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'Stop and frisk': 7 questions about New York's controversial policing tactic
A federal class-action lawsuit regarding the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk program has raised questions about the controversial practice made legal under a 1968 US Supreme Court ruling. But what is it, and does it work?
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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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Opinion 5 myths about amnesty for illegal immigrants in Senate bill
Under a bipartisan Senate immigration bill, immigrants who have come to the United States illegally are given a "path to citizenship." On close inspection, each of the following five claims about the requirements for illegal immigrants to earn amnesty are not what they seem.
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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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3 new novels featuring risk-taking protagonists
In these three new releases, characters seize at chances for new experiences.
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Pirates take new territory: West African Gulf of Guinea
Pirates are making headway off the West African coast – the Gulf of Guinea is second only to Somalia in terms of pirate attacks.
01/15/2010 05:31 pm -
China stalls UN effort to sanction Iran over nuclear program
The United States is expected Saturday to push for more sanctions against Iran, as Tehran refuses to discuss its nuclear program. But China signals it will resist the idea, especially if new sanctions will be targeted at agents clamping down on the Iranian protest movement.
01/15/2010 05:10 pm -
Global News Blog Haiti earthquake: UN confronts largest tragedy in own history
The Haiti earthquake, on top of the Haitian toll, has the United Nations confronting the largest single loss of life for its own personnel in its 65-year history.
01/14/2010 05:09 pm -
Chapter & Verse Writers rally for Haiti
Edwidge Danticat and Simon Winchester appeal for help to Haiti.
01/14/2010 11:42 am -
Opinion Want better journalism? Boost news literacy.
Citizens armed with the power of discernment will do more to rescue journalism than any dozen panels of veteran editors ruminating about their golden years in power and musing about better business models.
01/14/2010 11:04 am -
US sends aircraft carrier to help with Haiti earthquake damage
The US military is putting other ships on standby. In addition to assessing Haiti earthquake damage, officials are also keeping a close eye on the country's security and stability.
01/13/2010 02:36 pm -
7.0 earthquake rocks Haiti
Relief agencies have put out calls for donations, and are preparing teams to go to Haiti in the wake of Tuesday's quake. A hospital, the National Palace, and other buildings in Haiti's capital were damaged in the biggest earthquake to hit the island in 200 years.
01/12/2010 06:55 pm -
Mark McGwire steroids confession: Will it be enough?
The long-suspected Mark McGwire steroids confession came Monday in an attempt to clear the air before he becomes the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach next season. The confession seemed cathartic for the introverted former slugger, but questions remain.
01/11/2010 05:59 pm -
Want an MBA from an entrepreneurial hot spot? Look to Israel.
An Israeli MBA doesn't have the prestige of better-known programs, but it offers American-style academic rigor, a dynamic entrepreneurial atmosphere, and a lower price tag.
01/11/2010 04:21 pm -
Chávez vows to punish 'bourgeoisie speculation' after devaluing currency
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez this weekend devalued the country's currency, the bolivar, by half, in a move that economists say underscores the dire economic straits of the oil-rich nation.
01/11/2010 02:50 pm -
Opinion To jumpstart US job market, turn workers into owners
Many Americans build wealth through their home. Why not through work?
01/11/2010 11:32 am -
Diggin' It Singing the praises of a lamium that doesn't spread
Discover why giant dead nettle makes its way onto this gardener's list of favorite plants.
01/11/2010 09:39 am -
Difference Maker Maria Teresa Leal helps women stitch together a way out of poverty
The Coopa-Roca co-op, in one of Rio's poorest neighborhoods, sews high-fashion garments for international labels and designers.
01/11/2010 09:29 am -
Targeting guns to reduce violent crime
A new law enforcement strategy takes hold under the radar of the gun control debate: Targeting guns and their users is seen as surest way to reduce violent crime
01/10/2010 12:00 am -
Is Al Qaeda’s new terrorist strategy making the US less secure?
Obama outlined his tougher security measures in the wake of the Christmas Day bombing attempt. But terrorist-related incidents in recent months raise questions about their adequacy.
01/09/2010 12:08 pm -
Curtains for prime time's 'Jay Leno Show'?
NBC's experiment with a prime time comedy hour appears to be a flop, with reports that the network is pushing the faltering 'Jay Leno Show' back to its old late-night slot.
01/08/2010 04:42 pm -
Job cuts totaled 85,000 last month, dashing expectations
US businesses made job cuts in December, when many had expected Friday’s employment report to find a gain in jobs. The unemployment rate remained at 10 percent.
01/08/2010 11:50 am -
New Jersey Senate rejects gay-marriage bill
The 20-to-14 vote in a Democratically controlled state Senate shows the difficulty of legalizing gay marriage by legislation.
01/07/2010 06:52 pm -
Winter weather forecast: higher gas prices, heating oil costs
The cold weather is already causing gas prices and home heating oil prices to rise. How much might they affect any economic recovery?
01/07/2010 05:28 pm -
Honduras military chiefs charged with 'coup.' Will Supreme Court take case?
Top military officers in Honduras are being charge with “abuse of power” in the expulsion of President Manuel Zelaya June 28. If the Supreme Court takes the case, it would be the first legal action against the armed forces since Mr. Zelaya’s ouster. Will it resolve the political crisis?
01/07/2010 01:32 pm -
Michigan balks at Obama's stance in Asian carp fight
The Obama administration announced Tuesday that it is backing Illinois in a lawsuit over how to stop Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. Officials in Michigan, who brought the lawsuit, claim that Obama is favoring his home state.
01/06/2010 07:48 pm -
Opinion What Facebook’s pro-rape group says about our culture of sexual assault
It should not come as a shock that university students in Australia thought they could get away with creating a Facebook group that explicitly condoned rape. After all, they live in a culture that implicitly does the very same thing.
01/06/2010 01:35 pm -
Chris Dodd: How much did Wall Street give him?
Chris Dodd announced Wednesday he would not be seeking a sixth term, ending a career helped by massive campaign contributions from Wall Street.
01/06/2010 11:31 am -
Rising China shrugs off outside opinion
Foreign countries slammed China for its harsh sentencing of a top dissident on Christmas Day and its execution of a mentally ill Briton convicted of drug smuggling, but the juggernaut appears impervious to criticism.
01/06/2010 05:49 am -
Education reform: California to join Race to the Top rush
States are scrambling to pass education reforms to be eligible for the Obama administration's $4.35 billion in Race to the Top grants. California was set to confirm far-reaching reforms Tuesday.
01/05/2010 06:20 pm
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