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5 big losers in press freedom: Mali and ... Japan?
The annual World Press Freedom Index released today shows gains for Myanmar and others. Japan tumbled due to an informal ban placed on independent coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Here are five of the notable winners and losers on this year’s list.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Olympics track & field: 5 athletes to watch
With 49 different events from the women's 3000-meter steeplechase to the men's shot put, track and field has far more than five athletes to watch, but here are some of the most-watched.
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June weddings: 7 measures of matrimony
June has traditionally been the most popular month for Americans to wed. Here are some facts about the American wedding landscape.
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How 5 young black men see the Trayvon Martin case
The Monitor approached, at random, five young black men in Boston, Los Angeles, Coral Gables, Fla., and Louisville, Ky., and asked them to talk about the Trayvon Martin case, race relations, hoodies, and, of course, their own life experiences. Here's what they had to say.
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Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 07/12
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Evolution of the high school poet
A network of after-school programs draws teens into the world of spoken-word and slam poetry.
06/30/2010 06:12 pm -
'Dudus' Coke, Jamaican gang leader, faces drug, gun charges in NY
'Dudus' Coke was sent to New York on Thursday to face charges the tribute payments were part of a vast and lucrative conspiracy to flood the East Coast with cocaine and marijuana.
06/25/2010 11:22 am -
Dudus Coke in custody, Jamaica focuses on keeping peace
Jamaica captured alleged drug kingpin Christopher 'Dudus' Coke on Tuesday. The country extended a state of emergency to give security forces more time to ensure calm after riots last month by Dudus loyalists.
06/23/2010 12:34 pm -
Higuain Hat Trick emulates Batistuta, gets Argentina big win
Higuain Hat Trick: Gonzalo Higuain scored Argentina's first hat trick at a World Cup in 12 years.
06/17/2010 05:48 pm -
Spirit Airlines pilot strike delays thousands
Passengers that count on the budget airline have been left stranded at airports. Spirit Airlines tickets are not accepted by any other airlines.
06/12/2010 05:27 pm -
The Circle Bastiat The cruise business, post-financial meltdown
Lavish cruise ships continue to be built, despite the fact that US consumer bankruptcies totaled more than 136,000 in May, 9 percent more than a year ago.
06/07/2010 06:41 pm -
Will US revoke the right of American citizenship to foreigners born here?
A bill in the House of Representatives would change the 14th amendment to the US Constitution that grants anyone who is born on US soil the right of American citizenship. Efforts to revoke birthright citizenship could make it the new flashpoint in the debate over immigration.
06/02/2010 06:57 pm -
Kingston manhunt for Dudus Coke continues as death toll hits 74
The Jamaican police manhunt for alleged drug lord Dudus Coke, which has 74 dead in Kingston fighting, continued Thursday. If Mr. Coke is caught, will it change the role of Jamaica's criminal dons?
05/27/2010 07:11 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 05/27
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Jamaica's Bruce Golding denies link to drug lord Dudus Coke
Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding angrily dismissed reports that he is an associate of Dudus Coke, the alleged drug lord and gang leader. Mr. Golding vowed to root out gang leaders, or 'dons', from Jamaican communities.
05/26/2010 03:26 pm -
Jamaica attacks: a legacy of ties between politicians and gangs
What do Dudus Coke, Jah-T, and Jim Brown all have in common? They're all related, connected to the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, and their Kingston gang ties have helped spark multiple Jamaica attacks.
05/25/2010 07:18 pm -
Editorial Board Blog Jamaica attacks, like Mexico's drug war, reveal a brave stand against drug lords
The gun battles in Kingston to capture Jamaican drug lord Christopher "Dukas" Coke are similar to Mexico's long war on its drug lords. Leaders in both countries first had to make a courageous decision to stand up to this menace.
05/25/2010 01:44 pm -
Jamaica attacks: Gun battles intensifying, spreading
Jamaica attacks on police and soldiers continued for a second day on Monday.
05/24/2010 04:00 pm -
Terrorism & Security Jamaica gangsters attack police to defend drug lord wanted in US
Violence broke out in Jamaica over the request to extradite Christopher 'Dudus' Coke to the US on charges of drug trafficking. Mr. Coke has barricaded himself in a Kingston slum, and his supporters are attacking police stations across the capital.
05/24/2010 09:16 am -
Going for thrills on the grill
The burger's an old standard. But plenty else does well over a hot fire.
05/21/2010 01:52 pm -
Legendary singer and activist Lena Horne passes away
Probably best known for her version of the song 'Stormy Weather,' legendary singer, movie actress and activist Lena Horne has passed away.
05/10/2010 03:51 pm -
The New Economy Tylenol recall 2010: Another setback for Johnson and Johnson unit
In the second Tylenol recall of 2010, an arm of Johnson and Johnson has to refund buyers of over-the-counter drugs because of factory problems.
05/03/2010 06:35 pm -
C'mon, how big is the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, really?
Official estimates for the flow of oil out of the Deepwater Horizon well may be just a drop in the bucket. Critics call for release of worst-case scenario data to describe the oil spill disaster.
05/01/2010 12:49 pm -
With Katrina comparisons inevitable, Obama plans oil spill visit
Experts say the brunt of criticism for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico should fall on BP, the British oil giant. But President Obama's decision to visit the area soon is an indicator of potential political fall-out from what some say was a slow federal response.
05/01/2010 10:56 am -
Gulf of Mexico oil spill could be bigger than Exxon Valdez
The US military has joined the effort to contain the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. It's been declared an event of 'national significance,' meaning more resources will be available.
04/29/2010 03:03 pm -
Oil spill: Gulf of Mexico burn is last-ditch effort to stop landfall
To contain the oil spill, Gulf of Mexico slicks will be set alight. The hope is that this will stop the oil spill before it hits land. But oil burns are a sign that other efforts have failed.
04/28/2010 02:56 pm -
At deepest hydrothermal vent yet found, an 'awe-inspiring' view
Scientists have found a hydrothermal vent community three miles beneath the sea near the Cayman Islands. Other vents have led to the discovery of new and exotic creatures.
04/13/2010 08:19 pm -
Nuclear summit: How much 'loose nukes' material is out there?
The Obama nuclear summit is focusing less on nuclear weapons and more on more poorly guarded nuclear materials that could be used to build nukes.
04/13/2010 01:58 pm -
The Simple Dollar Reader mailbag: Should I pay off debt with the highest interest rate first?
It's OK to first pay off debt on the loan with the biggest payment. With your improved cash flow, you can then tackle the loan with the higher interest rate.
04/04/2010 12:22 am
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