Aug 24th, 2008 · The Bush administration has accused Russia of trying to reassert its sphere of influence and says the U.S. won't tolerate it. Russia, in turn, has accused the U.S. of arming and whitewashing what it calls a "criminal regime" in Georgia.
Jun 11th, 2008 · Inflation is picking up around the world, the result of fast-rising prices for energy, food and other commodities. In the United States, the Federal Reserve is finished slashing rates to stimulate growth; now it will try to control inflation. Look for higher rates here and in other countries.
Jul 25th, 2007 · Earlier this month Pope Benedict approved two major documents that Vatican observers see as signals of a major theological shift in the Catholic Church. The Pope approved wider use of the old Latin mass and reasserted the primacy of the Roman Catholic Church above all other Christian religions.
Jul 21st, 2007 · Thornton is about to release his fourth album as a singer-songwriter, Beautiful Door. The disc reasserts the actor and screenwriter's status as a serious roots-rock musician -- one who's unafraid to address his own specific foibles and missteps.
Apr 11th, 2007 · President Bush addresses members of an American Legion post in Fairfax, Va. The president renewed his pledge to veto any bill that calls for a timetable for a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq.
Feb 27th, 2007 · It's audacious to declare the end of an entire musical subculture, and downright outrageous to do so when it's your musical subculture. With "Hip Hop Is Dead," Nas attempts to steer the genre in new directions while reasserting his status as one of its foremost personalities.
Jul 25th, 2006 · The Democratic Leadership Council was formed right after Walter Mondale lost 49 states in 1984. It had some success promoting the careers of Bill Clinton and Al Gore. At its annual meeting, the group looked for a way to restore its influence and help Democrats win elections.
May 25th, 2005 · President Bush reasserts his intention to veto a measure to expand funding for research using stem cells from human embryos. He says it creates "incentives to destroy emerging human life." Bill supporters say the research could accelerate finding cures for numerous diseases. The House of Representatives approved the bill Tuesday; it moves next to the Senate.