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Who's the superpower now?
As oil prices drain the U.S. of military power and influence, Russia is rising as a world force again.
By Michael T. Klare May 12, 2008
Winning the global trade game
China overtook the United States as the world's number two exporter in 2007. But who reigns supreme?
Andrew Leonard Apr 29, 2008
Turn down that thermostat, permanently
In the new world order, energy scarcity will dominate our lives -- determining when we drive, if we travel, and what we eat.
By Michael T. Klare Apr 24, 2008
Dawning of the age of the Asian PC
No recession yet for sales of personal computers in China and India. That's good, because we could all benefit from their increased productivity
Andrew Leonard Apr 21, 2008
Taking stock of the war on terror
Not only has America not defeated al-Qaida -- but now terrorism has gone viral.
By Mark Danner Mar 27, 2008
Gender disparities in healthcare
New studies show the U.S. ranks last in preventable deaths, and a surprising majority are women.
Carol Lloyd Jan 10, 2008
America as a lesbian safe haven?
According to asylum seekers, it's better to be a lesbian in the U.S. than in most other places in the world.
Catherine Price Jun 26, 2007
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
With its 2006 World Cup over, what the U.S. needs is a flamboyant, charismatic coach to sell an exciting version of the game to elite young American athletes.
Jun 23, 2006
Bill Clinton says Hillary would make a better president
The former commander in chief says that his wife "wouldn't make as many mistakes."
Katharine Mieszkowski Nov 4, 2005
Welcome to the new cold war
It's Chirac vs. Cheney, SUVs vs. minicars, and pommes frites vs. freedom fries in the new transatlantic culture war. But here's what you don't know: In the global conflict for moral and economic supremacy, Europe is winning.
By Andrew O'Hehir Nov 15, 2004
"Knife fight in a phone booth"
Coalition forces can win the battle of Baghdad, but grisly images of death and destruction could cost them the war for Arab hearts and minds.
By Eric Boehlert Mar 28, 2003
Big questions for thinking fans
Does it still matter, as we go to war, whether Kentucky or Texas wins the national men's basketball title? As much as it ever did.
By King Kaufman Mar 20, 2003
Countdown to war vote
A tough new resolution offered by British Prime Minister Tony Blair puts Saddam on the spot -- and it appears to swing momentum to the hawks.
By Eric Boehlert Mar 13, 2003
War games
Chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix's nuanced report won't resolve the diplomatic impasse between the U.S. and its European allies. But Bush seems ready to invade anyway.
By Eric Boehlert Jan 28, 2003
Can Tony Blair stop the war?
To some, he is a skilled power player. Others call him Bush's poodle. In the make-or-break weeks ahead, he could shape history -- or become its victim.
By Eric Boehlert Jan 23, 2003
One nation under a groove
Let's face it, our national anthem blows. And "God Bless America" isn't working either. Here's a modest proposal: Curtis Mayfield's "Don't Worry (If There's a Hell Below We're All Going To Go)."
By Brendan Costello Jr. Sep 11, 2002
Al-Qaida monitored U.S. negotiations with Taliban over oil pipeline
A memo by military chief Mohammed Atef raises new questions about whether failed U.S. efforts to reform Afghanistan's radical regime -- and build the pipeline -- set the stage for Sept. 11.
By Jean-Charles Brisard Jun 5, 2002
Fiddling around in Asheville
This North Carolina corner of Appalachia offers an unexpected range of traditional riches.
By Burt Wolf Apr 21, 2000
Insiders guides to Prague
Our expert offers tips on visiting the Czech capital, exploring the U.S. Northwest and finding a flat in London.
By Donald D. Groff Apr 20, 2000
Big golden-hearted city
A traveler's guide to the history and traditions of San Francisco
By Burt Wolf Mar 24, 2000
Hell, 90210
Aaron Spelling shares special moments with starlets; is Kevin Costner Catherine Zeta-Jonesing or just following her around? And Neve vs. Jamie Lee ... she who screams last?
By Amy Reiter Feb 11, 2000
Holy cow! Virgin of Guadalupe appears in ice cream
Sidewalk spill in Houston is drawing legions of believers.
By J.A. Getzlaff Jan 25, 2000
The twine that binds
A Minnesota town honors the mother of all twine balls.
By J.A. Getzlaff Jan 10, 2000
Kosovo culture clash
War criminals in the former Yugoslavia are getting a free ride from French and American peacekeepers.
By Laura Rozen Dec 21, 1999
The tabloids that ate their competition
The company that owns the National Enquirer doesn't want the world. Just the Globe, the Sun and the National Examiner.
By Sean Elder Nov 23, 1999
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