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The Real Reason Charlie Sheen Joined Twitter: Money
Charlie Sheen’s reputation is improving — his business reputation, that is Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Nation and US stories -> The Real Reason Charlie Sheen Joined Twitter: Money »
Why BYU’s Brandon Davies Suspension May Help College Sport
In suspending a key basketball player for having premarital sex, Brigham Young University might have shattered a dream season. Here’s why fans of the game should cheer Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Nation and US stories -> Why BYU’s Brandon Davies Suspension May Help College Sport »
Justin Bieber’s Auctioned Hair Sells for Over $40,000 Online
What is it with this kid? Even Justin Bieber’s shorn, leftover hair is a money maker Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Nation and US stories -> Justin Bieber’s Auctioned Hair Sells for Over $40,000 Online »
U.S. Decline in Global Arena: Is America No Longer No. 1?
The U.S. is used to being No. 1. But it’s going to take a lot more than a few budget cuts and shifting resources to stay competitive in today’s global arena. It’s time to adopt a whole new way of thinking. Is America ready? Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Nation and... »
On Civil War Anniversary, Confederate Group Stirs Debate
In honor of the Civil War’s 150th anniversary, the Sons of Confederate Veterans are seeking to put Nathan Bedford Forrest of the Ku Klux Klan on a Mississippi license plate Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Nation and US stories -> On Civil War Anniversary, Confederate Group Stirs Debate »
Obama on Libya: Gaddafi Must Go; All U.S. Options on Table
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Eco-Activism: And the Winning Bidder Goes to Jail
Tim DeChristopher wanted to disrupt a federal land auction for gas and oil leases. He did and now he is paying the price Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Nation and US stories -> Eco-Activism: And the Winning Bidder Goes to Jail »
Facebook and Labor Laws: Can Internet Posts Get You Fired?
Dawnmarie Souza’s Facebook posts didn’t win her any points with her boss, but in a test of old law on a new medium, she helped show how little the online world differs from the land of bricks and mortar Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Nation and US stories -> Facebook and... »
The GOP Nomination Race: Will Newt Gingrich Perk Up Iowa?
Compared to the 2008 race, the budding political season is a snorer so far, even though lots of wannabes (or is that just Mike Huckabee?) are trudging through Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Nation and US stories -> The GOP Nomination Race: Will Newt Gingrich Perk Up Iowa? »
Game-Winning Tragedy: High School Basketball Star Collapses and Dies After Hitting Buzzer-Beater
After a sinking a shot for a thrilling overtime win, 16-year-old Wes Leonard collapsed on the court and later passed away Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Nation and US stories -> Game-Winning Tragedy: High School Basketball Star Collapses and Dies After Hitting Buzzer-Beater »
Senate to Send Obama a Stopgap GOP Spending Bill
The Republican-controlled House is on course to pass legislation cutting federal spending by $4 billion and averting a government shutdown for two weeks Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> Senate to Send Obama a Stopgap GOP Spending Bill »
Senate GOP Trying to Oust Medicare Chief
Unable to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care law, Republicans are trying to oust the official quarterbacking the overhaul of the nation’s medical system Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> Senate GOP Trying to Oust Medicare Chief »
3 Dems, GOP Fight Over EPA Climate Rules
Three Democrats are joining a Republican effort in the House to block the Environmental Protection Agency from reducing the gases blamed for global warming Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> 3 Dems, GOP Fight Over EPA Climate Rules »
The GOP Nomination Race: Will Newt Gingrich Perk Up Iowa?
Compared to the 2008 race, the budding political season is a snorer so far, even though lots of wannabes (or is that just Mike Huckabee?) are trudging through Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> The GOP Nomination Race: Will Newt Gingrich Perk Up Iowa? »
Budget Cuts: Obama Administration Slashes $6.5 Billion
The Senate’s top Republican on Friday blasted the Obama Administration’s opening move to cut domestic spending and pass a long-overdue plan for the ongoing budget year Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> Budget Cuts: Obama Administration Slashes $6.5 Billion »
Boehner Defends Legality of Federal Gay-Marriage Ban
House Speaker John Boehner said Friday he is launching a legal defense by the House of the federal law against gay marriage, which President Barack Obama’s Administration has concluded is unconstitutional Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> Boehner Defends Legality of Federal Gay-Marriage Ban »
Sen. Akaka of Hawaii Won’t Seek Re-Election
Democratic U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii says he won’t run for re-election next year. Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> Sen. Akaka of Hawaii Won’t Seek Re-Election »
GOP Praises Obama on Housing Plan
The Obama administration’s plan to gradually dissolve ailing housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac drew praise from House Republicans on Tuesday Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> GOP Praises Obama on Housing Plan »
Wisconsin Schools Face Deep Cuts under Gov.’s Budget
Gov. Scott Walker is plowing ahead with his full plan for balancing Wisconsin’s budget, proposing massive cuts to public schools even as he faces a stalemate over his proposal to strip public workers of collective bargaining rights Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> Wisconsin Schools Face Deep Cuts under... »
A Tale of Two Freshmen
Some consider compromise a dirty word; others think it’s the only way they’ll survive Read all the article posted in TIME.com Top Politics Stories -> A Tale of Two Freshmen »
Could Clashes in a Tiny Border Area Throw Sudan Back into War?
