Topic: Hamilton

6 top food memoirs

In this era of the superstar chef there is no shortage of food-related memoirs, all telling the stories of how these many culinary geniuses found their calling. However, only a handful have the flavor and style that make them stand out from the pack. Here are six that we're calling the best.

Iranian group's big-money push to get off US terrorist list

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: A roster of influential former US officials is speaking at rallies in support of removing the MEK, an Iranian opposition group with a violent anti-American history, from the US terrorist list. A decision is expected within weeks.

Woolly mammoth may have interbred with elephants

Woolly mammoth roamed the planet for more than a million years, ranging from Europe to Asia to North America. Nearly all of these giants vanished from Siberia by about 10,000 years ago.

Swift action in Libya vs. years of delay in Darfur: What gives?

If we are to make sense of why the world moved so quickly to protect civilians in Libya and not in Darfur, then we would do well to look beyond the easy answers.

Michael Ignatieff: Canadian candidate struggles to prove his Canadianness

Michael Ignatieff, the Liberal Party candidate in Canada's May 2 election, lags far behind in the polls. His main problem: He spent too much time south of the border.

Fat Tuesday: biggest crowds since Katrina? Big Easy hopes so.

Fat Tuesday celebration expected to be largest since hurricane Katrina. New Orleans firms need big influx of Fat Tuesday tourists.

Classic review: John Adams

President John Adams wins overdue accolades in David McCullough's searching biography.

Earthquake, San Francisco Bay area, causes shaking but little damage

More than 8,000 residents reported shaking from the earthquake. San Francisco is some 60 miles north of the quake's epicenter.

This just in: Sudan referendum may not lead to war

In an effort to keep readers clicking, editors and journalists may be making the climate of the Sudan referendum appear more dire than it actually is.

Hurrican Igor pounds Bermuda, knocks out power

Hurricane Igor, now a Category 1 hurricane, blew through Bermuda on a northeast track. High winds and flooding knocked out electricity to 30 percent of the residents. Most tourists fled the island before Hurricane Igor arrived.

Top Chef winner makes his mark in tough industry

Top Chef winner Kevin Sbraga has a job, but his fellow chefs face a hard time finding one.

Bypass the Electoral College? Careful what you wish for.

The National Popular Vote movement to bypass the Electoral College would fracture American politics and undermine important safeguards of our individuals rights.

Comic-Con attendees dazzled by 'Tron,' 'Harry Potter,' and 'Avengers' teasers

Comic-Con, the sci-fi and fantasy themed convention in San Diego, was a four-day extravaganza of light cycles, wizards, and superheroes.

Nikki Haley in tough fight for South Carolina GOP primary in governor's race

South Carolina State Representative Nikki Haley is facing three men in the state's GOP primary for governor Tuesday. During the primary campaign, Haley has been accused of having affairs with two separate men.

Obama to Wall Street: financial reform is in your interest

In a speech before many of the richest Wall Street bankers, Obama argued, 'We will rise or we will fall together as one nation.' But financial reform could have big downsides for bankers.

NY-23: Could conservative Doug Hoffman still win?

Routine recanvassing has narrowed Democrat Bill Owens's lead over Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in the NY-23 House race. Uncounted absentee ballots could change the result – though that seems unlikely.

Who's Alan Frumin and why might he shape US health reform?

Senate parliamentarian Alan Frumin becomes the top power broker on health reform if Democrats' 60-vote strategy fails.

Universities try innovative ways to get grads jobs

With hiring slowed to a trickle, universities are trying new techniques to get alumni jobs

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Hamilton's Blessing

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about peace between Israelis and Palestinians, how leadership builds the public's trust in government, and single-issue voters.

America's other deficit: leadership

A staggering 80 percent of survey respondents say we have a leadership crisis.

Why Canada’s Green Party is (finally) a prime-time draw

Elizabeth May, the Green candidate, will make history by appearing in a nationally televised debate on Thursday night.