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Top Reformers Admitted Plot, Iran Declares Jul 04, 2009 00:17:26 GMTThe Iranian government has made it a practice to publicize confessions from political prisoners, often subject to sleep deprivation, solitary confinement and torture, rights groups say.
Iran Cleric Says British Embassy Staff to Stand Trial Jul 04, 2009 00:16:02 GMTIran's plan to put some British embassy staff members on trial could provoke a tightening of European sanctions.
Russia Opens Route for U.S. to Fly Arms to Afghanistan Jul 03, 2009 22:43:12 GMTThe opening of the corridor is one of the most concrete achievements in the effort to rebuild strained U.S.-Russian relations.
NYT > Business
For Australian Winemakers, More Turns Out to Be Less Jul 04, 2009 00:52:29 GMTAustralian winemakers are selling more wine but making less money per bottle.
For Banks, Wads of Cash and Loads of Trouble Jul 04, 2009 00:42:38 GMTBulk deposits from brokers, known as hot money, fueled growth at smaller banks across the country, but also led some to the brink, and beyond.
Neighbor’s Shadow Still Large in Slovakia Jul 03, 2009 22:49:16 GMTSlovakia still exudes uncertainty 16 years after its “velvet divorce” from the Czech Republic.
NYT > U.S.
Palin Says She Will Resign as Alaska Governor Jul 04, 2009 00:41:53 GMTGov. Sarah Palin’s move shocked Republicans and fueled renewed speculation about her presidential ambitions and criticism of her political competence.
The Saturday Profile: A Pentagon Trailblazer, Rethinking U.S. Defense Jul 03, 2009 22:34:20 GMTMichèle A. Flournoy, the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, is considered the “brains” of the Pentagon building.
ArtsBeat: Tickets Available by Lottery for Jackson Memorial Jul 03, 2009 23:53:06 GMT11,000 tickets to Michael Jackson’s memorial at Los Angeles’s Staples Center on Tuesday will be given away.
NYT > Opinion
Op-Ed Columnist: Chinese Fireworks Display Jul 03, 2009 05:25:35 GMTWhen contemplating the United States and its future, it’s impossible not to think about America’s role in the world and its relationship with China.
Op-Ed Columnist: That ’30s Show Jul 03, 2009 06:37:40 GMTDoes failing to learn from history mean we are doomed to repeat it? Not necessarily, but it’s up to Washington to ensure that 1937 doesn’t happen all over again.
Op-Ed Contributor: Life, Liberty and Benign Monarchy? Jul 03, 2009 06:19:53 GMTDemocracy in the United States has been a great success, but during the revolution in 1776 its supremacy in promoting human rights was far from inevitable.
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Alaska Gov. Palin, ex-VP nominee, resigning Jul 04, 2009 00:03:51 GMTAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without ...
Outgoing Alaska Gov. Palin plans to stay visible Jul 04, 2009 00:20:13 GMTAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin plans to remain extremely visible and will give serious consideration to running for president in 2012, ...
VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress Jul 03, 2009 23:32:05 GMTVice President Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in ...
USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories (USA TODAY)
Nash signs eight-year extension with Blue Jackets Jul 04, 2009 00:55:04 GMTRick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. ...
NCAA career passing yards leader, ex-Hawaii QB Chang arrested Jul 03, 2009 23:11:43 GMTFormer Hawaii quarterback Timmy Chang, one of the most prolific passers in college football history, has been arrested on suspicion ...
Diaz, Kemp share Jamie Farr LPGA lead Jul 03, 2009 23:40:28 GMTWith a surprised hop, Laura Diaz tied Sarah Kemp for the second-round lead Friday in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Diaz ...
USATODAY.com Money - Top Stories
USATODAY.com Money - Top Stories (USA TODAY)
IOUs spell uncertainty for Calif. small businesses Jul 03, 2009 09:21:50 GMTBusiness consultant Katrina Kennedy has taken her young son out of preschool and put a family vacation on hold. Dairyman Mike ...
Jobless numbers punch stocks; Dow loses 223 Jul 02, 2009 23:37:39 GMTA dour report on job losses in June sent stocks sharply lower Thursday.
Unemployment: 9.5%; Obama says he's 'deeply concerned' Jul 02, 2009 23:17:06 GMTThe nation's unemployment rolls swelled by 467,000 in June, reversing a recent trend of slowing job losses and raising questions ...
USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories
USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories (USA TODAY)
Traveling with the Stars: Bryan Cranston Jul 03, 2009 09:00:45 GMTEmmy winner Bryan Cranston just wrapped his second season on AMC's drama Breaking Bad.
Cheap flights to Latin America on low-cost carriers Jul 02, 2009 09:00:22 GMTOn-the-ground savings, especially compared to pricier destinations such as Western Europe, make these destinations an even better ...
United systems back online, O'Hare lines 'easing' Jul 02, 2009 21:40:38 GMTA computer problem temporarily disrupted United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday, causing long delays ...
Wired: Top Stories
Wired Top Stories
Top Stories
Peak Oil: Bugatti Makes a Car for the Ages Jul 03, 2009 04:00:00 GMTBugatti's convertible is the pinnacle of internal-combustion car tech -- one that will probably never be surpassed with the auto industry's focus shifting to electric vehicles. Here's what it's like to drive it.
