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Christian faith: Calvinism is back

In America's Christian faith, a surprising comeback of rock-ribbed Calvinism is challenging the Jesus-is-your-buddy gospel of modern evangelism.

Looking for happiness at work?

A Christian Science perspective.

Rothbardian antibank league on the rise

Murray Rothbard believed that in a free society plain citizens could bring inflationary fractional reserve banks to heel through “antibank leagues" – deliberate and concerted campaigns to get people to withdraw their deposits in cash.

Opinion: Beyond Buddhism, Tiger Woods has converted to another religion

Tiger Woods’s confession on Friday was a forced conversion to the Oprahite religion of emotional openness and making public one’s miseries and failings.

After Afghanistan conference, an optimistic Karzai

After last week's Afghanistan conference in London, Afghan President Hamid Karzai returned home optimistic, with money pledged for reconciliation with the Taliban and promises that his government will soon be given control over half of Western aid.

Taliban denies meeting UN Afghanistan envoy

The denial illustrates the difficulties the international community will face in implementing fresh plans to reconcile with segments of the Taliban.

Abortion in spotlight with Roe v. Wade anniversary, Kansas trial

The trial of a man charged with killing an abortion doctor in Kansas opened Friday on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights. A precedent could be set if the defendant is allowed to argue he believed deadly force was needed to save the lives of unborn children.

China balks at Iran sanctions

Western nations tried to portray Saturday's meeting between the US, UK, France, Germany, China, and Russia as positive, with a senior European Union official saying there was 'consensus' to focus on the 'second track' - meaning sanctions.

As 'Operation Chokehold' nears, second thoughts abound

A protest aimed at bringing down AT&T's network saw support and then a rush of concerned opposition.

Operation Chokehold: AT&T, FCC condemn Fake Steve Jobs plan

In response to reports that AT&T will begin charging 'bandwidth hogs,' Fake Steve Jobs had urged iPhone users to run bandwidth-intensive apps for an hour on Friday. AT&T calls the stunt irresponsible and pointless, and the FCC said it was a public safety concern.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard tightens grip

In post-election crackdown, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken a new leading role by tightening its control over levers of state power and stifling dissent.

How the Army solved a problem like Sarah

Fort Bragg reversed its no-media policy for Sarah Palin's book signing event on Monday, confirming that the best-selling Alaska author is a ‘politician,’ but not an ‘elected official’

Obama in Asia? Healthcare reform? Nope. It's Sarah Palin week.

Love her or loathe her, nearly everyone was mesmerized by Sarah Palin this week, as her book, 'Going Rogue' was released. Why can't Americans get enough of Sarah Palin?

Sarah Palin urges Israel settlement expansion, attacks Barack Obama

Sarah Palin calls for an expansion of Israel settlements – challenging 40 years of US policy – in an interview with Barbara Walters. Palin also criticizes Barack Obama for urging an Israeli halt.

Is Sarah Palin Newsweek cover sexist? Palin says yes.

The Sarah Palin Newsweek cover is generating a lot of controversy. Palin says the Newsweek cover is sexist.

Iran gives US citizen Kian Tajbakhsh 12 years for political activity

American citizen Kian Tajbakhsh sentenced to at least 12 years by Iran for activity related to post-election protests. He plans to appeal, and his friends call charges baseless.

Palin resurfaces with speech in Asia

Former VP candidate Sarah Palin gave her first talk since resigning as Alaska governor in Hong Kong, raising speculation she wants to improve her foreign policy image and run again in 2012. Audience reactions ranged from 'bizarre' to 'beat all expectations.'

Ahead of G20, climate change deadlock kicks up a flurry of proposals

Japan, Australia, and Britain offered plans and urged action Monday to overcome divisions – mainly between rich and developing nations – and forge a global pact to cut emissions.

The Year That Changed the World

Two decades later, a journalist remembers the rapid crumbling of European communism.

Can Google Fast Flip bring print readers online?

US insists Iran talks will include nuclear issue

Iran appears to be backing down from its refusal to discuss its nuclear program.

California's wildfires aggravate budget woes

Two months into the fiscal year, the state has used more than half its firefighting budget. The LA flames appear to be spreading, but a week of firefighting may be starting to pay off.

British politicians smell blood over Lockerbie bomber

Opposition parliamentarians want an inquiry into reports that access to Libyan oil affected the British government's decision to allow convicted Lockerbie bomber to be eligible for release.

CIA report: Detainees threatened with guns, power drills

A long-secret document detailing these and other 'enhanced interrogation' techniques is set to be released Monday.