Middle East
Obama Opens New Round Of Mideast Peace Talks
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The South Vietnamese fleet follows the USS Kirk to Subic Bay in the Philippines. The Kirk's final mission at the end of the Vietnam War was to bring the remnants of the South's navy to safety in the Philippines.
At War's End, U.S. Ship Rescued South Vietnam's Navy
()On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War officially ended. U.S. Navy ships involved in evacuating Americans and Vietnamese were steaming away from Vietnam -- except one. The USS Kirk got a mysterious order to head back. Its mission? To lead the remnants of the South Vietnamese navy to safety.
Life In Hamas-Ruled Gaza
Anxiety, Anger Over Gaza Attacks Still Alive In Israel()
September 1, 2010 Most Israelis view Gaza as hostile territory ruled by a terrorist group, Hamas, committed to the destruction of the Jewish state. Though cross-border violence has subsided recently, Israelis still feel under attack and remain in a state of hyper-vigilance.
Spotlight on Country
Ryan Bingham: Bull Rider, Songwriter()
September 1, 2010 Last year, the singer-songwriter's song "The Weary Kind" won an Oscar for the movie Crazy Heart. Like the lead character, Bad Blake, Ryan Bingham used to be the singer fighting to be heard over the din of a bowling alley. But now, at 29, he's out with his third album, Junky Star.
Elections 2010: The Midterms
Forgiveness In Fla.: Reconciling After GOP Primary()
September 1, 2010 Florida's Republican primary race for governor was a divisive one, and the Democratic candidate, Alex Sink, has been using it to her advantage. Now the GOP nominee, Rick Scott, is reaching out to former foes to create a united front. But some GOP leaders, including his former opponent, have not yet come on board.
Media
The Saudi Prince, The Mosque And Fox News()
September 1, 2010 The parent company of Fox News shares a financial backer with the imam who is at the center of the firestorm over the proposed construction of an Islamic center in New York City. The second-largest holder of voting stock in News Corp. is Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. Waleed has given generously to initiatives pursued by the imam of the proposed center.
Your Money
Women's Salaries Back On Top For Younger Set()
September 1, 2010 Unmarried women between the ages of 22 and 30 are making 8 percent more than men in the same demographic, according to a new analysis of government data by a private research firm. It's partly because more women are college educated. But overall, women still make less than men.
U.S.
Report Shows Unauthorized Immigrants Leaving U.S.()
September 1, 2010 The Pew Hispanic Center says the number of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. fell 8 percent between 2007 and 2009. The largest decline occurred in the South Atlantic and the Mountain West. The report, released Wednesday, does not specify causes, but experts point to the economy and increased enforcement as possible explanations.
