Neil Goldschmidt, Portland Mayor Who Abused Teenager, Dies at 83
While he was reviving Portland, Ore., as a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly city, he was also sexually abusing a teenage girl over…
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France Warned by E.U. About ‘Excessive’ Deficit
The rebuke for breaking European Union rules that require strict financial discipline comes two weeks before French voters head to…
Russia Sentences U.S. Soldier to 4 Years in Prison
Staff Sgt. Gordon Black was accused of making death threats against, and stealing money from, a woman with whom he…
Middle East Crisis: Debris From Destruction Adds to Dire Health Crisis in Gaza, U.N. Says
More than eight months of Israeli bombardment has left more than 39 million tons of debris, a preliminary assessment found.
Here Is Why Many Fear More Bloodshed in Darfur
Satellite and video evidence shows that thousands of homes have been razed and tens of thousands of people forced to…
Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad
Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful…
South Africa Runs Out of Insulin Pens as Global Supply Shifts to Weight-Loss Drugs
The shortage highlights a widening gulf in the standard of care for people with diabetes, most of whom live in…
Nancy Pelosi Meets With Dalai Lama, Despite China’s Criticism
The former House speaker joined a congressional delegation that met with the Tibetan spiritual leader at his home in India….
Israel and Hezbollah Play a Risky Tit-for-Tat, Leaving Region on Edge
A full-scale war could devastate both Israel and Lebanon, where the Hezbollah militia is a far better trained and equipped…
In a State Notorious for Political Scandal, Signs of Change Emerge
New Jersey’s senior senator is on trial, charged with taking bribes. A political power broker is accused of racketeering. A…