Coming Out, Coming Of Age As A Teen ‘Pariah’
When the new film Pariah opens nationally, it’s safe to say it will not be competing with any other movies …
‘El Sicario’: The (Masked) Face Of Drug-War Murder
“The sicario never boasts about what he does,” announces the anonymous ex-gangster who tells his story in El Sicario, Room …
In Greece, A Muted Christmas Amid Tough Times
In Greece, caroling season runs through the Orthodox Christian holiday known as the Epiphany, celebrated on Jan. 6. Traditionally, children …
In Philippine Slums, Capturing Light In A Bottle
Sheila Royeras, her husband, her mother and two young daughters live in a single-room cement apartment in a poor Manila …
From Boom To Bust: The Year In Unemployment
It may be hard to remember, but 2011 began with a bang on the jobs front. The White House seemed …
A Brutal Chapter In North Carolina’s Eugenics Past
North Carolina is trying to make amends for an ugly chapter in its history during which more than 7,000 people …
Complaining About Rivals’ Attack Ads, Gingrich Fires Back Off The Air
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich Wednesday renewed his pledge not to run any negative ads in the closing days of …
Lonely And Cold, Iowa ‘Occupiers’ Seem Ill-Equipped To Takeover Caucus
Will the Iowa Republican caucuses next Tuesday be flooded with the state’s version of Occupy Wall Street activists? The rumor …
Israelis Clash Over Strict Religious Codes
According to Israel’s President Shimon Peres, a fight is under way, for “the soul of the nation and the essence …
Could Obesity Change The Brain?
The standard advice for losing weight often comes up short for people who are obese. If they switch to a …
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