World
Honduras interim leader may step down. Will that help President Zelaya?
Honduras interim leader announced Thursday he intends to leave the presidency for about a week. But ousted President Zelaya
is no closer to getting back in.
Mohamed ElBaradei says Iran nuclear deal still possible
An Iran nuclear deal could be secured by year's end, UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said Friday. Iran rejected
the current deal Wednesday, but left room for a compromise.
Iraq election official: Even if Kurdish boycott averted, January deadline impossible
Top Iraq election official says the Iraq elections cannot be held by the January deadline. US Gen. Ray Odierno reserved judgment
on whether a delay would affect the US withdrawal.
New Moon opening night: South Africa teen says 'it has it all'
New Moon opening night strikes on Nov. 27 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Eighth-grader Rea will be there with 20 of her closest
friends.
New Moon opening night: In India, a teen's online petition brings series to the big screen
New Moon opening night is Dec. 4 in India. The first movie, which Ritisha Mishra petitioned for, opens Nov. 20.
New Moon opening night: Chinese women are swept off their feet
New Moon opening night is a ways off in China, but the first Twilight movie opens there officially next week. Despite a lack
of vampire lore in China, young women are snapping up the books and pirated movies.
Guatemala slowly confronts widespread rape of women
In Guatemala, drug trafficking, gang violence, and a climate of impunity lead to widespread rape of women. At least 10,000
women were victims of sexual violence last year.
Iran nuclear deal: six world powers mull sanctions
As hope fades for an Iran nuclear deal before the end of the year, UN Security Council members discussed possible sanctions
at a meeting in Brussels.
New Moon opening night: From Britain to China, fans are going crazy
New Moon opening night is bringing out the fan base – largely teen girls – around the globe.
USA
Fewer hate crimes in 2008, Obama's election year, data show
Reported hate crimes dropped 2 percent in 2008 from 2007 levels. Is rising 'atmosphere of rage' a threat to gains?
Anger and anxiety over fee hike at University of California
The University of California Thursday decided on a 32 percent fee hike to make up for slashed state funding. Student protests
flare on campuses.
Afghanistan troop surge could be a slow rollout
Any surge of US troops to Afghanistan is likely to be tougher than it was in Iraq, because of the dearth of good roads and
airfields, say defense officials.
The mystery of the mastodons gets a few big clues
When and how mammoths and mastodons went extinct has long puzzled scientists. But a new study suggests the animals vanished
much earlier than previously thought.
Pentagon to probe 'internal weaknesses' behind Fort Hood shooting
In the wake of the Fort Hood shooting, the Pentagon will conduct an inquiry to assess its ability to identify and root out
internal threats. The review will be headed by two retired service chiefs.
New York, terror trial capital of the US
New York's federal courts have seen many major terrorist trials since the early 1990s, several involving Al Qaeda-linked operatives.
California budget crisis spurs reform efforts
With a $20.7 billion shortfall expected over the next 18 months, the California budget crisis remains severe. Economic recovery
may help ease the budget crunch, but many say true reform is needed.
Great American Smokeout 2009: Which states have most smokers?
Biggest opportunity for Great American Smokeout 2009 is in West Virginia, where 1 in 4 residents smokes.
Senators say Fort Hood shooting was terrorism
Several lawmakers and terror experts at Senate hearings on the Fort Hood shooting Thursday called the incident a terrorist
attack, and warned of the danger of homegrown jihad.
Weather for Black Friday? Cold and a strong chance of shopping.
Retailers hoping for Black Friday crowds like wintery weather, which reminds people of the holidays. Meteorologists predict
that's what they'll get on that big shopping day after Thanksgiving.
Woman charged in Fort Hood-related hate crime: Pulling a headscarf
An Illinois woman is charged with a hate crime for berating a Muslim woman about the Fort Hood shooting and then pulling at
her headscarf. The charge could lead to three years in prison: justice or prosecutorial overkill?
Commentary
The real reason Iran can't be trusted
As they confront Iran's nuclear aims, negotiators must mind the Shiite doctrine of deceit called 'taqiyya.'
Let a child lose a game and learn to cope with failure
If parents prime children only for success, how will they ever be able to survive in the real world?
Welcome, to Mr. and Ms. Europe
You probably never heard of the new president and foreign policy chief of the European Union – Belgian Herman Van Rompuy and
Briton Catherine Ashton. That may be their strength.
Letters to the editor
Readers write about dressing children in camouflage, hurricane Katrina, Social Security, and Israel's stake in peace.
Arts & Entertainment
'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' - movie review
The latest in the 'Twilight' series, 'New Moon' follows a moping Bella who continues to have poor choice in men.
'The Blind Side' - movie review
Sandra Bullock plays a feisty Southern belle in this true story of a wealthy family who takes in a near-homeless black boy
and nurtures his talent for football.
'The Messenger' - movie review
'The Messenger' is an understated character study of two Army officers assigned to inform families that their loved one has
been killed.
'Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans' – movie review
Werner Herzog's 'Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans' casts Nicolas Cage as a cop who becomes increasingly unhinged by
gambling debts and drug use.
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The strength of hope
A Christian Science perspective.
