Mar 3rd, 2010 · Author Nadine Cohodas has written a new biography of singer Nina Simone. It's called Princess Noire: The Tumultuous Reign of Nina Simone, and it tells the story of the singer's evolution from classical pianist to civil rights icon. Read about Simone's musical beginnings in an excerpt from the book here.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · Daily Beast Editor-in-Chief Tina Brown shares the best reads about the evolution of the written word. Three of her recommendations involve the reinvention of publishing, and one will show you how to keep the "wingnuts" from getting you down.
Feb 18th, 2010 · Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's evolution as a radical Muslim took root in his home in Nigeria, but found rich soil during his time as a university student in London. The man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner rubbed shoulders with Islamic extremists and organized an event that brought former Guantanamo detainees to campus to speak.
Feb 10th, 2010 · Toyota's recent recalls have caused drivers to question the electronic components that control their vehicles. But experts say that overall, these systems make cars safer and more reliable, and that sophisticated electronics are just the latest step in the evolution of the automobile.
Jan 21st, 2010 · From soft money to attack ads, the U.S. campaign finance landscape has been littered with loopholes, controversy – and efforts toward reform. Here, a look at key players and events in the evolution of campaign finance law.
Jan 13th, 2010 · Researchers have found the Y chromosome, which makes a human a male, is changing far more rapidly than had been thought and may be one of the most active spots for evolution in the human genome.
Dec 29th, 2009 · Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's teachers at University College London say he was a well-mannered and able student in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He was president of the campus Islamic Society, but the group says he never expressed any extremist views.
Dec 24th, 2009 · Vogue Magazine film critic John Powers talks about the year in media: the major events, the trending topics and the evolution of social networking.