Deadly fighting in the disputed area of Abyei threatens to unravel south Sudan’s move to independence. Can Sudan’s peace survive a local land dispute? Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> Could Clashes in a Tiny Border Area Throw Sudan Back into War? »
Oman: Where Even the Hotbed of Revolution is Chill
There has been a brief spasm of violence but Oman’s protesters are polite and loyal compared to the rebels in the rest of the region Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> Oman: Where Even the Hotbed of Revolution is Chill »
The Problem With Spain’s Plan to Pay Migrants to Go Home
In an attempt to ease the burden of recession, Spain is paying jobless migrants to return home. But is it working? Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> The Problem With Spain’s Plan to Pay Migrants to Go Home »
Why is Turkey Arresting Journalists?
The so-called beacon of modernity in the Muslim world has rounded up reporters investigating the government’s ties to religious organizations. Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> Why is Turkey Arresting Journalists? »
No Deal in Yemen: The President Says He Won’t Go
After equivocating for days, Saleh turns down an opposition proposal that would have eased him out by the end of the year. Now, he is bleeding support and at least one powerful sheikh has his eye on the presidency Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> No Deal in Yemen:... »
Egypt and Tunisia’s Unfinished Revolutions
Four lessons for Arab countries trying to overthrow their dictators from the two countries that pulled it off Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> Egypt and Tunisia’s Unfinished Revolutions »
Was the Frankfurt Airport Shooter a Lone-Wolf Jihadist?
German authorities say the young Muslim man who fatally shot two U.S. airmen at the Frankfurt airport was only recently radicalized and probably acted alone Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> Was the Frankfurt Airport Shooter a Lone-Wolf Jihadist? »
Dogfighting in Afghanistan: It’s How to Spend the Weekend
Weekly bouts fetch high purses, with no enforcement of laws preventing such abuse of animals — although the Taliban has tried to stop it by sending suicide bombers Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> Dogfighting in Afghanistan: It’s How to Spend the Weekend »
Libya: Gaddafi Hometown May Be Key to His Destiny
His hometown of Sert has reaped benefits ever since he came to power. Now, it stands between the rebels and Tripoli — and may be key to Gaddafi’s survival Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> Libya: Gaddafi Hometown May Be Key to His Destiny »
Ivory Coast Slaughter: Army Mows Down Female Protesters
Ivory Coast is caught in a spiral of escalating violence as incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo gets desperate in his attempts to stay in power Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top World Stories -> Ivory Coast Slaughter: Army Mows Down Female Protesters »
My Body, My Laboratory
Portrayed as lunatics in comic books, scientists who experiment on themselves have long pushed the boundaries of human knowledge. And now, through the Internet, their method is becoming mainstream Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> My Body, My Laboratory »
PTA Wars
In public schools across the country, parent groups are fighting for the right to fill in budget gaps Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> PTA Wars »
Egypt and Tunisia’s Unfinished Revolutions
Four lessons for Arab countries trying to overthrow their dictators from the two countries that pulled it off Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> Egypt and Tunisia’s Unfinished Revolutions »
Can Exercise Keep Us From Aging?
How good for you is exercise? According to a study of mice by researchers at McMaster’s University in Ontario, it may be the trick to staying young. Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> Can Exercise Keep Us From Aging? »
Shanghai’s Expo Project: A Race to Tame Urban Sprawl
Shanghai’s Expo Project: A Race to Tame Urban Sprawl Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> Shanghai’s Expo Project: A Race to Tame Urban Sprawl »
Why is Turkey Arresting Journalists?
The so-called beacon of modernity in the Muslim world has rounded up reporters investigating the government’s ties to religious organizations. Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> Why is Turkey Arresting Journalists? »
Libya: Gaddafi Hometown May Be Key to His Destiny
His hometown of Sert has reaped benefits ever since he came to power. Now, it stands between the rebels and Tripoli — and may be key to Gaddafi’s survival Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> Libya: Gaddafi Hometown May Be Key to His Destiny »
Lewd Navy Videos To Sink More Military Careers?
The service said late Thursday that it will punish 40 officers and senior enlisted sailors for helping produce a series of crude sexually-laced videos Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> Lewd Navy Videos To Sink More Military Careers? »
Oman: Where Even the Hotbed of Revolution is Chill
There has been a brief spasm of violence but Oman’s protesters are polite and loyal compared to the rebels in the rest of the region Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> Oman: Where Even the Hotbed of Revolution is Chill »
Why Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Needs Saving
With even Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s best-kept marine parks, in deep trouble, what hope is there for the others? Read all the article posted in TIME.com: Top Stories -> Why Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Needs Saving »