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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back In Iraq

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:28:56 EST

Let the ladies have their guns, Skinny readers cry to the Iraqi government that has ordered policewomen to disarm. Plus, other debates from the week in headlines. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Not Everybody Is Kung Fu Fighting

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:30:03 EST

Monks from the famous Shaolin Temple won't fight in next year's Beijing games, spurring rivals to call them chicken. Plus, an al Qaeda in Mesopotamia link to the bungled British terror plot. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Wounded Vets Shortchanged By Charities

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:00:02 EST

Many of the charities set up to help troops wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan have spent relatively little of their donations on the wounded, the Washington Post reports. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Is China Banning U.S. Movies?

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:30:03 EST

American movies are not being approved for use in China's theaters. Chinese officials are mum on why, but U.S. officials suspect trade retaliation. Plus, new signs of old water on Mars. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Iraqi Policewomen Ordered To Turn In Guns

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:00:03 EST

Iraq just got a lot less safe for policewomen, who have been ordered to turn in their guns. Plus, Mike Huckabee thought the U.S. trade embargo was bad for business. Now he's a stronger supporter. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Did Sex Offender Listing Lead To Murder?

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:00:02 EST

A convicted rapist had been free just 35 days when he was stabbed to death, allegedly by a neighbor who may have seen his name on a sex offender list. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Why Liberal Women Dislike Hillary Clinton

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:18:37 EST

Women who are most like Hillary Clinton often don't particularly like her. Plus, the military's $200 billion plan to develop a wireless, robotic, hybrid-energy army. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Subway Assault Video Real Deal Or Hoax?

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:30:02 EST

A scary subway beating is caught on tape, but now police are wondering whether it was any less staged that "The Warriors." Plus, a study finds that one-third of entrepreneurs are dyslexic. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Why The Flu Likes Winter

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:00:02 EST

Scientists figure our why flu season happens in winter. Plus, Hillary Clinton gets called out on her Iran vote and the Pentagon plans to test iris scans that could work in a crowd. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Retiree Faces Prison For Killing 500 Trees

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:00:02 EST

A Nevada man is facing up to 35 years in jail for chopping down trees to get a better view of the Las Vegas Strip. Plus, Rudy Giuliani's firm lobbied for a bill the White House calls a threat. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Middle Class Swindled In Subprime Boom

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:00:03 EST

Lenders imposed subprime loans on many whose credit scores qualified them for cheaper conventional mortgages. Plus, foreigners entering the U.S. will get a full finerprint scan. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

No Thanks, Google, We'll Keep Our Own Data

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:16:23 EST

Readers are highly suspicious of Google's plan to offer online data storage, wondering how privacy could possibly be sufficiently protected. Keach Hagey reports on reactions to some of this week's headlines.

Giuliani's Stump Stats Often Off The Mark

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:00:03 EST

Rudy Giuliani loves numbers - and not just "9" and "11." The only problem is, many of the statistics he uses are greatly exaggerated or just plain wrong, says the New York Times. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Immigration To U.S. Highest In History

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:24:57 EST

Immigration is at record levels, according to a new study. Plus, new documents show the Nixon administration worried about Israel's nuclear weapons, but in the end went with don't ask, don't tell. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Ethanol: Boon Or Crime Against Humanity?

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:41:37 EST

America is falling out of love with ethanol. Plus, Giuliani's real reasons for dropping out of the 2000 Senate race (hint: not prostate cancer); and McCain's I-told-you-so moment. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Google Wants To Be Your Hard Drive

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:00:08 EST

Google wants your brain. In the meantime, it will settle for your hard drive. Plus, Homeland Security admits that what it really wants is the cool scanners from "Star Trek." Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

For North, 2007 Is Hottest In 127 Years

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:00:03 EST

It's not just you, it's hot in here. This year is on track to be the warmest on record in the Northern Hemisphere. Plus, the GOP is looking for a few good millionaires. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

San Francisco Approves Genderless ID Cards

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:30:03 EST

What's gender got to do with it? Not much, says San Francisco, which OKed ID cards excluding sex identification. Plus, a look into John Kerry and John Edwards's awkward political marriage. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

U.S. Mulls Arming Pakistani Militias

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:51:46 EST

The U.S. military wants to arm militias in Pakistan's tribal regions. Plus, oil executives are embracing a vision of the future that sounds a lot like the oft-mocked peak oil theory. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Anti-Bush Sign Scores Fans For Bridge Team

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:10:16 EST

The leaders of their sport's federation might not have been happy with it, but Skinny readers are behind the U.S. women's bridge team after they caused a furor with an anti-Bush sign. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Did Smithsonian Bow To Warming Skeptics?

