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In Blago's Defiance, Echoes of an Idol, Richard Nixon

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:10:00 EST

The embattled Illinois governor comes out swinging, much like one of his idols: Richard Nixon

The Problem for Gays with Rick Warren - and Obama

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:10:00 EST

The evangelical superstar may not sound like Jerry Falwell, but his ideas about gays and lesbians aren't very different. What his selection to pray at the Inauguration says about Obama

With Dennis Blair, Don't Expect Smarter Intelligence

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:35:00 EST

Texas Braces for an Oil Bust

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EST

The oil-and-gas industry accounts for almost 16% of the Texas GDP - and that means any slowdown in that sector will have a ripple effect on the state's economy

Blagojevich's Lawyer: Taking the 'Unwinnable' Cases

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:35:00 EST

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is going to fight hard to hold onto his job and freedom with help from veteran Chicago defense lawyer Edward Genson

Is It Healthy for Couples to Travel Apart?

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:40:00 EST

Is choosing to travel without your partner the sign of a doomed relationship - or a healthy one?

After Mumbai, India's Hotels Brace for a Sharp Downturn

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:25:00 EST

After years of successfully growing its tourist trade, the country now has too many rooms with too few people wanting to fill them

Punishment for the Shoe Thrower Puts al-Maliki in a Spot

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:25:00 EST

How punishing the journalist who hurled his shoes at Bush could affect the political standing of Iraq's Prime Minister

The Man Who Was Deep Throat: Chasing Mark Felt

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:10:00 EST

A TIME correspondent on the Watergate hunt recalls the frenzy over the scandal and the obsession over the identity of Woodward and Bernstein's critical source

Why Detroit Is Not Too Big to Fail

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EST

Recent history tells us to fear not bankruptcy but the never-ending rescue

Finding Jesus in London

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:25:00 EST

Young Britons flock to a growing evangelical church in one of the poshest parts of the capital

Bush's Rescue Plan for Detroit: Passing the Buck

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EST

The White House draws on TARP for $13.4 billion but ducks the hard decisions

What's Behind Obama's Rightward Outreach?

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:10:00 EST

It's hard to pick up a paper these days without reading about Barack Obama courting the right. If Obama is not actually getting advice from these figures, why's he calling them?

How I Got Screwed by Bernie Madoff

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EST

The call came at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. I had been waiting for it for five years

As Zimbabweans Starve, Mugabe Holds a Feast

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:25:00 EST

The sumptuous menu for the four-day conference of the ruling party stands in stark contrast to the famine and disease stalking the land

Paris Hilton Robbed, Millions in Jewelry Missing

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:35:00 EST

Los Angeles police are investigating a burglary at Paris Hilton's home that left about $2 million in jewelry missing

Will the Catholic Church Ever Have a Black Pope?

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:25:00 EST

There has always been speculation about an African pontiff. The retirement of the most prominent black cardinal raises the question again

A Final Measure of Justice in the Rwandan Genocide

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:25:00 EST

An international court delivers its greatest victory with the conviction of Theoneste Bagosara, the mastermind of Rwanda's horrific mass killings

Wall Street's Latest Downfall: Madoff Charged with Fraud

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EST

Quirky Wall Street pioneer may be a $50 billion crook

Mother of Palin Daughter's Boyfriend Arrested

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:35:00 EST

Alaska State Troopers have arrested the mother of Bristol Palin's boyfriend on drug charges

Blagojevich Charges Go Well Beyond Senate Seat

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:35:00 EST

Corruption charges against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich focus on much more than the claim that he tried to sell or trade Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat

An Injection to Cure Holiday Drinking?

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:35:00 EST

A injectable version of a daily anti-drinking pill may hold a key to bringing excessive drinking under control - during the holidays and after

Travel News: 10 Hotel Deals You Can't Afford to Miss

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:40:00 EST

Travel news and updates for the week of December 22, 2008

As Yen Strengthens, Japan Cuts Rates

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EST

In a bid to stem economic decline, Bank of Japan cuts rates to 0.1%

Making Hospitals Greener - and Patients Healthier

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:35:00 EST

Clearing hospitals of toxin-shedding materials like mercury thermometers, particleboard and PVC flooring may lead to better patient and employee health