“If the Taliban really believe that America is heading for the exits next summer in large numbers, they’ll be deeply disappointed and surprised to find us very much in the fight,”
— ROBERT GATES, U.S. Secretary of …
War & Terrorism
N.Y. Cab Driver Stabbed After Muslim Identity was Questioned
The drunken passenger that posed the inquiry has been arrested on charges of attempted murder as a hate crime.
New Research Shows That Hitler Had Jewish Roots
DNA samples taken from Adolf Hitler’s relatives show that the Nazi leader might have been of Jewish descent.
Colbert to Honor Returning Iraq Troops
“He” may not always agree with the administration, but Stephen Colbert is nothing if not a proud citizen. And he plans to honor the returning troops by broadcasting two episodes of The Colbert Report next month with his audience …
Last U.S. Combat Envoy Leaves Iraq
The last U.S. brigade combat team has left Iraq, leaving 56,000 American troops in the country. President Obama has stated that his goal is to have 50,000 troops in Iraq by September 1.
Crime Roundup: Spying on Children, Being a Pirate Now (Sort of) OK
What do people have to do to get charged with crimes around here?
Is This the Summer of Baby Fear?
You’ve probably heard of ‘anchor babies,’ but there’s a new scare-mongering term from people who want to repeal the 14th Amendment: ‘terror babies.’ What are they? Where do they come from? Are they cute or are they evil? Head on …
An Afghan Life is Worth $5,000
Reports of compensation figures in wrongful death suits often shock us. After all, we like to think of our own lives as intangibly priceless, and no one wants to imagine that they are worth less than, say, a used car. But even …
Anti Ground-Zero Mosque Ads to be Placed on New York City Buses
The opponents of the mosque and Islamic center near Ground Zero aren’t giving up yet.
Mia Farrow: Naomi Campbell Said Taylor Sent Diamond
In what might turn out to be one of the longest performances of her career, Mia Farrow has been testifying in the Charles Taylor war crimes trial.
Quotes: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Homegrown Terrorism
“I’ve always maintained terrorism passes through Pakistan, it doesn’t evolve in Pakistan.”
–ASIF ALI ZARDARI, Pakistan’s President, on claims that terrorism in Great Britain has roots in his country (Via the BBC)
Quotes: Pentagon Demands WikiLeaks Return Documents
“The Defense Department demands that WikiLeaks return immediately to the U.S. government all versions of documents obtained directly or indirectly from the Department of Defense databases or records.”
— GEOFF MORRELL, …