In Kabul, First Hints Of Reconciliation Efforts
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Analysis
Economy
Does The Strengthening Economy Still Need Congress?()
February 17, 2012 Lawmakers approved legislation to continue a payroll tax holiday and extend benefits for the long-term unemployed. The goal is to make sure enough people have enough spending money to keep the still-fragile economy growing. But some analysts say the economy doesn't need more help.
Sports
Penn State Abuse Scandal: A Guide And Timeline()
January 8, 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.
Technology
Year In Review: Mega Tech Brands Raise Megabucks()
December 29, 2011 This year was tumultuous for stocks. But that didn't scare off mega brands in technology. Twenty-eight tech companies went public and raised more than $6 billion — a whopping 85 percent increase over 2010. Winners included LinkedIn; busts included Groupon.
Science
Heroes Of The Taj Hotel: Why They Risked Their Lives()
December 23, 2011 When a Mumbai hotel was besieged by terrorists in 2008, something extraordinary happened: Workers didn't flee. They stayed behind to help save guests at the risk of their own lives. What could possibly explain it? A new study attempts to answer that question.