Keeping It Reel — Five Pieces for Your Must-Have Angling Kit Jul 03, 2009 04:00:00 GMTFly fishers dread the question: "Catch anything today?" Dazzling your interrogators with cool gear might let you dodge the question. No gadget can improve your cast, but tech can surely enhance life on the water.
July 4, 1776: Preserving the Declaration Jul 03, 2009 04:00:00 GMTIt's one thing to declare independence, but quite another to preserve the aging document from the ravages of time.
Wired: Multimedia
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Capable Thinkpad, Smart Kettle, Solid Slider Phone Jun 25, 2009 04:00:00 GMT: The T400s has performance that is simply outstanding: While graphics are a tad weak due to the lack of a video card, the high-end CPU (the newest Core 2 Duo SP9600, running at 2.53 GHz), 2 GB of RAM and 128-GB solid-state drive give the T400s plenty of juice to power through general apps, running
Playlist: Spherical Ice, Day-Glo Brothers, Maru the Cat, and More Jun 24, 2009 04:00:00 GMT: The carefully hand-carved orb of ice used to chill our last Yamazaki single malt in Tokyo wasn't just for show. As master bartenders there know, a 2-inch diameter ball of cold has a lower surface-area-to-volume ratio than a typical cube. That means it melts more slowly, preventing vintage hooch fr
Artifacts From the Future: Birth Control Jun 22, 2009 04:00:00 GMT:
Click on the thumbnails below for a closer look at this birth control inhalation system from 2029.
We'll continue to create a new artifact from the future in every issue of Wired magazine, but we'd like to see your prognostications, too. What do you think our world will look like in 10, 20, or 1
Wired: Cars 2.0
Probing the future of transportation, sustainable energy and green tech.
Solar Racing Champs Roll Out New Car Jul 02, 2009 19:14:00 GMTDelft University is back, ready to take a fifth consecutive title with Nuna 5.
We Drive BMW's Electric Mini E Jul 02, 2009 18:28:00 GMTSticking a battery and a motor in the Mini makes it a sweet little EV we could live with if it weren't for the stratospheric price tag.
Grow, Canada: Sustainable Biofuel From the Great White North Jul 01, 2009 21:45:00 GMTWe fill up at what's called the first gas station to sell gas blended with cellulosic ethanol.
Wired: Culture
News, reviews and opinion from the digital realm.
Packing It In: Why the Foam Noodle Couldn't Cut It in the Protection Racket Jul 01, 2009 04:00:00 GMTCongratulations Human, You've Been Accepted to Singularity University Jul 01, 2009 04:00:00 GMTGreat Geek Debates: Kirk vs. Picard Jun 30, 2009 13:24:00 GMTIf you’re a Star Trek fan, you’ve surely considered the differences between the captains in the various series, even if you don’t have a favorite. And, while Sisko, Janeway, and even Archer have their fans, the quintessential Star Trek debate has been, since TNG premiered nearly 22 years ago,
WSJ.com: What's News US
What's News US
Asia Officials Dispute Savings Glut Theory Jul 03, 2009 15:42:20 GMTAsian officials and scholars say lax U.S. financial regulation is to blame for the financial crisis, rather than their countries' high savings rates.
Madoff Kickbacks Alleged in Austria Jul 03, 2009 15:42:57 GMTU.S., U.K. and Austrian prosecutors are investigating a former fund manager they believe was paid more than $40 million in kickbacks to funnel billions of dollars of investments to Madoff.
EU Seeks to Limit Derivatives Risk Jul 03, 2009 16:11:26 GMTEuropean regulators proposed measures that could place additional burdens on Europe's derivatives industry, fueling concerns that trading could be pushed onto exchanges, crimping the profits.
WSJ.com: US Business
US Business
CIC Takes 17% Stake in Teck Jul 03, 2009 15:15:15 GMTMining company Teck Resources agreed to sell a 17% stake to China Investment Corp. for about $1.5 billion, with the aim of reducing bank debt.
Madoff Kickbacks Alleged in Austria Jul 03, 2009 15:42:57 GMTU.S., U.K. and Austrian prosecutors are investigating a former fund manager they believe was paid more than $40 million in kickbacks to funnel billions of dollars of investments to Madoff.
China Turns Up Heat on Carbon Jul 03, 2009 13:05:11 GMTChina's central government reiterated its opposition to carbon tariff policies and said they could provoke a trade war, ratcheting up the rhetoric as lawmakers in the U.S. consider legislation to reduce greenhouse gases.
WSJ.com: What's News Technology
What's News Technology
Troubles Plague Cyberspy Defense Jul 03, 2009 02:57:23 GMTThe flagship system designed to protect the U.S. government's computer networks from cyberspies is being stymied by technical limitations and privacy concerns.
Justice Probes Google Deal Jul 03, 2009 08:34:39 GMTThe Justice Department confirmed that it is investigating a settlement between Google and authors and publishers due to antitrust concerns.
Iran Pro-Regime Voices Multiply Online Jul 03, 2009 17:06:23 GMTSupporters of Iran's regime are taking a cue from the opposition's strategy: They're mounting an online offensive.
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