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:00:03 EST

Scientists say the Smithsonian softened its message on climate change in its Arctic exhibit to appease the Bush administration. Plus, are cockroaches the new lemmings? Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Mitt Romney As Mormon Missionary

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:30:55 EST

While his peers back in the States were tuning in and dropping out, a young Mitt Romney on a Mormon mission was tuning out (newspapers and television) and dropping in (on unsuspecting French people). Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

U.S. Team In Hot Water For Anti-Bush Sign

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:00:02 EST

A U.S. women's bridge team is facing harsh sanctions after they held up an anti-Bush sign at the world championships. Plus, the Department of Homeland Security rolls out children's programming. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Middle-Class Black Kids Fall Into Poverty

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:02:52 EST

Nearly half of middle-class African-Americans had kids that fell into poverty; Wal-Mart offers less stingy health benefits; and doctors mull legalizing organ sales. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Soft Money Boosts McCain Campaign

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:32:04 EST

John McCain gets caught benefiting from the soft campaign money he tried to outlaw. Plus, a bull market in gold is raising primal fears on Wall Street. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

How Did Micromanager Mitt Miss This One?

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:46:42 EST

Readers wonder if Mitt Romney's ad on Gay.com was really an accident, and savor the irony or the missing mementos from Ronald Reagan's presidential library. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Yanking Health Coverage Wins A Bonus

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:00:04 EST

A health insurer gets caught rewarding an analyst who saved the company money by dropping sick peoples' coverage. Plus, George H. W. Bush defends his son's record on Iraq -- testily. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Massive Theft Feared At Reagan Library

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:30:06 EST

Government inefficiency -- and what may be massive theft -- strikes the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Plus, pilots admit they can - and do! - fly while sleeping. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Romney Accidentally Advertises On Gay.com

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:00:03 EST

Mitt Romney accidentally urges readers of a gay networking site to "Join Team Mitt!" Plus, Yahoo gets a congressional shaming. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Housing Slump Weakens GOP Grip On Exurbs

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:30:05 EST

The housing crisis is weakening the GOP's grip in rural America. Plus, MSNBC flirts with Rosie O'Donnell, in the latest evidence of its leftward turn. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Shakespeare In The Slammer

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:30:05 EST

"Macbeth" is performed before a captive audience at a Maryland maximum-security prison. Plus, Costa Rica is a GPS hell hole. Dan Collins reports on the day's headlines.

Guns, Drugs And The Trouble With Borders

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:49:52 EDT

Skinny readers, it turns out, are on the whole a gun-loving bunch. But just don't ask them to support the War on Drugs. Keach Hagey looks back at readers' responses to the week's headlines.

Schools To Get Face-Remembering Cameras

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:30:04 EDT

High schools get security cameras with facial-recognition software. Plus, ghost of Walter Mondale may no longer haunt Democrats' tax plans. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Rumsfeld Memo Laments Lazy Muslims

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:00:02 EDT

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld pondered rebranding the war on terror and says Muslims are "against physical labor." Plus, Americans are in their worst mood in 15 years. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

Cutting Monster Pumpkins Down To Size

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:30:03 EDT

Trick or treat! Monster pumpkins get facelifts from a new breed of sculptor. Plus, unregulated Chinese chemicals are flowing into the international pharmaceutical market. Keach Hagey reports on the day's headlines.

John Murtha's Kingdom Of Pork

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:09:38 EDT

Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., has funneled billions of taxpayer dollars to his hard-luck hometown. Plus, the end of gayborhoods? Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

U.S. Guns Fuel Bloody Mexican Drug Wars

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:00:05 EDT

Mexican drug cartels are massacring each other with American AK-47s. Plus, Bush has been all talk and no action on Darfur; and big law firms flunk Diversity 101. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Were Nuke Pills Floated Just To Scare Us?

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:00:02 EST

The Skinny readers respond to news of a week of wildfires, government preparation plans and a whole lot of politics. Keach Hagey has a look at the week in news.

