Nov 20th, 2008 · Americans are fascinated by pirates: swashbuckling, salt-soaked seafarers who sport blousy shirts, spiffy vests, leather boots, eye patches, peg legs and the occasional parrot on the shoulder. But will the recent hijackings by Somali pirates make them not so lovable?
Nov 5th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama's historic victory comes on the shoulders of civil rights leaders who fought long and hard and in many cases lost their lives — for equal opportunity in this country. Two who stood on the front lines of that fight — the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a former presidential candidate, and Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers — react to Obama's victory.
Oct 15th, 2008 · As the cost of fuel rises and the mercury drops, when the world seems full of dry leaves and cold shoulders, hold out your bowl for fall's abundance. It's almost impossible to feel impoverished or hopeless when you have a warm bellyful of soup.
Sep 30th, 2008 · Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has a huge task weighing on his shoulders. His supporters praise his calm demeaner, while critics say he's been too slow to act. Is he the right man for the job? We examine the mind, personality and resume of this Depression-obsessed economist.
Sep 29th, 2008 · Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is more than just the man of the moment. He's likely the man who'll get the credit or the blame — depending on what happens with the economy. Paulson is the chief architect of the government's $700 billion bailout plan.
Jul 25th, 2008 · The myth of the pirate — that swashbuckler standing on the bow of a boat with a wooden leg and a parrot on his shoulder — can be irresistible, but these books prove that the truth behind the fabled eyepatch is infinitely more interesting.
May 18th, 2008 · President Bush returns to the U.S. Sunday after a five-day visit to the Middle East. The aim of the trip: to reinforce Middle East peace process. Winding up the tour with a speech at the World Economic Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, he got a frigid reception, however.
Apr 2nd, 2008 · John McCain, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, continues his biographical tour Wednesday with a visit to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. As a youngster, he says, he had "a little bit of a chip" on his shoulder. But as a lawmaker, he has shown an ability to work with colleagues from across the political spectrum.