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Sports
Penn State Abuse Scandal: A Guide And Timeline()
May 22, 2012 Former Penn State defensive coordinator Gerald "Jerry" Sandusky waived his right to a Dec. 13 preliminary hearing on charges that he sexually abused 10 boys over a 15-year period. The case has tainted the legacy of former head coach Joe Paterno, who was fired Nov. 9. Here, a guide to the key players and events, dating to the 1990s.
Middle East
Change Comes To Saudi Arabia, In Slow Motion()
May 21, 2012 After the Arab Spring, Saudi rulers still have a firm hand on the country and its oil wealth. But in a country known for its restrictions, many people here are speaking openly about the need for democratic change.
Author Interviews
ExxonMobil: A 'Private Empire' On The World Stage()
May 2, 2012 In Private Empire, investigative journalist Steve Coll explains how ExxonMobil has used its money and power to wield significant influence in Washington, D.C., concerning issues like climate change.
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The 'Manhunt' To Capture Osama Bin Laden()
May 1, 2012 Journalist Peter Bergen outlines the decade-long search for the al-Qaida leader in his new book Manhunt. Bergen is the only journalist to gain access to bin Laden's Abbottabad compound before it was razed by the Pakistani government.
Religion
'When God Talks Back' To The Evangelical Community()
April 9, 2012 Anthropologist T.M. Luhrmann studies the personal relationships evangelicals develop with God. In her book When God Talks Back, she explains how relationships with God are often cemented through the power of prayer.
Economy
Debt Struggles As Old As America Itself()
April 5, 2012 Bitter debates about the national debt date back to the earliest days of the Republic, economist Simon Johnson says. Back then, the nation's failure to borrow was the problem. In White House Burning, Johnson and co-author James Kwack explore the meaning of the national debt and prospects for managing it.
