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IOC Wants Gymnasts' Ages Investigated

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked the International Gymnastics Federation to investigate the Chi ...

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked the International Gymnastics Federation to investigate the Chi ...

Behind Olympic Glare, Party Signals Economy Out of Control

The Chinese Communist Party sent a quiet warning last week that turbulent times may lie ahead for the Chinese economy.

The Chinese Communist Party sent a quiet warning last week that turbulent times may lie ahead for the Chinese economy.

Violence Hits Pakistan; Ruling Parties Squabble

Suicide blasts and sinking financial markets highlight the need for Pakistan's government to get down to business.

Suicide blasts and sinking financial markets highlight the need for Pakistan's government to get down to business.

Obama, McCain Dodge Questions on No. 2

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain dodged questions about their looming vice presidential picks.

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain dodged questions about their looming vice presidential picks.

Russian Immigrant Speaks out Against Hate Propaganda

Marina Vassong continues to tell people about the persecution of Falun Dafa, despite harsh words from a nearby table.

Marina Vassong continues to tell people about the persecution of Falun Dafa, despite harsh words from a nearby table.

United States

Jobless Claims Fall Again but Still High The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week for a second week in a row, the government said on Thursday, though they continued at levels that showed a weakening labor market.

The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week for a second week in a row, the government said on Thursday, though they continued at levels that showed a weakening labor market.

World

New Judges Assigned to Karadzic Trial The U.N. tribunal assigned ormer Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic's war crimes case to a new group of judges.

The U.N. tribunal assigned ormer Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic's war crimes case to a new group of judges.

China

Beijing’s List of Fakes Keeps on 'Building' As if only faking fireworks, a singer, and a piano wasn’t enough, Beijing one-upped itself in its quest for fakery fame with its latest falsification: an entire building.

As if only faking fireworks, a singer, and a piano wasn’t enough, Beijing one-upped itself in its quest for fakery fame with its latest falsification: an entire building.

Business

Oil Rises to $119 on Russia-U.S. Tension Oil rose more than $3 a barrel to over $119, climbing for a third day based on international tensions.

Oil rose more than $3 a barrel to over $119, climbing for a third day based on international tensions.

Opinion

War in Georgia Challenges World to Respond The conflict in Georgia raises fundamental questions that all nations need to take a stand on.

The conflict in Georgia raises fundamental questions that all nations need to take a stand on.

Science & Technology

Pineal Gland, the Internal Eye Buried deep within the center of the brain, some believe the pineal gland may be our inborn window to other worlds.

Buried deep within the center of the brain, some believe the pineal gland may be our inborn window to other worlds.

Arts & Entertainment

A Harmony of Body and Soul

Performance company show rekindles traditional Chinese virtues.

Health

Dr. Omura’s Discovery Using cilantro with antiviral medications and/or omega 3 fatty acids permanently eliminates trachoma, herpes simplex, and chronic fatigue.

Using cilantro with antiviral medications and/or omega 3 fatty acids permanently eliminates trachoma, herpes simplex, and chronic fatigue.

Life

You Can Go Home Again (If Home Is Camp) Camp meant excitement, espionage, and a certain kind of joie de vivre that came with being 200 miles from home.

Camp meant excitement, espionage, and a certain kind of joie de vivre that came with being 200 miles from home.

Sports

Is China’s Hurdle Star Liu Xiang Lying? Chinese Internet forums are alive with debate over whether or not China’s Olympic superstar Liu Xiang is injured.

Chinese Internet forums are alive with debate over whether or not China’s Olympic superstar Liu Xiang is injured.