For Rich, Concierge-Level Fire Protection

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:46:24 EDT

Wealthy Californians got private firefighters to protect their mansions, thanks to an insurance company out to maximize profits. Plus, a slain Marine's father sues a church that cheered his death. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Judge Slammed For Allowing An Execution

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:30:02 EDT

A computer crash kept lawyers from filing a condemned man's final appeal in Texas, and now advocates are demanding censor and change. Plus, Rudy's advisor wants to bomb Iran ASAP. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

How Thousands Of Homes Escaped Wildfires

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:30:02 EDT

SoCal's newest planned communities survive flames with fire-resistant design. Plus, Congress says wars may cost Americans $2.4 trillion before it's all over. Dark days for Oregon's island of the dead. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

White House May Halt Anti-Radiation Pills

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:30:03 EDT

In a sign that global warming is now scarier than terrorism, the White House decides it doesn't want people preparing for a nuclear meltdown after all. Plus, a plane loses luggage - in midair. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Stay, Jay, Readers Say; Conan's Not Funny

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:44:57 EDT

Readers don't think Jay Leno should hand over the Tonight Show to Conan O'Brien, no matter what the contract says. Plus, Republican retirements stick in commenters' craws. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Airlines Turn Bad Service Into Big Profits

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:00:03 EDT

Airline profits soared while passengers were stranded on the tarmac. Plus, Kansas fires a historic shot against global warming; and Google gets burned trying to cash in on social networking. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Oops! U.S. Military Recruits Gays

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:00:02 EDT

Military recruiters unwittingly advertise on a gay networking site; the FCC moves to give deregulation another try; and security screeners miss most fake bombs - so what are all these lines for? Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Did Food Giants Get Fat On Iraq Contracts?

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:00:03 EDT

Federal investigators are looking into deals that prominent food companies made with the U.S. military in Iraq. Plus, can NPR and Catholic identity mix on the air? Maybe not in Pittsburgh, it seems. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

GOP Lawmakers Head For The Exits

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:30:04 EDT

GOP lawmakers are retiring in droves next year. Plus, Hillary crosses the 50 percent threshold; and France's No. 1 power couple may be splitting up. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Jay Leno Doesn't Want To Go

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:03 EDT

Jay Leno's supposed to step off the "Tonight Show" stage in 2009, but insiders say he doesn"t want to go. Plus, is al Qaeda in Iraq down for the count? Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Income Inequality Hits Post-WWII Record

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:00:45 EDT

The richest 1 percent of Americans are earning the biggest proportion of the national income since the Roaring 20s. Plus, the quiet generation defends itself -- quietly. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Baptist Seminary Offers Homemaking Major

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:00:08 EDT

A major Southern Baptist seminary offers women tips on -- and now a degree in -- how to graciously submit to their husbands. Plus, something's rotten in dentistry, and it's not just teeth. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Tough-Love Teen Camps A "Nightmare"

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:30:04 EDT

A federal inquiry finds boot camps employ tough love -- minus the love. Plus, telecoms can pull the plug on customers who dis them; and the IMF admits there's a downside to globalization. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Conservatives Blast Google's Logo Doodles

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:00:06 EDT

Google isn't patriotic enough, some conservatives say. Plus, buyout firms successfully flex their lobbying muscle and Christmas stealthily arrives in October. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Google Sets Sights On Cell Phone Market

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:00:07 EDT

Google wants a piece of the cell phone market. Plus, Che's revolution has finally arrived in Latin America. And taser this, bro: the Bush-bashing student editor keeps his job. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

GOP: Lesser Of 2 Evils, Or Just Lesser?

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:30:17 EDT

Readers weigh in on the news that the business community is backing away from the GOP, and wonder if the Internet or anything else could ever really put a dent in Wal-Mart. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Al Qaeda In Iraq Goes Hollywood

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:00:04 EDT

The U.S. military is raiding film studios in Iraq and hacking Web sites to try to shut up al Qaeda. Plus, a poll shows most Americans think their culture is superior. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Fred Thompson Bombs On Campaign Trail

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:00:06 EDT

Fred Thompson sleepwalks through Iowa. Plus, the Justice Department secretly endorses "severe interrogations." Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Is The Internet Killing Wal-Mart?

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:30:04 EDT

The Wal-Mart Era may be ending. Plus, Pakistan's army is losing ground to al-Qaeda and the Taliban and smoking bans are barging into private apartments. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

GOP No Longer The Party Of Business?

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:00:05 EDT

Fiscal conservatives are fed up with the GOP spending and are increasingly sending their donor dollars to Democrats. Plus, Americans grumble about the cost of the Iraq war. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Lost Luggage Nears Historic High

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:30:04 EDT

Lost luggage hits a five-year high, domestic plane crashes hit a five-year low, and newspapers swear they're hemorrhaging all that circulation on purpose. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Was Women's Lib Good For Women's Heads?

