Christian Science Monitor | USA

West mulls few options in Georgia-Russia crisis

29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

It gingerly considers how to set consequences for Russia and maintain cooperation.

As Gustav nears, oil companies shut down rigs

29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

Disruptions in supply could push up pump prices, as they did after Katrina.

Void in U.S. strategy for Afghanistan

29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

As officials consider sending more troops to Afghanistan, some worry about the lack of a larger plan.

New Orleans pastors get help from churches across country

29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

A post-Katrina initiative teams up churches nationwide to help rebuild displaced congregations.

Iraq urges 2011 deadline for U.S. troop withdrawal

27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

Maliki wants a date in the status-of-forces deal, a move the US is resisting.

Who's poor? It depends on where you live, some say.

27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

New York officials have unveiled a first-of-its-kind poverty measure that includes the city's actual costs of living.

Census: Income rose, middle class grew in 2007

27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

But child poverty also rose, according to the new report.

Doing well by doing good? It's not easy.

27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

A business class in California helps a US entrepreneur bring peanut paste to Haiti's hungry kids.

U.S. builds new detention center in Afghanistan

26 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

The new facility, which will hold up to 1,100 detainees, is aimed at replacing the controversial existing one at Bagram.

A history-making nomination for Obama, and America

29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

Clinton, the first woman to credibly vie for a major-party presidential nomination, made the motion that gave the nod to the first black nominee.

Biden begins to shore up Obama's defensive line

29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

His speech Wednesday night at the Democratic convention revealed his tasks: attack McCain's positions and appeal to blue-collar white voters.

New challenge in drug war: semi-subs

25 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

At $2 million apiece, the craft poke out only a foot above water and can carry 12 tons of drugs.

New bike commuters hit the classroom, then the road

25 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

The rush of new cyclists, created by high gas prices, is driving up demand for bike safety classes.

Democrats seek edge on defense

28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

Women lawmakers, at convention, hammer pay equity issue

27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

Citing hardship to women during the economic slump, they argue for legislation to strengthen protections against wage bias.

Will Obama's race matter?

26 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

Three Obama associates, guests at Monday's Monitor breakfast in Denver, see challenges, opportunity in their candidate's African-American heritage.

Michelle Obama's story

26 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

In many ways she would make history as first lady.

Despite Alaska's challenges, new farmers take root

22 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

The demise of Matanuska Maid Dairy reflects agriculture's decline here. But some niche farms are prospering.

Sales down, so firms boost morale

22 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

Some managers come up with creative tactics to offset the effects of a sagging economy.

Democrats' quest for the ‘big idea'

25 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

The party is full of optimism but is still refining its vision.

Bush education law: shift ahead?

21 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

No Child Left Behind Act could be overhauled by a new president and Congress next year.

Crises cast doubt on Bush's strategy

20 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

He's emphasized personal relationships with leaders such as Putin and Musharraf.

After a long slide, dollar on the rebound

20 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

A stronger US currency reduces inflation pressures, but American exports could run into head winds.

Boston's newest classrooms: schoolyards

20 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

In sprucing up playgrounds, the Boston Schoolyard Initiative has found a way to help kids learn.

US Sugar buyout: sweet deal for the Everglades?

20 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST

Removing land from cane production could help save this environmental jewel.