Nov 11th, 2008 · For many Americans the election of Barack Obama stands as a sign of progress. Inversely, for some white supremacists, having an African American president is deeply troubling. The Director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at CSU San Bernardino discusses the reorganization of white identity groups after Sen. Obama's win.
Oct 25th, 2008 · Tough economic times are bringing out the survival — and survivalist — instincts in a number of people. MSNBC.com notes that Web sites and forums usually reserved for more extreme "back-to-the-landers" are receiving interest from people who are usually more moderate, on both the right and the left.
Oct 13th, 2008 · Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the canonization of four new saints Sunday. That includes the first Indian woman, Sister Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception. Her sainthood is seen as a moral boost to Christians in India who have been victims of violence by Hindus. Pope Benedict said her short life was marked by, "extreme physical and spiritual suffering." In her own writing, she said, "I consider a day in which I have not suffered as a day lost to me."
Sep 18th, 2008 · The man who engineered President Bush's victories is offering his view of this campaign. Karl Rove tells the Associated Press that Sarah Palin's extreme celebrity won't last until the election. He still praises the choice, and also says John McCain's demeanor has improved. Back in 2000, the campaign against McCain included questions about his fierce temper. Now Rove says McCain is calmer than in 2000, when he was "a little bit of a hothead."
Sep 12th, 2008 · Ike is churning toward the Gulf Coast of Texas. Its real danger is the storm surge and extreme flooding as far north as Houston. The eye of the hurricane is forecast to hit Galveston, Texas. Mark Fox of the National Weather Service offers his insight.
Aug 19th, 2008 · Pakistan's outgoing President Pervez Musharraf was a close U.S. ally in the fight against al-Qaida. But critics say the Bush administration relied on him too much, and that he didn't do enough to rein in the Taliban. With Musharraf out, Pakistan is expected to concentrate on preventing extremism inside Pakistan rather than across the border.
Aug 18th, 2008 · Within the century, afternoon highs may reach temperatures that are only found today in the world's hottest deserts, says a new study. Those least able to deal with the increase in extreme heat waves — the world's poor — will be hit the hardest.
Aug 17th, 2008 · After releasing a 25-track double album titled A Love Extreme, the singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to Beck and The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt for his electronic- and folk-tinged pop and distinctive lyrical voice. Here, Hughes talks about his songs and the influence the South has on his music.