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:00:04 EDT

Readers weigh in on new happiness data showing that men are now a little happier than women. Plus, a commenter imagines just what an eavesdropping, advertising phone would try to sell him. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Cell Phones Become Star Of Myanmar Revolt

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:30:03 EDT

Despite the government's crackdown on media, citizen journalists are beaming Myanmar's uprising to the world. Plus, Silicon Valley is launching start-ups like it's 1999. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Drugs, Guns, Cash Found At Day-Care Center

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:00:03 EDT

The LAPD finds cocaine, marijuana, guns and bundles of cash tucked among children's toys at an LA day-care center. Plus, the military releases Iraqi insurgent body counts for the first time. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Men Are Now Happier Than Women

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:00:03 EDT

Thanks, women's movement! Men now report being slightly happier than women, in a reversal from the 1970s. Plus, how the Clinton camp got mixed up with Anne Hathaway's shady boyfriend. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Microsoft, Playing Catch-Up, Woos Facebook

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:00:03 EDT

The slow-moving software giant flirts with Facebook, valuing the start-up at $10 billion. Elsewhere, experts think we might be able to get to Mars for that much. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

New Phone Service Will Eavesdrop, Sell Ads

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:50:20 EDT

A new internet phone service wants to listen in on your blabbing and sell you ads about it. Meanwhile, the military is baiting Iraqi insurgents and lawyers are whining about not making enough money. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Drug Lords Use ATMs To Launder Dirty Money

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:30:05 EDT

Those nasty Colombian drug lords are using your your friendly, neighborhood ATM to launder dirty dollars. Plus, two-fisted socialites and a brave boy. Dan Collins has the day's top headlines.

Actually, French Women Do Get Fat

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:30:06 EDT

Obesity is on the rise in France, marriage continues to decline in the U.S. and cities' techno-utopian visions of free wi-fi for everyone short circuit. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Iraqi Prisoners Get Religion From U.S.

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:00:03 EDT

The U.S. military is now offering courses in "religious enlightenment" to Iraqi detainees. Plus, Iran has a hidden cache of ... Picassos? Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

MySpace Will Use Member Info To Tailor Ads

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:08:34 EDT

Some privacy advocates' mood = suspicious after MySpace announced plans to mine its users' profiles data to craft targeted ads. Plus, an evolutionary explanation for morality. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Greenspan Backtracks On Iraq War Oil Claim

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:00:04 EDT

Alan Greenspan thinks President Bush went to war with Iraq for oil. Or does he? You make the call. Plus, fencing off Mexico is turning out to be muy costoso. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Spies Like Us And Revenge Of The Nerds

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:34:44 EDT

Readers don't buy the Bush administration official's claim that warrantless wiretapping in the U.S. helped nab the German terror suspect. Plus, nerds rule at downloading terror videos. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Ad Wars: Empire State Mayor Strikes Back

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:30:05 EDT

Rudy takes out a full-page Times ad to condemn Hillary for refusing to condemn MoveOn.org's full-page Times ad. Whew! Plus, a prisoner sues over being forced to wear pink.

Google Parks Party Plane On NASA Runway

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:00:04 EDT

Google's founders get to use NASA runways for their customized party planes. Plus, anti-war voters are overlooking Hillary's war vote; and the earth might not be doomed. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Computer Geeks Scoop Al Qaeda

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:30:01 EDT

An online nerd herd often beats the U.S. (and terrorists) to Osama bin Laden videos. Plus, Americans are waking up earlier and retiring later. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Did New Spy Law Help Foil Terror Plot?

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:00:04 EDT

A Bush administration official's claim that a new warrantless wiretapping law helped nab German terror suspects is being disputed. Plus, New Yorkers remember 9/11, but (once again) don't vote on it. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Religious Books Removed From U.S. Prisons

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:15:11 EDT

Chaplains in federal prisons are removing religious books and materials from prison libraries. It's a bid to stop prisons from becoming breeding grounds for radical religious beliefs. Dan Collins has the day's top headlines.

The GOP Is Dead. Long Live The GOP!

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 14:34:25 EDT

Readers argue (and argue) over whether reports of the death of the Republican Party are greatly exaggerated. Plus, if disbanding the Iraqi army wasn't L. Paul Bremer's fault, whose was it? Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

Bandwidth Hogs Get Butchered

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:00:04 EDT

Cable companies disconnect bandwidth hogs, the TSA isn't checking much cargo and Russia finally gets a Starbucks. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.

The Woman Who Molded Fred Thompson

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:30:03 EDT

Learn how 17-year-old Fred Thompson married the right girl at the right time. Plus, enough deciders! One way or another, American voters will probably elect a lawyer in 2008. Keach Hagey has the day's top headlines.