Topic: George Mitchell

Kerry steps cautiously into Hamas territory

Window closing for a two-state solution in the Middle East

Some see a risky 'one-state solution' as the only remaining option in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Can A-Rod's admission spur baseball's cleanup?

In what could be a sign of things to come, the minor leagues have developed a stringent drug-testing program.

Can Obama envoy George Mitchell kick-start Mideast peace?

Colleagues ask: If the former Northern Ireland peacemaker can't do it, who can?

A-Rod admits he used performance-enhancing substance

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about whether there can be a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, how our mixed heritages make the world a more interesting place, and why the media should focus on solutions as well as problems.

GOP centrists give Obama a majority – barely

This week’s Senate vote on the economic stimulus package could set the pattern in Congress.

A-Rod: Latest chink in baseball's armor

Sports Illustrated published a bombshell report this weekend saying that the Bronx bomber tested positive for anabolic steroids in 2003.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about why it's a good idea for the US to 'Buy American,' and how the Palestinians missed their chance for a two-state solution with Israel.

How fares Obama's multi-tasking?

A charm offensive alone won't settle a troubled world.

George Mitchell and the end of the two-state solution

Israel's settlement growth means we have to find a different plan.

Mitchell gets earful from Mideast

The din of Gaza followed Obama's Middle East envoy, George Mitchell, as he conducted a listening tour. Arab leaders wonder why their peace plan remains untouched.

Palestinians to get $20 million in US aid, but leadership in disarray

Crux of Gaza cease-fire: border crossings

Israel temporarily closed its crossings into Gaza Tuesday after a soldier was killed by a roadside bomb. After the attack, Israeli forces killed one Palestinian and wounded a senior militant.

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Palestinian and Israeli exchanges shake Gaza cease-fire

A roadside bomb hits Israeli forces, and Israel responds with airstrike.

On Arab TV, Obama lays out US approach to Mideast

He told Al Arabiya viewers: 'We are ready to initiate a new partnership.'

Egypt, Hamas welcome US Middle East envoy

Obama will meet with CEOs to sell economic recovery plan

In pummeled Gaza, Hamas recoups

Israeli and Palestinian officials met in Cairo Sunday in a bid to bolster the current cease-fire.

Obama's Mideast envoy George Mitchell brings patience, resolve

In Northern Ireland, he 'failed' 700 times but ultimately secured a deal in 1998 after decades of hatred and violence.

With Obama, what change for Mideast?

On Thursday he named George Mitchell as a special envoy, and he has already signaled that the US will reengage the region.

Wary investors could learn a lot from my nephew

Both need incentives to rebuild their shaken trust.

Clemens denies HGH use before Congress; McNamee repeats accusations

Roger Clemens and his ex-trainer stick to different stories, amid withering questioning on Hill.

Pro baseball is urged to keep focus on antidrug policies

George Mitchell of the Mitchell Report, testifying in Congress Tuesday, warns against a witch hunt.