Salah al Jbory is in no mood to celebrate. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has called on his countrymen to revel today to mark the ostensible departure of U.S. troops from Iraqi cities by the end of the month. ...more

June 29, 2009

John McCain is an iconic figure, and his last campaign for president reflected the strengths and weaknesses of a man whom I have grown to revere as perhaps one of the greatest leaders in modern political history. ...more

November 8, 2008

Republican Sen. John McCain expressed incredulity in the presidential debate Tuesday that Democrat Sen. Barack Obama would tip off the enemy by saying publicly that he'd attack al-Qaida in Pakistan under certain conditions. "Remarkable," McCain said during the presidential debate, meaning remarkably irresponsible. ...more

October 9, 2008

A German farmer who received the world's first complete double arm transplant said Wednesday that incredulity gave way to joy when he woke from surgery to discover he had arms again. ...more

October 9, 2008

It's been at least five years since I've flown commercial, and for good reason: I don't wish to be arrested for questioning actions by often arrogant, rude Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers. ...more

June 23, 2008

Shocked By Article Regarding "Storm Of Problems" (front page, May 18): I was shocked by the article. It gives the appearance that our government is too big, ineffective and giving away our tax dollars in the form of grants - with little oversight. It initiates the thought that government shouldn't be involved in citizens' private affairs. If we're not careful, exposures like this will create a cynical state and nation. ...more

May 27, 2008