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Shortly before nightfall, an Afghan farmer slipped into this NATO outpost with a bag of ammunition and gear he'd collected from nearby Taliban positions. It turned out not to be much: pieces of 82-millimeter mortar guns and some combat food rations.
President Barack Obama says special interests who want to block health care changes are trying to scare the public with misrepresentations about his approach.
The journey into the CIA's most extreme interrogation program began in darkness.
Two of the world's largest tobacco companies, seeking to expand sales into Asia, worked to undermine anti-smoking policies in Thailand and China by infiltrating one research institute and funding another, researchers said Tuesday.
Homebuilders are always trying to sell their homes, but these days they have an extra incentive — beating the clock.
As violence in Afghanistan escalates, the U.S. is responding by scrambling to get in more troops. But it's far from clear how the strategy will work in a vast, rugged land where hiding places are many and suspicion of foreign forces is deep.
"Guernica" depicts intense suffering but it's own health is not in danger.
FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday recalled warning the Justice Department and the Pentagon that some U.S. interrogation methods used against terrorists might be inappropriate, if not illegal.
Bush administration officials from Vice President Dick Cheney on down signed off on using harsh interrogation techniques against suspected terrorists after asking the Justice Department to endorse their legality, The Associated Press has learned.
Only in the arcane world of the U.S. Senate could a quirky gambit known as a "clay pigeon" make the difference between passage of an important immigration measure and its death at the hands of opponents.
A handful of states are taking a new look at an old, often-criticized business tax to thwart what they say are too many companies avoiding their fair share of taxes.
Woman sues debt collector over husband's death Dianne McLeod recalls her husband, Stanley, getting so visibly upset when the debt collectors called that she had to take the phone away from him. She believes constant harassing phone calls and other tactics eventually killed him.
U.S. alleges company laundered money for Iran - CNN.comHa Ha Ha. Oops. Excuse me. Hardball here: cases filed to sieze properties and accounts that are fronts for Iran's Melli Bank, an entity that is illegal have any dealings with.
Three Tactics Progressives Use to Discredit Their OpponentsI listed the three things they were saying about us to try to discredit the network. That's when it hit me: They're the same three things progressives use to discredit their opponents on every issue.
Government TV climate ad is propaganda The government is trying to terrify you. That is the only possible interpretation of its latest television advertising campaign on the supposed dangers of global warming.
Israel Tries Less-Disruptive Tactics in West BankIsrael's military seems to be behaving more humanely in the West Bank. But some personnel changes may affect that policy.
Many in America remember the tragedy of Vietnam, a war that lasted over ten years and resulted in 58,000 deaths and 153,000 wounded. Scarred by that memory, Afghanistan is a bitter pill to swallow.
Girl's Theft Unleashes Firm's 'Unscrupulous' Tactics A Nebraska state senator said a law he wrote to protect stores from shoplifters may need to be changed after some "unscrupulous" practices have come to light involving a 13-year-old girl.
Obama ends Bush-era interrogation tactics, even for CIA The Obama administration has decided to jettison the controversial harsh interrogation tactics favored by President Bush and is instead pledging to rely on less-coercive techniques traditionally used by US military and law enforcement officials.
It is never too early to game a new system. It is like the preseason analysis of the NFL, and drafting the playbook. So here are some of my thoughts on the House Bill:
The Ugly Face Behind The Mask Of Liberalism There's a link to: Full Story in the link above. Honduras has ousted it's president. Obama has sided with Chavez, Ortega, and Fidel Castro in the matter. "This dance with the devil reveals his true colors."
Want to decide if enhanced interrogation tactics are sometimes the only possible solution? Want to find out if you, with all of your self-righteous spatter, would resort to enhanced interrogation tactics? Close your eyes.
There's a lot of speculation about which road the new CEO of America Inc. will take on the issue of rendition. Officially, the war on terrorism is called off, or at least the term. It's bad PR. I always said that.
8 Ways to Beat Car Dealers at Their Own GameOur reviews, road tests, and Buying Guide will help you choose a single vehicle from the 430 or so on sale today, but how do you negotiate the often contentious dealer experience? It can be an intimidating and unpleasant process, and while most dealers are honest, salespeople are …
Ahmadinejad says Obama must apologise to the Iranian people for BushPresident Ahmadinejad of Iran has adopted a hardline stance in response to diplomatic overtures from the Obama Administration, insisting today that the US President needed to show a "fundamental" change in policy if he wants to improve relations with Iran.
CNN Seeks Mental Health Records, Porn Videos Of Melinda DuckettORLANDO, Fla. -- Lawyers representing CNN are seeking sensitive information about Melinda Duckett, who committed suicide shortly after being interviewed by Nancy Grace in 2006, Local 6 News reported.
Pentagon moves to step up military's "irregular warfare"The Pentagon this week approved a major new policy directive that elevated the military's mission of "irregular warfare" to an equal footing with traditional combat.
Enough of 'Barbituate' Left Cynicism, Obama Is a Victory over White Supremacy Tom Wise writes an article as an insider of the far left joyless, anarchist activists. He suggests it might be time to change the strategy and become 'movement builders' instead of perpetual protesters with 'in your face' messaging. I tend to agree with him.
SuppressionAn Obama insider spills her guts about their tactics. Also, Obama banishes unsympathetic reporters from his plane. And an Obama supporters lets us know what her candidate is all about: WELFARE.
(Pic) Fake Flyer in Virginia Tells Democrats to Vote Nov. 5With less than a week to go before voters are expected to head to the polls in record numbers, a bogus flyer directing Republicans to vote Nov. 4 and Democrats to vote Nov. 5 has surfaced in Virginia.
As I was watching my regular news programs last night, "Joe the Plumber" was mentioned over and over. My six year old son Mark was in the room and couldn't help but overhear the "Joe the Plumber" mantra.
IBDeditorials.com: Editorials, Political Cartoons, and Polls from Investor's Business Daily -- How Obama Applies Alinsky's RulesBarack Obama's mocking of John McCain, while urging his followers to "get in their face," are tactics right out of his radical hero Saul Alinsky's playbook: ridicule and agitation.
Waiters' Top Tricks To Get Better TipsDo you feel warm and fuzzy -- and more generous -- when your waiter draws a smiley face on your check? Do you feel a bond when your server engages you in chitchat? According to Richard at Student Scrooge, these are devices waiters employ to pump up the tip.
McCain Embraces Hillary's Final Failed Tactic - He's a 'Fighter'My friends, we have now run the gauntlet of failed campaign strategies used against Obama.
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