Complete Index
Americas
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Man Dressing as Dead Mother Is Latest Twist on Collecting Deceased Relatives’ Benefits - June 19, 2009 07:30 AM
In order to keep her home and collect her social security benefits, Thomas Parkin impersonated his dead mother. -
Chefs Add Flavor to Soup Kitchen Fare - June 18, 2009 06:00 PM
Chefs across America are donating their skills to homeless shelters, transforming donated food into gourmet meals. -
Favored Castro Son Falls for Internet Masquerade - June 15, 2009 05:30 PM
For the past eight months, Fidel Castro’s son Antonio has been in an online relationship with a male Cuban-American blogger pretending to be a young Colombian woman. -
Four Guantanamo Detainees Touch Down in Bermuda, But What About the Rest? - June 12, 2009 07:00 PM
Amid political tension, four Chinese Muslim detainees have settled in Bermuda, sparking questions about the fate of other Guantanamo detainees. -
Shooting of American Priest in Guatemala Raises Safety Concerns - May 22, 2009 07:30 AM
The murder of politically active Rev. Lawrence Rosebaugh sparks speculation and calls to mind past violence in the capital of the Central American country. -
Twitter, New Director May Help Launch NASA into Next Era - May 15, 2009 06:00 PM
As the president prepares to name a new NASA head, the agency is using Twitter to shape its reputation with contributions from astronauts and others. -
Global Concerns Rise as WHO Raises Swine Flu Alert Level - April 29, 2009 05:00 PM
WHO has raised the swine flu pandemic alert level to 5, indicating an end to earlier hopes that the swine flu outbreak would be a "mild" pandemic. -
New Swine Flu Outbreak Recalls 1976 Crisis - April 26, 2009 05:18 PM
Swine flu, which caused panic and a national vaccination drive in 1976, has now been confirmed in New York and Kansas. Earlier outbreaks occurred in Mexico, Texas and California. -
Cats and Dogs Get First-Class Treatment With Airline Just for Pets - April 26, 2009 08:00 AM
Pet Airways, an airline just for pets that allows them to travel in the cabin of the plane, will begin service in five cities this July. -
Swine Flu Returns to the Headlines - April 24, 2009 07:30 PM
Swine flu, the subject of a panic-driven national vaccination drive in 1976, has caused outbreaks in Mexico, Texas and California. -
Coral Species in Hawaii Is Among Earth's Oldest - March 30, 2009 01:30 PM
Researchers who've found a 4,265-year-old coral species off the Hawaiian coast warn that the coral beds are threatened by fishing and poaching. -
US Slow to Prevent Female Genital Mutilation - March 27, 2009 01:00 PM
Female Genital Mutilation is considered a traditional transition into adulthood by some cultures; federal law prohibits the practice, but little has been done to enforce it. -
Mexico Retaliates Against the US Over Cross-Border Trucking Dispute - March 23, 2009 02:00 PM
After the U.S. ended a NAFTA trucking program, Mexico responded by applying tariffs to 90 products, prompting concerns over economic protectionism. -
GOP Leader Calls for Change in Cuba Embargo - February 24, 2009 12:02 PM
Republican Sen. Richard Lugar has proposed relaxing the economic and commercial embargo on Cuba. -
One of Newman’s Most Memorable Roles: A Husband - September 29, 2008 07:30 AM
With Paul Newman’s death comes the end of one of Hollywood’s longest marriages. -
Binge Drinking: Does Age Matter? - August 20, 2008 05:14 PM
Current and former presidents from around 100 top U.S. colleges are encouraging debate about underage drinking that centers on lowering the national drinking age back to 18. -
Border Fence Looms Over Texas Town - July 10, 2008 09:56 AM
Del Rio, Texas has sold 70 acres of land to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the construction of a 15-foot border fence. -
Oregon Lawn-Chair Balloonist Reaches Idaho in Wake of Brazilian Tragedy - July 06, 2008 02:26 PM
An Oregon lawn-chair balloonist set off for Idaho, just 24 hours after the body of helium balloonist Father Carli was discovered in Brazilian waters. -
Wi-Fi in the Sky - May 23, 2008 08:30 PM
The Internet is coming to airplanes. A number of airlines will experiment with Wi-Fi in the coming months. Standard service may be available by the end of the year. -
Blogging Spreads as a Form of Therapy - May 09, 2008 11:53 AM
More people are turning to blogging as a form of psychotherapy, proving long-held beliefs in the healing power of writing and group therapy. -
Children at Polygamist Ranch Had Past Injuries, Officials Report - May 02, 2008 07:00 AM
Dozens of children taken from the Yearn for Zion ranch had previous broken or fractured bones, and some of the boys may have been sexually abused. -
Protests Planned Following Sean Bell Case - April 30, 2008 02:33 PM
Angered by the acquittal of three police officers who shot and killed a man on his wedding day, supporters plan protests in New York City. -
Lawsuit Seeks Better Mental Health Care For Veterans - April 21, 2008 07:01 AM
On April 21, a judge will hear a lawsuit filed by retired veterans that demands more comprehensive mental health care from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. -
Earthquake Rattles Midwestern Towns, Briefly Reverses Mississippi River - April 18, 2008 03:17 PM
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled three Midwestern states, briefly reversing the flow of the Mississippi River. -
States Consider Resumption of Death Penalty After Supreme Court Decision - April 18, 2008 10:19 AM
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a constitutional challenge to the use of lethal injections in Kentucky. Most states had halted executions pending the outcome of the case. -
Katie Couric Likely to Leave CBS Evening News - April 12, 2008 12:35 AM
Reports indicate that Katie Couric will leave her anchor position on the "CBS Evening News" as early as January 2009. -
Middle Class Feels the Pain of Ailing Economy - April 02, 2008 04:46 PM
Rising unemployment and inflation have impacted the purchasing power of Americans. Applications to charity organizations and for government aid have spiked. -
Paulson Urges Stronger Mortgage Oversight - March 14, 2008 02:49 PM
U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urges stronger oversight of the mortgage industry in order to avoid future situations like the current mortgage crisis. -
Democrats Prepare for Tuesday’s Pivotal Contests - March 03, 2008 01:29 PM
A one-of-a-kind election system and a diverse electorate await candidates in Texas. Tomorrow's contests there and in Ohio may prove decisive. -
McCain Weighs Running Mate Options - February 21, 2008 12:44 PM
Age and a reputation as a moderate mean that John McCain may have to think very carefully about his choice for vice presidential nominee.
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