Super Bowl’s Political Ads Stir Emotions Amid Beer, Chips And Car Ads
Super Bowl XLVI brought a few surprises, not the least of which was the New England Patriots all-universe quarterback Tom …
Seeking Revenge In ‘Underworld Of Vanished Bikes’
In 2006, thieves stole writer Patrick Symmes’ bike in broad daylight on a crowded, New York City street. This inspired …
Helicopter Parents Hover In The Workplace
So-called helicopter parents first made headlines on college campuses a few years ago, when they began trying to direct everything …
Is White, Working Class America ‘Coming Apart’?
According to the libertarian social scientist Charles Murray, America is “coming apart at the seams.” Class strain has cleaved society …
Indiana’s Top Election Official Convicted of Voter Fraud
The New England Patriots weren’t the only losers on Super Bowl weekend in Indiana. With much of the world focused …
Ending Violence Sparked By Baby’s Cry
No parent holds a new baby and thinks that within a year they will have seriously injured or even killed …
‘Boxing Is The Love Of My Life’: A Woman Fights For A Shot At Gold
When she was 16, Tyrieshia Douglas was arrested for street fighting. As she remembers it, her juvenile court judge recommended …
Secondhand Smoke An Unwelcome Passenger In Cars With Kids
Sitting in a car with a smoker is about as close to lighting up as a nonsmoker can get. And …
Citibank Receives OK To Issue Credit Cards In China
Citgroup announced today that China had approved its plans to issue credit cards in the country. That will make it …
‘What If?’ Moments Stand Out In Story Of Father Who Killed Himself And Sons
“I’m sorry, goodbye,” Josh Powell wrote in an email to his attorney just before he apparently ignited an explosive fire …
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