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Florida Professor, Wife Arrested as Spies for Cuba

For over two decades, the couple allegedly passed on secrets about U.S. officials, FBI agents and anti-Castro groups. | story

Posted on Jan 9, 2006


‘The Pill’ May Kill Sex Drive for Months After Its Use Is Stopped

According to a new study, the pill continues to put some women out of the mood even months after they stop taking it. | story

Posted on Jan 9, 2006


U.S. Reporter Abducted in Iraq

Twenty-eight-year-old freelance reporter Jill Carroll is the first American female journalist to be kidnapped during the war. | story

Posted on Jan 9, 2006 1 COMMENT


Bush Makes Internet Annoyance a Federal Crime, CNET Reports

Under a new law, it is illegal to anonymously send a message via the Internet that annoys its recipient. | story
This interpretation has its critics: here or here.

Posted on Jan 9, 2006


In Day Two, Alito Says Even Wartime Presidents Are Not Above the Law

Ted Kennedy counters: “Time and again, even in routine matters involving average Americans, you give enormous, almost total deference to the exercise of governmental powers.” | story

Posted on Jan 9, 2006 1 COMMENT


Insurgents Break With Al Qaeda Over Civilian Killings, Report Says

Iraqi guerrillas tell a Saudi-backed London newspaper that they won’t unite with Zarqawi after recent bombings. | Juan Cole translates and comments

Posted on Jan 9, 2006


Iraq War Could Cost $2 Trillion, Study Finds

Long-term costs like healthcare for vets could push the war’s cost far above White House projections. | story

Posted on Jan 9, 2006


Two Parliament Members Leaked Bush’s Proposal to Bomb Al Jazeera

It was not staffers but actual Labour MPs who leaked the memo to the U.S. | story

Posted on Jan 9, 2006 1 COMMENT


‘Smoking Gun’ Shoots Holes in Bestseller

James Frey’s addiction memoir “A Million Little Pieces” is riddled with falsehoods, says muckraking website. | story

Posted on Jan 9, 2006 5 COMMENTS


Iran To Resume Nuclear Fuel Tests

U.N. warns that world is running out of patience with Tehran | more

Posted on Jan 9, 2006


Ex-Top Soldier: Impeach Blair Over Iraq

Says Blair “should not be allowed to walk away from” going to war on ultimately false grounds | more

Posted on Jan 9, 2006


Dems Didn’t Take a Dime From Abramoff, Dean Says

Don’t believe the hype, says Howard Dean, this is a purely Republican scandal | more

Posted on Jan 9, 2006 2 COMMENTS


Poll: Most Want Court OK For Gov’t Wiretaps

Fifty-six percent says government should get warrants to eavesdrop on U.S.-international calls | more

Posted on Jan 9, 2006 1 COMMENT


Alito Proves His Conservative Mettle

Profile of rise through right-wing ranks; “Constitution does not protect a right to abortion.” | more
Also: Check out our extensive paper trail on the nominee. | link

Posted on Jan 9, 2006


All Your Phone Call Records are for Sale, Cheap

Anyone can buy a list of your incoming and outgoing calls, cellphone or hard-line, for $110. Congress knows, shrugs | more

Posted on Jan 9, 2006


U.S. Troops Seize Acclaimed Iraqi Journalist

Award-winning reporter was investigating alleged U.S. misappropriation of Iraqi funds; bullets fired into a bedroom containing his wife, children | more

Posted on Jan 8, 2006 3 COMMENTS


Alito, a Youthful Enemy of the Warren Court

The Washington Post details Alito’s long-held antipathy to the segregation-ending court. | more
Also, check out our extensive paper trail on the nominee. | link

Posted on Jan 8, 2006


U.S. Forces Raid HQ of Sunni Muslim Scholars

Clerics call act “crime,” punishment for anti-U.S. stance | more (See “Punishment Raid” subheading)
Also, read Juan Cole on how Bush created a theocracy in Iraq. | link

Posted on Jan 8, 2006


Among Evangelicals, a Kinship With Jews

Jewish groups are skeptical about motives behind the embrace of Christian fundamentalists | more

Posted on Jan 8, 2006 1 COMMENT


Report Rebuts Bush on Warrantless Wiretaps

Congressional research arm says spy program conflicts with existing law, hinges on weak arguments | more

 

Posted on Jan 8, 2006


Seventeen U.S. Troops Killed in Iraq Over Weekend

Twelve die in Blackhawk helicopter crash, five in other attacks | more

Posted on Jan 8, 2006


Disgraced Congressman ‘Wore a Wire’

Ex-GOP Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham went undercover to implicate others before copping a plea. | more

Posted on Jan 6, 2006 3 COMMENTS


Bush Administration Justifies Tax Cuts With Mediocre Employment Increases

The Bush administration boasts addition of jobs in an effort to extend and expand tax cuts. However, Bush’s policies played only a small role. more

Posted on Jan 6, 2006 1 COMMENT


Lobbyist’s Downfall Leads to Charities’ Windfall

Follow the money on Abramoff and the folks he scammed and corrupted. |more

Posted on Jan 6, 2006


Sudan Emerges as Hub for Nuke Parts

Investigators name the country as a conduit for weapons equipment. | more

Posted on Jan 5, 2006


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