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Washington DC Plagued by Scandal and Bad News
The scandals suggest a systemic culture of cronyism and self-dealing in city government that threatens to overshadow the capital.
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Paterno Was Paid Off Even as Scandal Played Out
Mr. Paterno was to be paid $3 million at the end of the 2011 season if he agreed it would be his last.
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Verizon Wants the “Freedom” to Edit Your Internet
The telecom giant is suing to have the FCC's order thrown out, and one of their legal arguments is raising more than a few eyebrows.
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Congress Considers Prosecutions of Reporters Over Leaked Information
In response to New York Times stories that relied on leaks of sensitive national-security information, a House of Representatives panel on Wednesday discussed legislation that could allow journalists to …
NYPD Overstated Its Counterterrorism Record
A review shows that the figure overstates both the number of serious, developed terrorist plots against New York and exaggerates the NYPD's role in stopping attacks.
Mexico Still Far From Fair Elections
Without knowing what actually happened in 2006, it is perhaps more difficult to understand the widespread skepticism of the Mexican people as to the results of the current election.
Conservative Christianity’s Marketing Gimmick to Keep Its Old-Time, Heaven-and-Hell Religion Afloat
LIKE THIS ARTICLE ? Join our mailing list: Sign up to stay up to date on tThe Southern Baptist Convention is a force to be reckoned with. As the …
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Declaring Internet Freedom for All
Now, the coalition of activists and groups that led the fight against SOPA and PIPA have issued a Declaration of Internet Freedom, and after only a few days of …
Rupert Murdoch May Be a Convenient Demon, but the Media Is a Junta
At the end of the World War II, 80 percent of US newspapers were independently owned. By 1987, most were controlled by 15 corporations, six of which now dominate.
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The Best Little Chicken Sanctuary in Texas
Some people complain that their town has gone to the dogs. Bastrop, Texas has gone to the chickens u2014 and Bastropians are proud of it.