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The Angel's Game

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Carlos Ruiz Zafón's prequel to “The Shadow of the Wind” is a twisty, sarcastic ode to books.

Review: 'I Love You, Beth Cooper'

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Romantic comedy for teens has fresh twist and new acting find Paul Rust.

Civil rights group warns of neo-Nazis in the US military

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Their numbers are small, but unit morale, cohesion, and discipline could be harmed.

Honduras talks stall as mediators urge patience

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Costa Rican President Oscar Arias says he is 'determined to have a resolution,' but that it may take some time.

Warrentless Wiretaps: Were They Valuable?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Bush and Cheney thought so, but some Justice Department officials said they were illegal.

A step forward in all-natural pesticides

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Scientists may have developed a method for using a plant's natural repellent to ward off pests.

The Flying Carpet of Small Miracles

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

A foreign correspondent writes of her longing to adopt two Iraqi war orphans.

Nations pledge to fight global warming - but without specifics

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Differences between major industrialized nations and developing countries are a stumbling block at a US-sponsored forum.

Obama in Africa: Can US rival China's new clout?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

President Obama arrives in Ghana this weekend, but China's booming Africa presence may mean that he'll have less leverage to advance US interests than his predecessors.

Is Khamenei's son leading Iran crackdowns?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:35:00 PDT

A report says senior conservative clerics are concerned over Ayatollah Khamenei's alleged attempt to groom his son for leadership.

Review: 'Brüno'

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Sacha Baron Cohen's latest outrageous escapade makes 'Borat' look distinctly tame.

'Silence is violence'

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

A Christian Science perspective.

Photo exhibit offers an intimate look at America's jazz ambassadors

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Black jazz legends were sent abroad as part of a State Department diplomatic push even while segregation continued back home.

Exiting bankruptcy, GM promises transformation

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

CEO Fritz Henderson says the new GM will be lean and consumer-friendly.

Spy satellite mystery, part two

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

The US government's official reason for shooting down the failed satellite last year doesn't fly, say some.

Hate-crime legislation would backfire

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Prosecute violent criminals for their actions, not their ideas.

Sustainable population, minus the control

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Empowering women will naturally restore balance.

Sri Lankan doctors recant reports of civilian deaths

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Speaking at a defense ministry facility, they said they were coerced by the rebel Tamil Tigers to exaggerate the impact of Sri Lanka’s final offensive. Are they telling the truth now?

G-8 summit disappoints many, but not Berlusconi

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Italy's leader deemed the event a logistical 'miracle' after a last-minute change of venue. But critics decried lack of concrete progress on climate change, Iran, and trade.

Can China buck the dollar?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

The US must be wary as the world's manufacturing center tries to make its currency king.

Urumqi unrest: China's savvier media strategy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Taking a cue from Western PR tactics, Beijing moved away from trying to block coverage altogether – and was benefited by doing so.

Review: 'Soul Power'

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Concert footage not to be missed in this documentary about the music superstars who performed before the Muhammad Ali-George Foreman fight in 1974.

G-8 issues September deadline for Iran

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Obama warns Tehran to accept nuclear talks soon. Iran's crackdown on protesters may be hardening US policy.

Shuttle poised for 12-day visit at space station

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Mission has been scrubbed twice by hydrogen leak; now weather may delay launch.

In Iraq, twin bombings follow insurgent's renewed call to fight US

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:10:00 PDT

The attacks underscore the security challenges after the US withdrawal from cities, particularly in the volatile areas in the north.

Tears in the Darkness

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

A balanced, beautifully written book about the horrors of the Bataan Death March.

Will G-8 countries move faster on climate change?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

In the post-Bush era, the major industrial nations meeting this week face pressure to set firm temperature and emission-reduction goals.

G-8 leaders pressured to honor aid pledges

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

The global recession has helped reduce aid from wealth nations – even as it pushes millions more into poverty.

US cracks down on dogfighting. Can pit bulls find a home?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Wednesday's raid netted 26 arrests and 450 pit bulls across seven states.

Spiritual mother of Uighurs or terrorist?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Rebiya Kadeer is a petite, successful businesswoman, who now lives in exile in Virgina.

Can Arias broker a deal on Honduras?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Costa Rican President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias will begin leading talks today between ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and the interim government.

In election season, Japan's voters more skeptical of 'hereditary' candidates

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Amid recession woes, some politicians see an opening in a system long tipped toward political families.

The Art of Finding

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

A poem.

Ghana's hype over Obama, beyond race

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Ghanaians take a special pride in the fact that neither they nor Obama are descended from slaves, but they know that his visit has more practical reasons, too.

Dealing with mistakes

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

A Christian Science perspective.

Why China's ethnic riots help the Communist Party

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Official media depicted the country's dominant Han as victims, a useful unifier in a down economy.

Cyberattacks against US, S. Korea signal anger – not danger

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

The strikes aim to make a high-profile political point, not inflict widespread damage.

Rival Honduran leaders in Costa Rica for talks

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Both ousted President Manuel Zelaya and interim leader Roberto Micheletti sounded uncompromising notes at the start of official dialogue Thursday in San Jose.

G-8 as climate change forum: baby steps

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Leaders agreed that warming must be stopped, but few specifics were reached on how to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

Once an empire, Britain faces big military cuts

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Afghanistan operations in the future could be affected.

In Michael Jackson's estate, more at stake than dollars

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

The pop star left $500 million in debt and plenty of assets, but his posthumous branding could ultimately determine his legacy.

Scientists and the public often don't see eye to eye

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Most people view scientists favorably, but the lack of scientific knowledge on controversial issues can impact policy decisions.

Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Forty years later, another look at man's first walk on the moon.

Losses loom for airlines, but most can stave off bankruptcy – for now

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Passenger traffic at the largest carriers is well below last year's level. Big fare reductions aren't bringing in enough travelers.

Why the left misjudges GOP sex scandals

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

As in Sanford's case, what matters to the Christian right is not so much the behavior of their leaders as the repentance they show after their fall from grace.

Africa awaits Obama's turn on leadership

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

The president's trip to Ghana challenges him to build on the work of his predecessors.

Poised for reelection, Indonesia's president will face challenges in economy, corruption

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Early results show President Yudhoyono is heading for a decisive victory. He must manage a slowing economy and a fractured Parliament that will challenge reform.

Why China has clenched its fist in Xinjiang

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Beijing's severe treatment of Uighurs – and Tibetans, too – may be an attempt to prevent a breakup similar to that of the Soviet Union.

Suspected North Korean weapons ship returns home

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Was this a triumph of international pressure? Or will the Kang Nam sail with another shipment soon?

Sotomayor would have to make value judgments

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

'Follow the law!' does not answer questions on gay marriage, abortion, and life imprisonment for juveniles.