The Making of an Endangered Species

Polls show that there is a strong likelihood that no party will win a majority of Parliament seats in the May 6 U.K. general elections. This scenario, which has not occurred since 1974, opens up many possibilities as to which parties the control of the government and who becomes prime minister.

The 2010 U.K. elections are receiving a lot of attention after an unexpectedly strong showing in the polls by perennial third party the Liberal Democrats.

Proposed legislation in Holland would grant anyone older than 70 who felt they had lived a complete life the right to die.

President Obama is meeting with the Dalai Lama against the objections of the Chinese government, which may be a sign that he will become more assertive in his dealings with the Asian giant.

Even though many agree that baggy pants are indecent, lawmakers say a ban on saggy pants is unconstitutional.

Legislation to protect reporters from naming sources in federal investigations is advancing in Congress, but controversy remains over who qualifies for protection.

With the death penalty already under attack in a number of states, a study conducted by the Death Penalty Information Center found that ending it would save states a considerable amount of money.

In a media environment currently dominated by highly partisan ranters, what media figures can, like the recently deceased Walter Cronkite and Tim Russert, earn trust and respect from a wide audience?

The choice of Barack Obama for the 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate has surprised many, including the president himself, and generated criticism. In the 108 years of the Nobel Peace Prize, there have been many controversies and curious choices by the Nobel Committee.

American veteran Robert Thomas presented the German ambassador with books he appropriated during WWII. Often the return of significant relics is a welcome gesture, though in some instances it rekindles old tensions.

The botched execution of Romell Broom causes Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland to put executions on hold, the latest in a string of challenges to capital punishment.

William Safire’s death and the recent interest in his life’s work remind us of the value of the written word and the impact of speechwriters on history.

The Senate rejected two public option amendments to the health care bill, but Democrats are not ready to give up the fight to reform the health care system.

Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s urgent plea for troop reinforcements in Afghanistan has stirred debate over the already unpopular campaign.

After all the criticism, many—including some Republicans—responded favorably to President Obama’s back-to-school speech, though some students remained apathetic and disinterested.

A new study suggests that parenting has a polarizing effect on where men and women stand on social welfare issues.

Parents, politicians and commentators disagree on the aim of Obama’s speech. Some say he’ll encourage students to take their education seriously while others contend that he’ll promote a political agenda.

Gen. Stanley McChrystal is reexamining the American military strategy in Afghanistan, and has stressed that Afghan forces must take the lead.