The Academy Punts As Billy Crystal Signs On For The Oscarzzzz…
After earning poor notices for last year’s experiment with Anne Hathaway and James Franco, only to wind up in the …
More Births Expected on 11/11/11
A jump in scheduled Caesarean sections for 11/11/11, for good luck or other reasons.
Herman Cain And The Politics Of Race
Republicans are the party of Lincoln, but for the past several decades they haven’t been the party of the people …
Senate OKs Bill To Boost Hiring Of Veterans
The Senate has approved just in time for Veterans Day a series of tax credits designed to make it easier …
In Myanmar, A Wary Welcome For Signs Of Change
The government of Myanmar bars or severely restricts reporting by foreign correspondents. NPR is withholding the name of the veteran …
Living To Tell The Horrible Tale Of Pearl Harbor
Warning: Some of the content included here may be disturbing. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the attacks on …
Political Paralysis Worsens European Debt Crisis
Barely two weeks ago, it appeared European leaders had a package to contain their debt crisis. Greece’s problems would be …
Addressing The Shortage Of Women In Silicon Valley
This week thousands of women gathered in Portland, Ore., for the Grace Hopper Celebration, the world’s largest technical conference for …
It’s The End Of The World, And She Feels Fine
The first eight minutes of Melancholia is so breathtaking, it’s hard to imagine how the director can possibly follow it. …
Sarkozy’s ‘Conquest’: A Politico’s Path To Power
In the lead-up to its release in France, The Conquest, a semi-satirical biopic about Nicolas Sarkozy’s breathless ascent to power …
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