Angry Bloggers Unite Over Revised FISA
Bloggers across the political spectrum join forces to punish lawmakers who backed the bill.
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Artist Jeff Koons' 'Ta-Da' Moment
The American painter, sculptor and artist-provocateur's playful exhibit leaves most visitors smiling, laughing or just plain puzzled.
Taliban Tightens Grip Near Northern Border Of Pakistan
Taliban militants are gaining strength and power in northern Pakistan, affecting U.S. and NATO operations in Afghanistan.
Why Do Sick People Go To Work? Money
A poll reveals many workers fear the financial consequences of taking time off.
Live Friday | Mutlu in Concert
Mutlu blends soul, reggae, hip-hop, and Brazilian jazz. Hear him live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia, starting at noon ET.
Republicans in Congress have instituted a new morale-boosting program. What is it?
Dr. John: Chicken Gumbo For The Soul
In "You Might Be Surprised," Dr. John addresses the devastating state of his beloved New Orleans.
Study: Girls No Longer Lag In Math
Average tests scores show no difference between males and females in grades two through 11.
China Trains Cheerleaders To Rally The Masses
The Chinese government is training 300,000 cheerleaders for this summer's Beijing Olympics.
McCain, Obama Agree On Russian Disarmament
Both candidates support nuclear disarmament. But McCain wants to go one step further, kicking Russia out of the G-8.
MS Patient Falls Into American Insurance Gap
Jeff Rubin of Philadelphia went bankrupt paying for his medical bills. Would that happen in England?
Ford Shifts Production Focus To Smaller Cars
The auto industry has seen a dramatic decline in truck and SUV sales as consumers react to high gas prices.
Against The Grain
Apocalypse News?
By many measures, the nation is better off than ever. But happiness, the social scientists tell us, has declined in America.
Charles Mingus' Magnum Opus: 'Epitaph' In Concert
Hear the tempestuous jazz legend's monumental masterpiece, a 2 1/2-hour affair for 31 musicians.
- Once Naked For Nirvana, Now A Teen Spirit
- Adele: Just A Voice And A Guitar
- JazzSet: Karrin Allyson Sings For Kansas City
- Songs To Drive By: Heavy Metal Road Trip
- Tyler Ramsey On Mountain Stage
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Three Books
Eco-Friendly Books Explore The Literary Green
These three books offer a vision of a different path forward.
- Janis Ian Recounts Her Renegade Teen Years
- Probing China's Changing Character
- The Secret To Surviving Disasters
- Soldier-Poet Brian Turner, Framing War In Verse
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Movie Reviews
'X-Files' Movie A Thriller? Don't You Believe It
The truth may be out there, but the X-Files team still hasn't found it.
- American Teens Hog Spotlight; 'Boy A' Shies Away
- 'Step Brothers': A Family Affair Worth Skipping
- Ledger Likely A Long Shot For Oscar, Critic Says
- 'The Dark Knight' Pierces The Heart Of Darkness
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Performing Arts
Eric Idle Resurrects 'Life Of Brian'
The Monty Python funnyman has turned the 1979 comedy Life of Brian into an oratorio.
Kitchen Window
Summer Squash Gets Some RespectMy Cancer
A Break From Reality
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