http://dir.salon.com/topics/salon_news/?source=rss&aim=salon_news en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT By Tim Shorrock Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/excerpt/2008/05/29/spies_for_hire/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/excerpt/2008/05/29/spies_for_hire/index.html?source=rss Now working inside America's "shadow" spy industry, George Tenet, Richard Armitage, Cofer Black and others are cashing in big on Iraq and the war on terror. By SADAQAT JAN and ZARAR KHAN Associated Press Writer Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/2007/12/27/bhutto/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/2007/12/27/bhutto/index.html?source=rss The Pakistan opposition leader was shot and killed by an attacker who then blew himself up. Bhutto's supporters blame Musharraf as unrest spreads By James Geary Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/2007/06/29/brown/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/2007/06/29/brown/index.html?source=rss If the British people really do want less spin and more substance from their prime minister, then Gordon Brown could be the man to deliver it. By Mark Benjamin Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/2007/03/11/fort_benning/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/2007/03/11/fort_benning/index.html?source=rss At Fort Benning, soldiers who were classified as medically unfit to fight are now being sent to war. Is this an isolated incident or a trend? By Michael Scherer Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2006/09/24/allen_football/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2006/09/24/allen_football/index.html?source=rss Three members of Sen. George Allen's college football team remember a man with racist attitudes at ease using racial slurs. By Farhad Manjoo Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2006/06/03/kennedy/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2006/06/03/kennedy/index.html?source=rss In Rolling Stone, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argues that new evidence proves that Bush stole the election. But the evidence he cites isn't new and his argument is filled with distortions and blatant omissions. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/08/tuesday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/08/tuesday/index.html?source=rss Colts hammer Pats to go 8-0, which is not halfway to 16-0. Plus: Clock snafus a go-go. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/07/monday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/07/monday/index.html?source=rss Run, Dick Vermeil, run! Shocking news: An NFL coach actually takes a risk. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/04/friday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/04/friday/index.html?source=rss NFL Week 9: With the Eagles in disarray, who's good enough to win the NFC? Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/03/thursday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/03/thursday/index.html?source=rss The cost of being a fan: Not necessarily as high as an annual report says, but awfully high. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/02/wednesday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/02/wednesday/index.html?source=rss Sheryl Swoopes' coming out was no big deal. That's a big deal. Plus: Barkley's first dunk. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/01/tuesday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/11/01/tuesday/index.html?source=rss NBA preview: Who can beat the Spurs? The Pacers, if they can avoid season-destroying brawls. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/31/monday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/31/monday/index.html?source=rss Giants give Wellington Mara a 36-0 send-off, but is the NFL pioneer's greatest legacy in peril? Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/28/friday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/28/friday/index.html?source=rss NFL Week 8: If ignorance really is bliss, these picks are positively euphoric. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/27/thursday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/27/thursday/index.html?source=rss White Sox win World Series! The Astros, and the 2005 season, go out with a whimper. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/26/wednesday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/26/wednesday/index.html?source=rss World Series: White Sox take commanding lead as Astros pick lousy time to abandon smallball. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/25/tuesday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/25/tuesday/index.html?source=rss Texas tops USC in rankings. Don't worry, others still have no chance. Plus: Minuscule Series ratings. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/24/monday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/24/monday/index.html?source=rss World Series: White Sox win two, umps blow another one. Get a second opinion, Blue! Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/21/friday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/21/friday/index.html?source=rss The case of the unloved White Sox. Until now: Chicago in 7. Plus: NFL Week 7. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/20/thursday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/20/thursday/index.html?source=rss Astros win the pennant. So much for momentum. Plus: Blown call? Ump asks player. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/19/wednesday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/19/wednesday/index.html?source=rss Fox's baseball announcers: Lyons improves, Brennaman doesn't, Piniella makes a nice guest. Jeanne Zelasko Watch? So 2004. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/18/tuesday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/18/tuesday/index.html?source=rss The Shot Heard Over the Crawford Boxes: Titanic Pujols blast beats Astros, keeps Cardinals alive. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/17/monday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/17/monday/index.html?source=rss Appreciating USC-Notre Dame the old-fashioned way. Plus: White Sox win pennant. How's the weather in Hades? Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/14/friday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/14/friday/index.html?source=rss NFL Week 6: Vikings hope to draw inspiration from team orgy. Plus: Fox hates baseball, exhibit 3,442. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/13/thursday/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2005/10/13/thursday/index.html?source=rss White Sox beat Angels on ump's screwup. And catcher's. And pitcher's. Does baseball need replay? No!