Topic: Richmond

What recourse now to Westboro Baptist Church's rude protests?

With the US Supreme Court ruling in its favor, Westboro Baptist Church plans more controversial protests at funerals and cultural events. Counterspeech and counterprotests are best responses, say activists.

Marijuana legalization: why tea party might support Prop. 19

Conventional wisdom says tea party conservatives would vote against marijuana legalization in California. Yet Prop. 19 could test how serious tea partyers are about states' rights.

Tax cuts for the middle class? Obama will push for them Wednesday

Tax cuts: Obama and Democratic leaders want to extend the George W. Bush-era tax cuts for individuals making less than $200,000 and married couples making less than $250,000.

Beige book: US economy grows more slowly

Beige book from the Federal Reserve offers picture of US economy that's still afloat, despite decelerating improvement.

Latin America confronts sexual abuse by Catholic priests

In Latin America, the response to allegations of sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests has been muted relative to the recent firestorm in Europe. But some warn that if the matter isn't tackled head on, doubts about the Vatican could spread.

Phillips-Van Heusen to buy Tommy Hilfiger for $3 billion

Analysts say Phillips-Van Heusen purchase of Tommy Hilfiger makes strategic sense.

Supreme Court looks at constitutionality of sex offender law

The Supreme Court Tuesday considers a law that allows the federal government to detain offenders it considers "sexually dangerous," even after completion of their sentences. Critics say the sex offender law intrudes on states' authority.

New face of religion in Latin America

Evangelicalism sweeps through churches, leading some to say that Latin America is emerging as the new center of Christianity.

Obama court nominee David Hamilton clears Senate hurdle

A Republican effort to stall an Obama appeals court nominee failed Tuesday. A full Senate vote on Judge David Hamilton is set for Wednesday.

The Old Farmer's Almanac still resonates with readers

Even in the Internet age, readers buy the folksy Old Farmer's Almanac for its 'secret formula' to predict the weather and advice on the best day to slaughter a pig.

Invasive plants -- from pest to pesto

Foodies learn to sink their teeth into plants that are better known as weeds.

Six ways bosses can cut your pay – and what to do about it

Obama's teleprompter commits mutiny during major science speech

What’s on Web TV?

In just five years the genre has already begun to transform the way we tell stories.

Obama signals major shift in US anti-terror policy

He ordered the case of enemy combatant Ali Al-Marri, who has been held in solitary confinement for five years without charges, to be moved to the US criminal justice system.

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