Media
Media Covers Itself In Privacy Debacles
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
It's All Politics
Immigration Bill Chugs Along, But Some See Deal-Breakers
May 18, 2013 The bipartisan immigration overhaul proposed by the Senate's Gang of Eight has been the target of scores of amendments. So far, the bill has largely held its own, but its prospects for getting through Congress are uncertain.
Parallels
Afghan Mineral Treasures Stay Buried, Hostages To Uncertainty
May 18, 2013 Afghanistan is believed to be home to world-class mineral deposits, valued at up to $3 trillion and offering hope for the country's economic future. But in the current environment of uncertainty, investors are nervous and it could be many years before Afghanistan strikes pay dirt.
Commentary
Astronaut Chris Hadfield's Most Excellent Adventure
May 18, 2013 Hadfield just spent 146 days up at the International Space Station, during which time he performed rock concerts and shared his dazzling photographs with nearly a million Twitter followers.
Monkey See
Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
May 18, 2013 Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
Environment
Not Your Grandpa's RV: This Roving Lab Tracks Air Pollution
May 18, 2013 Atmospheric scientist Ira Leifer installed special air sensors on a camper, then drove from Florida to California, measuring methane levels all along the way. More than 6,000 readings later, he found some noticeable spikes, especially around petrochemical plants and urban areas like Los Angeles.
Author Interviews
Dan Brown: 'Inferno' Is 'The Book That I Would Want To Read'
May 18, 2013 Dan Brown, author of the blockbuster The Da Vinci Code, is back with his first novel in four years. Inferno follows academic hero Robert Langdon on a chase through Italy as he attempts to avert a biological catastrophe.
