World
Chaos Follows Funeral For Slain Leader In Tunisia
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Friday, February 08, 2013
Space
Close Shave: Asteroid To Buzz Earth Next Week
February 8, 2013 At its closest approach, the office building-sized asteroid will be only about 17,200 miles above the surface of our planet. That's far nearer to us than the moon, and even closer than some weather and communications satellites. Some people think this near miss should serve as a wake-up call.
It's All Politics
Even Without Earmarks, Tax Breaks And Special Deals Fill Bills
February 8, 2013 Congress likes to say it doesn't do earmarks anymore. And while that may be true, it's also a fact that targeted provisions are still useful in moving legislation — even critical legislation like the bill that pulled Washington back from the fiscal cliff last month.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Federal Aid For Religious Institutions In Murky Waters After Sandy
February 8, 2013 Houses of worship are still trying to recover from the damage done by the superstorm last fall. The government has encouraged them to apply for aid, but it's not clear whether they'll qualify. For some, even disaster relief would break down the boundary between "church and state."
