The World Watches California Burn

Staff / Truthdig Oct 23, 2007 Truthdig's hometown is surrounded by wildfires, and although we were closely observing the developing situation, we were surprised to see the world react with such intense interest. It seems everyone from Pravda to the BBC has tuned in to watch movie stars' homes being threatened by the flames. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Was It the Pope — or the Cute Beatle?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 18, 2007 No offense to those Catholics who were heartened by the prospect of Pope John Paul II's image appearing in a commemorative bonfire in Poland last April, but the UK's Times Online has helpfully offered some other possibilities as to who else, besides the departed pontiff, may have materialized in that mystical blaze. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greek Firestorm Closes In on Olympia

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2007 Wildfires are threatening Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics and home to some of Greece's most precious archaeological treasures, including relics from the Temple of Zeus. Authorities are battling fires throughout the country, and dozens of people have been killed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fire Good, Resignation Bad

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Second Terror Plot in Two Days for UK

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2007 Two men have been detained for allegedly attempting to drive a flaming Jeep Cherokee into the main terminal at Glasgow Airport. Only a day before, two cars were found in London packed with explosives and nails. Britain's national terrorism threat level remains "critical," the highest possible. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Grandmother Blows Herself Up in Gaza

Staff / Truthdig Nov 24, 2006 It's getting worse. The AP reports: "A 64-year-old Palestinian grandmother blew herself up near Israeli troops sweeping through northern Gaza on Thursday, and eight other Palestinians were killed in a day of clashes and rocket fire." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tucker Carlson Defends Lies to Tillman Family

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2006 Tucker Carlson says he understands the Pentagon's lies to the Tillman family because, as he puts it: "Telling the truth is really hard." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Paul Conrad: Drawing Fire

BLANK Oct 20, 2006 Check out this documentary on legendary editorial cartoonist Paul Conrad, who won three Pulitzers, earned a spot on Nixon's enemies list and tackled every major political issue in America over the span of his 50-year career. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dousing the Mideast

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God’s Army of 6-Year-Olds

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2006 A prize-winning documentary called "Jesus Camp" chronicles the experiences of children as young as 6 who attend a summer camp to become the next Billy Graham Truly sickening scene from the trailer: An adult pastor thunders at the children: "Had it been in the Old Testament, Harry Potter would have been put to death Warlocks are enemies of God" Unofficial trailer American Prospect article on the phenomenon Interview with the 'Harry Potter' pastor Synopsis of the film. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )