Fallout: Working Moms Doing Less Housework

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:40:00 EST

A new study examines the effects of the Earned Income Tax Credit on how single mothers spend their time

A Tiny Pacific Island Faces Climate Change

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:22:42 EST

As ocean levels rise, the citizens of tiny islands around the world face a difficult decision: leave for foreign shores (if they can) or stay to a watery fate