Topic: The Washington Times

'Jackie After O': 5 stories about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Tina Cassidy's book chronicles the year Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis spent on her own, after the death of her second husband.

White House Correspondents' Dinner: Who's coming?

Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan are the latest celebs to emerge on the list for Washington's annual 'nerd prom,' the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Here's a list of other names.

NASA scientist's espionage attempt results in 13-year prison sentence

On Wednesday, Stewart Nozette, a high-profile former government scientist, was sentenced to 13 years for espionage after passing secrets to an FBI agent posing as an Israeli spy. He was also fined for tax evasion.

CPAC: After a tough week, Romney wins conservative straw poll

Mitt Romney won the CPAC straw poll of conservative activists Saturday. It doesn't bring him any convention delegates, but it does show good standing among the Republican Party base.

Rick Santorum gains in N.H., but Mitt Romney still leads, says new poll

Rick Santorum rose to 11 percent, but still trails Ron Paul and Mitt Romney, says a new 7 News/Suffolk University poll.

Herman Cain: GOP presidential candidate says he'd attack Iran if they strike at Israel

Herman Cain is a 2012 GOP presidential candidate. As president, Herman Cain would be prepared to attack Iran if they attacked Israel first.

Torture debate overshadows US unity after bin Laden's killing

Half of Americans credit Bush for Osama bin Laden's killing, reigniting a debate over tactics including secret prisons and 'enhanced interrogation' techniques.

The first tea party movie? 'Atlas Shrugged' strikes a chord with activists.

The box-office results for 'Atlas Shrugged' show that cinematic clashes between self-made industrialists and government bureaucrats fit this moment in American history snugly, addressing tea party sentiments.

France's burqa ban: Has Europe forgotten the gas chambers?

As we've seen with France's burqa ban that went into effect this week, global religious tolerance – especially in Europe – is under threat. Growing Islamophobia threatens to undermine hard-fought freedom and tolerance in post-WW II Europe and around the world.

Egypt protests: Did Jimmy Carter just throw Obama under the bus?

Former President Jimmy Carter said Sunday what many experts are thinking: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak must go. But President Obama has shied away from making such a statement, even as the Egypt protests escalate, leading to some criticism.

Michael Steele: top 10 gaffes as RNC chair

RNC Chairman Michael Steele has had his share of missteps during his two-year tenure, turning the usually low-key position into one of public prominence.

In defense of the CLASS Act

CLASS could be a step toward responsible reform in the way we pay for long-term care in the US; providing care for 10 million Americans and saving the government billions.

Is mass wedding the last for Unification Church's Sun Myung Moon?

The Rev. Sun Myung Moon presided as some 10,000 couples wed or renewed their vows. His youngest son is preparing to take the helm amid thinning ranks.

Will Abbas's rising clout be hurt by Netanyahu meeting?

Palestinian polls show Abbas gaining significant support in recent months over Hamas, which harshly criticized his willingness to meet the Israeli leader without a settlement freeze in place.

Can Afghanistan be saved? We'll know in a year, Jones says.

The national security adviser said on Sunday that new strategies need time to work. But the US will not stay 10 years.

South Korea again hit by cyber-attacks, as search for hackers intensifies

Iraq releases three US contractors held in murder case

Two are still in custody. The case is seen as a test of the new agreement between the US and Iraq that allows Americans to be tried in the Iraqi legal system.

Accused Somali arrives in US to face piracy charges

Musi's case is thought to be the first of its kind in the US in more than a century.

Axelrod comment that tea parties are 'unhealthy' stokes militia fears

The comments could add to conservative Americans' sense that they are being either ignored or besieged but not heard.

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GOP PAC: You vote for the stimulus package? You're on notice

Obama: My kids can handle winter weather, why can't DC?

Is Obama's climate czar really a socialist?

Are the Reds really taking over the country? Is it time to reassemble the Wolverines?

Obama: You don't endorse me? You're off the plane!