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Why Sustained Action Against Syria Is More Than Air Strikes
Advocates for intervening in Syria say if Israel can get past Syria's air defenses, surely the U.S. can. But experts say Israel's limited strikes can't be compared with the huge resources needed for a sustained operation to establish a no-fly zone, for example.
This 12-story building in Shanghai's northern suburb of Gaoqiao allegedly ho...
U.S. Turns Up Heat On Costly Commercial Cyber Theft In China
U.S. official displeasure has grown over the problem of Chinese cyber-espionage. The Obama administration has signaled that it will step up the investigation and prosecution of trade secret theft and has not ruled out punitive measures.
Is Jeff Flake The Most Unpopular Senator In The Country?
Some of Sen. Jeff Flake's constituents in Arizona are still livid over his recent vote against expanded background checks for gun sales. They say the Republican is ignoring their calls for a public meeting.
Musk oxen, more akin to goats and sheep than to oxen, were introduced to Wra...
A Picture Postcard From Wild Wrangel Island
Unless you have an icebreaker or a helicopter, you'll probably only see this remote Russian nature preserve in photos. It's inhospitable and practically inaccessible, but the island's wildlife — including arctic fox, polar bears and musk oxen — are a strong draw for scientists and photographers.
Tech Week Ahead: YouTube's Subscription Service
Audie Cornish talks to Laura Sydell about the tech week ahead. They cover YouTube's new subscription service.
Long-Lost Memo Stirs Allegation Of Cheating In D.C. Schools
Washington, D.C., school officials are under fire once again for not thoroughly investigating an unusual number of erasures on standardized tests that took place in dozens of schools beginning in 2008. Allegations of cheating have cast doubt on the district's impressive gains and sullied the reputation of former schools chancellor Michelle Rhee